Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

Why should you hire a car accident attorney?

Life may be unpredictable. No matter how much you plan, life surprises you, and a car accident is one of those life challenges that can turn your life upside down. You're sick, disabled, and piling up medical bills. This situation begs numerous questions:

  • How will you pay the bills?
  • How about your rent and house bills?
  • You've loss of income and probably will never work again. How will you cope? 
  • What do you tell pushy insurance adjusters?
  • How much is the proper compensation?

Thus, aside from the pain, there are legal, insurance, and financial concerns. The best thing to do now is to get a lawyer. Let an expert auto accident attorney handle the rest so you can go back to normal after a car accident.  Generally, people who employ a personal injury lawyer outperform those who defend themselves. Many elements of a vehicle collision go unnoticed until it's too late. Aside from that, insurance firms are known for abusing weak individuals and distorting their responses to defraud them of coverage. With a lawyer on your side, you may rest assured that while you focus on your rehabilitation, someone is fighting for your rights.

We handle various types of automobile accident cases.

No two automobile accidents are identical, and each accident is unique, not just in terms of the involved parties but also in the cars, locations, and reasons.  The causes of automobile accidents in California include, but are not limited to:

  • Driving While Impaired (DWI) or Driving Under Influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Distracted Driving
  • Tailgating
  • Improper turns
  • Reckless Driving
  • Failure to yield
  • Multiple-Vehicle Collisions
  • Accidents Involving Hit and Run
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Inclement Weather
  • Unsafe Lane Switch
  • Rear-End Collisions
  • Accident involving an uninsured driver
  • Accidents involving a single vehicle
  • T-bone accidents 

How can a car accident lawyer help you?

Litigation following a car accident is challenging without professional help, and a lawyer is skilled at negotiating their way out of a labyrinth. When an attorney represents you in negotiating a settlement or litigating a claim, they will assist you in many areas, including:

  • Doing some investigations on the car accident that caused your injuries.
  • Analyzing police records and interviewing any witnesses who might have seen the incident.
  • Consultation with experts, such as those specializing in accident scene reconstruction;
  • Choosing the appropriate parties to pursue claims against;
  • Confront the insurance carrier on your behalf; and
  • If necessary, bring your case to trial.


Never go up against your insurance company alone. They are just interested in rejecting or reducing your settlement. Always work with a lawyer!

Car accident victims experience many different types of injuries.

The injuries that victims may get in these instances vary based on many variables, including the speeds of the cars involved and the locations of contact. In many cases, individuals suffer very severe injuries that require extensive medical care and impair their capacity to work.

Insurance carriers are often reluctant to compensate you, regardless of you have sustained severe injuries. A vehicle accident attorney has sufficient expertise obtaining maximum compensation for injuries such as:

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
  • Neck Injuries
  • Internal Organ Damage
  • Paralysis
  • Burn Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Nerve Damage

Numerous accidents may result in deadly injury. If a person has died in a motor vehicle accident, the victim's relatives may be entitled to sue the negligent party for wrongful death.

California Car Accident Law

California is an "at-fault" automobile accident state, meaning injured victims sue the driver who caused the collision.  At-fault rules hold a negligent party responsible. In the event of a disagreement over liability, affected parties must prove that the accused person caused the car accident to be compensated.

Proving Your California Car Accident Claim

generally, to prove blame in a vehicle accident, the petitioner must demonstrate the accused acted negligently. To establish negligence, you must meet four criteria:


  • Duty: The defendant owed the plaintiff the duty of care. The duty of care is generally easy to prove in automobile accident lawsuits since all motorists are required to drive properly and obey traffic rules.


  • Breach: The plaintiff must have proof that the defendant acted negligently and breached the duty of care. The plaintiff's testimonial, witness accounts, photos, video, police records, and other evidence may be used to prove the defendant's negligence.


  • Injury: The victim was hurt. Plaintiffs provide proof of accident-related damages and losses. Medical bills, photos, and reports are the usual pieces of evidence.


  • Causation: The defendant's negligence led to the injuries the plaintiff sustained. It is not enough to demonstrate negligence and injury, and you must show that the defendant's carelessness caused your damages to win your claim. That is, you wouldn't be harmed if the defendant hadn't acted negligently.

Compensation is available for California automobile accidents.

The more evidence your automobile accident lawyer gathers, the more likely you are to settle. As the evidence increase in both quantity and quality, your cash settlement will climb proportionally. Therefore, compensation is decided based on the data and facts supporting your case. Your lawyer will factor in the following in the computation of your settlement amount:

  • The quantity of work (in terms of lost income) that you have missed and are likely to miss
  • The sum of all medical costs incurred as a result of your accident
  • Evidence pain and suffering
  • Estimates for repairs or the vehicle's total replacement value
  • Punitive damages
  • The total amount of personal property damage
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium
  • Wrongful death damages (if the accident resulted in death)


Once sufficient information has been gathered and adequate proof exists to proceed, we will submit an initial complaint and initiate the prelitigation settlement process. If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will take your matter to court.


Comparative Negligence Law in California

Since California is a comparative fault state, you may get compensation even though you contributed to the cause of the car accident in which you were injured. However, the payment you get is reduced by a proportion equivalent to your share of fault in the accident. 

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How much time do I have to file a personal injury claim?

According to the California CCP § 335.1, car accident victims have two years from the date of the incident to bring personal injury claims against the negligent parties.  It may take many months for your lawyer to do an investigation into your accident. As a result, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible after your injury.


With the guidance of skilled car accident lawyers, you may get the best possible result throughout the process of documenting, proving, and settling a vehicle accident claim. It is prudent to retain a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. This way, you can avoid making serious errors if you attempt to manage your claim on your own. Personal injury claims have deadlines that vary with state.


We offer thorough and proactive legal counsel to get the relief you need immediately. Because you will incur costs such as missed income and medical expenses, the sooner you can retain the services of a car accident attorney, the better.

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