Automobile Accidents or Motor Vehicle Crashes

First, we at Murphy, Haskins & Dengler disfavor the use of the word "accident." It tends to trivialize the conduct of the responsible party. Nevertheless Motor Vehicle Crashes or Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of thirty-four. Annually, auto accidents are responsible for over 40,000 deaths. At an average rate of 115 fatalities per day, auto accidents cost a staggering 150 billion dollars yearly.

While those statistics are sobering, the amount of carnage caused by auto crashes often does not involve death, but rather, severe and debilitating injuries cause through no fault of the victim. You are likely to be involved in at least one auto crash in your lifetime.

Murphy, Haskins & Dengler have an outstanding record in protecting its clients in cases involving motor vehicle injuries. It requires a thorough understanding and ability to establish liability and damages. This takes effort, insight, and experience. You owe it to yourself to hire a law firm with these qualities. Murphy, Haskins & Dengler is such a firm.

As with all of its personal injury cases, Murphy, Haskins & Dengler works on a contingent fee basis. That is, it does not get paid unless the client's case resolves successfully. Moreover, Murphy, Haskins & Dengler does not ask its clients for "upfront money" to finance the cost of the case.

Common auto injuries include whiplash, head and brain injury, paralysis, and joint, bone, and muscle injuries. Auto crash victims should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they believe they are injured. Auto claims for damages resulting from injuries usually depend on medical records linking the crash to the injuries received. The more time elapses between the auto crash and the treatment, the more difficult it is to prove a connection.

If you have been in an auto "accident" or crash, and need legal advice or assistance, it is best to contact an attorney familiar with auto liability laws.

For a more detailed version of what steps you should take at the scene of a crash, feel free to download the electronic document here which is designed to be kept in your car in the unfortunate event of a car crash. For more detailed information on what post crash steps you should take please read further in our informative blog below.