Nampa Auto Accident Attorney

According to driverknowledge.com, there are as many as six million auto accidents across the nation each year. Of those auto accidents there will be at least three million people injured—some seriously—and 33,000 or more killed. Among those injured, two million out of the three million will experience permanent injuries. Despite the fact that seatbelts significantly reduce the risk of driver and passenger death, one in seven people do not buckle up when they get into an automobile.

Causes of Auto Accidents

Distracted driving has quickly moved up the list of causes of auto accidents. In today's world, we no longer get behind the wheel and just drive. We talk on our cell phones, text, post to social media, turn around to check on children or pick up a toy or bottle, talk to passengers, change radio stations, adjust car controls, and set the GPS. Some studies have found cell phone use, particularly texting, to be even worse than driving drunk as far as auto accidents. In fact, you are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car collision if you are texting while driving. Impairment is a significant cause of auto accidents, primarily alcohol impaired, but drugs can also be an impairment factor. Excessive speed is a factor in almost a third of all auto accidents, as is reckless driving.

Types of Car Accidents

While every car accident is unique, most car accidents fall into one of the following categories:

Sideswipes
Rear end collisions
Hit-and-run accidents
Rollovers
Head-on collisions
“T-bone” accidents
Auto accidents caused by impaired drivers
Auto accidents caused by inclement weather
Auto accidents caused by vehicle defects
Auto accidents caused by poor vehicle maintenance

Head-on auto collisions are typically the most-deadly type of auto accident, however even a relatively minor rear-end accident can result in serious or fatal injuries.

Compensation You May Be Entitled to Following Your Idaho Auto Accident

If your accident was the result of a negligent driver, you may be entitled to file an Idaho personal injury claim for damages. Depending on the circumstances of your auto accident, you could be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages if you are unable to return to work for a while, future lost wages if your injuries are so severe you may never be able to return to work and pain and suffering. In some relatively rare cases when the actions of the negligent driver were malicious or particularly egregious, you could be entitled to punitive damages.

Having an experienced Idaho personal injury by your side to answer all your questions, deal with the insurance companies and ensure you receive an equitable settlement can be invaluable following your auto accident. Do not wait, hoping it will all turn out okay—it usually won’t. Instead, make the call and have an advocate in your corner, protecting your rights and your future.

An Experienced Idaho Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

If you’ve suffered from an injury in a car accident in Nampa, Idaho, you need an experienced and skilled Nampa car accident lawyer on your side. Your attorney can help you obtain the maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Don’t delay, call Nampa Attorney Joe Frick today for a free consultation and review of your case. He will fight aggressively for you and your future. Call today!