Highway Accident Lawyer
As a motorist, you face certain risks every time you get on the highway. Accidents can happen in spite of your best efforts, through no fault of your own. If you have been seriously injured in a highway accident caused by someone else’s negligence, contact Malloy Law Offices, LLC today. Our highway accident attorneys know what it takes to win maximum compensation for our clients.
How Do Highway Accidents Happen?
Many different factors can contribute to highway accidents, most of which involve various dangerous driving behaviors. III reports that the leading causes, in descending order, of highway crashes in a recent year were:
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications
- Failure to stay in the proper lane
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Distracted driving
- Careless driving
- Failure to obey traffic signs, signals, or officers
- Operating a vehicle in an erratic, reckless, or negligent manner
- Overcorrecting or oversteering
- Vision obstructed (by rain, snow, glare, lights, buildings, trees, etc.)
- Driving drowsy, fatigued, ill, asleep, or blacked out
- Swerving or avoiding due to slippery surfaces, wind, etc.
- Driving the wrong way on a one-way road
- Making improper turns
Steps to Take After an Accident
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Check if you or your passengers are injured: It is essential to seek medical attention if you were injured; call 911.
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Move to a safe area: If possible, pull over to the side of the road with your vehicle. If this is not possible, abandon the vehicle and go to a safe area.
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Call emergency services: Regardless of whether the accident is minor or severe, in some states, it is legally required to contact emergency services and the police. The latter will be responsible for reporting and documenting the accident. You can also report the accident at a police station yourself. This report is essential when filing an insurance claim.
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Exchange information with the involved party: It is important to exchange contact and driver’s insurance information with the other driver. When you claim compensation, the insurance company will study the report and other documents (such as photographs) to determine who is at fault.
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Document the accident: This includes requesting the names of the police officers and the driver involved, obtaining a copy of the report, taking photographs, and speaking with witnesses.
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Notify the auto insurance and the DMV: It is important to call the insurance company while at the scene and report your claim to request compensation. It is also important to inform the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Contact a lawyer: Attorneys will negotiate with insurance companies. Insurance companies are only interested in making money and often try to lowball offers to accident victims. A lawyer can help you negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you receive a fair settlement and the compensation you deserve.
Common Injuries in Highway Accidents
Highway accidents can cause a wide range of impact and penetrating injuries, including:
- Head and brain injuries: These injuries occur when the head hits the steering wheel or a side window. Head and brain injuries in a highway crash may include traumatic brain injury, skull fractures, and facial lacerations.
- Neck and back injuries: Whiplash is a common injury in motor vehicle accidents. Other common neck and back injuries include herniated disc and spinal cord injury.
- Abdominal and chest injuries: Impact with a seatbelt or steering wheel are common causes of chest and abdominal injuries in a car crash. Among the most serious are broken ribs and internal organ damage.
- Knee and leg injuries: Because of the limited space the legs have behind the wheel of a vehicle, leg and knee injuries can result when they hit the dashboard in a collision. Fractured or sprained legs, knees, and ankles are common in highway accidents.
Contact A Highway Accident Attorney Today
If you have suffered serious injuries in an accident that was someone else’s fault, the highway accident lawyers at Malloy Law Offices, LLC is here to help. Call us as soon as possible if you have been hurt in a highway accident.
Why Choose Malloy Law Offices, LLC?
- Our injury attorneys have more than 15 years of experience and know-how to handle highway accident cases professionally and successfully.
- We are committed to helping our clients receive the maximum compensation possible. We believe that injured people have the right to claim what they deserve.
- Our dedicated lawyers and staff strive to make a difference in our clients’ lives through excellent, personalized service, strong legal knowledge, and hard work.