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It is terrible when someone gets into a car accident especially when it is someone else's fault. Accidents should not happen to anyone; they often bring misery, pain and disruption of lives to the victims and their families. However, as long as drivers are driving too fast, driving too close, texting, talking on the phone or not paying attention for other reasons, many preventable accidents will continue to happen.

After an accident, there are certain important things that one should do. The first step is to get the police to do a report at the scene of the accident. If the police report confirms that it was the other person's fault, this usually will not be disputed by the responsible person's insurance company. The report will also have all the other necessary information; driver's license number, addresses, home and work telephone numbers, name of insurance companies and policy numbers and vehicle license numbers. If the police do not come to the scene, get this information yourself. Without a police report, witnesses who confirm that it was the other driver's fault are very helpful so be sure to get their names, addresses and telephone numbers. Finally, take pictures of the cars, the area where the accident happened and the people involved as soon as you can after the accident; preferably before the cars are moved. The police usually do not take pictures so your pictures may be the only ones ever taken.

If you have collision coverage, get your car repaired at one of your insurance company's "approved" repair shops. This way if there is any problem when you pick up your car, you can take it back until it is done right. Your insurance company will later collect the repair cost from the other insurance company so your rates should not go up.

Remember, no insurance company, even if it is your own, will offer you the full compensation for your losses. Statistically, accident victims with serious injuries receive three times the compensation with an accident lawyer than they do if they represent themselves. Nelson C. Barry III is a San Francisco car accident lawyer who has 31 years of experience. The initial consultation is always free as is his "no recovery, no fee" rule.

Consult an attorney early. It will not cost you anything and you will get advice that will most likely help you avoid mistakes that could cost you and your family money later.

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney, Nelson Barry specializes in protecting people with serious injuries. He will make sure his clients are compensated for their losses such as property damage, medical expenses, income loss and for physical and emotional losses.

There are many factors that need to be considered before an attorney can predict when your case will settle. Some cases are simple and might be resolved within a few weeks whereas others might take several months or as much as three years to resolve. One key factor is how long it takes for the injured person to heal. Lawyers usually want to wait until their client is completely healed (or at least as good as they are going to get) because settling earlier almost always means settling for less than full value. Another factor is whether the other party admits the accident was their fault.

Cases that take the longest are often those that involve dispute as to who is to blame for the accident and those with injuries that take a long time to heal. Typically, an auto accident claim takes 6 to 12 months; medical malpractice might take one or two years; workplace injury claims may take a year or so and wrongful death claims may settle right away or they might also take the longest, over three years.

Filing a legal claim for the personal injury is a serious matter and involves many complexities – the foremost of which is the tenacity with which the opposing lawyer fights the case. Other complexities concern obtaining evidence and testimony to support your case and dealing with people such as insurance adjustors and medical professionals.

Consulting an experienced  personal injury attorney who has no fear of going the distance for his client is important because getting a lawyer who is a fighter will almost always result in a better settlement. You want a lawyer who will be diligent and aggressive when handling your case; someone who will guide through the strategies of the case and protect your interest. In the end, the injury victim should be fully compensated and this means being paid for their medical bills, their income loss, their property damage and their pain and suffering.

At Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III, the philosophy is that they and their clients are a “team” so Mr. Barry and his staff understand and listen to their clients and work hard for them. Mr. Barry’s goal is get his client the best possible result, whether it is by settlement or by going to trial. Mr. Barry is an experienced and aggressive San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney who has been obtaining compensation for his clients for more than 30 years. He also conducts free case evaluations and only gets paid when his clients win!

Government statistics conclude that car accidents are the leading cause of death and  personal injuries in the United States. Car accidents not only cost thousands of dollars, but it also tragically ends lives of many Americans.

Car accidents pose a serious threat to the public often resulting in property damage, injury and sometimes, death. Over the past several years, car accidents/collisions have increased dramatically and so have the number of injuries and deaths. In such cases, it is very important to hire the right  car accident lawyer for yourself, your family or for your friends. A good attorney can educate you and lead you throughout the process of filing a lawsuit with the goal of achieving a settlement that fully compensates the injury victim (for medical bills, income loss, damage to property, general damages to compensate the victim for their suffering). 

Getting behind the wheel is one of the riskiest things we do on a daily basis. Cars weigh a lot and drivers often exceed the speed limits which lead to violent and sometimes catastrophic results. No one expects to hurt someone and no one expects to be hurt but both happen with increasing frequency. If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence or carelessness, immediately contact San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney, Nelson Barry who is an accident lawyer with over 30 years experience! No insurance company, even your own, will fight for your rights so hire someone who will. The Law Offices of Nelson C. Barry is here to do exactly this for you. Mr. Barry is available 7 days a week for consultation and he will come to a client’s home or visit them in the hospital too if it makes things easier for them.

There are various types of Personal Injuries – Accidents ( car accident, truck accident, Muni accident, Motorcycle accident), Slips/Falls, Dog Bite, Defective Products, Asbestos, Wrongful death and domestic violence, to name a few.

The most common type of personal injury is Auto Accident which is mostly caused by other party’s negligence due to one of the following reasons:

• Distraction
• Furious driving
• Under the influence of drug/ medicine.

Slips/Falls cases occur when people are injured when they slip, trip or fall due to rugged and unsafe surface conditions.  Rough surface, wet floors and uneven floors are some of the causes of slips/falls that can lead to severe injuries and in those cases the victim is entitled to compensation; usually called a personal injury settlement.

Another common type of personal injury is Workplace Injury.  In addition to a worker injuring themselves or being injured by a co-worker (which lead to workers compensation claims) some workers are injured by someone who is not employed by a co-worker.  These are called “third party” claims.  In These circumstances, the injured worker can often make both a worker’s compensation claim and a third party claim which means they get worker’s compensation benefits and they get compensated for their losses from the person who caused the injury (or their insurance company).

Defective Products also cause injuries.  It is not uncommon for products to be sold or otherwise find their way into our homes or places of work even though the manufacturer knew that the product is dangerous.  In such cases, the manufacturer can be held liable and required to pay compensation to the person injured by their product.

Perhaps the most serious personal injury case is one for Wrongful Death which happens when a person is killed due to negligence or carelessness of an entity or an individual.  Families of the victim are entitled to receive compensation for the loss of their loved one.  This can include not only compensation for their pain and suffering, but also for funeral and burial expenses, for medical bills, for loss of the deceased’s income and other economic losses.

If you have ever been injured due to any of these causes, don’t take sick leave and sit at home; you are eligible for personal injury compensation.  Contact Nelson Barry, a highly experience, aggressive and successful Personal Injury Attorney in San Francisco. Mr. Barry has represented thousands of clients and has obtained many millions of dollars in compensation for them.  Call and let him get you what you deserve.

Personal Injury hurts both physically and emotionally. Personal Injury can be an automobile accident, animal attack, exposure to hazardous chemicals, workplace death, or battery. It is damage done to the body and to the mind by negligence of others and the law allows the victim to take action against the injurer to recover his/her claims.

It is extremely critical to pick a personal injury lawyer who is experienced, trustworthy and skilled in delivering outstanding results. Thousands of people get hurt everyday and settle for less compensation than they deserve because of the lack of knowledge and/or because of picking the wrong attorney.

If you are a personal injury victim planning to get legal advice from a lawyer, select the attorney who specializes in personal injury cases. A good  Personal Injury attorney will educate you about the matter, will treat your case as his own case and will aggressively represent you and get you the compensation you deserve. It is very important to understand that attorney’s advice and strategies will have a huge impact on the result of the case.

Personal injury cases cover claims for physical losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial losses such as lost wages, medical expenses and property damages.

Although, there are a large number of personal injury attorneys who claim to handle your case, you need to find an attorney who can maximize the compensation for your injuries. An experienced and assertive personal injury lawyer ensures the success of the arbitration. If you are looking for a competent and experienced attorney, contact San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney Nelson Barry.

Texting while driving became illegal in California on January 1, 2009. So far, the state doesn't have statistics on how many crashes have been caused by texting. However, distracted driving caused 515,000 injuries and 5,870 deaths in 2008 nationally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Oakland Tribune)

December 21, 2009

While commuting to work from the East Bay this morning, I found it very difficult to merge onto I-880 toward the Bay Bridge.  Traffic was so tight, in fact, that the car in front of me merged in front of a semi truck whom either did not see the car or could not brake in time.  The impact was slow and non life-threatening, but definitely scary as I watched the small sedan lift up in the air, drop back onto its tires and then pushed down the freeway several feet before coming to rest. My merging experience is not unique.

I-880 has the dubious distinction of holding down four of the top six spots on Roadshow's Dirty Dozen list — an unscientific annual ranking of the highways, expressways, interchanges and intersections we complain about most. It is based on the hundreds of calls, e-mails and faxes that roll into the Roadshow desk every week. (Oakland Tribune)

Travelers interviewed for this article described various I-880 intersections as:

"Horrible,"

"A scary experience.  From northbound 880 to 101, the barrier wall is covered with black marks and scrape marks. There are often tire tracks headed off of the other parts of the cloverleaves where people have missed turns."

"A study in terror, a regular white-knuckle, with people slowing rapidly, speeding up rapidly, merging, etc."

We here at the Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III wish everyone a safe holiday season and hope that you avoid scary traffic incidents if you must travel during this season.  Steer clear of busy freeways like I-880 and Hwy 101, whenever possible.

However, if you are involved in an accident please contact  San Francisco Accident Attorney Nelson C. Barry III for advise on how to make sure you are fully compensated for your injuries.