Being injured in a Beverly Hills car accident is not an experience anyone likes to think about. However, being involved in an accident is possible even when you are a responsible motorist. You might one day be harmed in a collision resulting from another driver’s negligence.
Beverly Hills is a reasonably populated area. High-traffic areas like Beverly Hills tend to have high car accident rates. The more cars there are on the road, the greater the odds that accidents will occur. Mr. Kornberg works on a contingency fee basis, so you will pay no fees until your case is resolved.
Learn more about your legal options in these circumstances by speaking with a Beverly Hills car accident attorney at the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg. We will leverage our expertise to help you secure the compensation you may be entitled to. The National Trial Lawyers recognize Mr. Kornberg as one of the nation’s top 100 trial attorneys.
COMMON CAUSES OF BEVERLY HILLS CAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
Car and pedestrian accidents can occur for many reasons in Beverly Hills. Often, they are the result of a motorist’s negligence. Careless drivers can cause accidents if they are:
- Ignoring or intentionally disobeying traffic signs and signals
- Distracted is becoming an increasingly common cause of motor vehicle accidents throughout the country as more and more drivers operate their motor vehicles with access to smartphones and other such devices
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Driving while sleep-deprived, which can be as dangerous as drunk driving, sometimes
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Not using their headlights in low light conditions
- Speeding
SEEKING COMPENSATION AFTER A BEVERLY HILLS CAR OR PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
California uses the fault or tort system regarding car and pedestrian accident claims. This is the most common system in the United States.
In California, when someone is injured in a car accident resulting from the negligence of another party, they have the right to seek financial compensation for all their losses by filing a claim or lawsuit to collect from the negligent party’s insurance. In rare circumstances when the careless party who causes an accident does not have insurance, a victim may file a claim against the other party and use their uninsured motorist coverage to recover all of their damages or file a lawsuit and pursue damages in court.
The types of losses one can seek compensation for after being injured in a car and pedestrian accident include (but are not necessarily limited to) the following:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages if injuries prevent a victim from working
- Noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
Victims must understand that insurance companies are businesses. No insurance carrier will allow itself to lose money if it can avoid doing so.
This is one of many reasons it is wise to enlist the help of an experienced Beverly Hills car and pedestrian accident law firm with an outstanding reputation and a proven track record in trials and settlements. According to multiple surveys and studies, whenever personal injury victim files a claim to recover compensation for their losses and damages, their odds of arriving at a fair settlement will be much greater if they have legal representation. Allowing our Beverly Hills car and pedestrian accident attorney at the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg to handle your case will also give you more freedom to focus on your recovery.
CONTACT A BEVERLY HILLS CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY TODAY
Mr. Kornberg holds the highest “AAV” rating for an attorney’s trial skills and ethics by the globally recognized organization of Martindale and Hubbell for the past 30 years. He is a member of ABOTA, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and has had extensive jury trial experience. The California State Bar Association President appointed Mr. Kornberg to serve on the Commission to Revise the Rules of Professional Conduct for all California Attorneys. The Commission re-drafted and edited over 70 Ethical Rules of Conduct for California Attorneys, adopted by the California Supreme Court in 2018. He has served as a Los Angeles Superior Court volunteer arbitrator and handled over 200 Arbitrations as a court-appointed arbitrator.
Optimize your chances of securing proper compensation after a collision by reviewing your case with a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg. We have a proven track record of helping clients like you recover what they are owed. Get started today by contacting us online or calling us at 310-474-5588 for a free consultation.