6th Street Bridge Accident Attorney

The new 6^th street bridge finally opened to the public. Almost immediately, the incidents started – illegal street racing, stopped vehicles in strict no-stop areas, car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and even falls. The main issue is that the bridge currently has the attention of countless people, many of whom are looking for video footage to make them go viral without second thought of the risks that they are putting themselves in.

According to the latest reports, there have been reports of incidents car accidents after vehicles stop on the bridge even in clearly marked “No Parking” zones (these stopped vehicles being the ones to get rear-ended). Of course, other drivers who are simply to be passing by are likely to be distracted looking at the bridge or even trying to record or get a photo, for instance. Earlier this week, there were reports of street takeovers (cars doing donuts and other dangerous maneuvers) on the bridge and even of a barber giving someone a haircut in the middle of traffic. Additionally, many people have been seen climbing the bridge’s archways.

Without a doubt, the 6^th Street Bridge is currently a huge risk to the community. According to law enforcement, there have been increased patrols on the bridge, including a street racing task force, for instance.

If you or a loved one suffered harm in a 6^th Street Bridge accident, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, it is essential that you reach out to the guys here at this law firm. Our accident lawyers can help you explore your legal options and help you fight for your rights.
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Possible Incidents on the 6^th Street Bridge

Even though the bridge has only been open to the public for about a week, there have already been countless incidents. Some of these incidents include the following:

• Car accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Falls

All of these incidents can be associated with different hazards. The car accidents, for example, can be associated with a lack of a shoulder or area to safely stop in case of emergencies or even a lack of a center divider (to prevent street takeovers, for instance). Pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents, alike, can be associated with the lack of an actual concrete barrier keeping traffic out of bike lanes and sidewalks (the bridge currently only has rubber stoppers). Falls can be associated with the failure to ensure that the structure could not be easily accessed to climb, for instance.

Ultimately, these incidents can be attributed to the defective design of the bridge as well as the city’s failure to have the necessary police presence on the bridge since its opening.

What does this mean? In simple terms, the city could be liable for any harm that occurs on the bridge.

Can I Sue the City?

Yes – if you or a loved one suffered harm because of the hazardous conditions on the 6^th street bridge, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the city. For more information regarding the legal options available to you and your family, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers can guide you every step of the way.

Filing a Government Claim

Unfortunately, the major defects on the bridge are causing severe accidents and injuries. If you or a loved one was affected, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. You could sue the city. To do so, you will need to file a government claim within 6 months of the incident. Then, the city will have 45 days to respond. If the city agency responds with a denial, you will have an additional 6 months to file a civil claim. If you do not get a response, you will have 2 years to file your claim. Of course, the city can also respond accepting your claim, and you will not need to file a lawsuit.

If you fail to file this government claim on time, you could lose your right to file a lawsuit entirely. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, do not hesitate to contact our experts as soon as possible

What Can You Recover?

Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

The type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always be based on the details surrounding your claim; therefore, it is essential that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for the highest payout available for your claim.

Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today

Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are not afraid to take on the City of Los Angeles and fight for your rights after an accident on the 6^th Street Bridge. If you would like to speak with our lawyers and learn more about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers have the experience necessary to successfully handle your claim and help you recover the settlement that you are owed. We are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our injury attorneys will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to either start or continue your claim.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, because of our strict contingency structure, our clients will not be responsible for paying upfront legal fees until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not pay anything.

If you are ready to speak to a lawyer that can help you file a lawsuit for an accident on the 6^th street bridge in Los Angeles, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.