Reckless Driving Accidents
What does reckless driving mean?
In California, reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Though all drivers make occasional mistakes, reckless drivers deliberately disregard speed limits, traffic signals, and rules of the road, giving no thought to those they endanger by their actions. They may weave through traffic, fail to signal, or otherwise demonstrate a lack of concern as well as lack of good judgment. They thoughtlessly risk heavy fines, points on their license, community service, and incarceration. Even worse, they risk harming themselves and all others on the road.
What actions are considered reckless driving?
Reckless drivers routinely do one, or more likely several, of the following:
- Tailgate, driving too close to the car in front of them
- Fail to stop at red lights, stop signs or stopped school buses
- Drive at speeds at least 15 miles over the posted speed limit (in California)
- Brake suddenly
- Make illegal turns or lane changes or fail to signal when turning or changing lanes
- Drive under the influence of street drugs, dangerous prescribed medications, or alcohol
- Drive while distracted by texting, talking, eating, fiddling with dials or mirrors
- Drive while sleepy
- Fail to use headlights at night or in bad weather
Injuries Caused in Reckless Driving Accidents
Whatever type of injury you have suffered as a result of a reckless driving accident, our sharp car accident attorneys are here to help. The range of such injuries is broad, including, but certainly not limited to:
- Back and neck injuries (e.g whiplash, herniated discs)
- Bone Fractures, torn ligaments, organ damage
- Head injuries: concussion, skull fracture, traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Hemorrhage
- Amputation
- Loss of sight or hearing
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Paralysis due to spinal cord injuries (paraplegia /quadriplegia)
- Wrongful death
Severe injuries always have a negative impact on your life and the lives of those who love you. At best, they result in temporary incapacity, inability to work and enjoy your usual activities, physical pain, expense, and inconvenience. At worst, they result in long-term disability, life-long medical care, or wrongful death. Whatever your particular situation is, you need the dedicated services of our aggressive car accident attorneys to fight to obtain the damages you deserve
Damages Compass Law Group Attorneys Will Fight To Win for You and Your Family
Of course, no two cases are identical, but our law team is committed to working hard to meet your particular needs. For example, we have tables from which we can calculate approximately what your future medical expenses and/or lost wages will amount to. We will fight for your right to receive damages that will cover all of the following that applies:
- Medical, surgical, and rehabilitative costs
- Lost income (present and future)
- Property damage
- Home healthcare
- Psychological counseling
- Alterations to your home to make it accessible to you
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Funeral expenses, final medical expenses, lost support (in cases of wrongful death)
If the behavior of the reckless driver who caused your accident was especially awful and perhaps deliberate, we may be able to win you punitive damages over and above the economic and non-economic damages listed above.
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#1 Do I have a case?
Understanding whether a claim exists is one of the challenges of personal injury law. This is why we offer free initial consultations to help you make this determination and allow you an avenue to vindicate your rights.
We’re committed to fighting for the rights of accident victims throughout Southern California, and, unlike other California personal injury attorneys, we will take on any case if we can help, no matter how big or small.
#2 What is personal injury?
Personal injury involves harm to an individual’s body or property caused by someone else’s negligence. It can range from minor to significant injuries, often requiring legal action to recover damages. We specialize in representing and securing fair settlements for such victims.
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#4What if I didn't go to the hospital?
No matter the injury size, you have rights that need defending. Many injuries seem minor at first but can worsen over time. Ignoring treatment or legal advice risks your health and compensation. Seek immediate medical and legal help after any accident to ensure proper diagnosis and strengthen your compensation claim.