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Backup And Backover Accidents

Los Angeles County California Backup Accident Lawyers

Back over Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills, California

A backup accident involves a car reversing and running into a car that is going forward. A backup accident is a less common types of auto accident than, say a rear end collision or a fender bender. Common causes of backup accidents in California are the car moving in reverse not properly checking that it was safe to backup. These accidents commonly occur as one car is exiting a parking spot and the vehicle it collides with is driving down the aisle of a parking lot or street.

A back over accident is a very serious type of auto accident, even at a lower speed. Back over accidents involve a car backing up, typically out of a driveway or parking spot. Pedestrians, cyclists, joggers and especially small children are very vulnerable to a back over accident. This is due to the fact that the vehicle backing up backs over them after it initially knocked them down. Small children ages 12-23 months are the most common victims of back over accidents. At their age they are old enough to wander off and explore their surroundings but do not know the dangers associated with their actions or their environment.

If you, your child or a loved one has been injured in a backup or back over accident please call The Law Office of Michael D. Payne at 626-593-1109 or toll free 866-696-5453. You may also email Mr. Payne here to schedule a free consultation. Mr. Payne is a skilled Beverly Hills Area Auto Accident Lawyer who knows how to determine the true value of your claim so that you get the compensation and benefits you rightfully deserve.

Causes of Backup and Back Over Accidents

The most common cause of backup and back over accidents in Los Angeles County is driver negligence and inattentiveness. Failing to determine if it is safe to backup is very important in preventing backup and back over accidents. Blind spots also play a role in backup and back over accidents. Larger vehicles such as SUV's, vans, minivans and trucks have a different blind spot than a smaller vehicle such as a car. Objects or persons falling within the blind spot, does not excuse the accident.

Liability in a Los Angeles County Backup or Back Over Accident

More often than not the party backing up is the liable party legally. This is due to them not being cognizant of who or what was behind them prior to backing up. Depending on where the backup accident or back over accident occurred, such as on another's property and there were dangerous property conditions the property owner can also be liable.

Contact a Backup or Back Over Accident Lawyer In West Covina California

It makes perfect sense and is in your best interest to consult and work with a skilled Los Angeles County Back Over Accident Lawyer immediately following your accident. Los Angeles County Backup Accident Lawyer Michael D. Payne will work on your behalf and make sure that your legal rights are protected. Mr. Payne will do his best to get you the full, fair and just compensation for your injuries, pain, suffering, medical expenses and lost wages. Call The Law Office of Michael D. Payne at 626-593-1109 or toll free 866-696-5453 to discuss your California Backup Accident claim. You may also email a West Covina California Personal Injury Attorney here to schedule a free consultation.

Mr. Payne handles all auto accident claims in West Covina, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County, California. Call him if you have been involved in any of the following: Los Angeles Auto Accident, West Covina California Car Accident, Beverly Hills CA Auto Accident, Los Angeles CA Traffic Accident, California Automobile Accident, Los Angeles County California Car Collision.

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