Car Accidents are Frequent in Victorville
Situated in the southwestern end of the Mojave Desert, Victorville has long served as a gateway city for travelers from the greater Los Angeles area on their way to the vast Mojave Desert.
Over the last two decades, however, the city has grown into a major suburban center, with a population increasing from roughly 64,000 in 2000 to over 122,000 in 2020.
As traffic in and through the Victorville area has increased, car accidents in the area have also increased. In 2018 alone, Victorville recorded 469 vehicle crashes, 18 of which were fatal.
If you have been involved in a car accident and need a car accident lawyer in Victorville, the personal injury attorneys at PARRIS Law Firm have the experience and expertise to fight for your rights. With PARRIS fighting in their corner, some of our clients have received seven-, eight-, and nine-figure verdicts to help them recover from their accident.
Information to Collect After a Car Accident
We know that recovery is first and foremost on your mind, so following a collision, our team of Victorville car accident lawyers will work with you to collect critical information to support your case.
Here is a brief list of the valuable information you will need after a car accident in Victorville.
- Information from the other driver:
- Contact information (name, address, phone number)
- Driver’s license
- License plate number
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Insurance card
- Make, model, color, and year of their car
- Photos of the scene and surrounding areas
- Witness testimonies, if applicable
- Police accident report
- Car repair receipts
- Medical bills, prescriptions, and information
- Any correspondence with insurance companies
- Self-reported symptoms and experiences in a journal
Victorville Car Accident Statistics
As the cost of living in Southern California has gradually increased, many families have flocked to the desert for lower housing prices and more open spaces. This population boom, coupled with the weekend traffic through Victorville on the way to Las Vegas, has led to many traffic accidents in the Victorville area.
According to the Transportation Injury Mapping System, a total of 469 vehicle crashes occurred in Victorville in 2018. The types of crashes that took place can be broken down as follows:
- Broadside/T-bone: 34%
- Rear end: 24%
- Head-on: 9%
- Vehicle/pedestrian: 9%
- Hit object: 8%
- Sideswipe: 7%
- Overturned: 4%
- Other/Not stated: 4%
Among the violations that caused crashes in Victorville, they included the following:
- Speeding: 27%
- Automobile right of way: 24%
- Traffic signals/signs: 11%
- Improper turning: 10%
- Pedestrian violation: 7%
- Driving under the influence: 6%
- Unsafe lane change: 4%
- Wrong side of road: 3%
- Other violation: 3%
The PARRIS Track Record of Victory
When you’re choosing an attorney to represent you after a car accident, their track record matters. You deserve an advocate you can trust completely, who will fight tooth and nail for you and your family.
At PARRIS, our track record speaks for itself. Here are some of our clients’ stories:
- One PARRIS client was driving his pickup in the desert when a distracted driver ran a stop sign, causing a T-bone accident. The pickup rolled over multiple times before skidding to a stop on its side, leaving our client with severe neck and back injuries. Though his injuries will require medical care for the rest of his life, the at-fault driver’s insurance company refused to cooperate with our investigation and adequately compensate our client. We fought the case all the way to trial, eventually securing a $120 million jury verdict on his behalf.
- Two brothers suffered catastrophic injuries when a negligent semi-truck driver struck their vehicle head-on on a California highway. They were driving through a construction zone when the truck driver drifted out of his lane, hitting our clients at 55 mph. Though the trucking company tried to avoid paying the compensation the brothers deserved, PARRIS fought fearlessly for them, eventually securing a $55.6 million jury verdict on their behalf.
- A motorcyclist was riding along Highway 138 in Pinon Hills, CA when a car made a left turn in front of him, causing a catastrophic motorcycle accident. The man received a horrific brain injury that left him bedridden and ventilator-dependent for the rest of his life. Despite this, the at-fault driver’s insurance company acted in bad faith, refusing to accept settlement offers on time. After fiercely fighting for our client, the insurance company eventually settled out of court for $15 million. Additionally, Caltrans was found partially at fault for the accident: 10 accidents had taken place at this very intersection before this event, yet Caltrans took no action to make the intersection safer. After fighting for our client in trial, the jury awarded our client $31.5 million.
Our Commitment to Client Care
The motive behind our success in the courtroom is simple: we put clients first.
We understand that recovering from a car accident is never easy. Therefore, we’ve implemented a system at our firm where we make sure your case receives the careful attention it deserves.
From the day you hire us, your case manager sets to work negotiating on your behalf. Our investigators conduct a full examination of the circumstances surrounding your accident. And your legal team goes to bat for you, meticulously preparing your case for trial.
Most importantly, we keep you in the loop at every step of your case. Our client care coordinators make sure you get the support you need while we fight for your recovery.
With PARRIS on your side, you can be assured you have our highest commitment.
No Fees Until We Win
At the PARRIS Law Firm, we work on contingency, which means you pay nothing until we win. We only collect legal fees as a percentage of the victory we secure for you. If we are unsuccessful, you pay nothing.
We’ve found that this fee model gives clients peace of mind: you focus on your physical and emotional recovery while we focus on protecting your rights.
