Lots of Causes, But One Thing in Common

There are a lot of different ways auto accidents are caused, but they all have something in common: They often involve complex laws, regulations and procedures and you need the help of an attorney to protect your rights, your options and your future. Following a car accident, it's important that you speak and with an experienced car accident lawyer at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya.

For example, issues of fault can be complicated. If the other driver was negligent, you may have to prove that the driver breached a duty of care to you and that breach caused your injuries. Sometimes an at-fault driver is more than just negligent - he or she may have acted recklessly or even intentionally. Reckless driving means acting with conscious disregard for the probable consequences of the driver's actions. In cases such as these, an experienced car accident attorney from The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya can be immensely valuable to you.

Car accidents that involve drunk drivers are particularly complicated cases, as drunk driving can lead to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Plus, other parties than just the drunk driver may be liable. For instance, the business that sold alcohol to the drunk driver may be held liable if it served the driver when he or she was visibly intoxicated. If you have been in an accident involving alcohol or drugs, our drunk driving attorneys will explain your legal options.

Finally, being involved in a bus accident or a collision with a government-owned vehicle adds another layer of complexity. Government entities can be held liable when their drivers cause an accident that injures you. However, special rules apply to lawsuits against government entities.

It is important to take act right away when you have been in a car accident. Contacting a personal injury attorney at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will help you preserve your rights and your ability to seek adequate and fair compensation.