{"id":5005,"date":"2019-04-02T16:47:17","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T16:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?page_id=5005"},"modified":"2019-04-04T18:14:19","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T18:14:19","slug":"car-accident-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/bc\/car-accident-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accident Lawyers in Vancouver, BC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being in a vehicle accident is one of the most traumatic events anyone can ever experience. Another person\u2019s reckless behavior causes life-altering injuries in far too many of these cases. It\u2019s especially important to file a claim quickly in these cases to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries. Scheduling a consultation with Diamond & Diamond personal injury lawyers<\/a> is the first step in this process.<\/p>\n

The right\u00a0<\/span>British Columbia\u00a0<\/span>car accident lawyers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>for you can have a major impact on the compensation you receive. Our\u00a0<\/span>BC\u00a0<\/span>car accident lawyers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will work hard to evaluate your claim and determine the most appropriate strategy for recovering compensation. The specific type of accident is one of the most important factors in this decision, as it can have a great effect on who is at fault. Diamond & Diamond\u2122\u00a0<\/span>car accident lawyers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can make this process much easier.<\/p>\n

Distracted Driving Accidents in Vancouver<\/h2>\n

Distracted driving is becoming a more common cause of vehicle accidents. Putting on makeup and eating have always been distractions for drivers, but texting, phone calls and checking email now provide additional causes of distracted driving accidents. Drivers have a duty to remain alert and aware of their surroundings while operating a motor vehicle. Anyone injured as a result of a driver who chooses to concentrate on anything but the road deserves compensation.<\/p>\n

>> Learn more about Distracted Driving in Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n

Vancouver Rear End Collision Accidents<\/h2>\n

Rear end collisions are one of the most common types of vehicle accidents. They often occur when the driver behind is following too closely for their speed and other driving conditions. A momentary distraction in these cases can be all that\u2019s needed to make a rear end collision unavoidable. A domino effect often occurs in this type of accident, resulting in the collision of multiple vehicles.<\/p>\n

T-Bone Accidents in British Columbia<\/h2>\n

T-bone accidents can be more challenging\u00a0<\/span>to determine<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>who is at fault than other types of vehicle accident. The person making the turn is usually at fault, but many exceptions exist. For example, speeding accidents or running red lights often result in a T-bone collision. The complexity of these cases makes it imperative to get good advice before proceeding.<\/p>\n

Drunk Driving Accidents<\/h2>\n

Anyone who drinks and drives is ignoring the fact that they\u2019re putting lives at risk. Attorneys at Diamond & Diamond\u2122 are strong advocates for victims of drunk driving accidents. Criminal prosecutors seek punishment for drunk drivers, as do personal injury lawyers. However, these lawyers also seek damages to compensate the victim.<\/p>\n

>> Learn more about Vancouver drinking & driving accidents<\/a><\/p>\n

Protecting Your Rights<\/h2>\n

The personal injury attorneys at Diamond & Diamond\u2122 can assist you with filing a timely claim if you\u2019ve recently been injured in a car accident. We\u2019ve earned a reputation as an aggressive firm that fights for the rights of injury victims. The pain and suffering that immediately results from a vehicle accident is difficult enough to deal with, but accident victims may also experience a loss of income and long-term disabilities. The combination of these factors make vehicle accidents complicated to handle, so you need to retain an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible after an accident.<\/p>\n

Insurance Claims in Vancouver<\/h2>\n

Insurance claims are one of the biggest challenges in dealing with vehicle accidents. The right car accidents lawyers are skilled in handling insurance claims, providing you with the peace of mind you need during this complex process. Many Vancouver insurance companies are easy to deal with at first, but this can change quickly when you file a claim.<\/p>\n

The right\u00a0<\/span>car accident lawyer Vancouver<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can help you navigate the challenges of filing a claim and serve as your representative. This strategy allows you to keep your attention on your recovery during this period, where it should be. Handling an insurance claim yourself can be particularly overwhelming in cases involving severe injury, which is why it\u2019s so important to have legal representation.<\/p>\n

Liability<\/h2>\n

Liability issues are also a critical aspect of\u00a0<\/span>Vancouver car accidents<\/span>. You may be able to hold another driver responsible for your injuries if that person was reckless or negligent in their driving. Other parties can also be held liable in a vehicle accident such as the vehicle manufacturer if any of its parts were defective. A personal injury lawyer can determine the liability issues that are most important to your claim.<\/p>\n

Call Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Today<\/h2>\n

Car accident victims are likely to feel confused and overwhelmed immediately after an accident. However, it\u2019s essential that you take several steps to protect your health and legal rights. The most important step is to call for emergency assistance, even when the accident doesn\u2019t seem to be that serious. Adrenaline can often mask internal injuries that aren\u2019t immediately noticeable. The next step is to collect as much contact information as possible from the other involved parties as well as that of any potential witnesses. It\u2019s also helpful to take pictures of the vehicles after the accident as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Call Diamond & Diamond\u2122 on our 24\/7 injury hotline at\u00a0<\/span>1-800-567-HURT<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>to speak to someone now or visit our\u00a0<\/span>website<\/strong><\/a>. We offer free consultations and case evaluations for clients throughout British Columbia<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Being in a vehicle accident is one of the most traumatic events anyone can ever experience. Another person\u2019s reckless behavior causes life-altering injuries in far too many of these cases. It\u2019s especially important to file a claim quickly in these cases to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries. Scheduling a consultation with Diamond…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5002,"menu_order":107,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"diamondlaw-templates\/inner-page-tmp.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5005","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5005\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}