Delaware Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Lawyers
Emergency Vehicle Accident Attorneys In Delaware
Emergency service vehicles comprise many government owned vehicles. Common examples are fire engines, police cars, police SUV's as well as ambulances. These vehicles commonly serve Delaware communities by providing a safer environment and transporting the sick or injured. They usually serve their purpose without damage, accident or injury to civilians, pedestrians or other vehicles. However, they also have the capacity to be involved in accidents in neighborhoods, roads and highways throughout Delaware. These accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, one of the more common can be the fact that they are not required to stop at all red lights. Despite the fact that they do not have to stop at all red lights and intersections they are still accountable for operating the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
If you have been hurt or injured in an accident caused by a police vehicle, fire engine or ambulance you should consult with a Delaware Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Attorney immediately. There are often different laws and statutes of limitations when a government vehicle is involved in accident so time is of the essence. Contact The Freibott Law Firm at 302 633 9000 in New Castle County or Kent County. If your accident took place in Sussex County please dial 302 227 9559. Or, contact the firm by clicking here. Contact Mr. Freibott today to schedule a free consultation.
Emergency Vehicle Safety Requirements
There are several steps emergency vehicle operators and drivers must take in order to safely operate the vehicle while also protecting the public. These steps include:
- If running red lights or intersections they must be responding to an actual emergency
- The emergency vehicle must have its siren(s) operating
- All emergency lights must be functional, operating and turned on
If any of these legal requirements are not adhered to at time of accident they may be liable for any injuries or damage caused. A Delaware Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Lawyer will help determine if you are entitled to compensation and benefits for your injuries.
Injuries Caused In Emergence Vehicle Accidents
Emergency service vehicle accidents can cause many types of injuries. The types of injuries is contingent on various factors such as type of vehicle involved in accident, speed upon impact and where in the car you were situated. Injuries to the soft tissue areas, joints & ligaments and bone fractures are commonly sustained in all types of auto accidents. Accidents involving larger vehicles such as fire trucks can result in catastrophic injuries such as those to the Central Nervous System (CNS). The CNS includes head, brain, neck and spinal cord. Wrongful death can often be the ultimate result of any motor vehicle accident.
Contact A Delaware Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Injuries stemming from a motor vehicle accident can impact your life permanently. The Delaware Government Service Vehicle Accident Lawyers at The Freibott Law Firm will fight to get you the compensation and medical benefits you are entitled to for your injuries, pain, suffering, lost wages and medical expenses. If you, a loved one or a family member have been injured in an accident caused by an emergency service vehicle in Delaware please call the Delaware Trucking Accident and Injury Lawyers at The Freibott Law Firm at 302 633 9000. In lower Delaware feel free to dial 302 227 9559. Or, click here to contact Mr. Freibott.
The Delaware Emergency Service Vehicle Accident Attorneys at The Freibott Law Firm proudly serve those injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents throughout all of Delaware including: Wilmington, Fairfax, Brandywine, Talleyville, New Castle, Newark, Christiana, Bear, Glasgow, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Seaford, Milton, Millsboro, Laurel, Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Ocean View & Fenwick Island.
The Freibott Law Firm competently and effectively handles government service vehicle accident cases on all Delaware roads, highways and interstates including: I-95, I-295, I-495, Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, Route 7, Route 9, Route 13, Route 113, Route 40, Route 273, Route 141, Route 41, Route 202, Route 299, Route 301, Route 8, Route 15, Route 16, Route 404, Route 30, Route 24 and Route 26.
