The Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith & Associates Warns that Summer Means an Increase in Dangerous Car Accidents

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many wonderful things about the summer months, but summer travel and social events mean that more people are on the road, including more young people, and that means more auto accidents. The Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith & Associates, the personal injury attorney Los Angeles residents turn to first for automotive cases, would first of all like to counsel readers to stay as alert as possible while driving. Second of all, because some traffic accidents are going to happen, the firm would like to remind readers that it is ready to provide help to injured parties following an accident.

Every year around this time, several states will issue a warning that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day constitutes the "100 deadliest days." It's definitely true that here in California, more people will be a looking for a brain injury lawyer than they do during the cooler months when young people are in school.

For example, an outstanding auto accident attorney may be needed in the wake of a traffic incident if the responsible driver is denying the facts of the case, but often the issue is less who is at fault for causing a specific accident than insurance companies withholding payments without proper justification. That's when a lawyer who is experienced at bad faith insurance law is most needed in order to encourage insurers to duly compensate injured parties in car accidents. Of course, every auto accident is different and the kind of work that the highly skilled attorneys at the Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith & Associates varies greatly from accident to accident. Whether you're looking for a burn injury lawyer or one who is experienced with broken limbs, spinal cord issues, or any other kind of injury, these law offices offer the finest collection of legal minds available.

While the details are always different, one constant in handling cases involving substantial injuries is that it is usually among the most stressful times in the lives of victims and their loved ones. That's why the firm does whatever it can to make things easier for clients. That's why the legal staff of the Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith & Associates is ready and willing to visit victims and their loved ones at their home or hospital room if travel is difficult for them. Moreover, most people cannot afford to pay the high hourly fees that law firms charge. That's why J. Shaffer Smith & Associates works on a contingency basis, which means that no fees are paid until money is collected from a plaintiff in the form of a court award or settlement. 

In addition to offering its services to accident victims, the Law Offices of J. Shaffer Smith & Associates would like to remind the public that accidents can be prevented. Aside from exercising proper caution when behind the wheel themselves, parents should talk to their teens often about potential causes of accidents, from alcohol and drug use, to driving while phoning or, worse, texting, to simple distracted driving. Letting your kids know that you care about their safety can make a tremendous difference.

If you need the services of an outstanding personal injury lawyer in the wake of an accident, now is the time to contact J. Shaffer Smith & Associates at 310-736-1303 or via the firm's web site at shaffersmithlaw.com.

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