Long Beach Car Accident Lawyers
Have you suffered a broken arm from a T-bone collision? Maybe you experienced a puncture wound during a turning crash. Or, perhaps you find it difficult to get behind the wheel of a car again, after post-traumatic stress disorder sets in after a pileup. In these cases, if another party caused the accident, you may be able to receive financial compensation for your accident. The Long Beach car accident lawyers at Lerner and Rowe can help you fight for your rightful amount of compensation.
But first, you must tell us all about your accident and related damages. Do this during a free case evaluation and consultation. To schedule this meeting, call our Long Beach injury attorneys at 310-INJURED, fill out a FREE online form, or use this LiveChat feature.
Why Do I Need a Long Beach Car Accident Lawyer?
You certainly need the services of a Long Beach accident attorney after a wreck. This is because, most likely, you are recovering from an injury. The last thing you need to take on is a car accident injury claim all on your own. We take the emotional burden of a case off your shoulders so that you can focus on recovering.
Moreover, you need car accident attorneys to build you a strong case that may bring in financial compensation. Financial compensation can cover two kinds of damages:
- Economic damages, like medical bills and lost wages, that are concrete and easier to calculate, and
- Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering or a loss of companionship, which needs legal experience to properly determine and negotiate.
Without an attorney on your side, the insurance company of the liable party may talk you down from your rightful amount of money.
Types of Long Beach Car Accident Claims Our Attorneys Handle
At Lerner and Rowe, we handle the following common Long Beach car accident scenarios:
- Multi-vehicle collisions
- Collisions with fixed objects
- Collisions with parked cars
- Collisions with untethered animals
- T-bones
- Pileups
- Single car collisions
- Fender benders
- Rear-end collisions
- Turning crashes
- Angle crashes
- Sideswipes
- Head-on collisions
- Collisions with trucks
These car accidents can lead to devastating injuries, like accidental amputation, paralysis, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and other catastrophic injuries. And so, it’s important to get the legal assistance you need whether you are the injured party or you are their primary caregiver. Lerner and Rowe offers 24/7 legal help, so reach out now.
Causes of Fatal Long Beach Car Crashes
From 2018 to 2021, Long Beach had a total of 129 fatal car crashes that resulted in 135 fatalities. To break this down:
- In 2018, there were 32 accidents that led to 34 fatalities. Ten fatalities were pedestrians. 56 vehicles and 73 people were involved in these accidents.
- In 2019, there were 36 accidents that led to 38 fatalities. 25 of these were pedestrians. 56 vehicles and 65 people were involved in these accidents.
- In 2020, there were a total of 29 accidents that led to 30 fatalities. 20 of these fatalities were pedestrians. 50 and 50 people were involved.
- In 2021, there were a total of 32 accidents that led to 33 fatalities. 22 fatalities were pedestrians. There were 45 vehicles and 52 people involved in these accidents.
22 accidents involved drunk persons, and so we can assume that drunk driving contributed to at least some, if not all, of them. Other causes of Long Beach accidents include:
- Aggressive driving
- Drowsy driving
- Speeding
- Poor road signage
- Untethered or free-roaming animals
- Tailgating
- Brake-checking
- Inexperience
- Swerving in and out of lanes
- Distracted driving
- Reckless driving
It will be your attorney’s job to figure out who or what caused your accident. Don’t attempt to figure it out alone, as you may miss out on important evidence that only a knowledgeable lawyer would notice. Employ one by calling Lerner and Rowe today.
What Are the Time Limits to File a Claim in Long Beach?
The time limit to filing a claim in Long Beach is:
- Two years from the date of your Long Beach accident
- One year from the date any related injuries were discovered
- Six months to one year if a government entity is involved
These rules come from the statute of limitations, which is followed by all of California. If you miss the deadline to file, you will not be able to receive any of your rightful compensation.
Why Choose the Long Beach Car Accident Lawyers at Lerner and Rowe?
Choose Lerner and Rowe for your Long Beach car accident case for the following reasons:
- We provide excellent communication about your case as we move through the process.
- We believe in your case so much that we take on all the risk. Therefore, we ask for no fees upfront.
Ultimately, there’s no fee until we win your case, and so you have nothing to lose by working with us. In fact, you may even bring in more financial compensation than if you went through the process alone.
Contact Top Long Beach Car Accident Attorneys Near Me
Some insurance companies go out of their way to undervalue your claim, all so that they can save a dollar or two. We focus on fighting against these tough companies and standing up for our client’s best interests.
So, don’t hesitate. Instead, call our team today at 310-INJURED, fill out this FREE online form, or use LiveChat. We’re available, so don’t wait- contact our Long Beach team today.