Our attorneys handle a wide-variety of cases where our clients are injured as a result of accidents where they were either a driver, or passenger, in a vehicle. These include truck accidents, car accidents, airplane accidents, motorcycle accidents, and others.
We have included information below which is designed to offer those who have been injured in a vehicle accident more information on the types of vehicle accidents we handle and types of injuries often associated with those accidents. If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident or another type of vehicle accident, and you are looking for legal representation, you are encouraged to contact our attorneys for a free, no hassle, no risk consultation.
Car Accidents
Often times, as those who have been there before know, a car accident is just the beginning. An injured driver or passenger has to not only worry about having his/her car repaired, but the costs of medical treatment and the cost of lost time at work, among other expenses. It can be an overwhelming experience. Our attorneys are well versed in the law which applies to car accidents and we have helped countless clients in their time of need.
Depending on the specific facts of your accident, there may be other Do’s and Do Not’s that apply to your case. This is why seeking counsel at the earliest possible occasion becomes so important. The at-fault driver’s insurance agents and investigators will begin working against you as soon as they are notified of the accident. You should have someone working for you at the same time. If you or your friend or loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a car crash, we may be able to help.
Truck (Semi / Tractor Trailer) Accidents
Recent estimates show that there are approximately 500,000 accidents per year which involve large, commercial trucks, and that an average of 100,000 Americans are injured each year as a result of being hit by these large trucks.
The sheer size of these trucks ensures that most collisions are with smaller vehicles, and these smaller vehicles offer little resistance to the size and weight of the truck. This size disadvantage can often result in catastrophic injuries, and even death, to those who are unfortunate enough to be hit by one of these large vehicles. In fact, in those cases where a collision between a passenger car and a commercial truck results in a fatality, that fatality occurs to someone in the passenger vehicle a staggering 98% of the time.If you or your friend or loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a tractor trailer or bus crash, we may be able to help.
Aviation (Commercial Airliner / Helicopter / Personal – Kit Plane) Accidents
An aviation accident refers to any circumstance leading to an injury which was suffered by the victim in an airborne vehicle. Though most people think commercial airlines when thinking of aviation, there are actually several types of private and business aircraft encompassed in this arena. These include helicopters, such as tourist helicopters or life-flight rescue helicopters, private airplanes, including those operated as sightseeing aircraft or as personal transportation, and corporate aircraft and kit planes. If you, or a friend or loved one has been injured or killed in an aircraft accident, whether it be a commercial airline accident or a general / private aircraft accident, we are here to speak with you.
Boating / Jet-Ski Accidents
Boating is a favored pastime not just for our lawyers at The Cates Law Firm, but for many of our clients as well. Whether it be fishing, skiing, tubing or pleasure cruising, a great day on the water can be hard to beat. Many people, however, don’t appreciate the serious risks that accompany boating. While most people are aware of the danger of car accidents and the injuries that can result, they often don’t realize that there are just as dangerous potentials for injury that exist while on a boat.
At Cates Law Firm, we strive to ensure that every victim, and, if appropriate, their loved ones, receive compensation for the medical bills associated with the injury, and for potential medical bills and all other bills and damages which may accrue in the future, as a result of injuries received through a boating or jet-ski accident.
Motorcycle Accidents
While the vast majority of the American motoring public travels our roadways in automobiles, many people prefer to reach their destination, be it business or pleasure, on a motorcycle, moped, or some variant. While motorcycle enthusiasts extol the pleasures associated with the open air ride found atop their motorcycle, they should be aware of the dangers associated with such a hobby or method of transportation.
The statistics will bear out that in any given year, of all motorcycle accidents, approximately 75% were caused due to a collision with another vehicle on the roadway.
Depending on the specific facts of your accident, there may be other Do’s and Do Not’s that apply to your case. This is why seeking counsel at the earliest possible occasion becomes so important. If you or your friend or loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a motorcycle crash, we may be able to help.
