Car Accidents

Representation For Automobile Accidents

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, our experienced car accident attorneya at
the Law Offices of Mike F. O’Brien is here to help you navigate the complex process of seeking justice and compensation.
Serving clients throughout Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, and Riverside County, Mr. O’Brien
and his team understand the unique challenges faced by accident victims in these areas. We will work tirelessly to
ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the support you need during this difficult time.

Motor Vehicle Collision

A motor vehicle collision occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other
stationary obstruction, such as a tree or utility pole. Traffic collisions may result in injury, death and property
damage.The critical reason, which is the last event in the crash causal chain, was assigned to the driver in 94
percent (±2.2%)† of the crashes. In about 2 percent (±0.7%) of the crashes, the critical reason was assigned to a
vehicle component’s failure or degradation, and in 2 percent (±1.3%) of crashes, it was attributed to the environment
(slick roads, weather, etc.).[1] As a result there can be numerous types of lasting effects to a victim of a motor
vehicle collision.

Health Effects

Psychological:

Following some collisions long-term psychological problems may occur.[2] These issues may make those who have been in a
crash afraid to drive again. In some cases, the psychological trauma may affect individuals’ ability to work and take on
family responsibilities. This may result in expensive but necessary therapy sessions to work through the post traumatic
stress of the event.

Physical:

A number of physical injuries can commonly result from the blunt force trauma caused by an accident, ranging to bruising
and contusions to catastrophic physical injury (e.g., neck injury, brain injury, paralysis, amputation, etc.)

Types of Motor Vehicle Collisions

• Truck Accidents
• Traffic Accidents
• Car Accidents & Car Crashes
• Automobile Accidents
• Road Traffic Collision & Road Traffic Accidents
• Wrecks
• Boat Collisions
• Drunk Driving Accidents

 

Types of Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents

• 18 Wheeler Accidents
• Train Accidents
• Bus Accidents
• Taxi Accidents
• Road Traffic Collision & Road Traffic Accidents
• Wrecks
• Boat Collisions
• Drunk Driving Accidents

Sources: Singh, S. (2015, February). Critical reasons for crashes investigated in the
National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey. (Traffic Safety Facts Crash•Stats. Report No. DOT HS 812 115).
Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Academy staff
(September 2004).

“The Shocking Truth about Road Trauma – Key text”. NOVA – Science in the News.
Australian Academy of Science. Retrieved 2014-11-20.

 

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