Los accidentes automovilísticos ocurren en todas partes: estacionamientos, autopistas, calles residenciales, parques y más. Existe una amplia variedad de formas en que pueden ocurrir accidentes y, aunque algunos pueden resultar en lesiones extremadamente debilitantes, incluso fatales, otros son aparentemente inofensivos y no tienen repercusiones. Estas colisiones de bajo impacto, como choques leves, accidentes por alcance, and side swipes can cause very minor damage to a vehicle, but greatly hurt the occupants inside. Cars are able to withstand a higher force of impact than humans, and as a result, even low impacts can be dangerous to suffer. Individuals who have been affected by these kinds of accidents often find it difficult to retrieve compensation; Los agentes de seguros afirman que la contradicción entre la gravedad del accidente y la gravedad de las lesiones es demasiado disparPor esta razón, es importante que busque la ayuda de uno de nuestros expertos. abogados de accidentes de coche at Downtown LA Law Group in Los Angeles. We’ll be able to file a claim on your behalf and fight for the compensation you deserve if you were hurt in a car crash – no matter if the crash were high impact or low impact.

Información sobre colisiones de bajo impacto

Las colisiones de bajo impacto generalmente se clasifican como Accidentes que ocurren a baja velocidad. They do not generally result in a lot of damage to the vehicles involved; people can usually drive off just fine and have no need to fix much besides cosmetic damage. However, the common misconception is that the lack of damage to the car is directly proportional to the lack of damage of the occupants. Occupants within the cars can sometimes be just as seriously hurt as if the crash happened at a much faster speed. This is because sudden jerks of the car can be harmful to the body, especially the cuello y atrás. A accidente por alcance that happened at less than 15 mph, for example, can cause a bent bumper and trunk on your car. You may have been jerked forward, however, and your head may have snapped back to its location, resulting in an injury like whiplash. These occurrences are not uncommon. Another way that a low impact collision can cause damage is with a side swipe, which may force you off the road and crash head on into a pole or other object. Your car may eject its airbags, which can cause facial damage and other injuries like a broken nose, broken orbital sockets, broken teeth, and more. There are Numerosas formas en las que puede resultar herido en colisiones de bajo impacto, pero una de las formas más frustrantes incluye lesiones que ya tenía. Los problemas de médula espinal o de órganos internos preexistentes pueden verse exacerbados en choques de bajo impacto. lesión medular que estaba en vías de curación podría haberse agravado; por ejemplo, los discos podrían volver a salirse de su lugar o podría verse afectada una realineación.

¿Quién tiene la culpa?

Si fue atropellado en una colisión de bajo impacto, podría presentar fácilmente una demanda contra el conductor responsable para obtener una compensación por sus lesiones. La forma de demostrar que fue negligente y tuvo la culpa es demostrar que se cumplen los cuatro puntos de negligencia. Son los siguientes:

• Tú eras el conductor tiene el deber de cuidarlo, Lo cual es generalmente cierto; todos los conductores en la carretera deben tener cuidado de no dañar a nadie más.
• En Se violó de alguna manera el deber de cuidado, ya sea por no prestar atención al conducir el vehículo, por exceso de velocidad o por ignorar la ley de derecho de paso aplicable en la situación.
• En El incumplimiento del deber provocó un accidente, como una colisión trasera o un roce lateral
• En El accidente resultó en daños físicos; esto es importante porque si no sufrió ningún daño físico, no podrá presentar un reclamo por lesiones personales para obtener una compensación.

In many rear-end collisions, the driver who hit you from behind is considered at fault. A driver who turns into your lane and side swipes you can also be considered negligent and at fault. In other cases, a car may be backing out of a parking spot, only to hit your vehicle; this can result in the driver being deemed at fault and made to compensate you for your damages.

Procedimiento post accidente

To make sure you have the chance of filing a Demanda exitosa por una colisión de bajo impactodeberías Siga los pasos necesarios después de un accidente so that you don’t have any disadvantages. Some people will make crucial errors, such as forgetting to take down information or even leaving the scene of the crash, and they find it difficult or impossible to be compensated. The first step you should take is get medical treatment. Paramedics can evaluate you at the scene if you were particularly injured and could take you to the emergency room if need be. You should see the doctor as quickly as possible to get evaluated; if you do not feel the injuries at first but they flare up later, Puede ofrecerle a la compañía de seguros la oportunidad de reclamar que sufrió lesiones en otro lugar y que está culpando al accidente por los daños., as there is no way of knowing the true cause because of the gap in time. Next, you should record the Información del seguro del conductor y derribar sus datos personalescomo número de contacto, nombre, número de licencia de conducir, número de placay mucho más.

Será útil tomar fotografías del lugar del accidente, de los daños en el vehículo y de las lesiones que haya sufrido, si es posible. Si las lesiones no son evidentes en el cuerpo, debe Obtenga una copia de las notas médicas de los paramédicos. or the doctor. Any eyewitnesses, passengers, or bystanders should be called upon to give their statements and testimonies as to what happened. It is important to have as many perspectives supporting you as possible, which is also why it’s a good idea to request a copy of the police report from the police officers who may show up at the scene of the crash. Because of the injuries, you should make sure to Contacte a un abogado experto en accidentes automovilísticos en Los Ángeles. The presence of physical harm means that the ensuing insurance negotiations will be difficult, and an attorney can accurately represent you and your case. If you were not hurt, though, you likely won’t need an attorney and can pursue a simple property damage claim for reimbursement for the costs of repairs to your vehicle.

Valor de un caso

There is no calculator that allows lawyers, victims, or insurance agents to input the damages and have a number returned that will list the compensation amounts. Instead, an insurance agent will consider the circumstances of the case (who was at fault, for example), your injuries (how extensive they were and how much of an impact they had on your day to day life, career, and future), your occupation, and more, and he will make an offer based on those factors. If you do not have an attorney, it is very likely that the insurance agent will throw your case out or deny your claim without considering it very closely. You may find it extremely difficult to get a hold of him and won’t be able to negotiate a deal. This is why it is crucial that you hire legal help: our attorneys will aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve and will always stay in touch with the insurance agent so we can work to secure you a settlement offer that will cover your damages. Your initial settlement offer may be very low, which is a tactic used by insurance agents to try and persuade you to accept something worth much less than the actual value of your case. You should not proceed until you have an experienced attorney on your side who can give you all the help you will need to win your case.

Plazo para presentar una demanda por accidente de tráfico

Según la ley estatal de California, sólo tiene 2 años a partir de la fecha de la lesión para presentar una reclamación de indemnización contra la parte responsable. If you wait too long, the claim will be thrown out and you won’t be able to pursue compensation ever again. A lawyer can help you determine how long you have until that deadline is met. You should also ask about any potential extensions to the time limit. You may be able to have the statute temporarily suspended if circumstances allow it, as in cases where you were underage at the time of the incident, mentally or physically incapacitated following the crash, or when the defendant fled the state.

Tipos de indemnización de una demanda por colisión de bajo impacto

Al igual que con todas las demandas por lesiones personales, usted puede recibir numerosos tipos de compensación por sus daños. Un abogado de nuestra firma puede ayudarle a obtener el máximo valor disponible, y exploraremos todos los ángulos para asegurarle un acuerdo justo. Trabajaremos para traerle la remuneración para:

• Facturas y gastos médicosgastos hospitalarios, gastos médicos, gastos de medicación, gastos de fisioterapia y futuras facturas médicas.
• Salarios perdidos por días perdidos en el trabajo del pasado y del futuro
• Daños materiales a su vehículo y objetos personales
• Daños moralescomo el miedo, la ansiedad, el TEPT, los traumas psicológicos, el estrés emocional, etc.

There are also opportunities to earn punitive damages, which are handed out in times of gross negligence, but only a truly skilled attorney will be able to win them for your case, and wrongful death damages in the event that a loved one passes away (perhaps from a heart attack or other kind of internal damage brought on by the crash). Our team of attorneys can help you no matter what, and we will to ensure that you are fully covered after a collision.

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Many clients call us because they already have lawyers representing them and wish to know if there are any procedures they are missing or if their attorneys are doing a good job in their endeavors. Unfortunately, many lawyers tend to rush through cases in an attempt to get their cut of the check as quickly as possible. They may act in bad faith and not care about their clients. At our law firm, we dedicate ourselves to you and your case and do all we can to secure you the compensation you deserve. We will give you a free second opinion on your case and tell you if we think it is worth more than the value you’re being offered, as well as if we think your attorney is doing a poor job of helping you. Call our offices at (855) 339-8879 para recibir una segunda opinión gratuita con un abogado experto.

Cómo le ayuda DTLA

Our law firm, the Downtown LA Law Group in Los Angeles, has a dedicated team of lawyers with years of experience under their belts. We have been winning car accident lawsuits for our clients for years and have successfully brought millions of dollars to victims. We believe in transparency and in helping those who need it the most, so we will always consider every claim brought to us, from low impact collisions to hit and runs. We will tirelessly work to secure you the compensation you deserve. Reach out to our offices today to set up a free legal consultation with one of our lawyers. You can discuss your low impact collision lawsuit and we will tell you what we believe the case is worth. Our lawyers are available around the clock, and nothing you share with us will be released anywhere – our consultations are totally confidential.

If you sign up with our law firm, we will give you our contingency fee arrangement, which prevents you from spending any of your own money for our services. We will only get paid if we win your case. Our fees will be taken from the settlement we bring you. If we lose, we take no payment and you won’t have to pay us a dollar. To learn more and to get started on filing your low impact collision lawsuit, get in touch with our experienced attorneys in Los Angeles at the Downtown LA Law Group.