Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Car Accident Injury Attorney

Car or Truck Accident Personal Injury Attorney in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

If you've been injured in an automobile accident, you will want to talk with a law firm whose specialty is accidental injury. Locating the right attorney will help get you on the way to a mental recovery as well as potential monetary recovery.

What do you do after being injured in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 medical doctor to ensure that you are healthy, then call us today at (877) 278-6890.It seems logical that traffic accidents are more common in metropolitan areas like Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (where there are lots of people and vehicles) than agricultural areas. No matter where the vehicle accident takes place, you will want to obtain the contact info of all parties involved - including witnesses - and then contact us.Failure to stay at the location of an accident can result in fines, penalties, and potential time in jail, but if you are engaged in any type of accident, you should wait for law enforcement to arrive. Depending on the circumstances and if all parties agree, you may be able to exchange contact information and leave the location of the accident. In some situations - particularly if there are injuries involved - the parties are required to contact the police and report the accident, whether there was any other damage or not.Requirements following a car accident vary from region to region and can be complex. Here are some of the requirements you may encounter depending on where the accident occurs:

• The driver(s) must stay at the scene until the police arrive
• The responsible driver must contact the police
• The responsible party must attend to any accidental injury of the non-responsible party
• If both parties are injured they can legally leave the scene 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 attorneys to relieve you of the stress of dealing with the mess.Whether the accident was your fault or not, whether you were a passenger, the driver, a bystander, or involved in some other way, you are more than likely going to go through mental and physical effects from the accident. Take a breath, calm yourself, and call one of the best and most respected lawyers in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area: Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.We've been through this process countless 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 issues you may not have considered like the cost of damage to property, current and future medical costs, potential loss of wages and earnings, potential disability claims, legal liability, 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.

Accidents Involving Seniors

According to a report done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2017, 18% of all traffic fatalities in 2016 were among people 65 years of age and older. A 2019 report from AAA (The Automobile Association of America) found that per mile traveled, deadly crash rates escalate starting at age 75 and rise sharply after age 80. And while they came to the conclusion that this is principally due to an heightened risk of personal injury and medical complications, not an increased risk of crashes, if they are behind the wheel of the other car you may be at a increased risk. If you or a family member in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area have been in an accident involving a senior citizen, or if you are a Senior driver and have been in an accident, contact Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC for a free consultation and to look at your possible solutions.It is well-known that as we get older we begin to lose a lot of of our skills. Our hearing can diminish, as can our eye-sight, energy level, cognitive ability, and reflexes. The inability - or slowed ability - to respond to a risk or unsafe situation can be the difference between evading an accident entirely or becoming part of the accident data. With the advancement of improved medical innovation and the proper nutrition, people are living for a longer period and have more active daily routines. Consequently, there are more elderly drivers on the road, and consequently there are more accidents involving elderly drivers. According to Consumer Reports, in 2017 over 3.5 million Americans age 85+ held a driver's license. If you or a family member in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area have been in an accident involving a senior citizen, or if you are a Senior driver and have been in an accident, contact Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC for a free consultation and to discuss your potential solutions.

Failure to Yield Accidents

Drivers all over the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area "fail to yield" on a day to day basis, resulting in many accidents. "Failure to yield" is precisely what it sounds like: someone fails to yield the right of way to someone else, which causes an accident.Failure to yield accidents are quite common in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and usually occur at intersections, with an inordinate amount of accidents resulting from illegal left-hand turns. Failure to yield accidents also sometimes occur at flashing red lights when a car or truck fails to make a complete stop, flashing yellow lights, and when drivers vigorously merge onto roads and/or when lanes merge.While failure to yield accidents are typically more minor, they may result in property damage and physical injuries, which may contribute to loss of income because of lost time at a job and disability. We have seen our share of failure to yield cases at Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC and have lots of expertise litigating these cases. Allow us to represent you if you need a lawyer who will fight for your legal rights to the fullest extent of the law. Call (877) 278-6890 today.

Texting While Driving Accidents

Texting driving is the worst feasible thing you can do, and is not only hazardous, it is quite commonplace. A 2019 Driver Knowledge study determined that 1 out of every 3 people text while driving, even though texting while driving increases the possibility of crashing a startling 23 times. And while 47 out of 50 states have banished texting while driving, it still takes place, and it still generates accidents on a frequent basis. If you or a loved one or family member have been in any sort of accident while texting, or while the other driver was texting, you most definitely need to contact us. Our notoriety for assisting Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area drivers is outstanding, and with the serious nature of this violation you need an advocate who is not only accomplished with texting while driving accidents, but more importantly, their litigation.

Motorcycle Accidents

In 2018, 8.02% of US households owned motorcycles. (Motorcycle Industry Council, 2019)While motorcycles account for only 0.6% of all motor vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists account for 14% of all traffic fatalities and 17% of all occupant (driver and passenger) deaths, (NHTSA, 2019) and while 20% of passenger car accidents bring about an injury or dying, 80% of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. Also, motorcyclist deaths were far more apt to occur in cities than in agricultural areas (60% vs. 38%). (IIHS, 2019)If you know someone who was involved with or killed in a motorcycle accident, there is no better legal team in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA than Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC to aid you. Click on our Contact link or call (877) 278-6890 immediately to seek advice from one of our expert lawyers. We will fight for you.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists can be even more complicated than vehicle-to-vehicle accidents because the other party may or may not have insurance.Bicyclists deal with several of the same situations as motorcyclists, but at lower rates of speed. Cyclists are usually not as visible as cars and/or trucks, they aren't as secure on two wheels as a car is on 4 tires, and a collision involving a bike has a high percent likelihood of resulting in physical personal injury. 81% of pedestrian fatalities in 2018 took place in metropolitan locations, and 40% of pedestrian fatalities involving individuals 70 and older in 2018 occurred at intersections, in comparison with 22% for those younger than 70. (IIHS, 2019).If you were in an accident involving a bike, a walker, or a motorcycle you are going to really want a competent legal representative. You need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. Call us at (877) 278-6890 today.

Teenage and Inexperienced Driver Accidents

As you can potentially imagine, the more practice somebody gets driving, the more assured they become and the better driver they end up. Unfortunately, teenage and new drivers are expected to "practice" on the road with the rest of us, and they often have a lot to learn. A 2019 Texas A&M Transportation Institute study concluded that Teens are much more likely to speed and tailgate than seasoned drivers. That same report revealed that Teens do not consider driving at 5 to 10 mph above the speed limit to be dangerous.The NHTSA found that drivers ages 15-20 had the highest percentage in speed-related fatal accidents (32% and 22%) compared to any other age group in 2016, and that driving too fast was a component in 31% of Teen driver deaths. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are almost three times more likely to be involved in a life threatening auto crash than drivers aged 20 and older, and that motor vehicle crashes are the primary reason of death for US teenagers.Granted, no one starts as a really good driver; all of us needed practice, and some of us are still learning! But Teens who don't have experience are obviously more vulnerable to getting into car crashes. Irrespective of all of the studies demonstrating that Teen drivers can make a lot of poor choices, the fact is that they are driving on the road with us, and their conduct affects you and your loved ones.If you or someone you know has been associated with an accident which involves a teenage or new/novice driver, you need to call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC so that we can help you throughout the legal process. There are a number of new drivers rolling onto the streets in and around Rancho Santa Margarita, CA daily, and until they get the experience they need, they are a threat to all of us. Call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC today for a free assessment. We will tackle your concerns about existing and longer term healthcare expenses, loss of income, psychological, and physical pain and suffering that will undoubtedly occur, and the potential for going to court to help you get on with your life.

Emergency Vehicle Accidents

Unfortunately, people responding to traffic accidents are also subject to collisions of their own. In 2018, 168 people died in crashes connected with emergency vehicles. The great majority of these deaths were occupants of non-emergency vehicles (56%); deaths among pedestrians, emergency vehicle drivers, and emergency vehicle passengers each amounted to about 13% to 14% of the deaths. When individuals are trying to get some place very quickly, crashes can occur. If you or a loved one were hurt in an accident involving an ambulance, police car, firetruck, or other emergency vehicle, our law firm, Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC can assist you. Call (877) 278-6890 today to set up your initial consultation.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

There are also other vehicles that respond to the scene of collisions; tow trucks for example. While you may well think about tow trucks as the guys who show up to assist clear away the consequences of an accident or assist an incapacitated vehicle, accidents involving tow trucks occur more frequently than you would imagine, and can be the source of significant damage to vehicles, together with serious personal injury to people. Like large over-the-road commercial transport trucks (semi-trucks, 18 wheelers, etc.) tow trucks are massive, bulky, quite heavy and not very agile. Their size and diminished mobility play a role in the destruction they can do, and when you insert a towed-vehicle into the mix you increase the possibility of accidents even further.Department of Transportation cars and trucks and other specialty vehicles (tow trucks, electric power company vehicles, highway maintenance trucks, etc.) are all around you, and yet we tend not to notice them as much because we are so used to seeing them. The fact is, however, that they are large, mobile, and can present hazards on the roads.You should call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC as soon as possible at (877) 278-6890 if you are involved with a collision with a business vehicle. Commercial cars and trucks typically have huge companies and/or corporations behind them, and those companies/corporations have seemingly unlimited resources that they can use to their advantage. You need someone in your corner who will fight for your rights; Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will do that. Our highly trained law firm has been helping Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area families for numerous years, and we will assist you as well.Addressing personal injuries and physical damage as a result of car collisions in and around Rancho Santa Margarita, CA can be confusing. Having an advocate who is prepared to translate the ever-changing statutes and legal landscape as it pertains to car accidents and their complexities - taking care of your existing and longer term physical, emotional, psychological, and financial needs - is our specialty at Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. Having a competent team of practitioners serve you throughout the legal process is priceless, and yet Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will not charge you a cent until we win your lawsuit. You don't want to attempt to deal with a legal situation without the counsel of a car accident attorney that is acquainted with the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA court and legal system. To do so would be both frivolous and impractical. The complications you face in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA process of law will be insurmountable without the proper legal direction and counsel, which is why you need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.As part of your claim you will need to contemplate the existing and potential future consequences of the accident. Hospital bills, physical damage, loss of cash flow, pain and suffering, psychological distress, and compensation for death, among myriad other issues, will all have to be addressed, and planning to do so on your own and unrepresented is foolhardy. The opposing parties will be represented by legal counsel, and your own insurance company will want to get away with having to pay as little as possible, so you require someone who will stand-up and fight for your rights. You require a firm who has been involved with these forms of legal proceedings a multitude of times before. You need somebody who will fight for every penny you are due and who will attempt to make sure that you will be covered for the rest of your life if appropriate. You need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.Make no mistake about it, while the insurance policy adjuster that your insurance carrier will designate to the case is supposed to be keeping an eye out for your best interests, their job is to save the insurer money and settle any compensation claims with that in mind. Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will go toe-to-toe with your insurer - and any other parties as well - to ensure you obtain the best settlement possible, one that not only covers existing expenses, but possible future bills as well. Without a skilled auto accident legal professional representing you, you don't stand a chance of getting an adequate settlement. Call (877) 278-6890 right now for your free, no obligation consultation.

Auto Accident Lawyer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The law offices of Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC work to ensure that affected individuals of car accidents aren't further affected by incompetent lawyers. It makes sense that insurance firms are more lucrative if they don't pay out significant settlements; the more money they help keep, the more profitable they are. Unfortunately, that way of thinking includes disbursements to you as well as other affected parties, so they will want to settle your insurance claim for as little money as feasible, but Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will fight to ensure that you get every cent that you are owed.