From Tailgates to Freeways: Preventing & Pursuing Claims After Super Bowl Weekend Car Accidents in Los Angeles
Every year, the Super Bowl brings excitement, crowded parties, and late-night festivities across Los Angeles. With this excitement comes an increase in accidents and injuries for many. Understanding why these accidents occur, ways to prevent them, and your legal rights is crucial to ensuring your safety and the safety of those around you.
Why Super Bowl Weekend Is Especially Dangerous on the Road
Super Bowl weekend has always been a dangerous time for accidents and vehicle collisions. A primary reason for this is alcohol consumption. Individuals across Los Angeles become involved in severe and life-threatening car accidents due to impaired driving. The following are various reasons why this can occur:
- Parties and events that run late into the night
- Many people underestimate impairment
- Drivers leave simultaneously after the game
Not Just Alcohol: Other Causes of Super Bowl Crashes
Although alcohol is a significant factor in Super Bowl crashes, it is not the only one. The following are various reasons for Super Bowl Accidents.
- Distracted driving: Individuals who are not alert on the road can cause danger to themselves and others around them. Texting, scrolling, or calling while driving is a major cause of vehicle collisions.
- An increase in traffic: There is an increase in traffic during the Super Bowl weekend as many are gathering together to watch the game or attend parties. These traffic jams lead to rear-end collisions, lane-change accidents, and freeway merging crashes.
- Fatigue and late-night driving: Individuals will often drive late into the night after Super Bowl parties have ended, and when they feel drowsy or tired. This can cause severe and life-threatening collisions.
- Tailgating and aggressive driving: Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you can limit your ability to make sudden stops when needed. This form of aggressive driving causes an increase in collisions and creates unsafe driving conditions for all drivers on the road.
Why Rear-End Collisions Are So Common After the Super Bowl
Driving with care is crucial to ensuring the safety of yourself and those around you. When individuals drive carelessly, they are putting the world around them at risk of severe or life-threatening injuries. Read-end collisions are very common accidents after the Super Bowl, as they are a result of negligent driving. These types of accidents are usually caused by the following:
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Distracted driving (texting or calling)
Preventing a Super Bowl Accident
During major events like the Super Bowl, individuals must take extra precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them. The following are safety measures individuals can take to practice caution:
- Arrange a designated driver ahead of time
- Use rideshare or taxi services
- Stop serving alcohol late in the evening
- Avoid driving directly after the game ends
- Stay overnight if needed
- Do not check scores or messages while driving
What to Do Immediately After a Super Bowl Crash
It is crucial to understand the steps to take after being involved in a vehicle collision. The actions of individuals shortly after a crash occur can determine the severity of their injuries for the future. Individuals should take the following measures when involved in an accident:
- Call 911 and report the crash
- Seek immediate medical care (even for injuries that may appear small)
- Document the scene (photos and videos)
- Collect witness information
- Preserve evidence
How Liability Is Determined in California
California follows comparative negligence law, which allows courts to assign a percentage of fault to both the injured victim and the defendant. This allows for compensation to decrease by the individual's percentage of fault, meaning more than one party can share responsibility for the collision. Common parties held responsible include the following:
- Drunk drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Speeding motorists
- Bar hosts
- Employers
Types of Compensation Available
After a Super Bowl vehicle collision, victims may seek justice and compensation through a personal injury claim. Damages often include, but are not limited to, the following:
Economic damages
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Vehicle repair
Non-economic damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
Why Legal Representation Matters
Legal representation can help protect victims and their loved ones who have suffered severe or life-threatening injuries from vehicle collisions. Understanding your rights, options, and the steps to take is crucial to receiving the justice and compensation that you deserve for the injuries and damage caused. The proper legal guidance will help you build a strong claim, help preserve evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies.
How KAASS LAW Can Help
At KAASS LAW, we understand the trauma and hardships victims face when involved in vehicle collisions. There is a rise in car accidents, especially during times of mainstream events such as the Super Bowl. KAASS LAW is committed to ensuring that our clients feel supported and cared for and that their rights are protected when filing personal injury claims related to vehicle collisions. Our experienced attorneys will guide victims through every step of the legal process to make sure that individuals have time to make a full recovery. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from vehicle collisions, you are not alone. Call KAASS LAW today to discuss your options and seek the justice and compensation that you deserve.