Some car accidents are no one’s fault. For example, the sun might momentarily blind someone and cause an accident. Most car accidents are the fault of at least one party if not more than one party. While most people assume that drivers are the main parties responsible for these types of accidents, they are far from the only ones. Keep reading to learn who might be at fault and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you would like to request a free legal consultation.
- Individual Drivers Of course, it is true that most at-fault car accidents are the result of individual drivers. It could be that they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they were driving recklessly, they were driving while distracted, or some combination of these factors. Whether they were not following traffic laws or they ran a stop sign, most cases in which there is an at-fault party involve an individual driver.
- Corporations If you were involved in a car or truck accident with a vehicle that was owned by a corporation – not a private individual – then it might be that the company that owned the vehicle can be held responsible for compensating you for your injuries. Companies and corporations are responsible for exercising reasonable care when they hire people. If they hire someone to drive or maintain their vehicles, and it turns out that that person had several recent accidents on their driving record, then the company could be found negligent in hiring them.
- Government Agencies If the accident was the result of poor road maintenance, faulty signage, or other dangerous conditions that the government is responsible for, then they could be held accountable. For example, if a highway sign were to fall on your vehicle, then the government agency that installed it could be held accountable. These cases have special procedures that must be followed so be sure you are calling Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to find out what your best option is.
- Car and Parts Manufacturers It is all too common that the manufacturer or a car or its parts will create and deliver faulty products. If this happens, then they could be held responsible. For example, recent cases involving Takata airbags show us that the company knew their airbags were unsafe and yet they continued to sell them. They were held financially responsible for the damages they caused.
Do you have questions about a car accident you have been involved in? If so, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now to request a free legal consultation. We take cases on a contingency basis, which assures you do not have to pay until after we have secured compensation for your case.
