Los Angeles 15 Passenger Van Accident Attorneys

Trial Lawyers Helping Van Accident Victims

And our trial lawyers can help you against auto manufacturers and other Los Angeles victims in van accidents, 24/7. Call us for a free consultation today if you suffered a serious injury in a car accident!

Passenger Vans – Popularity and Use

Many types of passenger vans roll across the United States. You can see them all over. We all see them driving back and forth from airports like LAX, or John Wayne. But businesses and senior groups hire them, and sometimes they hire negligent drivers to save costs.

Churches and Other Non Profits

Church groups have used short buses and vans for years, with some leading to devastating injuries. The same goes for child care centers and sports stadiums. But as we learned above, these vans have an increased risk of rollover when in a car accident. Federal agencies have made these findings, yet their regulations don’t do enough, and auto manufacturers have a duty to make them safer than the federal bare minimums for a car accident.

NHTSA Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, published a warning. Because of this, many potential passengers knew the risk. But this differs on a case-by-case basis. For example, let’s say a big rig truck slams into a van filled with people at 20 miles per hour. Now compare that to a bicycle hitting the passenger van or a lighter vehicle. The truck would likely cause more fatalities. Making sense so far?

What Are Some Causes of Passenger Van Accidents?

The NHTSA data above shows the main reason for the higher accident risk.

The report reads in part:

“NHTSA research shows there is a greater risk of rollover because many drivers lack experience driving the larger vehicles.”

So is it the driving experience and not the vehicle itself? Is this the main reason people can die in these vans? Yes, it is true. Beyond drivers with no experience, it could become overloaded. The van can lose control if too many passengers or cargo go on board. Our accident reconstruction experts have made these findings repeatedly as factors leading to a rollover accident.

Other Risks to 15 Passenger Van Accident Victims?

And it can get worse by storing luggage on the roof. That can tip the vehicle. First of all, it is a top-heavy vehicle. So tires are low on air, and a driver with no experience could spell doom. The risk of a crash gets multiplied if it is windy outside, taking a victim’s life in a bad car accident rollover, maybe off a cliff.

Compensation is the Remedy

The survivors will need and deserve adequate compensation to get back on their feet in these complex cases. We can help sue government entities and other liable parties to help you receive proper compensation and financial support for household services and lost wages.

We Hold Negligent Parties Accountable

Everyone will be held liable for their role in causing van accidents, including other drivers, dealerships, mechanics, and other parties. Don’t fret over your medical expenses; we are expert Los Angeles personal injury lawyers, and we never give up.

Commonplace Injuries

The size of the van alone is larger than a small car. If they hit, they hit hard and are extremely difficult to keep upright in certain types of vehicle impacts, such as a T-bone. And personal injury risks increase by using a large van over a small car. So if a wreck takes place, it is likely to be catastrophic. Victims may need lifelong care that can be expensive, costing even millions. They will also need money to cover property damage like damaged laptop computers, cars, phones, etc.

Also, a smash-up could cause a life-threatening personal injury. And injuries related to a van accident composed many. Here are some product liability-related injuries litigated by our 15 passenger van accident lawyers in Los Angeles.

Examples.

• Brain Injury
• Spinal injury
• Broken Bones
• Death.

So the above can be the potential outcomes of massive passenger van wrecks, leading to intense emotional grieving and financial losses.

Who Owes a Duty of Care Besides Manufacturers?

Companies operating these vehicles cannot cut corners as they owe a higher duty of care to avoid a personal injury to their customers and intended end users. These van operators are common carriers under California and federal law. People who transport others in vehicle for hire, or their luggage become common carriers in the eyes of the law.

And in that status, van drivers owe a significant duty of care. Like a commercial driver of a large truck, drivers especially had better not run red lights or drive recklessly. Beware, many Los Angeles personal injury lawyers want a fast settlement, remaining ignorant of this higher duty.

Higher Duty

This duty is much more than owed by a regular driver. For example, car drivers owe a duty of “reasonable care.” The “special duty” forces van drivers into a special position of care. So these drivers are also caretakers and they may even have to provide basic medical care if they blow it. They cannot drop someone off in the middle of nowhere. And they have to protect property on board the transport.

Breach the Higher Duty, Pay a High Price

When they don’t do their job, we take legal action to balance the scales of justice. Consider too that children or seniors may be aboard. So it makes sense to hold these van operators to this higher standard by retaining the services of our passenger van accident lawyers.

Get a Free Consultation to Learn More

We want our dependent family members safe from injuries while commuting. So you should contact a legal expert in the aftermath of a crash. That way, you can get advice and counseling from the top 15 passenger van accident attorneys for help with insurance claims over these large vans.

We Win Van Accident Claims

Besides, the experts at the Ehline Law Firm have handled similar cases for hundreds of passengers with accident-related injuries. Because of this, they have recovered millions for their clients. Find out why the firm has a sterling reputation. Our accident law firm even offers a free evaluation so you can test our honesty, knowledge, compassion, and resolve about winning your accident.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Fifteen Passenger Van Accident Lawyer in California

Did you or someone you love get injured in a passenger van collision? Did you lose a family due to a rollover or high-speed ejection onto the roadway? Getting a free, no-pressure legal consultation from the 15 passenger van accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm is smart. Pertinent here, you get a chance to determine your rights and options.

Call for an appointment right away at (213) 596-9642. You can also use our convenient online website contact form for verification purposes only and a prompt return call. Just leave a valid phone number, and we will respond anywhere in the world, 24/7, to help with your van accident claims.

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.

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