Orange County Car Accident Attorney

In the state of California, countless drivers utilize state roads, streets and freeways.  In fact, freeways like Interstate 5 and Interstate 405 are always busy as thousands of people reach their by destinations driving on these highways.  Due to the fact that there are so many drivers in the state, there are also a great number of car accidents.  Each year, millions of people are involved in serious car accidents in the United States and thousands of those auto accidents occur in California.

Unfortunately, once a person has been involved in a major car accident, he/she may incur painful injuries or medical conditions.  It is very common for people who have been involved in auto accidents to sustain head injuries, neck injuries, broken bones and/or fractures.  Once a person has been injured, aside from coping with his/her pain, the person may also have to contend with the fact that he/she can no longer work or have the quality of life he/she once had.

Car Accident & Personal Injury Claims

Shortly after car accidents, those who have been injured or that have incurred substantial financial setbacks from the accidents may wish to file personal injury claims to collect compensation.  However, the only way people can file claims is if they can prove that the car accident resulted from another person’s negligence.

Negligence is a legal term that is defined as, "conduct that is culpable because it falls short of what a reasonable person would do to protect another individual from foreseeable risks of harm."  When people are negligent, they are not necessarily acting careless, but they are acting in a way that is reckless or that may cause another person injury. 

According to personal injury law, people who are proven to have acted negligently may be held liable if they cause car accidents.  Being held liable means that they may be have to pay injured parties monetary damages.  Damages may be requested for the injured victims’ medical expenses, lost income, property damage and pain and suffering.

Orange County Car Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured during a car accident, it is always to your advantage to review your rights and legal options with a qualified accident lawyer.  Contact Cohn & Swartzon today to schedule your first car accident consultation!