Auto Accidents

The Law Offices of Esteban Valenzuela, a Santa Maria injury law firm helps individuals and families throughout Southern California by providing legal assistance in personal injury claims arising from automobile accidents. Located in Santa Maria, we are well-positioned to assist clients in the San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield to Tulare, San Bernardino, Riverside, Coachella, and Indio.

Auto Accidents

Auto accidents are among the most common types of personal injury lawsuits. In 2009 alone, an estimated 25,576 people died in car crashes in the U.S. Auto accidents can range from minor collisions to catastrophic crashes, and are often caused by driver negligence, such as speeding, cell phone use, drunk driving, or failing to obey traffic signs.  Other common causes of auto accidents include defective auto parts, hazardous weather conditions, unsafe road designs, or poor highway maintenance.

At the Law Offices of Esteban Valenzuela, we begin each case with a detailed investigation to determine what might have caused or contributed to an accident. Our staff includes professional investigators who will gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine who was at fault. To ensure maximum recovery for the client from allculpable sources, we utilize our network of experts to analyze every aspect of your case. Our engineering experts analyze road designs, auto parts, and accident scenes, while our medical experts examine hospital records and medical information to determine the probable extent, duration, and cost of all injuries. In addition, when brought in as trial witnesses, these experts can present evidence to jurors and other judges of fact in a clear and persuasive manner in order to increase your chances of a favorable result.

Products Liability

Defective vehicles and auto parts, such as car tires, are often the cause of or contributing factors to an accident, and injuries sustained in an accident can be compounded due to defective seat belts, child seats, or other components. Manufacturers of these products have a strict duty to ensure that they are not dangerous or defective when used in a reasonable manner, and may be liable for any injuries they cause. To determine whether a dangerous or defective product may have contributed to or caused your accident, consult with an auto accident attorney who is also experienced in products liability matters.

Serious Injuries

Our firm has substantial experience in auto accidents resulting in serious injuries or catastrophic injuries, including TBI. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a disruption of normal brain function which may result in unconsciousness, amnesia, brain damage, or even death. Of the 1.4 million people who sustain a TBI each year, twenty percent received their injury from a car accident. If you have been in a car accident, is important to seek immediate medical attention, as symptoms of TBI may be almost unnoticeable at first.

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If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident, you may be able to recover for the damages you have suffered, including medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. To learn more about how we can help in your personal injury case, contact the Law Offices of Esteban Valenzuela today at 888-341-3891 for a free initial consultation.