Car Accidents

Types of Injuries Commonly Caused by Car Accidents

The results of a car accident can be anything from frustrating to devastating. We routinely see drivers rushed to the hospital for broken bones, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, and other spine injuries.  Even car accidents without much visible property damage can result in severe injuries. The worst car accidents often lead to the wrongful death of a driver or passenger.

Regardless of what type of injuries you suffered in an auto accident, you should seek medical care as soon as possible.  On you have received proper medical care, seek out legal advice.

What to do After a Car Accident

How you choose to proceed after an auto accident can have a severe impact on the results of your claim.  For people who have not been in a car accident, or are not lawyers, it is essential to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Every driver who is involved in a car accident should, at a minimum, take these steps:

1. Prioritize safety and check on everyone involved in the car accident.
2. Call the police and request to file a traffic collision report.
3. If you or anyone else is hurt, call a paramedic and seek immediate medical care.
4. Tell your medical provider all of the symptoms that you have experienced since the car accident.
5. Take as many photos as you can of the vehicles and your injuries.
6. Collect as much information as you can from witnesses including their contact information.
7. Do not discuss fault with the other driver.  Insurance Companies will come to a conclusion based on the facts of the accident.
8. Do not discuss the matter with any insurance companies before seeking legal advice.

Common Mistakes After a Car Accident

Many drivers try to handle car accident claims on their own.  They choose to do so to save money or because an insurance company told them not to hire a lawyer.  Understandably, drivers routinely fall for this tactic.  As a result, drivers end up making mistakes along the way and are taken advantage of by insurance companies.  These drivers end up negatively affecting their demand for compensation.

Drivers who attempt to handle their insurance claims on their own, frequently make the following mistakes:

1. Drivers regularly wait too long before seeking medical care.
2. Drivers often do not take photographs of the vehicle damage or their injuries.
3. Drivers frequently talk to car insurance companies who are trying to limit the claim.
4. Drivers regularly post things on social media that can be taken out of context and used against them.
5. Drivers sometimes wait too long to file a lawsuit.

Drivers who wait too long to file a lawsuit can make the most serious of mistakes.  For each claim, there is a personal injury statute of limitations and wrongful death statute of limitations. These statutes dictate the amount of time someone can bring a lawsuit.  They apply to people who have lost a loved one or sustained injuries in a car accident.  If a driver or passenger waits too long to file a lawsuit, a court may not allow them to pursue their claim.

It is crucial to seek legal advice and contact a California Car Accident Lawyers as soon as possible.

Obtaining Compensation for Property Damage After a Car Accident

Drivers in an auto accident routinely find themselves trying to determine how to pay for the damage to their car.

Our attorneys have extensive experience helping drivers make sure they don’t come out-of-pocket for any of the following:

• Property damage to the vehicle owners car.
• The cost of a rental car for the vehicle owner.
• The comprehensive or collision deductible with your own car insurance.

Obtaining Compensation for Personal Injuries After a Car Accident

A car accident often leaves a driver physically and emotionally scarred.  These pain and suffering damages are regularly discussed in the media.

Often lost in the discussion are the economic losses drivers incur after a car accident.  Drivers regularly incur substantial medical expenses from ambulance companies, emergency rooms, and subsequent hospital visits. Auto accidents also cause drivers to suffer large sums of lost wages while they miss time from work during recovery.

Victims of auto accidents also frequently want to know if they are entitled to punitive damages.

Regardless of what type of damages you have incurred, don’t be left with a debt caused by someone else. Talk to our California Car Accident Lawyers about all of your available damages.

Obtaining Compensation in a Wrongful Death Action After a Car Accident

The worst car accidents can lead to the death of a family member and loved one.  During the most trying of times, families have to find a way to arrange for funeral or burial expenses.  Families also often find themselves receiving medical bills incurred while healthcare providers provided essential services. Most painfully, families find themselves receiving phone calls from insurance companies while they are still grieving.

The goal of our attorneys is to get maximum compensation for your families’ loss and let you focus on the important things.  Our attorneys are prepared to discuss all of your family’s damages when you are ready.

Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Our goal for each of our clients involved in a car accident is to let them prioritize their health.  As part of this process, we assist our clients in obtaining the medical care they require.  Moreover, we fight to ensure that those who caused our client injuries are held responsible.  We hold at-fault drivers responsible by maximizing your claim for damages.

We will fight to recover damages on your behalf through the insurance claims process and trial court system if necessary.