Motor Vehicle Accidents

Attorney Randall Robbins believes that Personal Injury Should Be Handled Personally.

Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of death and injury. There are many issues facing an auto accident victim. A victim must understand what his auto and medical insurance covers and what the at fault driver's insurance covers. It is complicated. After a serious accident, there are medical bills that need to be paid and often lost wages that need to be recovered.

Each year more than 40,000 people are killed and another 2,500,000 are injured due to car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Auto accidents change lives and families forever. Auto accidents are a leading cause of brain and spinal cord injuries as well as many other catastrophic injuries.

An experienced auto accident attorney will explain the insurance issues to you so that you understand your rights. Randall Robbins is a former Deputy Attorney General of the Delaware Department of Justice. He is a Director of a law firm of over 25 lawyers. Randall Robbins founded and leads the firm's Automobile Accident Group. Randall Robbins has been representing auto accident victims for over twenty years. Randall Robbins will give you the professional guidance and representation you need on the payment of your medical bills and lost wages, and in helping you obtain the maximum compensation you deserve.

At our Wilmington law office of Randall E. Robbins, our full-service statewide personal injury attorney will travel to wherever you are in order to hear the details of what happened to you. We believe in personal injury handled personally.

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Injury lawyer Randall E. Robbins works on a contingency fee basis. This means that we are not paid for our efforts until you are compensated for your serious injury.

We have more than 20 years or experience to the task of righting the wrongs committed against people just like you. Contact our lawyer today by phone, fax or e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation.

Motor Vehicle Accidents - An Overview

Motor vehicle accidents cause the loss of time, property, health and even life. Such accidents occur because of elements including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle. Speaking with a lawyer can help you sort out your rights, your options and your future. Contact an attorney from Randall Robbins Law in Wilmington, DE, to find out more.

At-Fault, Negligent and Aggressive Drivers

When you have been in an auto accident, you may have a sense of who caused it. Issues of fault, however, can be complicated by who acted when and which laws governed the situation. If the other driver was negligent, you may have to prove that the driver breached a duty of care to you and that the breach caused your damages. The assistance of an attorney can be immensely valuable at this time, whether you are battling an insurance company, seeking compensation for your injuries or defending yourself in court.

Sources of information on the accident include police reports, witnesses and the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident. They could reveal what happened and why.

Actions, on the part of either driver, that may have contributed to the accident include:

• Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Failure to compensate for dangerous weather conditions
• Driving above or below the posted speed limits
• Driver distraction caused by a cell phone, passenger, radio or another source
• Failure to obey traffic laws regarding turn signals, right-of-way and other rules

Sometimes the at-fault driver is more than merely negligent; he or she may have acted recklessly or even intentionally. A reckless driver acts with conscious disregard for the probable consequences of the driver’s actions. Road rage incidents often involve reckless behavior, and they can escalate into intentional behavior. Road rage in particular can be extremely dangerous, leading to injuries and criminal charges. Generally, aggressive drivers are a serious threat to safety. Speeding and taking other risks contributes significantly to highway and other fatalities.

It is important to avoid confrontation with road-rage drivers and aggressive drivers. You have a better chance of staying safe if you:

• Get out of the way
• Avoid eye contact
• Refuse to make or return obscene gestures
• Let go of your pride for a while; don’t challenge the other driver
• Report the aggressive driving to the authorities, stopping in a safe spot to use your cell phone if necessary

Drunk Driving

In the US, someone dies every 30 minutes in an alcohol-related crash; someone is non-fatally injured every two minutes. Drunk driving can lead to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Additionally, the business that sold alcohol to the drunk driver may be held liable if it served the driver when he or she was visibly intoxicated. This, however, does not take any responsibility from the driver who drove while intoxicated. If you have been in an accident involving alcohol or drugs, seek the help of an attorney who will explain your legal options.

Auto Accidents Not Caused by the Drivers

Sometimes, no matter how carefully you drive, you cannot avoid an accident. In certain cases, a vehicle’s manufacturing or design defect causes the accident or makes it worse. This might happen if, for instance, the brakes on your car fail or the airbag does not deploy when it should. The law of products liability applies in this situation, protecting consumers when products create an unreasonable risk of harm. If a product defect caused your injuries, you may have a case against the designer, manufacturer or distributor of the product.

Another responsible party could be a mechanic who improperly repaired the car that caused the accident. Both the mechanic and the mechanic’s employer could be liable in such a case.

Finally, poorly maintained roads, messy and confusing construction, unclear signage, improperly designed roads and similar problems can contribute to an accident. Government entities are typically responsible for the roads and highways; they may, therefore, be liable for accidents caused by the above factors. Special rules, however, apply to lawsuits against government entities; a lawyer will be able to explain them in detail.

Schedule a Consultation

It is important to take prompt action when you have been in a motor vehicle accident. This will help you preserve your rights and seek proper compensation. Contact an attorney from Randall Robbins Law in Wilmington, DE, for help.

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