Nelson & Natale LLP

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

DID YOU KNOW...

AUTO ACCIDENTS are by far the most common type of personal injury in our court system today. Vehicular accidents pose a serious threat to the public and auto accident statistics are the leading cause of death for persons under the age of 34. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), every 13 minutes, there is a death caused by a motor vehicle accident. Most car accidents are entirely preventable, however, recent studies show that most drivers engage in activities that take their attention away from the road:

Talking to other passengers

Playing with the radio/CD player

Eating/Drinking

Using a cell phone

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS are also a huge component of the accidents taking place on the road. Approximately 4,000 motorcyclists are killed each year, and more than 80,000 are injured in traffic crashes.

When someone is involved in a motorcycle accident, it is very likely that they will sustain life-altering injuries. In fact, it is very common for motorcycle accident victims to incur serious and life threatening physical injuries that will require life-long medical treatment. Motorcycle accident victims frequently need ongoing care from hospitals, physicians, surgeons, and medication. Continual medical care is very costly for victims and their families, who are usually not prepared to handle such large expenses.

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In all motor vehicle accident cases, it is essential that measure be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, which includes an on-sight inspection as well as photographs and video, to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries.

It may also be necessary to take video of the phasing of the traffic lights and may include ?measurements? of the accident scene itself. Oftentimes, we are obligated to survey the neighborhood for witnesses, who are sometimes found waiting for buses, or even employees of small businesses or gas stations in the surrounding area. Every effort is made to prove liability on the part of the defendant, therefore establish and open and shut cases.

When it comes to medical treatment , we take an active part in ensuring that every avenue of medical services is determined.

First, to obtain the best doctors for our client to treat their specific injuries in the most cost effective manner.

Second, to control medical cost so that those resources that are available either through HMOs, PPOs, MediCare, MediCal, as well as Medical Liens are managed to the benefit of our injured client.

Our attention is also focused on not only the obvious third party defendants, but those defendants that may be remotely responsible for the accident such as agents, property owners, employers, and others that may be vicariously liable for our client?s injuries.

6733 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 200

Los Angeles, CA 90045

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