Auto Collisions

No matter how safe your automobile is, when you drive there is the risk that you might be involved in an auto collision. Whether you think the fault is yours or not is irrelevant. If you’ve been injured in an auto collision, you need to speak with a personal injury attorney because your future and wellbeing could be hanging in the balance.

It’s estimated that on average, every person who operates an automobile will be involved in at least one serious accident at some point in their lifetime. This is one of the reasons why most states require drivers to have auto insurance. Most serious accidents, especially those that result in someone being injured or killed will have some sort of litigation in the months that follow.

Auto Collision Litigation

Not all car wrecks require the parties involved to appear in court. For the more minor accidents, usually the insurance companies will step in and settle the matter. Litigation is usually necessary for serious damage that results from an auto collision.

Types of Auto Collisions That Can Result in Litigation

Many things can go wrong while driving on the road, but many of them may not have been your fault, and someone else may be responsible for the damages you incurred. Some of these types of collisions include:

• Intoxication
• Driver Error
• Poor Road Design
• Poor Road Conditions
• Vehicle Defects

There may also be certain circumstances that call for litigation, which are not limited to but may include:

• Hit-and-run accidents
• Car-pedestrian accidents
• Car and motorcycle accidents
• Bus accidents

Contacting an Auto Collision Personal Injury Attorney

If you are considering taking legal action against those responsible for your injury, you need to understand the statute of limitations. You are only able to pursue the claim in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred, which means you need a local attorney to represent you the day you appear in court. Contact a Fitzpatrick and Harrop personal injury attorney today.