Why Choose Silva Injury Law For Your Car Accident Case
An excellent example of the type of service that Silva Injury Law provides for its clients is probably the story of our client Martin Rose, who was involved in an accident with another pickup truck while driving a pickup truck.
Our firm submitted an initial demand to the insurance company whose counter-offer was not acceptable, which led to us filing suit before mediation led to a settlement of $110,000 that was 45 percent more than the insurance company’s initial settlement offer.
Attorney Michael Joe Silva was born and raised in the Central Valley, and his Portuguese immigrant parents from the Azores Islands of Portugal means he is fluent in Portuguese.
Michale has a wife and three daughters and has been named one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, a SuperLawyers Rising Star, and one of the Best Lawyers Ones To Watch.
Attorney Cassidy Jensen moved to California from Idaho to attend Chapman University and graduated Magna Cum Laude before attending BYU Law School in Provo, Utah. She practiced family law at McCormick Barstow before joining Silva Injury Law and is now certified as a sexual trauma responder who fights for survivors of abuse and violence.
Attorney Tanner Combs was also born and raised in the Central Valley, and his grandfather hitchhiked from Ohio at age 15 to settle here. He is also fluent in Portuguese and worked as a church missionary in Brazil for two years.
Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Turlock, CA
Most people try to drive carefully, follow traffic laws, and make active efforts to help avoid possible accidents. Some drivers, however, disregard the dangers of their driving and end up jeopardizing the safety of others.
One of the most common forms of driver negligence in California is people who are driving under the influence (DUI) of either drugs or alcohol.
State law prohibits people from operating motor vehicles under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, so many people can be arrested for criminal offenses before being involved in accidents.
Distracted driving remains another common accident risk nowadays. The increasing number of people constantly checking their cell phones, tablets, and other mobile devices has only increased the number of ways people can be distracted.
Speeding is another common cause of car accidents, and many drivers in California tend to drive above posted speed limits. Tailgating or failing to provide an adequate following distance can be another common cause of traffic accidents.
Some other examples of risky behavior that can lead to car accidents include:
- Running red lights or stop signs,
- Failing to yield to other vehicles or pedestrians,
- Driving while fatigued or exhausted,
- Following other vehicles too closely,
- Ignoring traffic signals or signs,
- Making illegal turns or maneuvers,
- Failing to use turn signals or other signals to indicate intentions,
- Driving a vehicle that is not roadworthy or properly maintained, such as with worn brakes or bald tires,
- Failing to adjust driving behavior for weather or road conditions,
- Road rage or aggressive driving, and
- Failing to properly secure cargo or equipment that may fall off or become a hazard to other drivers.
Types of Car Accident Claims
Silva Injury Law handles a wide variety of car accident cases. No two car accidents are ever the same, and we give each case an independent investigation of the facts to determine fault and help people recover fair and full compensation.
Some car accidents that we handle include:
- Rear-end collisions,
- Head-on collisions,
- Side-impact collisions,
- Sideswipe accidents,
- Single-vehicle accidents,
- Multi-vehicle accidents,
- Rollover accidents,
- Blind spot accidents,
- Low-speed accidents,
- Merging accidents,
- T-bone accidents,
- Distracted driving accidents,
- Drowsy driving/driver fatigue accidents,
- Drugged driving or drunk driving accidents,
- Speeding accidents,
- Reckless driving accidents,
- Intersection accidents,
- Interstate accidents,
- Construction accidents, and
- Angle collisions.
Common Car Accident Injuries
The possible injuries people can suffer in car accidents can range from very minor to completely life-changing.
The result can be that there can also be varying medical expenses, lost income, and non-economic damages for victims.
Some of the types of injury cases our firm handles include:
- Fractures or broken bones,
- Concussions,
- Crush injuries,
- Closed head injuries,
- Back injuries,
- Knee injuries,
- Leg injuries,
- Neck injuries,
- Arm injuries,
- Internal injuries,
- Skull fractures,
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs),
- Spinal cord injuries,
- Permanent nerve injuries,
- Amputations,
- Paralysis, and
- Severe burn injuries.
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