Auto Accidents
Automobile accidents occur every day in our nation. While a large number of accidents are minor, many are severe and result in injuries and property damage. The injuries can vary minor with a from short term recovery to severe with permanent impairment that will need treatment and rehabilitation for the remainder of the victim’s life. Over 3 million people are injured in automobile accidents each year, with over 1 million injuries leaving the innocent driver with some level of permanent impairment. Over 40,000 deaths occur each year due to drunk drivers, driving over the speed limit and driving recklessly.
The majority of automobile accidents could be avoided if the vehicle’s operator drove more responsibly. Drivers have many distractions while driving: eating and drinking; interacting with a passenger; talking on a cell phone; changing a radio station; and texting while driving. Even if you are a responsible driver, an automobile accident cannot always be avoided due to another driver’s recklessness. Bishop & Hayes, P.C. is here to help you if you find yourself involved in an accident with one of these drivers. The law of negligence is generally the deciding factor in an automobile accident. In lawsuits for damages caused by an automobile accident the basis of the claim is failure to use reasonable care and when a driver does not use reasonable care they may be required to pay any damages caused by their negligence.
The severity of an automobile accident injury can vary significantly between each person involved in the accident, even those in the vehicle with you. Automobile accident injuries often include: Brain injuries (concussions), Spinal Cord injuries (including complete or partial paralysis), Broken Bones, Soft Tissue (muscle or ligament sprain or strain), and lacerations that result in permanent scarring or disfigurement. Often injuries require surgery and can even result in death. The injuries can be influenced by a number of factors such as: speed; weight and size of the vehicles involved; the age and physical characteristics of the occupants; and whether safety equipment functioned properly.
Many times after an accident, insurance adjusters or attorneys representing the at-fault party may call you to try to get you to waive or give up your rights or enter into a settlement. Keep in mind that the adjusters and attorneys representing the insurance company do not have your best interests at heart. They work for a corporation that answers to stockholders wanting a profit. That is why it is vitally important that you retain an attorney to protect your interests at this trying time.
Bishop & Hayes, P.C. has the experience and skill to represent individuals injuries in an auto accident. We are the right attorneys at the right fee to fight for you so you can concentrate on recovery and ensure that you receive full compensation for your injuries.
If you have questions about a auto accident, contact Bishop & Hayes now. Call, email, text, or message us and you will be talking to Brad Bishop or Tim Hayes within minutes. We will answer your questions today, and you can decide if we are the right attorneys for you.
