CA State Route (SR) 73 Auto Accident Attorneys

Vintage Jaguar Flipped

A devastating accident occurred on the SR-73 toll road on June 16, 2021, when a speeding BMW (driven by a 19-year-old) smashed into a vintage Jaguar near Irvine Boulevard. The BMW hit the incoming Jaguar at high speeds before crashing into the road divider and coming to a halt.

Unfortunately, the impact from the accident pushed the Jaguar off the embankment, rolling multiple times before coming to a stop. Local authorities scrambled to the accident scene, but the driver of the vintage Jaguar had already died. The 19-year-old faced minor injuries from the accident.

Auto accidents like these are quite common on state routes and the Interstate Highway System due to distracted driving and excessive speeds. Such accidents add a financial burden to the already stressed-out car accident victim creating financial and social problems for an accident they weren’t even at fault.

However, a qualified personal injury attorney on your personal injury case can help you recover financial compensation to pay for the medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney for Your Personal Injury?

You can file claims on your own, but the chances of your claims getting rejected remain high. Having a qualified personal injury attorney look into your claims and provide you with legal representation increases your chances of a positive outcome.

We believe that insurance companies are there to help us, and liability insurance kicks in when an unfortunate incident occurs; however, that is not the case, as insurers benefit from rejecting or delaying claims. An attorney with trial experience can even take insurers to court if no mutual agreement arises during the settlement negotiations process.

How Do Car Accident Attorneys Determine Fault?

California is a fault-based state, meaning that the compensation disbursed is according to the degree of fault. It is important to have an experienced attorney to prove the fault of a negligent driver to get you the compensation. So, how is fault determined?

There are several ways an attorney can determine the fault of a negligent driver. However, the important thing is to call an attorney immediately after the accident occurs. Giving access to your attorney to first-hand evidence without any tampering can work well for you.

An attorney determines after an accident occurs whether the driver was violating the traffic rules. Traffic laws almost always remain the same across different states, which means it is easy for an attorney to determine the fault by simply watching the accident footage.

If the accident is a rear-end collision, the majority of the time, it is the fault of the driver who hit the vehicle from behind. Remember, all drivers have a duty of care and must exercise a certain level of caution when driving, and usually, rear-end collisions occur due to driver’s negligence.

However, there can be situations, even with rear-end collisions, where the driver may not be at fault. An attorney can assess the situation thoroughly from all angles before determining the fault.

Sometimes a quick investigation is more than enough to find out who may be at fault. An expert attorney can track down the vehicles involved in the accident, check the vehicle for damages, and paint a bigger picture of how the accident could’ve happened.

An important piece of documentation is the police report, and handing a police report with your claims increases the weight of your personal injury case. A police report contains all the details needed, from the driver’s license details, traffic violations, and even the officer’s opinion on the accident.

It is important to call the local authorities right after an accident to file a police report. Our personal injury attorneys have helped more than 3,000 injured victims protect their rights and recover more than $150 million in compensation for their losses.

We have the right experience to determine the value of your personal injury claim and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to get you maximum compensation.

Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in California

If you got into an accident on the SR-73 that was not your fault, contact us at (213) 596-9642 and get a free consultation today on your case. Our injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis (no win, no fee), helping alleviate the stress of paying upfront legal fees, another unaffordable financial burden in such a devastating situation.

Award Winning Law Firm to Win Your SR-73 Accident Case

We work closely with our clients, protecting their rights while ensuring they get maximum compensation to get their lives back on track. Contact us for more information or visit us at our law office locations across California, servicing areas like San Diego, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and other nearby cities.

Michael Ehline

Michael is a managing partner at the nationwide Ehline Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. He’s an inactive Marine and became a lawyer in the California State Bar Law Office Study Program, later receiving his J.D. from UWLA School of Law. Michael has won some of the world’s largest motorcycle accident settlements and he can help you get the compensation you deserve for sure.

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