West Covina CA Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Emergency Vehicle Accident Attorney Beverly Hills California
Emergency service vehicles, which typically include fire engines, police cars, police SUV's and ambulances, commonly serve California communities by making them safer and transporting the sick or injured. They usually serve their purpose without damage, accident or injury to civilians, pedestrians or other vehicles. However, they also have the ability to be involved in accidents in neighborhoods, roads and highways throughout California. These accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, one of the more common can be the fact that they are not required to stop at all red lights. Despite the fact that they do not have to stop at all red lights and intersections they are still accountable for operating the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by a police vehicle, fire engine or ambulance you should speak to a California Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Attorney immediately. Call The Law Office of Michael D. Payne at (626) 593-1109. Or, email a West Covina Ambulance Accident Attorney by clicking here.
Emergency Vehicle Safety Requirements
There are several steps emergency vehicle operators and drivers must take in order to safely operate the vehicle while also protecting the public. These steps are:
1. If running red lights or intersections they must be responding to an actual emergency
2. The emergency vehicle must have its siren operating
3. All emergency lights must be operating and turned on
If any of these requirements are not adhered to at time of accident they may be liable for any injuries or damage caused. A California Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Attorney can help determine if you are entitled to compensation and benefits for your injuries.
Injuries Caused in Emergency Vehicle Accidents
Emergency service vehicle accidents can cause many types of injuries depending on various factors such as type of vehicle involved in accident, speed at impact and where in the car you were situated. Injuries to the soft tissue areas, joints & ligaments and bone fractures are commonly sustained in all types of auto accidents. Accidents involving larger vehicles such as fire trucks can result in more severe injuries such as those to the Central Nervous System (CNS). The CNS includes head, brain, neck and spinal cord. Wrongful death can often be the ultimate result of any motor vehicle accident.
Contact a West Covina CA Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Attorney
Injuries that are sustained in a motor vehicle accident in California can impact your life forever. The California Accident Lawyer at The Law Office of Michael D. Payne will fight to get you the compensation and medical benefits you are entitled to for your injuries, pain, suffering, lost wages and medical expenses. If you, a loved one or a family member have been injured in an accident caused by an emergency service vehicle in Los Angeles County, California please call the California Accident and Injury Lawyer at The Law Office of Michael D. Payne at (626) 593-1109. Or, email a Los Angeles County injury lawyer by clicking here.
The California Personal Injury & Auto Accident Attorney, Michael D. Payne proudly serve those injured in all types of automobile accidents throughout all of California including: San Gabriel Valley area and beyond, in counties and communities including Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Orange County; West Covina, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Glendora, Pomona, Claremont, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, City of Industry, Diamond Bar, Chino, Chino Hills, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Monterey Park, El Monte, La Puente, Compton, Downey, Norwalk, San Dimas, Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Montebello, Whittier, Venice, Hollywood, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Santa Monica.
