Maison Law helps victims hurt in accidents caused by a lane violation committed by another driver. We make sure the at-fault motorist takes responsibility for medical bills, lost income, and the pain that’s left behind.
If you have been injured, please contact a Hanford Car Accident Lawyer for a free, no-obligation case review. It’s an informative and confidential way to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold a car insurance company fully responsible.
When to Sit Down with a Lawyer
The severity of your injury often determines your need for a lawyer’s help. When your accident involves a serious injury, and another driver’s mistake in a lane is to blame, it’s a good indicator you’ll have a better chance at earning the support you need with a lawyer’s help.
When medical bills run high, you’ll often step into an intense battle with car insurance providers. Insurance adjusters will want to avoid giving you full support for your damages. They’ll resort to trying to pin the accident on you and attempt to make you think your injuries aren’t all that bad.
A skilled attorney’s full investigation into your accident may be key to securing the evidence of a driver’s mistake. This level of representation is often necessary with a serious injury that might include any broken bone, any Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and any neck or back injury.
You always have the right to file your own claim, but a skilled lawyer often gives you a much better chance to win much more on a car accident settlement check.
Taking Advantage of a Free Accident Consultation
If you aren’t sure if your case is strong enough to file, there’s a no-risk way to make sure you aren’t leaving a lot of support money on the table. Schedule a free case review with Maison Law of Hanford. This meeting is 100% confidential, and it comes with no obligation.
Allow Maison Law to help you navigate through this difficult time. We’ll go over all of your legal options and help you find the best path to getting your bills paid and getting back to your normal life. If we can’t help you earn more, we’ll tell you that and direct you towards filing a successful claim yourself. If we can help you achieve a better outcome. You don’t have to worry about how you’ll pay a lawyer. You only pay us if we win your case for you.
Support for Lane Drifting Accident Victims
Kings County drivers can make a lot of bad decisions while they drive on busy local roads like Highway 198. Some of those decisions include not paying attention to where their vehicles are headed.
They can drift to one side or another and suddenly be in another driver’s lane. A collision can occur, or the driver’s negligence might send the other driver swerving and crashing into another car.
Bad motorists may take actions before driving that leave them unable to proceed steadily and within the boundaries of the road. These errors in judgment may be getting too little sleep to stay alert, or taking a drug (even a prescription drug) that keeps them from paying full attention.
Drivers who don’t stay in their lanes and allow their cars to jump white and yellow lines must be held accountable for their mistakes. That can mean paying for all medical bills, including ambulance fees. It can apply to many more damages that victims suffer.
- All current medical bills and help with future medical care
- Support to cover all physical therapy costs
- Replacement of all lost earnings and job benefits
- Money for car repairs or a new vehicle
- Support to cover the physical pain endured by victims
- Support to cover the emotional trauma caused by a scary collision and discouraging recovery
- Support for the loss of enjoyment of life, while victims can’t enjoy the exercise routines and hobbies they love
- Support for travel costs to see out-of-area specialists
- Wrongful death support for families who lose a loved one to a merging driver’s mistake
Lane Violations According to California Vehicle Codes
The California Vehicle Code details the responsibility of any driver in the lane:
“No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement.”
Changing lanes should never happen suddenly. Drivers should give plenty of warning:
“Any signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.”
Drivers who lose control and cross over lanes can face charges of an “unsafe lane change.” A charge can carry between a $200 and $300 fine, but court costs make these fines much more expensive. They could face stiff penalties if a reckless driving charge is applied.
And if the unsafe movement causes accidents, drivers should be absolutely on the hook for all costs of the victim’s recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in California?
California sets the statute of limitations on your injury claim at two years. It’s the same for families who are filing a wrongful death claim. Delay longer than two years, and your case may be thrown out.
How can I afford to pay a lawyer after a major accident?
Anyone can afford Maison Laws’ legal protection. We only get paid if we win the case for you. Upon winning, the attorney’s fee is actually paid out of the settlement check that a car insurance company must write.
What type of documents should I turn over to my lawyer?
Turn over copies of all invoices from the medical treatment you receive. Allow your lawyer access to your medical charts as well. Bring pay stubs from your workplace showing the income you usually earn and the changes in your paycheck since you haven’t been able to work. If you have requested a copy of a collision report, you should bring it to. You can also turn over any photos you took at the scene of the accident and any contact information from witnesses you took down.
Contact a Hanford Lane Drifting Accident Lawyer
Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, never wants to see car accident victims waiting on support while their medical bills build and their paychecks dry up. Especially while they should be focused on getting better. Mr. Gasparian has a long track record of helping local victims earn full support that allows them to pay their bills and rebuild their health and their lives.
We’re pleased to offer free consultations and case reviews to all Kings County accident and injury victims. Tell us what happened and how your injury has affected your life. There’s no obligation for this meeting. We can answer all of your questions. And if we can’t help you earn more for your injury claim, we’ll tell you that and direct you on how to file a successful claim yourself.
