Imagine this: you're driving down the freeway, obeying all traffic laws, when suddenly, a reckless driver rear-ends you at high speed. The impact is severe, leaving you with debilitating injuries and mounting medical bills. To make matters worse, the at-fault driver has no insurance or inadequate coverage to compensate you fully. This nightmare scenario is […]
In California, head-on collisions are a common type of auto accident that can result in serious injuries. Before you can be successfully compensated in a head-on car accident case, it’s crucial to determine and prove fault. California uses a “comparative negligence” system to assign blame for an accident, and it may affect the amount of […]
Rollover truck accidents are among the most dangerous types of crashes on our roads. These collisions often result in severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks. If you or a loved one has been involved in a rollover truck accident in Orange County, it's crucial […]
Jackknife truck accidents are among the most devastating types of collisions on Orange County roads. When a large commercial truck's trailer swings out at a 90-degree angle from the cab, it can cause catastrophic damage to other vehicles and injuries to motorists. If you've been injured in a jackknife truck accident, you may be entitled […]
In Orange County, truck accidents can have catastrophic consequences, frequently leading to severe injuries that permanently alter people's lives. At Barrios & Machado Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers, we understand the immense challenges faced by victims and their families in the aftermath of such traumatic events. We provide compassionate support and aggressive legal representation to […]
If you’re a driver in Orange County, you’re likely familiar with the many commercial trucks that ply our roads every day. The OC is a bustling hub of commerce and transportation, but unfortunately, it also has its fair share of serious truck accidents involving drugged drivers. California heavily penalizes driving under the influence of drugs […]
In 2024, the typical range of car accident attorney fees in Orange County is 33 to 40 percent of the settlement received by the clients. The fees may differ substantially depending on the lawyer's level of expertise and the services they provide. Moreover, the fees you end up paying may depend on your lawyer's fee […]
We sued an ambulance company after it ran a red light and T-boned our client. The accident happened in 2018. The case went to trial in 2023 (Covid caused some additional delays to get a trial date and courtroom). In the five years in between, many important things happened that eventually would determine the victorious […]
As more motorists take to the roads and highways around the country, traffic congestion worsens, laying the groundwork for a potentially hazardous driving environment. Too many drivers fail to take their responsibilities as drivers seriously, resulting in unsafe driving practices and a higher risk of vehicle accident injuries. You or someone close to you will […]
Car accidents occur for a variety of reasons, including driver negligence, human error, and defective vehicles, among others. While accidents have a variety of causes, the effects are often the same: destruction to property, catastrophic injuries, or even death. In 2019, there were 3,606 car accident fatalities in California. The most common causes of car […]
