The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

We often see those commercials in which a personal injury lawyer encourages us to contact him or her if we have been injured in an automobile accident, but how many of us really think to pick up the phone and see if we have a case? Probably not very many.

We don’t call because we think our injury was not serious enough, or we don’t call because the accident took place several months ago, or we don’t call because maybe we were at fault. But without consulting a knowledgeable personal injury attorney, you cannot know if you have a valid legal claim or not. An experienced car accident attorney can evaluate your case and advise you of your rights. You should never assume that you do not have a case.

Despite substantial improvements in automobile design and advances in the design of roadways, automobile accidents are still quite common. It is estimated that each one of us will be involved in at least one car accident in our lifetime. However, not every car accident will result in litigation. For instance, if nobody is injured or if the injuries are very minor, all claims may be resolved directly through the drivers’ insurance companies. In accidents where the damage and injury are severe, most likely a lawsuit will follow.

The following are the most common causes of car accidents:

Driver error
Drug/alcohol use
Inclement weather
Distractions
Cell phone use
Road conditions
Vehicle defects

If you or your loved one has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, you may have a valid legal claim. The automobile accident attorneys at The Cochran Firm, with 27 offices in 16 states, will evaluate your case and advise you of how to proceed. Please contact one of our personal injury law offices today to schedule your confidential consultation.