Bakersfield Car Accident Attorney

Have you been involved in a Bakersfield car accident? Is someone else to blame? You may have the right to obtain compensation for your injuries. Contact Bakersfield Personal Injury Law to find out how we can help you maximize your financial award. For 17 years, our attorneys have helped injured clients like you recover millions in compensation. Call our office today to schedule your free consultation and learn more.

Why You Should Call Our Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyers

You never leave the house expecting to get into a car accident. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day, even when you’re doing your best to drive safely. You shouldn’t be left to deal with the consequences of the accident on your own. If someone else is to blame, they should be held fully accountable for your injuries.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit can allow you to recover the money you need as you fight to get back on your feet. However, it’s important to consider that lawsuits can be complicated and time-consuming. If you try to negotiate a claim on your own, you risk not getting all of the money you deserve. The best thing you can do is hire an experienced attorney to handle your case.

How Our Bakersfield Lawyers Can Help After Your Car Accident

Here’s why you should call us for help with your Bakersfield car accident lawsuit:

• You may not know who is responsible for your injury or that more than one person is to blame
• Insurance companies will do everything they can to stand between you and the compensation you need
• Others involved in the accident will try to shift the blame to you
• It can be tough to know how much your car accident lawsuit is worth, and
• You risk losing your right to file a lawsuit if you don’t act quickly.

Our attorneys know how important a financial recovery can be after a car accident. If you’ve been injured, we will be your fiercest advocates. We will fight to make sure that you are fairly compensated for your injuries. Call our Bakersfield office today to schedule a free consultation and learn more. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Los Angeles, contact our L.A. office today for assistance.

Bakersfield Car Accident Statistics

Roads in Bakersfield are busier than ever. Drivers log an average of 4.3 million miles in Kern County city every day. Unfortunately, as the roads have become more congested, the number of car accidents has increased.

Bakersfield/Kern County experiences thousands of car accidents each year. The last few years have seen the following accident totals:

• 2021: 1,863 reported injury crashes
• 2020: 1,958 reported injury crashes
• 2019: 2,022 reported injury crashes
• 2018: 1,914 reported injury crashes

Early reports for 2022-2023 indicate that the number of accidents in Bakersfield has continued to rise.

Common Bakersfield Car Accident Injuries

Car accident victims can suffer a wide range of injuries. Even seemingly minor injuries can disrupt your life and cost you thousands of dollars. You deserve money for any of your car accident-related injuries. Our attorneys have successfully helped car accident victims like you recover compensation for many injuries, including:

• Broken bones
• Cuts and lacerations
• Soft tissue damage
• Eye injury
• Burns
• Concussion
• Whiplash
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord damage
• Degloving injuries
• Crushing injuries
• Chest injuries
• Amputation
• Paralysis
• Wrongful death, and more.

Have you been injured in a Bakersfield car accident? Contact our experienced legal team for help getting the money you deserve. Your first consultation is free, so call now.

Causes of Bakersfield Car Accidents

Many factors contribute to car accidents in Bakersfield. A few notable causes are reported more frequently than others.

Speeding. In 2016, speeding was the primary cause of 17 percent of all car accidents in Bakersfield.

Aggressive Driving. As Bakersfield roads become more congested, drivers search for ways to avoid traffic and get to their destination as quickly as possible. This often leads to dangerous behaviors behind the wheel, including changing lanes without signaling, failing to yield the right of way to others, and tailgating.

Driving at Night. The rate of car accidents tends to spike in the dark. Approximately 10 percent of the car accidents in Bakersfield occur between the hours of 9PM and 3AM. Why? Two primary reasons. First, drivers are more likely to be tired and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Second, visibility can be very limited in the dark.

Drinking and Driving. No one should ever get behind the wheel if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, many car accidents in Bakersfield involve drunk drivers. In 2016, alcohol was a factor in 12 percent of all accidents in the city.

Fatigued Driving. Some laws prohibit commercial drivers from spending too much time behind the wheel, and for good reason. Fatigued drivers have reduced reaction times and are at risk of falling asleep while driving. Studies show that driving while fatigued is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Unfortunately, these laws do not apply to drivers of small passenger vehicles. As a result, many accidents in Bakersfield are caused by drivers who are simply too tired to concentrate on the road.

Distracted Driving. Distracted driving practices claim thousands of lives across the country every year. When drivers are talking on the phone, texting, or messing with a navigation system, their attention is not focused on the road. Taking your focus away from driving for even a moment can have devastating consequences.

Defective Equipment. Some accidents aren’t caused by negligent drivers. Instead, defective vehicles and equipment are to blame. In recent years, faulty brakes and defective airbags have been responsible for an increasing number of crashes in and around Bakersfield. The companies behind these defective products can be held responsible for injuries.

Road Hazards. The city of Bakersfield has to make sure that its roads are safe and free from hazards. Debris must be cleaned up, signs must be visible, and road surfaces must be in good condition. Accidents happen when the roads are inherently unsafe.

Damages Available to Bakersfield Car Accident Victims

Car accidents can cause extensive physical, emotional, and financial injuries. In California, anyone who contributes to an accident can be liable for those damages. This includes other drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, employers, government agencies, and even car manufacturers. You can demand compensation from whoever shares fault for your injuries.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement, and more.

Our Bakersfield car accident lawyers have established professional relationships with some of the best medical, vocational, and accident experts in California. We’ll work closely with these individuals to identify your damages and determine how much they’re worth. This will help to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your injuries.

Shared Fault For a Bakersfield Car Accident

Don’t panic if you are partially responsible for your recent car accident. California law doesn’t prohibit you from recovering compensation just because you share fault. You can file a lawsuit and obtain compensation if someone else is also to blame.

However, you will only be able to recover a percentage of your total damages. Your award will be reduced by the degree to which you caused your accident. For example, if you are 50 percent at fault, you’ll only be able to recover 50 percent of your total damages.

Others involved in your accident will try to shift blame to you. The more fault you share, the less money you’ll be able to get. Our attorneys can protect you from these tactics. Call our law firm to learn more.

Do Not Hesitate to File Your Car Accident Claim

A clock will begin to run the moment you are involved in a car accident. This clock – known as the statute of limitations – will only run for a limited amount of time. If you don’t file your claim before time expires, you can lose your right to file a lawsuit for damages.

In most cases, you will have two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury claim. You may have additional time from the statute of limitations if you don’t discover your injury right away or if the person who hurt you can’t be found.

If you want to seek compensation from an insurance company, you will have even less time to act. Insurers reserve the right to deny your claim if it’s not submitted within a “reasonable” amount of time after your accident.

You can protect your legal rights by contacting Bakersfield Personal Injury Law immediately after your Bakersfield car accident. We will get started on your case right away and demand the money you deserve.

Need Help?

Are you struggling with an injury after a Bakersfield car accident? When someone else causes an accident, you can obtain compensation. The attorneys at Bakersfield Personal Injury Law are prepared to help you assert your legal rights. Contact our Bakersfield office today to schedule a free consultation. Our Bakersfield personal injury lawyers will review your case and answer any questions you have.