Limousine Accident
Limousine accidents in Los Angeles caused by a negligent driver or chauffer can cause serious permanent catastrophic personal injury due to the large physical size and weight of a limo on the road. Limo accident victims may require immediate attention at a hospital emergency room by an ambulance and deserve the professional attention of a limousine accident personal injury lawyer. An individual who has been involved in an accident with a limo may have pain and suffering from injuries which can be very difficult to cope with, and warrant a consultation with an experienced, honest and aggressive limousine accident lawyer.
An experienced limousine accident injury attorney in Los Angeles who has represented injured victims of limousine accidents understands how difficult the process of obtaining a police report or traffic collision report can be as contacting witnesses, gathering evidence, and dealing with insurance companies that may attempt to obtain a recorded statement can be frustrating during your difficult time. At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand your legal needs and we are here to help you through the process of being involved in an accident with a limo by having an attorney deal with insurance companies, insurance adjusters and lawyers so that you can focus on getting better and heal from your injuries caused by a limousine accident.
An attorney who has negotiated high settlements with insurance companies regarding personal injury accidents has knowledge of insurance policies, insurance coverage, and insurance policy limits and is equipped with the experience to fight hard for your rights to help you obtain results and evaluate the potential for high settlement values so that you can focus on your health.
As a lawyer who has an injured victim or client, who has been involved in an accident with limousine, Wilshire Law Firm’s personal injury lawyer and team of paralegals, legal assistants and law clerks will be there to help and provide the close personal attention and care that a victim of a limo accident injury deserves in order to evaluate the potential for compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and loss of earnings.
A victim of an accident where a limousine hit a person as a pedestrian in a crosswalk, bicycle, pedestrian, car, or motorcycle, who is injured can be at risk for serious injuries. In a limo accident, a victim’s head, legs, arms, knees, neck, and spine are the most likely to be injured in an accident. Often, victims of a limousine accident injury may suffer severe pain and suffering from bodily injuries such as:
- Whiplash
- Neck Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Torn Tendons
- Torn Ligaments
- Fractured or Broken Bones
- Brain Injury
- Head Injury
- Wrongful Death
Common causes of limo accidents are:
- Poorly maintained or malfunctioning brakes, bald tires or faulty headlight, blinkers, or brake lights of a limousine
- Tired limo driver who has been overworked and become sleepy due to long hours and busy livery schedule
- Negligence of a limousine driver who crashed into another car, pedestrian, motorcycle, or other vehicle
- Chauffer fatigue
- Rushed schedules
- Road rage by a limo driver who is angry and may have intentionally injured a victim of road rage
- Aggressive limousine drivers who may be in a rush
- Tailgating or reckless driving by a limo driver
- DUI Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a limousine driver
- Speeding or ignoring the speed limit by a limousine on a road, freeway, or highway
- A limo driver who is distracted by the passengers in the limo
Wilshire Law Firm represents victims of accidents who have been hurt by at fault or negligent limo driver who:
- Failed to turn on headlights at night
- Failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign or failed to stop at a red light at an intersection
- Was inattentive, distracted or did not pay attention or was on the phone while driving and hit a car, motorcyclist, or pedestrian crossing the street
- Negligently failed to stop before turning right on a red light at an intersection and caused an accident
- Failed to yield the right of way, in violation of California Vehicle Codes, to a bicycle, car, pedestrian, or motorcycle on the road
- Violated the vehicle code by driving at an excessive speed on the street
- Failed to share the road, lane or crosswalk with another car, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian
- Drove into the bike lane and hit an innocent bicyclist riding a bike
A Wilshire Law Firm limousine accident injury lawyer has experience in providing aggressive representation and effective results for our personal injury clients. We are a client-focused and full service personal injury firm and we are here to help and answer any questions about your case in a free confidential consultation either at your home or in our office, whatever is convenient for you.
If you or someone you know was injured in an accident involving a limousine, or limo driver on the street, please contact an attorney at Wilshire Law Firm for a free consultation at 213-381-9988.
