San Francisco Car Accident Attorney
We’ve Won Billions for Victims of Negligence
A car accident can leave you with a life-changing injury and mountains
of debt. Even if the accident seems minor, injuries can linger, and the
true toll may not be felt for months.
Car crash victims have to deal with paying medical bills if they are hospitalized
or require extended care, like physical therapy. In addition, some victims
must take time off from work during their recovery, which affects a family’s
earning power. All, however, must deal with insurance companies that may
attempt to limit their liability by offering a quick and easy settlement.
The San Francisco car accident lawyers at Wisner Baum have decades of experience
litigating accident cases. We know what it takes to prevail in car accident
litigation and earn maximum compensation on your behalf.
Backed by over 40 years of legal experience, we know full well that legal
action is the only way for many car accident victims to afford the treatment
and time off work that they need to heal. Our Bay Area legal team has
successfully advocated for the rights of those injured in a variety of
traffic accidents, including rear-end collisions, hit-and-run crashes,
big rig accidents, and more. Experience the peace of mind that comes with having award-winning
trial lawyers in your corner.
Get started with your complimentary consultation—call a San Francisco
car accident lawyer at (855) 948-5098.
Car Accident Victims Have Rights
If negligence caused a car accident that injured you, you have a right
to pursue compensation against the at-fault party (or parties). That said,
you must prove that negligence was involved to be compensated.
Common examples of negligence in car crashes include:
- Driving while distracted, such as texting and driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or recreational, prescription, or
illicit drugs
- Driving aggressively (e.g. road rage)
- Driving recklessly
- Speeding
- Failing to yield or signal
- Executing dangerous lane changes
- Operating a vehicle in poor maintenance
- Fatigued driving
If one or more of these types of negligence was a factor in the accident
that injured you, you likely have grounds for a case.
When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident
We recommend that car accident victims consult with an attorney
before they speak to insurance companies.
Insurance agents are trained to reduce the value of a claim from the very
moment a policyholder reports an accident. They may act overly friendly
or claim that something is “the standard” to trick policyholders
into giving them more information than needed. For instance, many insurance
companies have their agents collect recorded statements from policyholders.
While you may be required cooperate with your own insurance company, it
is best to speak with an experienced attorney before agreeing to a recorded
statement.
The sooner you contact an attorney after your accident, the better. We
at Wisner Baum will work to protect you from the predatory tactics occasionally
used in the insurance industry. Further, we will work tirelessly to negotiate
an accident settlement through insurance and, if necessary, take them
to court on your behalf. Taking advantage of our free consultations does
not create any obligation for you to move forward with our firm.
Schedule a free case review today.
Injuries and Damages in a Car Accident Case
Wisner Baumrepresents car accident victims who have sustained serious injuries, such as:
- Amputation
- Severe burn injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spine injuries
- Broken bones
- Eye injuries
- Orthopedic injuries
- Fatal injuries
San Francisco Bay Area Traffic Accident Statistics
Below we break down traffic accident statistics by Bay Area counties.
Bay Area Fatal Traffic Accidents
COUNTY |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
AVG. |
ALAMEDA |
78 |
97 |
78 |
90 |
92 |
87.0 |
CONTRA COSTA |
78 |
62 |
73 |
69 |
93 |
75.0 |
MARIN |
10 |
14 |
16 |
20 |
9 |
13.8 |
NAPA |
12 |
15 |
14 |
17 |
19 |
15.4 |
SAN FRANCISCO |
35 |
25 |
28 |
34 |
31 |
30.6 |
SAN MATEO |
46 |
29 |
29 |
27 |
38 |
33.8 |
SANTA CLARA |
106 |
111 |
116 |
124 |
89 |
109.2 |
SOLANO |
35 |
32 |
53 |
43 |
39 |
40.4 |
SONOMA |
42 |
42 |
38 |
36 |
31 |
37.8 |
Bay Area Fatal and Injury Traffic Accidents
COUNTY |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
AVG. |
ALAMEDA |
481 |
510 |
579 |
643 |
494 |
541.4 |
CONTRA COSTA |
328 |
338 |
402 |
430 |
402 |
380.0 |
MARIN |
85 |
95 |
111 |
107 |
106 |
100.8 |
NAPA |
82 |
95 |
90 |
87 |
91 |
89.0 |
SAN FRANCISCO |
308 |
298 |
311 |
341 |
249 |
301.4 |
SAN MATEO |
203 |
224 |
259 |
246 |
220 |
230.4 |
SANTA CLARA |
442 |
445 |
533 |
558 |
465 |
488.6 |
SOLANO |
182 |
161 |
190 |
194 |
183 |
182.0 |
SONOMA |
229 |
213 |
279 |
255 |
218 |
238.8 |
Fatal and Injury Accidents in the Bay Area