CAR ACCIDENTS

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AUTO COLLISION LAWYER

In an instant, a car accident can destroy the lives of the victims and their families. Millions of Americans are injured each year in automobile accidents. Thousands of innocent people are killed, and those who survive are often left with permanent disabilities, including brain damage and spinal cord injuries. The cost of medical care associated with the treatment of motor vehicle accident injuries can be extreme and, in many situations, the injured individual may not be able to return to work for a prolonged period, if at all. Because these injuries are often catastrophic and life-changing,

As the population continues to increase each year in California, so does the number of automobile accidents. There are a number of reasons why car accidents occur, such as careless distracted drivers, erratic driving, and many other factors. As drivers, we do not realize how big an impact a car accident can have on our lives, until it's too late. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our auto accident attorneys have seen first-hand the damage an automobile accident can do to innocent victims and their families, whether mentally, physically, emotionally or financially. We are here to help victims and their families recover after an accident.

AGGRESSIVELY DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF ACCIDENTS IN AUTOMOBILES

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, protect your rights by contacting an experienced personal injury accident lawyer at West Coast Trial Lawyers. While you may think that the insurance company is on your side, insurance companies are businesses, and your main objective is to pay as little as possible. When you are injured in a car accident, the insurance company can offer you a quick solution, hoping that they can solve your case for less compensation. These companies know that you are in a vulnerable position and will use it for your own benefit. A car accident lawyer can provide the protection you need to ensure a fair and just recovery.

Even if your accident was caused by a driver who fled or an uninsured or underinsured driver, we may be able to obtain compensation from your own insurance company or criminal justice system. We have a thorough knowledge of the laws that govern the insurance industry and we know how victims of motor vehicle accidents should be compensated by California law. Our auto accident attorneys also have years of experience aggressively negotiating with insurance companies and bringing them to trial when necessary. When you sign up for our firm, you can be sure that you are represented by the best auto accident attorneys who will take the right steps to obtain a maximum settlement for your injuries.

7 STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

For more information on what to do when a car accident occurs, our legal team and Los Angeles auto accident attorneys include a list of the 7 steps to follow after a car accident. Although nobody plans to be in a car accident, it is best to be prepared as long as it happens. These steps will ensure the safety of you and your passengers and can preserve potential evidence that will be valuable to your automobile accident claim.

TYPES OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

Car accidents vary in causes, impact, severity and several other factors; However, emotional, physical and financial stress will always be a burden for the innocent victims who have been involved. The types of car accidents include multi-car collisions, rear-end crashes, frontal crashes, side-impact crashes, side-on collisions, crashes and collisions, and more. Our team of Los Angeles auto accident personal injury attorneys has experience in handling all types of automobile accidents and will do everything possible to help those who have been involved.

Take a look at the types of car accidents that exist, ranging from common car accidents to complex car accidents.

Regardless of the type of car accident in which you or a loved one has been involved, our legal team and the best auto accident attorneys will always fight for innocent victims to obtain the justice and compensation they deserve for their loss.

HOW CAN A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER HELP

An experienced car accident lawyer can help make a difference for victims. We know how stressful it can be for victims who have been involved in a car accident, because it can be harmful not only physically but also emotionally and financially. Trying to handle a car accident claim on your own will not only give you less than you deserve, but it can be more stressful than you think.

Most people believe that their insurance company is on their side; However, that can not be further from the truth. The insurance companies do not have in the heart the best interests for the victims of automobile accidents. In fact, insurance companies are trained to get victims of car accidents less than they deserve, especially because they know that those who have just suffered a car accident are in a very vulnerable state. Fortunately, our legal team and the best auto accident lawyers are trained and experienced in dealing with insurance companies to get the maximum compensation you deserve.

Our specialized auto accident attorneys will handle every part of your claim, including legal counseling, scheduling your treatment appointments, negotiating all your bills, communicating with insurance adjusters and much more. For more information, visit How a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help. We will do everything possible so that our clients receive the legal justice and compensation they deserve for their loss.

COMPENSATION AVAILABLE FOR VICTIMS OF CAR ACCIDENTS

If you have been involved in an accident due to another driver's fault, you are entitled to compensation for your losses. Car accidents can result in extensive bills, including medical bills, property damage, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and various other financial burdens that can easily accumulate.

At West Coast Trial Lawyers, we will fight for the compensation you deserve after a car accident. Our legal team and our auto collision lawyers know what is needed to protect your legal rights. You can trust that we will fight aggressively to obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. To know the type of compensation to which you may be entitled, take a look at the types of compensation available to car accident victims.

MOTORISTS WITHOUT INSURANCE / WITH INSUFFICIENT INSURANCE

In California, and in many other states, there are many drivers who do not have insurance or have insufficient insurance. Although it is illegal for drivers to operate a vehicle without car insurance, it is still a common occurrence. As a result, insurance companies in California are obliged to offer coverage for uninsured or underinsured motorists (UM / UIM) to the insured, as it can protect them in the long term.

For example, if the person who caused the accident is not insured or is not insured, the uninsured / underinsured policy will protect you and may recover compensation from your insurance company. In any case, you should contact a lawyer specialized in automobile accidents, no matter what, we will provide the best guidance. For more information, visit our Uninsured / Underinsured page.

OUR LEGAL TEAM WILL FIGHT FOR THE MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR YOUR CASE

If you suffered injuries as a result of the lack of care of another driver, you have the right to hold the driver responsible. A lawyer from our firm specializing in personal injury can help you recover financial compensation for the losses you have suffered, including medical bills, property damage, lost wages and pain and suffering. Call us today at (888) 888-9285 or send an email to schedule a free consultation with our experienced, caring and compassionate legal team.

What to do after a car accident?

En Español: What to do after a car accident

Life can be complicated enough after having a traffic accident. You will have questions about injuries, car repairs, how to contact the police and how to make a claim to the insurance agency – not to mention the scare and the adrenaline rush – all this will bombard your senses and leave you unable to make clear decisions. That is why it is worthwhile to find out in advance how to deal with the insurer after a car accident.

Only the facts, madam

The first thing to do at the accident site is to determine the extent of the injuries of the driver and passengers. If the accident was just a touch, emergency medical care may not be necessary. However, if you have any questions, call the ambulance.

If your first call was to emergency care providers, your second call should be to the police. The police will advise you if you should move the vehicles aside and an investigative officer will take the statements of the drivers, and passengers involved.

Even if the facts of the accident are shameful or detrimental to you, tell the truth. If you change your version later, or do not disclose relevant facts, the insurance agencies involved will find out. That could affect you negatively; The insurer may refuse to pay or blame you.

It is not your role to accuse someone of being guilty, better limit yourself to declaring the facts. In the same way, you should avoid saying “I’m sorry” because that can be interpreted as admitting your guilt. Insurance agencies and investigative officers will determine who is at fault.

Make sure to exchange insurance information with the other drivers involved. If a driver gives you their insurance identification card, check that the date is valid. Also, get the names, and phone numbers of the witnesses. Although it is not your job to investigate the accident, when you get the contact information from the witnesses you facilitate the work to the insurance agencies, and to the investigation officers.

In addition, you must obtain the contact information of the investigation officer for future reference. Your report will not be available at the accident site.

A picture is worth a thousand words!

It is a good idea to have a disposable camera in your car. After an accident, a set of photos of both vehicles can protect you from a claim from the opposing party stating that the damage to your car was more extensive than what you reported. Additionally, the photos can help you with your own insurance agency to document the damage done to your vehicle.

Who to call?

Your insurance company needs to inform you when you have had an accident. As soon as you can, you should call your insurer and fill out an accident report form. The insurance agencies involved will begin the accident investigation to determine who was at fault.

A good way to notify your insurer is by calling your agent, especially if the accident is minor. Insurance agents often have the authority to resolve minor property damage claims and can write a check in your name. However, if the accident caused injuries and major damage to vehicles, and you are insured by an agency that hires “exclusive” agents, do not expect your agent to put pressure on the insurance adjuster on your behalf. Exclusive agents sell policies only for an insurer, and they are prohibited from interfering in the claims process.

Independent agents are another story. They can often “fight” for you with the claims adjuster of the auto insurer . Today, most insurers are looking for independent agents to sell their products because they do not want to ruin a relationship with an independent agent for a claim.

It is very important that you ask the adjuster for a complete copy of the claim file – self-adhesive notices and so on – this is because it is more common lately for insurers to destroy documents because they want to become a “paperless office.” Insurers are wrong from time to time and you may be charged higher fees after an accident even if it was not your fault. If you do not have a copy of the claim file, it is very unlikely that your insurer will have the documents for when you realize the surcharge – sometimes weeks or months after the accident.

Medical care

You have the right to look for what you consider to be appropriate medical care. A car insurer can not direct you to a certain medical provider unless you have signed a discount contract with the organization’s providers. Remember that if you exaggerate your injuries or seek unnecessary treatment this could make you look suspicious in the eyes of insurers: You must be prepared in case your insurer sends you a letter saying that it will not pay all your medical expenses if you have resorted to extensive treatments for a low severity injury

Apart from this, use your right to choose the auto repair shop. When you find a repair shop that does a quality job independently of your insurer you save the haggling for repairs with a repair shop that works directly with your insurer (DRP.) Although there are many DRP workshops that do quality repairs, they also sign agreements with the insurers to give them discounts for the parties, the work and procedures in exchange for sending them the cars shocked to them. In a nutshell, DRP workshops may not act in your best interest.

It is not necessary to hire a lawyer after you have had a car accident, but there are some scenarios in which it is a good idea to seek legal advice. If you have been seriously injured in the accident, you probably want a lawyer to help you keep the lines of communication between you and the insurance agency open to help you receive a fair resolution.

A lawyer can also help you prove to the insurer of the opposing party that it was your client that caused the accident. To prove that the other driver was the culprit, you must show the rules on the scene of the accident, that the other driver’s disobedience caused the accident and that the accident hurt you or your car. This may seem simple, but it requires a lot of time, research and knowledge of the laws.

If you live in a no-fault state and have been injured in an accident, you will file a claim under your own auto insurance policy to have your medical expenses and lost wages returned. However, in most no-fault states, you can also make a claim for damage to your car under the insurer of the guilty party.

Another situation that I could send you with a lawyer is when you have not been able to collect insurance benefits within 30 days after the accident. This is a sign of serious problems: It may be that the insurer is preparing to litigate against you or that you have not communicated effectively with the insurer. In both cases, the lawyer will be very useful.

Three point plan

The critical points to remember to ensure a good claim after an accident are:

• Be honest with insurance agencies, even when the facts of the accident seem to be against you.
• Make sure you know where you will get medical treatment and repairs to your car.
• Get as many documents as possible to support your claim.