North Hollywood residents can be found in their cars at any given time of day. They commute to work, go shopping, out to dinner or a movie or just to take a ride and get out of the city. Unfortunately, this puts them at great risk of getting into a car accident.

At Steers and Associates, we are passionate about helping victims of an accident to get back what they’ve lost because of someone else’s negligence. A serious injury can sideline you from work and pile on medical co-pays and deductibles.

If you’re from North Hollywood and someone injured in a car wreck, please know that we are ready and willing to stand up for you to get your life back on track.  We can take on the insurance company and give you peace of mind so you can focus on what’s important—getting back to full health.

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Roadways in North Hollywood where accidents occur

North Hollywood is boxed in by I-5, 170 and 134. Those are the main corridors and many accidents occur there.

Other roads that may see accidents are Vanowen Street, Victory Boulevard, Oxnard Street, Lankershim Boulevard, Tujunga and Vineland Avenues and North Clybourne Avenue. Traffic in and out of Bob Hope Airport can also be hazardous.

Common Types of Injuries

At Steers and Associates, we’ve seen victims of accidents come to our office with all types of injuries. In all cases, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work on their behalf. One of the things we have come to learn is that the type of injury will make a big difference in our case strategy.

If the injuries take a long time to heal, for example, then we’ll wait and not let the insurance company rush into a quick settlement to avoid having to fully pay for all of the damages. Some of the common types of injuries we see every day are:

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Concussions
  • Blunt Force Trauma
  • Broken Arms/Legs
  • Fractured Collarbone
  • Displaced Ribs
  • Nerve Damage
  • Severe Burns
  • Severe Road Rash
  • Organ Damage
  • Compound Fractures

What to Do if You are Injured in a Car Accident in North Hollywood

Most accident victims are in great stress following the accident, and then whey they finally get a moment to sort things out, they realize how daunting it seems to take on your injuries and rehab along with dealing with all the financial burdens that come with an auto accident.

Of course, the first thing is to focus on your immediate medical needs to make sure you have the best chance of recovery. Once released from the hospital, follow up on all recommended treatment with your primary care provider or any doctor recommended by your treating hospital physician.

Next, even though it’s tempting, don’t speak to anyone from the insurance company or their lawyers until you have had your rights explained to you. Ultimately, they work for the insurance company, and their job is to pay you as little as possible.

After that, you should put together a list of documents needed to talk to an attorney about your accident.

You need the following:

  • All medical records from the day of the accident and the hospital stay.
  • Ambulance records.
  • Any primary medical provider visit notes.
  • Accident report
  • Accident reconstruction investigators report (if any).
  • Insurance policy
  • Information on the vehicle if damaged

Bus Accidents In North Hollywood

Bus accidents can be particularly dangerous because buses are designed to carry lots of people and not all have seat belts. Additionally, since buses carry so many people, minimal weight is a critical design element. And since they are large, bulky vehicles with large blind spots, accidents can unfortunately occur. As is the case with all vehicles, negligence may, unfortunately, play a role.

Bus services in North Hollywood include school buses, CA Shuttle Bus, Greyhound, the Hollywood Bowl Shuttle, Dani’s Shuttle and shuttle service from Bob Hope Airport.

Types of bus accidents:

  • School bus crashes
  • Bus/pedestrian accidents
  • Car/truck collisions with a bus.

What to do if you’ve been in an accident in North Hollywood:

  • The most immediate concern is your safety and well-being. Were you injured? Do you need medical assistance? Does anyone else?
  • Call 911 for any urgent medical needs and to report the accident
  • Exchange insurance information if both parties are able

After you have done these things and spoken to the dispatched officers, you may wish to call our offices to discuss your accident.

Contact a North Hollywood  Personal Injury Lawyer

The best thing to do when injured in an automobile accident is to talk to a North Hollywood Personal Injury Attorney who understands the law and has experience getting injured victims the compensation they deserve.

Call the Law Offices of Steers & Associates at 800 824 5416 or click here to contact us online. We have attorneys with years of experience dealing with every type of motor vehicle accident, and we get results against the insurance companies and their highly-paid lawyers. Call us now to even the playing field and get the compensation you deserve.

 

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