Auto Accidents :
Right to Compensation for Auto Accident Victims :
California law allows you to seek compensation for the pain, suffering, and financial losses incurred from your Auto Accident. The biggest concern is whether you will be able to get enough compensation for your injury to cover your current and future expenses.
To get rightfully compensated, you must prove that the other driver in the accident was at fault.
Why Do I Need an Auto Accidents Attorney?
Comparative Negligence:
When awarding damages, the court can apply a certain percentage of fault to each party involved in the accident. The damages you can claim and recover are proportional to the degree of fault (if any) you had in the accident.
If you suffer damages worth $20,000, but the defendant or insurance company proves that you were 10% responsible for the accident, the court has the right to limit your compensation to $18,000 under the “Comparative Negligence” appeal.
Insurance Companies/Claims Adjusters:
The claims adjuster from the insurance company will try to settle your claim for as little as possible. They persuade you to give up your rights to sue the driver in court in exchange for your settlement amount.
The best and the first thing to do after an Auto Accident is to contact our experienced Auto Accidents Attorney.
Our Auto Accident Attorneys have the knowledge, expertise, and resources to negotiate with the insurance companies and navigate the legal procedures to get you the rightful compensation for your pain and suffering.
Statute of Limitation to File an Auto Accident Claim :
The time limit to file a Personal Injury Claim for the injuries that occurred in an auto accident is two years, while for property damages, it is three years from the date of the accident. If the defendant is a government entity, the time limit is six months from the accident. If the government entity denies the claim, you have another six months from the date of denial.
What You Need to Know About Auto Accidents
A motor vehicle accident, AKA a car or auto accident, is usually caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intoxication of one or more parties.
How to Act Before Calling an Auto Accidents Attorney
1. Call the police and make sure that an ambulance is dispatched to the scene of the accident.
2. Get immediate medical attention for any injuries sustained in the accident (allow paramedics to transport injured parties to the hospital for care and treatment).
3. Do not speak with the other party without contacting an attorney.
4. Exchange identifying information and insurance information with all parties involved in the accident.
5. Do not speak directly with the other party’s insurance adjusters, attorneys, or representatives without consulting LA Injury Attorneys.
6. Take pictures of the scene of the accident, your vehicle and the injuries sustained in the car or auto accident.
7. Do not sign any medical release forms without speaking to an Attorney.
