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Injured in a Long Beach, California, Car Accident?
DLG’s Car Accident Attorneys Will Fight to Recover Maximum Compensation for You.
Millions of car accidents occur every year throughout the country, leaving thousands of people injured. Families have to learn to live without loved ones killed in the most serious accidents in California. In 2019, there were more than 38,800 people killed in car accidents across the country, and 4.4 million people seriously injured, according to data from the National Safety Council (NSC).
In California, there were 3,563 fatalities resulting from car accidents in 2018, according to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The trusted and experienced Long Beach car accident lawyers at Dordulian Law Group understand the challenges car accident victims face, regardless of the severity of their injuries. We have recovered more than $200 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients and have a 98% success rate. Put our firm’s more than 40 years of experience to work for you if you have suffered an injury in a Long Beach, California, car accident.
A car accident personal injury claim is a personal injury lawsuit filed to recover financial damages for a car accident. If you choose to file a personal injury claim, utilizing the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney is strongly recommended. A Long Beach car accident can leave you seriously injured, potentially leaving you unable to work and provide for your family. Compensation from a personal injury claim can help pay for expenses, such as medical bills, ambulatory services, physical therapy, renovations to your home if you were paralyzed in the crash, and lost wages if you are unable to work.
Victims of car accidents can claim special damages in a personal injury lawsuit, including:
General damages that can be sought for compensation in a personal injury lawsuit following a Long Beach car accident can include:
Ready to file a claim and pursue justice through a financial damages award? Our expert attorneys are available online or by phone now.
A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed against the at-fault parties of a Long Beach, California, car accident if a loved one was killed in the crash. Compensation can be acquired in this type of lawsuit for pain and suffering, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, loss of household services, and grief. An experienced and trusted Long Beach car accident attorney from Dordulian Law Group can investigate the accident that left you injured and fight for your right to compensation. You should not have to pay for medical care when your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligent actions. Let the experts at Dordulian Law Group fight to recover the damages you deserve so you may focus on what’s most important – your recovery and ultimate well-being.
Drivers and passengers in motor vehicles of all types and sizes can suffer serious and deadly injuries when involved in car accidents, including:
The moments immediately following a car crash are vital to your chance at succeeding in filing a personal injury claim with the help of a Long Beach car accident lawyer. Take the following steps when involved in a Long Beach car accident:
Never do the following if involved in a Long Beach car accident:
Common causes of Long Beach, California, car accidents include:
Impaired drivers pose a danger to themselves, their passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. There were 1,069 people killed in drunk driving accidents in California in 2018. Impaired driving injures thousands of people each year throughout California, dramatically impacting their lives and often leaving them unable to work and provide for their families.
A driver can be distracted in an instant, causing a serious Long Beach car accident. Distractions can include the use of a GPS system, a mobile phone, a tablet, talking to someone in the vehicle, changing radio stations, and daydreaming.
Road defects can lead to serious motor vehicle accidents. Road defects include potholes, missing shoulders, overgrown brush, missing lane markings, improper lighting, improper signage, and much more. If your accident was caused by a defect in the road, you might be able to hold the government entity responsible for the road in that jurisdiction where you sustained the injuries.
If you believe you have a personal injury case and wish to pursue a claim, don’t hesitate to contact our award-winning expert attorneys online or by phone today.
Speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, and other aggressive driving habits are all common causes of Long Beach car accidents. A Long Beach car accident lawyer from Dordulian Law Group knows what it takes to investigate a car accident so that you can recover compensation for your injuries. We dispatch our Chief Investigator, Moses Castillo – a retired detective with the LAPD’s elite Central Traffic Division – to help investigate every car accident claim.
If you were injured in a Long Beach car crash during an inclement weather event, it might be possible to hold another driver responsible for your injuries. For example, if another driver ignored posted warnings about reduced visibility, lowered speeds, and other actions they should have taken while driving in a storm (and that negligence caused an accident) you might be able to prove they were liable for your injuries.
You only have a finite period of time to file a personal injury claim for a Long Beach car accident in California. This is known as the statute of limitations. Should you file a lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired, your lawsuit will be thrown out by a judge. In rare cases, if you are able to prove mitigating circumstances that prevented you from meeting the filing deadline, your case might be able to move forward.
California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 335.1 provides two years from the date of the incident that caused injuries to file a personal injury claim. It is in your best interest to consult with a Long Beach car accident attorney as soon as possible following a car accident to ensure your claim is filed on time. The longer you wait, the more difficult it can be to prove your claim, as witnesses may be difficult to locate, and evidence may become diminished over time.
When it comes to filing a claim related to property damage stemming from a Long Beach car accident, you have three years from the date of the incident to file. This claim will be kept separate from any personal injury lawsuit you decide to file. Given the complexities involved in various deadlines for various types of claims, it is recommended that you contact an experienced Long Beach car accident lawyer immediately following an accident to ensure your legal rights are protected.
Long Beach was ranked 17 for its relatively high rates. The study found that 39.9% of traffic deaths in Long Beach involved speeding, which is above the national average of 27.7%. Los Angeles ranked 40, with 35% of its traffic fatalities related to speeding. Long Beach had 148 traffic fatalities in that period, with 59 being speeding related. According to statistics, the most dangerous intersections in the area are at Wardlow Rd and Long Beach Blvd, and at 7th St and Cherry Ave.
06/01/2022 Car Accident – One person killed and two injured in crash on 91 Freeway in Long Beach, California
03/01/2022 Car Accident – Jose Palacios, 42, and child killed when pickup strikes apartment building on Rose Avenue in Long Beach, California
02/10/2022 Pedestrian Accident – Man lying in roadway struck and killed by unlicensed teen driver at Artesia Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue in Long Beach, California
11/29/2021 Car Accident – Semi tractor strikes and kills woman in Long Beach, California
10/31/2021 Pedestrian Accident – Six hospitalized, including some in serious condition, after driver allegedly intentionally rams into crowd at Halloween party, leaves scene at Werner Street and Orange Avenue in Long Beach, California
10/28/2021 Motorcycle Accident – Man in his 40’s dies after crashing motorcycle on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Long Beach, California
10/17/2021 Pedestrian Accident – 65-year-old man dead following hit-and-run auto-pedestrian collision at Willow Street and Myrtle Avenue in Long Beach, California
09/04/2021 Pedestrian Accident – Pedestrian killed and driver Kevin Chris Dahl, 33, arrested in collision at Los Coyotes Diagonal and Deborah Street in Long Beach, California
07/03/2021 Car Accident – Woman killed in collision at 10th Street and Long Beach Boulevard following prior hit-and-run in Long Beach, California
06/19/2021 Motorcycle Accident – Motorcyclist killed in collision at Long Beach Boulevard and Wardlow Road in Long Beach, California
06/14/2021 Motorcycle Accident – Motorcyclist killed in collision at Long Beach Boulevard and 67th Way in Long Beach, California
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Shared fault laws apply in California car accident cases. This means that if you had any fault in a Long Beach car accident, the damages you recover can be reduced. Under California shared fault laws, the court hearing your case is only tasked with proving that the person responsible for your injuries was not 100% responsible in order for you to experience reduced compensation.
Should the court determine that you were partly to blame for the crash, a percentage of fault will be assigned to the case. This percentage of fault is then deducted from the compensation awarded by the court. For example, if the court deems that you were 20% at-fault in the crash that left you injured, the car accident damages award you receive will be reduced by 20%.
Shared fault allows any driver who was less than 100% responsible for a Long Beach car accident the opportunity to recover some financial damages via a civil claim. Even if you were mostly responsible for a car accident, you may be eligible to recover some damages for medical bills, lost wages, etc. If you were less than 100% at fault for a car accident resulting in injuries or fatalities, contact an experienced Long Beach car accident lawyer at Dordulian Law Group to discuss your legal options and potential for financial compensation.
Any type of injury caused by a car accident should immediately be evaluated by a medical professional. After receiving a medical evaluation, you should consult with an experienced DLG Long Beach car accident attorney before making any decisions regarding compensation. You are not guaranteed a win when filing a car accident claim alone, which makes it all the more necessary to work with a personal injury attorney from Dordulian Law Group after suffering an injury in a Long Beach car accident.
Call our Long Beach office at (562) 502-8822 or complete a contact form online to schedule an appointment with an experienced and trusted Long Beach car accident lawyer. You can put your trust in a team that has secured more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Our 98% success rate is due to our more than 40 years of combined experience representing clients who have suffered all types of injuries due to Long Beach car accidents.
