Overview
Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. Every year, millions of Americans are injured in collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, and commercial vehicles — many of which are caused entirely by the negligence of another driver, a defective vehicle component, or a dangerous road condition.
When someone else's carelessness causes you to be injured in a motor vehicle accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Triten Law represents injured individuals and families in motor vehicle accident cases across the country.
Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents
The vast majority of serious motor vehicle accidents are preventable. Common causes our attorneys encounter include:
- Distracted driving — Including texting, phone use, eating, or other inattention behind the wheel
- Drunk and impaired driving — Alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal substances that impair judgment and reaction time
- Speeding and reckless driving — Excessive speed dramatically increases both the likelihood and severity of collisions
- Commercial truck driver negligence — Including hours-of-service violations, improper loading, and inadequate training
- Defective vehicle components — Including brake failures, tire blowouts, and airbag malfunctions that may create product liability claims against manufacturers
- Dangerous road conditions — Poorly designed intersections, inadequate signage, and failure to maintain safe road surfaces
- Failure to yield and running red lights — Common causes of T-bone and intersection collisions
Types of Injuries
Motor vehicle accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor to catastrophic. Our attorneys handle cases involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Soft tissue injuries including whiplash
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Burns and scarring
- Amputations
- Wrongful death
What Compensation May Be Available
Injured victims of motor vehicle accidents may be entitled to recover compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses, including surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term care
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
- Wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses and loss of companionship
- Punitive damages in cases of egregious conduct such as drunk driving
Insurance companies are experienced at minimizing payouts to injured victims. Having an attorney on your side levels the playing field and ensures your claim is fully valued.
What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor — some injuries manifest days later
- Document the scene with photographs of vehicles, damage, skid marks, and road conditions
- Obtain contact and insurance information from all parties involved
- Get contact information from any witnesses
- Report the accident to police and obtain a copy of the report
- Do not give recorded statements to insurance companies before consulting an attorney
- Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible
Contact Triten Law
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, Triten Law is here to help. We will fight to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries. Consultations are free, confidential, and carry no obligation. We do not collect fees unless we win your case.