Determining Responsibility

The question of legal responsibility in a vehicular personal injury case can be more complicated than you might imagine. Take Monday's terrifying accident at Los Angeles International Airport, in which a 67 year-old driver reportedly appeared to mistake a gas pedal for his Porsche's brakes, causing the car to crash into a terminal and resulting in the serious injury of a 9 year-old girl.

Of course, we know that the brunt of the responsibility almost certainly falls on the driver. Though there may be no indication of any criminal wrongdoing by the motorist, who apparently was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it's clear that all drivers have a responsibility to be able to competently operate their vehicles at all times. (This is especially important to remember for those of us with sick or very elderly relatives who may not be aware that their ability to drive has become impaired.)

At the same time, as this case is resolved, it may be determined by the family's legal counsel that other issues need to be addressed. Is the at-fault driver and his insurance company providing sufficient compensation to the victim and her family? Was there anything that the organization responsible for the running of LAX could have done to make pedestrians using sidewalks less vulnerable to an out-of-control vehicle?

While we obviously have no knowledge of the details in this particular case, these are good examples of why the skills of lawyer like our own Cameron Yadidi Brock are so valuable to victims in cases relating to vehicular injuries. Whether you are dealing with a case involving a head trauma resulting from a collision or are in need of a skilled and experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, we can help.