Caltrans Vehicle Accident Attorney

Caltrans, or the California Department of Transportation as it is formally known, was created in 1972 to oversee the care and maintenance of the state’s freeway and express systems. The obligations related to these highway systems include routing inspection, repair, and regular maintenance of roadways, safety features, barriers, and signage for freeways and expressways across the state. Caltrans staff will also respond to emergency issues such as trash or debris on the roads or when there is an accident that will require repairs to any of the features of the highway or to determine if the roadway should be shut down temporarily to restore the safety of the users. The department is also tasked with supporting the public transportation systems serving residents and guests, though it is not responsible for the management and daily operation of these systems.

Even with thousands of employees tending to these systems, the California Highway Patrol reports more than 1,500 accidents on these roadways daily. While some are caused by driver negligence or other issues, some of the incidents are caused by the negligence of a Caltrans employee when they fail to meet their duty of care obligation to ensure the safety of drivers using these roads. If you have recently suffered an injury accident and feel that the liability could fall to Caltrans, please know that the expert legal team at Normandie Law Firm is here to assist you. The skilled office staff can be reached 24/7 to help you understand your legal rights as the victim of a personal injury incident and how you can hold Caltrans accountable for the losses and expenses you suffered due to staff negligence.

All you need to do is grab the phone and contact our office experts for the general information and answers needed to feel confident in resolving this legal matter quickly and without added stress. In addition to providing this guidance, our office team will assist you in booking your free consultation with a seasoned Caltrans vehicle accident attorney at Normandie Law Firm. After sharing the details of the incident with your attorney and answering any other questions to help them understand the scope of the incident, they will provide you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of the claim and your ability to secure compensation via a Caltrans vehicle accident injury lawsuit.

With this helpful and valuable information, you will be well-prepared to begin making crucial choices about your future and the steps you will take to secure any compensation owed for the harm you suffered due to Caltrans staff negligence. But please also know that you are never obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm or pursue legal action against Caltrans. Our only goal is to ensure you have all the resources and information needed to make the choices that best meet your immediate and long-term needs. However, we ask that you reach out to our staff as swiftly as possible, as the time limit to take legal action against Caltrans could be more limited than expected.

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What Is Expected Of The Caltrans Staff And Department?
When considering the legal obligation of Caltrans to provide care and routine maintenance for the highways, you can see many similarities to the legal obligation of any property owner as defined by premises liability law. The road surface and surrounding area must be maintained safely and hazard-free whenever possible. In the event of an accident or weather-related incident, the area must be inspected, and the appropriate steps to correct it must be taken within a reasonable amount of time. If the hazards cannot be quickly eliminated or contained, the roadway should be closed to prevent others from suffering harm, much like is expected in any public or private space.

If the Caltrans staff fails to take the appropriate action in a reasonable time or fails to provide the appropriate level of care to correct the issue or hazard, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. If it is later found that the Caltrans negligence caused or contributed to an injury incident, the victim of that harm could have the right to seek compensation from Caltrans to cover the losses and expenses they suffered because of the staff’s negligence. Please do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the facts of your injury incident with a skilled and caring Normandie Law Firm Caltrans vehicle accident attorney to learn more about securing the compensation you need to cover your expenses and losses.

Common Injuries Suffered In A Caltrans Vehicle Accident Can Be Severe
Many victims of a Caltrans vehicle accident are unsure if pursuing legal action is genuinely necessary after these incidents. They assume the department will have a process to file a claim that will cover their medical expenses and other expenses. However, that is not typically a simple process. In addition, many victims fail to understand the excessive cost of their medical care and other expenses they will face. The simple fact is that when there is a car accident on a highway, the high speed of the vehicles involved often results in significant harm to the drivers and other occupants. Some of the more common Caltrans vehicle accident injuries include:

• Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
• Facial injuries to the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, as well as the delicate skin on the face
• Electrical shocks or severe electrical or contact burns
• Partial or complete amputations
• Soft tissue damage and the destruction of nerve tissue
• Joint dislocations and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Head injuries that can include a skull fracture, severe concussion, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries
• Fractured, broken, or shattered bones
• Compound fractures
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can include damage to internal organs and internal bleeding

It is crucial that any victim of a Caltrans vehicle accident receive the medical care needed to treat all their injuries fully. Never forego medical evaluations or treatment because of fear of the expenses of the care. Once you have gotten the medical attention needed and are cleared by your medical care providers to ensure your safety and health, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm. Our team will help you understand how to seek the compensation you need and deserve to cover the cost of medical care needed to treat injuries caused by Caltrans staff negligence.

What Is The Average Value Of A Caltrans Vehicle Accident Injury Lawsuit?
Many personal victims contact Normandie Law Firm, thinking our staff can quickly provide them with an average value for a lawsuit like theirs to decide if they wish to pursue legal action. However, it is critical all personal injury victims understand the valuation process. While there is a mathematical process to determine the average value of these cases, it is not going to help you understand how much your lawsuit will be worth because there are no predetermined compensation amounts awarded by the court. Instead, each case is independently evaluated, and the compensation awarded to the victim is based on the victim’s actual losses and expenses.

Working with your Normandie Law Firm legal team, you will gather all of the supporting documentation to verify the allowable expenses you incurred because of the Caltrans vehicle accident. These items will then be used to calculate the amount of compensation for your case. The items most often used in the process include but are not always limited to:

• All current and projected medical costs related to the diagnoses, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries suffered in the Caltrans vehicle accident, as well as counseling or therapy to address the trauma and stress caused by the accident and injuries
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the incident
• All legal costs related to the preparation, filing, and litigation of the Caltrans vehicle accident injury lawsuit
• The victim’s lost income if the injuries suffered in the Caltrans vehicle incident prevent them from working at their regular job until they have fully healed and been cleared by their medical care provider to return to the duties of their job

How Long Do I Have To Pursue Legal Action Against Caltrans?
Many victims assume they have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit against Caltrans. However, that is not correct. In most personal injury cases, the time limit to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of the injury incident. However, in California, when the liable party is a government entity or agency such as Caltrans, the time to take legal action is decreased to only six months from the date of the incident. In addition, there are very limited exceptions that would provide the victim with added time to take legal action once the original six months have expired. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the remaining time to seek the compensation you deserve for harm suffered in a Caltrans vehicle accident.

No Upfront Legal Fees Or Expenses
When you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your Caltrans vehicle accident injury lawsuit, you will never be asked to pay any fees or expenses out of pocket. Instead, the firm only gets paid after the case is completed, and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your losses and expenses. This simple policy ensures all personal injury victims can get the expert legal services needed to secure the compensation they need to overcome the hardships of the incident. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm Caltrans vehicle accident attorney fails to win your case and get you the compensation you deserve, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in building the lawsuit.

Please make time today to reach out to Normandie Law Firm to learn more about getting the help you need from our legal professionals to secure the compensation owed to you for harm caused by someone else’s negligence. Our staff can be reached around the clock to get you the information and answers you need.

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