| LA County has one of the busiest streets in | | | | |
| the world. With these busy streets comes | | | | - Do not drive under the influence of liquor |
| great danger to pedestrians and other cars | | | | or controlled substances. |
| alike. No one is spared. You can be a victim | | | | |
| whether you are the driver, passenger, or a | | | | - Get enough sleep when driving. Don't fall |
| mere bystander. | | | | asleep |
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| Car accidents are among the primary causes of | | | | - Avoid abrupt and unnecessary swerving |
| death around the world. It has claimed | | | | |
| thousands of lives through out these years. | | | | - Follow road signs and road lights |
| Lucky are those who have only sustained | | | | |
| injuries, broken bones or shattered limbs. | | | | - Keep distance from the car in front of you |
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| If you are one of the unfortunate victims of | | | | - Do not use the parking lane when driving |
| a car accident, you do not have to go through | | | | |
| such traumatizing ordeal alone. There are | | | | - Observe speed limit. |
| available car accident lawyers who are | | | | |
| willing to share the burden. | | | | - Avoid distractions. Always pay attention to |
| | | | the road. |
| Car accident lawyers are ones specialized in | | | | |
| accident claims involving cars. They will | | | | - Be always on guard when changing lanes. |
| help you understand the legal options you can | | | | |
| best pursue. Their expertise on the matter is | | | | However, no matter how careful you are in |
| beyond measure. The victim should understand | | | | driving, remember you share the road with |
| that car accidents bring about various | | | | other drivers who are not as careful as you |
| personal injury claims. | | | | are. You may encounter drunk or hostile |
| | | | drivers and mostly likely accident happens. |
| Lawyers will enlighten you of the different | | | | Here are some do's and don'ts in case of car |
| legal remedies that you may avail, including | | | | accidents: |
| the following: | | | | |
| | | | DO's |
| - claims against the driver of the offending | | | | |
| vehicle, | | | | - Call authorities as soon as possible |
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| - claims for any injuries sustained, | | | | - Seek medical help to attend to your wound |
| | | | or injury |
| - claims for medical costs | | | | |
| | | | - Get pertinent information such as the name |
| - claims for loss of earnings | | | | and address of the drivers involved or |
| | | | possible witnesses |
| - claims for defective vehicles | | | | |
| | | | - Take photos of the accident scene |
| No injury is too small for you take action. | | | | |
| Effects of such injury may not manifest now | | | | - Call an accident lawyer to help with your |
| but it may threaten your life later on. Be | | | | legal claims. |
| very cautious of your physical well being and | | | | |
| personal security. | | | | DON'TS |
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| No matter how small your injury is, it is | | | | - Make any admissions. |
| always advisable to consult the best LA | | | | |
| county car accident lawyer. Never settle for | | | | - Leave the scene whether you are at fault or |
| less. Remember you are the aggrieved party. | | | | not. |
| You deserve the maximum compensation there is | | | | |
| which is best dealt with by a lawyer than | | | | - Delay in contacting a car accident lawyer. |
| when dealing with yourself alone. | | | | |
| | | | - Wait for the insurance company to |
| As they say, prevention is better than cure. | | | | communicate with you. |
| To prevent accident and to prevent from | | | | |
| eventually engaging the services of a lawyer, | | | | - Sign any documents presented by the |
| might as well remember the following: | | | | insurance company. |