Associated Injuries
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Car Accident Lawyers in California
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Every day, a large number of individuals sustain injuries from vehicle collisions. Car accidents are among the leading contributors to grave injuries. Whether you or a loved one has suffered an injury from a car crash in California, TraumaLaw is prepared to assist you. Our Los Angeles-based accident lawyers are aware of how tough it may be to seek fairness while coping with medical expenses, health issues, lost workdays, and the mental and physical strain that comes with being in an accident. We offer our assistance for this reason.
Proving Negligence in Car Accident Claims
The success of many car crash legal cases relies on the concept of negligence. Negligence occurs when someone or an organization acts without proper caution, hurting someone else. By law, individuals must use appropriate care when driving a vehicle, meaning they should be watchful for people walking, hurdles on the road, or other cars. Moreover, they must manage their driving speed appropriately. If they don’t maintain this level of care, their actions may be classified as negligence.
Suppose you’ve suffered severe injuries leading to pain and distress, along with other losses from a car crash. In that case, TraumaLaw can aid in examining if carelessness played a part so that those at fault can be accountable for the harm caused.
Demonstrating Negligence Is a Tricky Process. You Must Demonstrate:
- The accused has as responsibility toward the harmed person.
- They didn't uphold their responsibility.
- Because they failed to act right, the injured person was hurt.
- You can see the harm resulting from their carelessness
- The injured person was hurt because they acted incorrectly or not at all.
In some situations, the person being sued may automatically be thought to have been careless and must show they weren’t if they hope to avoid paying for the harm caused. This is common if they break clear traffic rules, like driving drunk, not following right-of-way laws, etc.
Our car accident attorneys in Los Angeles can not only make sure the person at fault is held accountable, but they can also carefully look into your situation to see if anyone else might have contributed to the crash, like rideshare companies such as Uber or Lyft, delivery services like Postmates or DoorDash, construction firms, bar staff, employers, and others.
Assessing the Value of Your Case
If you’ve been in a car crash and are looking forward to a settlement for your injuries, you’re curious how much you might receive. It’s tough to say because it varies so much from one case to another; there’s no typical amount awarded for car crash claims. Once your lawyer gets the whole picture of your situation, they’ll have a clearer idea of the compensation you could get and will fight for the most you can get. The worth of your claim is influenced by several key points, which include:
- The kind of insurance each person has
- Capability to record the accident scene to show who's at fault
- Your present and future health costs
- Your lawyer's skill in getting a just settlement
- Your ability to work after the accident
- Damage to your belongings from the accident
- How the accident affects your life now and later on.
Seeking Compensation for Your Car Accident
There are five kinds of help we can offer you when you’ve had a car crash:
- Car repairs: We'll ensure your car gets fixed and arrange a rental.
- Old medical bills: We'll cover the ambulance and the hospital costs.
- Future health care: We'll calculate all the medical money you’ll need because of the crash.
- Missed work: We'll recover those losses if you couldn't earn money because of the crash.
- Pain and hurt: At the end of it all, we'll get you money for the tough time you've been through.
TraumaLaw is ready to get the results you’re looking for. Don't delay—contact us now for the help you need with your case.
How Our Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers Help You
Our Los Angeles vehicle accident attorneys can assist you expertly.
Right away, our LA car crash legal team can help you:
Right away, we can:
- Help you see top doctors, therapists, and experts for your care.
- Gather important evidence.
- Collect your medical records.
- Use our strong track record to make the insurance folks take your claim seriously.
- Start planning your case to get the most money for your treatment, pain, and lost pay.
Learn about a car accident claim process with a simple, step-by-step guide. Keep going for the details.
What Led to Your Car Accident?
The reasons for car accidents usually belong to two groups: those that happen because of mistakes made by the driver and those that occur for other reasons. When drivers don't pay attention or don't follow the rules of the road, crashes can happen. Here are some usual causes of accidents:
- Driving while drunk
- Not paying attention because of talking or texting
- Going over the speed limit
- Not giving way like they should
- Unsafe roads
- Bad weather
- Car breaking down
Learn About Each Step in a Car Crash Legal Case
If you’ve been in a car crash and decide to take legal action, there are some steps you’ll likely go through, although not all lawsuits end up in a courtroom trial. Here’s what to expect if you file a lawsuit:
Asking Questions (Interrogatories)
First up after your lawsuit begins is something called interrogatories. Think of this as a big list of questions—usually around 30—sent to the other person involved in the accident. This is to learn more about what happened. The questions aren't too tricky; they're just trying to discover details about the accident, any injuries you say happened because of it, and what kind of doctor visits or treatments you've had since then. And don't worry—there won't be more than 45 questions, so it doesn't get too overwhelming.
Talking It Out (Depositions)
Next, there's a stage where you have to chat about what happened. It's called a deposition. A lawyer who knows a lot about car accidents will ask the questions, and not just to you—also to people who saw the accident, any friends who were with you, cops who came to the scene, or doctors who helped with injuries. Each talk is planned and takes a few hours.
Getting Paid (Settlement)
If things go your way, some money might come to you for the trouble the crash caused. This can happen before you even get to trial, which is like skipping straight to the end. The person who owes you money is supposed to pay up without delay. If they drag their feet, there might be some penalties for them. Seeing this money could take a bit, but you should get it all eventually.
If It Goes to Court (Trial Phase)
Sometimes, though, you've got to go to trial if no one can agree on who's at fault or how much money should change hands. Trials have several steps: picking a jury, opening statements, showing the evidence, closing arguments, the jury thinking it over, and finally, the decision. The judge will say who gets paid once the jury figures out who's to blame.
Those are the essential parts of what might happen if you have to go to court after a car accident. It's a process, for sure, but it's the way these things get sorted out.
We Can Help with Different Cases Connected to Car Accidents
Drunk Driving
Regrettably, more accidents on the road involve drivers who are intoxicated. It’s clear that people who have been drinking and have cloudy judgment should not be driving. Yet, when they get behind the wheel, the results can be heartbreakingly severe for everyone, including the passengers and other drivers who might feel trapped.
We are here to secure a fair financial recovery and manage the legal battle while you focus on improving. We’ll also assist in arranging your medical care to ensure you’re supported throughout your recovery.
Lyft Accidents
If you got hurt while riding in a Lyft, or if your car got hit by a Lyft, you might get money for it. You could win in court if the Lyft driver didn’t drive safely, like running a red light or a stop sign, and caused a crash. Also, if anyone in the other car got hurt, you could get more money from the insurance.
Postmates Accidents
With more people rushing and many deliveries, crashes with Postmates drivers are increasing. You could get much money if you or your buddy’s car crashed into one delivering for Postmates. And if you had friends in your vehicle who got hurt, we can help everyone get the most money from suing Postmates.
Uber Accidents
Lots of cars on the road are driving for Uber. It’s a job that needs lots of careful driving. But sometimes, Uber drivers don’t drive well and cause wrecks that hurt people. If you were driving another car or riding in one and got hit by an Uber or got hurt while riding in an Uber, you can sue Uber for any hurt you got from the crash.
Distracted Driving
If you got hurt in a car crash because the other person wasn’t paying attention to their driving or wasn’t doing something they should have, you could ask for money because of their distracted driving. When a crash happens because someone was using their phone to talk or text, you can seek payment for any injuries you received.
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“Erica got us more than 3 times what every lawyer said our case was worth. My son was in a crash broke 4 bones in his body and 2 bones in is back and his brain was bleeding in 2 spots.”
