Los Angeles Traffic Attorneys

Effects of a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket or DUI on Insurance Rates

It may seem easier to simply pay a speeding ticket rather than deal with contesting it, spending the time to consult an attorney, and paying for legal representation. But what if someone told you that even a single traffic ticket could result in an increase in your car insurance premiums? If you accumulate several tickets, your higher car insurance rates could result in the loss of thousands of dollars.

It always pays to at least consult a Los Angeles traffic ticket lawyer if you have received a traffic citation of any kind, including a speeding ticket, red light violation, moving violation or DUI (driving under the influence) charge. By contesting your ticket, helping you get traffic school or winning in traffic court, a lawyer can help you avoid increased insurance premiums that normally come with a traffic ticket. At Gold & Witham, our Los Angeles traffic defense lawyers and attorneys understand how to successfully contest a traffic ticket to help our clients save money on their car insurance rates.

Los Angeles Tickets Equal Rising Insurance Costs

Many insurance companies in Los Angeles give drivers a “good driver” discount for having no traffic accidents and tickets on their driving records. If your insurance company gave you a 25% good driver discount, and you got a speeding ticket, you may lose part or all of that discount (depending upon the particular company, how long you have been insured with them and other factors). That, lasting over a period of time, could equal hundreds of dollars. If you accumulate more tickets, your rate is likely to continue to rise.

Contact a Los Angeles traffic defense lawyer at Gold & Witham if you have received any type of traffic citation in or around Los Angeles County, California. Whatever you do, don’t simply pay the ticket and assume that you are better off for it! Instead, take a moment to consult a lawyer who will give you honest legal advice and inform you of your chances of winning in traffic court.

Contact a Los Angeles traffic attorney at Gold & Witham today!