Recent statistics reveal that out of 40,000 fatal car accidents in the United States, 10,500 passengers were killed. With over 6 million car accidents registered across the country, yearly, more shocking is the fact that there is over a 20% chance that passengers in a car accident will be killed.

These statistics only affirm the gravity of auto accidents – which are identified as the leading cause of injury and deaths in the state of California. However, the growing awareness among drivers and lawyers alike is the death or serious injury of a passenger in a fatal automobile accident. In this case, if the other driver is at fault, then with the help of an attorney who is knowledgeable and organized, you may be able to make a full physical and financial recovery.

Though a frontal collision between two vehicles has been identified as perhaps the most serious cause of fatalities in driver-to-driver collisions, in regards to the passenger, a side impact collision could be more dangerous. A side collision occurs when one car's front hits the side of the second vehicle. Usually in this situation, the driver's instinct is to turn the car to the left to avoid collision with themselves, putting the passenger in the direct path of the oncoming vehicle. In this specific instance, the front of the oncoming car can cause severe physical injuries and perhaps even death to the passenger that would receive the majority of the force from the impact of the crash. Following an accident, the passenger is put into a very difficult situation seeing as how they become innocent victims that were arbitrarily injured as a result of a series of unlikely events.

Car accident lawyer Emery Ledger years of experience with personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, has independent contractor experts who use Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs to help reconstruct the actual accident using advanced software and investigative reports. This analysis and attention to detail is extremely vital in a car accident lawsuit.

Many times, monetary damages may have to cover everything from the towing of the car to the wreckage done to the vehicle, medical expenses if there are any injuries, wage loss, and/or future physical therapy. As a result, the passenger becomes a much more involved individual, sometimes even more involved than the passenger who was driving at the time. In this light, having a well-prepared lawyer who is able to ensure the collection of the appropriate information can facilitate in a fast and successful recovery.

We understand that being in a car accident is stressful and we want to relieve all your stress related to the legalities so you can focus on your health care. If you would like to consult a personal injury lawyer regarding your case please contact a professional car accident lawyer from the Offices of Ledger & Associates for more information.