Automobile accidents present one of the most common ways that people sustain debilitating injuries and die every year. In some cases, these tragic consequences are accidental and result when drivers of cars, trucks, motorcycles, trains and bicycles fail to yield the right of way, disregard traffic signals, speed, tailgate, or improperly change lanes. In other instances, the circumstances involve more serious misconduct, such as when people drive while distracted or under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. All people are required to drive reasonably and to obey the traffic laws, and it can be terribly frustrating to realize that injuries and losses from automobile accidents were almost always avoidable if the guilty parties had only acted with due care and obeyed the law.

While no amount of money can erase pain and suffering, compensation can help injured victims to obtain the care and services they need. Fortunately, all drivers are required to have insurance, and while some drivers fail to carry insurance, most do, and this means that insurance is often available to satisfy an injured person’s claims. However, promptly taking the right steps to protect your interests can be very important.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an automobile accident, you should contact The Howard Law Firm llc right away for a free consultation, particularly because there is generally a two year statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit. Please remember that if we take your case we will not charge you any fee unless we obtain a recovery.