When car crashes occur, they can wreak havoc on entire families. The resulting injury and loss can be catastrophic and can leave spouses and children with huge financial and emotional burdens. At Frederick J. Harrison, P.C., our entire staff works tirelessly to help victims of car crashes and their families recover the full amount of compensation they need as they learn to cope with the challenges ahead. If you or someone you love has suffered severe injuries or loss in a Wyoming car wreck, contact our law office for qualified legal help today.
Determining Liability
When a car crash occurs, it is crucial to figure out what happened and why. While it may appear as though the other driver failed to slow down or stop at a red light, an investigation into the collision may reveal that the brakes in the car were faulty and prevented the driver from stopping. In this case, the manufacturing company may be held liable for any resulting damages.
There are a number of factors that will help determine who is liable for an crash. And, in some cases, there may be more than one party considered to be at fault. Examples of negligent parties include:
- The other driver if he or she was driving recklessly, not paying attention to the road or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- A driver who was distracted by talking on a hand held phone or sending/receiving text messages
- An auto parts manufacturing company if a defective part led to the collision (examples of defective parts include faulty brakes, ignition switch defects causing the engine to die without warning and sticky pedals)
- A truck driver or other person who failed to properly secure a load which led to hazardous items in the road
- A construction crew for failing to properly mark a construction zone
- A mechanic or auto repair shop for its failure to properly repair or maintain a vehicle (example would be if an auto repair shop failed to fasten the bolts on a tire, causing the tire to loosen while driving)
Even if you are partially at fault for the crash, you still may be eligible to pursue compensation. At Frederick J. Harrison, P.C., we are committed to getting our clients the maximum allowable sum from auto crash settlements or by trial verdict. Mr. Harrison is always up for the challenge of taking a case to court and works around the clock to ensure the best outcome for his clients.
The Importance of Working with a Skilled Lawyer
Working with an experienced car crash lawyer is essential to the outcome of your case. A skilled lawyer will not only get you the compensation you need, but will also help you in other facets of the case. At Frederick J. Harrison, P.C., we help injured clients get the medical treatment they need while we are working on their case and serve as their advocate every step of the way.
To learn more about our practice and our experience or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Harrison, please contact us today.
