According to the United States Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), in 2007:
- There were more than 6 million police-reported motor vehicle accidents in the U.S., resulting in almost 1.71 million injuries and 37,248 deaths.
- Fifty-nine percent of the accidents resulting in death were one vehicle accidents.
- Half of all car accidents resulting in death occurred on roads with posted speed limits of 55 miles per hour or more.
- Midnight to 3 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays was the deadliest time of the week.
- Alcohol-impaired driving was involved in 32% of all deadly crashes.
- During midnight to 3 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, 65% of the fatalities involved alcohol-impaired driving.
These statistics do not describe the changes in your life or the large medical bills that you face due to your motor vehicle accident.
If someone you care about has been killed in a motor vehicle accident, your entire life may have changed.
No Two Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits are Alike
We know you would much rather this had never happened than get the money this case may bring you. But you may be facing huge medical bills at the same time that you lost your income, either temporarily or permanently.
The law intends to "make you whole," to the extent that it is able.
Whether you were in a car crash or some other motor vehicle accident, such as a motorcycle accident, bus accident, or taxi accident, each motor vehicle accident lawsuit is unique.
The monetary compensation you might be eligible for depends on:
- Past and future medical bills.
- Past and future lost wages.
- Pain and suffering.
- Property damage, rental car, and other losses.
Compensation for Your Motor Vehicle Accident
In more than 25 years of advocating for people who suffered a car crash, accident lawyer Bill Newkirk of the Law Offices of William H. Newkirk has handled almost every type of motor vehicle case.
In representing you, accident lawyer Bill Newkirk will review every aspect of your motor vehicle accident and handle all dealings with the insurance companies.
Working with a professional accident investigator, he will document how your motor vehicle accident happened and the liability of the responsible party.
Bill Newkirk also will work with your doctor or other medical experts to determine the medical treatment and rehabilitation services you will need.
Finally, he will calculate your lost earnings and place a value on your pain and suffering for inclusion in your compensation demand.
Free Consultation with a Lawyer
For a free, no-obligation consultation about your case, contact accident lawyer Bill Newkirk of the Law Offices of William H. Newkirk in Los Angeles, California.
The Law Offices of William H. Newkirk represents people seriously injured from throughout Southern California. The firm works on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no fees until your motor vehicle accident lawsuit is resolved.
