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 […]
Getting involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but it’s even more upsetting if one driver leaves the scene. If you are left with the aftermath of a hit-and-run collision, you’re likely wondering how to get compensation for your losses, whose insurance applies, and how the authorities are going to investigate the crash. To […]
Orange County Car Accident Statistics From 2019 to 2021 There were 33,530 total crashes in Orange County from 2019 to 2021. 540 people were killed in Orange County crashes from 2019 to 2021. 47,256 people were injured in Orange County crashes from 2019 to 2021. 12,308 crashes happened on State Highways within Orange County from […]
When a person dies due to the negligence of others – such as in a car accident caused by a distracted or intoxicated driver – it can constitute a wrongful death case. Through a wrongful death claim, close loved ones of the deceased may receive financial compensation. While no amount of money can repay the […]
If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of another person's negligent action, you may be entitled to several kinds of compensation such as payment for medical expenses and lost wages, in addition to pain and suffering damages. Numerous victims of auto accidents are qualified to receive compensation for non-economic losses […]
