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POLICE CAR ACCIDENT<\/h1>\n

Police Car Accident Lawyer | Sherriff CHP Pursuit Vehicle Accident<\/h1>\n
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Each year, hundreds of innocent individuals suffer severe injuries caused by accidents involving law enforcement vehicles. Individuals that are commonly injured in such accidents include other motorists and their passengers, pedestrians, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and innocent onlookers. Victims of auto collisions involving LAPD and other local police, sheriff, and CHP squad cars are entitled to compensation for all damages incurred. Common injuries in auto accidents involving high-speed police and law<\/a> enforcement cruise chases are often severe and life-threatening. Victims may suffer from spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, nerve damage, and organ failure. If you or a loved one has suffered harm in such accidents, contact our law offices for a fully confidential and no-cost review of your case.<\/p>\n

LAPD Police Cars and high speed pursuits cause major roadway accidents in Los Angeles\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Recently, the Los Angeles Times newspaper found that\u00a0LAPD police were involved in \u201c1,250 crashes over the last three years \u2014 an average of about one a day.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 According to the Times, \u201cSome [crashes] resulted in life-threatening injuries or were the result of the officer violating traffic laws, according to LAPD records.\u201d Joel Rubin, a writer for the LA Times, further contends, \u201cThe city has paid nearly $24 million in settlements or verdicts in about 400 LAPD traffic-related lawsuits over the last nine years and must contend with dozens more cases that remain unresolved.”<\/em><\/p>\n

If you have been involved in a police vehicle accident as a pedestrian, driver, cyclist, or motorcyclist, you should know that you have rights that will be protected by an aggressive and caring accident attorney. At Downtown LA Law Group, our Police Car Accident Lawyers<\/a> will defend your rights in the court of law so that you can receive fair compensation for your injuries.<\/p>\n

In the case that you have been injured while you were being transported or sitting in a police car, you can bring an action for the personal injuries suffered in this accident. Your settlement package will depend completely on the nature of your injuries. But you can expect to settle in the range of $75,000 to several millions of dollars for this type of accident.<\/p>\n

Your injuries may include permanent injuries, injuries that will keep you from being able to work full time or at your regularly scheduled duties.<\/p>\n

If You Have Had an Accident with Cop Car – Patrol Car – Squad Car<\/h2>\n

Accidents in cop cars, patrol cars and squad cars occur because the police officer driving is distracted or rushing to another scene of a crime. These officers can often lose control of their vehicle, or have an accident when operating the vehicle in a reckless manner. If that does occur, then the person sitting in the car will be susceptible to being injured as a result of the negligent driving.<\/p>\n

How Long Do They Take to Payout on These Claims – Average Length of Time to Settle These Cases?<\/h2>\n

The average length of time to pay out on these types of claims are a few weeks to a few months. Most of these claims with being injured in a police car are paid out within a few month\u2019s timeframe.<\/p>\n

I Was Injured in An Accident – While I Was a Passenger in a Police Squad Car – What Are My Rights?<\/h2>\n

When you are injured in a vehicle driven by a police officer, you still have rights as a citizen to not be injured when being transported by the police. You have the right to a safe transport by a police car, whether you are in the car as being apprehended for a crime or not. You also have the right to not be in a car accident with a police car.<\/p>\n

Do I Have a Claim with The Police Department for My Injuries?<\/h2>\n

If you have been in the situation of being in an accident while in a police car, you need to call us right away. You may have experienced the following situation while you were in a police car:<\/p>\n