Glendale, CA Car Accident Injury Attorney

Automobile Collision Personal Injury Law Firms in Glendale, CA

If you've been injured in a vehicle accident, you will want to consult with a legal professional whose specialty is accidental injury. FInding the right lawyer will help get you on the road to a mental recovery as well as potential monetary recovery.

What do you do after being injured in Glendale, CA?

Car accidents can be traumatic. Before anything else, you should seek out medical assistance if necessary. If you haven't done so already, speak to a healthcare professional to ensure that you are healthy, then call us today at (877) 278-6890.It stands to reason that traffic accidents are more common in urban areas like Glendale, CA (where there are lots of people and vehicles) than non-urban areas. No matter where the vehicle accident takes place, you will want to collect the contact information of all parties involved - including witnesses - and then contact us.Failure to remain at the scene of an accident can result in penalties, fines, and potential time in jail, but if you are associated with any type of accident, you should wait for the authorities to arrive. Depending upon the situation and if all individuals agree, you may be able to trade contact information and leave the scene of the accident. In some scenarios - particularly if there are injuries involved - the parties are required to contact the governing law enforcement office and report the accident, whether there was any other damage or not.Obligations following an automobile accident vary from area to area and can be confusing. Here are some of the requirements you may experience depending on where the accident occurs:

• The driver(s) must stay at the location until law enforcement officials arrive
• The responsible driver must contact the authorities
• The responsible party must attend to any accidental injury of the non-responsible party
• If both parties are injured they can legally leave the location of the accident if they drive to the hospital together

While you may not know what to do next, we do. Call us at (877) 278-6890 for a FREE CONSULTATION and allow our team of lawyers to relieve you of the stress of dealing with the mess.Whether the accident was your fault or not, whether you were the driver, a bystander, a passenger, or involved in some other way, you are almost certainly going to experience mental and physical effects from the accident. Take a breath, calm yourself, and call one of the best and most respected lawyers in the Glendale, CA area: Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.We've been through this process a great number of times before, and our team of lawyers will not only help you answer the questions you have about "What's next?" but we will also address concerns you may not have considered like the cost of property damage, medical costs (both current and in the future), loss of earnings and wages, legal liability, potential disability claims, and others. One thing you won't have to worry about is the cost of our services, because we don't get paid unless you get paid, and your initial consultation is FREE.

Distracted Driving Accidents

It is quite difficult to remain 100% focused on driving. Whether it's in-car distractions (kids, music, cellular devices, pets, etc.) or something outside your vehicle (the view, traffic, other vehicles, billboards, wildlife, etc.), distractions occur.Regrettably, being distracted while driving is one of the most hazardous things you can do. The most frequent (62%) cause of distracted driving crashes is being lost in thought or letting your mind wander. (TeenSafe, 2018)Anything that can draw your focus away from the road is dangerous. In the Glendale, CA area there are plenty of distractions, and if one of them leads to you getting in a collision, you know who to call: Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC at (877) 278-6890.

Roll-Over Accidents

Rollovers usually occur as a result of the higher center of gravity in certain vehicles, particularly SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) and large trucks. Rollovers can occur when a driver turns the vehicle too sharply or quickly and the vehicle's center of gravity shifts suddenly. This shift can cause the tires to be deprived of physical contact with the ground and the vehicle to flip over. For obvious reasons, rollover accidents can be incredibly harmful. A total of 7,488 passenger vehicle drivers and occupants were killed in rollover accidents in 2016. 28% of the accidents did not involve any other collision. (IIHS, 2018)As the acceptance of SUVs increases, so does the percentage of SUV-related traffic collisions. Unfortunately, the fatality rates involving SUVs is much higher than those of other vehicles. According to a 2019 IIHS study, 42% of SUV occupant deaths occurred in rollovers while only 20% of occupant deaths in non-SUV cars occurred in rollovers. The IIHS 2018 study says that while car occupant deaths have dropped 46% since 1975, SUV occupant deaths have risen ten-fold.The physical design and style of SUVs are such that they have a higher center of gravity than conventional passenger cars and therefore are more vulnerable to rollovers. Since the roof structure of most vehicles is not designed to support the weight of the vehicle, the impact sustained in a rollover can crush the roof and cause massive and catastrophic injuries to the passengers inside the vehicle.Roll-over accidents are also commonplace with large trucks and trucks with trailers (semis). The same 2019 IIHS study notes that in 2018 45% of large truck occupant deaths occurred in rollovers

Side Impact Collisions

There are two kinds of side impact crashes: the "sideswipe" and the "T-bone."Sideswipes typically occur when two (or more) automobiles are traveling in the same direction and the driver's side of one of the vehicles collides with the passenger side of the other vehicle. Sideswipes can cause considerable damage to both vehicles, including structural problems and complications that cannot immediately be seen but could make the car or truck quite unsafe. Other times the dent or damage is so extensive that the car or truck is not operational and could be a complete loss. Either way, our law firm will guide you through the process of dealing with the insurance carriers and any liability difficulties that may arise.The other type of side impact accident is the "T-bone" and can have much more dangerous results. T-bone collisions happen when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of the other vehicle (like a "T"). T-bone accidents are almost always more serious than sideswipes because the momentum in a sideswipe is more of a "glancing blow" whereas a T-bone transfers all of the energy and force from one vehicle into the side of the other vehicle. The impact of a T-bone collision often can cause significant trauma to the occupants of both vehicles, and can often result in somebody's death or permanent disability. If you or your family member have been the victim of any type of vehicle accident, we want to talk to you. Our legal professionals will help you discover if there are legal and financial solutions available to you for your pain and suffering. Call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC at (877) 278-6890 for a free, no obligation consultation.

Head-On Accidents

Thankfully, head-on accidents make up only a slight percent of driving crashes. Head-on crashes happen far more frequently in remote locations than metropolitan areas, making up 13 percent of all rural fatal accidents, while only comprising 7% of fatal collisions in urban areas. (NHTSA)Due to the extent of virtually all head-on accidents, EMTs and/or an ambulance is almost always dispatched to the scene of the vehicle accident, generating substantial health related expenditures along with the legal, property damage, and damage to the vehicles involved. Needless to say, these types of traffic accidents can alter the course of one's daily life physically, psychologically, and economically. You need an advocate; someone who understands legal strategy and who will fight for you. If you are associated with a head-on collision - or any auto accident for that matter - you need to call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC at (877) 278-6890 for a no-cost consultation. Our team of attorneys has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for our happy clientele in the Glendale, CA region, let us do the same for you, your loved ones, family, or friends.

Freeway Auto Accidents

High-speed crashes are horrifying. Because of the laws of physics, the quicker you (or the opposing vehicle) is going, the greater the possibility for loss of vehicular control, damages, and/or physical injury when your vehicles collide. Even a minor "tap" at high speed can give rise to a catastrophic outcome if it triggers you to lose control of your vehicle. The seriousness of crashes on the freeway - and their greater accompanying speeds - lead to more major accidents and subsequently more substantial damage and insurance claims. To recover the highest settlement if you are involved with a freeway (or any) accident in the Glendale, CA area, you should call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. We can be reached by calling (877) 278-6890 or by going to our "Contact" page. Your initial appointment is 100 % free and carries no obligation, and you won't pay us anything unless we win your case and you receive a settlement.Death and potentially terminal injuries are often the outcome of interstate accidents. Once again, due to the higher speeds and physical forces involved, the damage to vehicles and people is generally more significant than a "fender bender" on a residential street. The potential extent of freeway accidents increases when you take into account all of the large trucks, commercial vehicles, semitrailers, and tractor-trailers that seem to take over the highways. Due to their mass and lack of maneuverability, bigger trucks cannot stop as easily or make tight turns without risking rollover. This issue is compounded at the greater speeds of highway traffic.Motorcycles are also a challenge because they be inclined to "open up" their throttles when they get on the interstate, and they can seemingly appear from nowhere.No matter whether it involves a motorcycle, a truck, or another passenger vehicle, interstate collisions are oftentimes disastrous, and you need help and support if you are to recover from the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial effects of your involvement. Contact us today at (877) 278-6890.

Accidents Due to Weather Conditions

According to a 2019 report done by the Federal Highway Administration, about 21% of automotive vehicle crashes are weather-related.

• 70% of weather-related crashes take place on wet pavement
• 46% during rainfall
• 18% during snow or sleet
• 16% on snowy or slushy pavement
• 13% on icy pavement
• 3% in fog

The Weather Channel reported in 2018 that weather-related vehicle accidents kill more people annually than large scale weather disasters. (The Weather Channel, 2018)Unquestionably, weather is a factor in motor vehicle crashes, and you need an expert who is there for you - rain or shine - and proficient in working with all types of traffic accidents. Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC has been helping Glendale, CA area residents mitigate all sorts of demands as a result of traffic accidents for years. Call us at (877) 278-6890 and join our growing list of happy and satisfied clientele.Inclement weather leads to threatening driving conditions, dangerous roads, and more accidents. Logically, the worse the weather, the more likely there will be consequences on the road. According to Carsurance.net there are about 156,000 crashes annually due to icy roads. Undoubtedly a contributing variable is that it takes ten times longer to stop on snow and ice than it will on dry pavement (GEICO Insurance, 2018). If you are comfortable with pleasant weather like we have in Glendale, CA most of the year and you and/or your family are required to drive in ice, snow, fog, or sleet, you may encounter conditions that result in an accident. Don't worry, Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC has plenty of expertise with all types of traffic accidents, and we're here when you need us.