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Motorcyclist Suffers From Automobile Accident
600,000.00
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Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
300,000
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Auto vs. Auto
500,000
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Pedestrian suffers from automobile accident
240,000.00
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Calabasas Personal Injury Lawyers

Calabasas personal injury lawyers represent people who have been severely injured due to the negligence or deliberate actions of another party. If you are unable to work or you are dealing with extensive medical bills due to your accident, a personal injury attorney can help you obtain the money you need to get through this difficult time. Most lawyers who work with personal injury clients accept cases for no upfront pay. You only pay attorney’s fees if the lawsuit is successfully settled in your favor.

What Constitutes a Personal Injury?

You should consider contacting a Calabasas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you have recently experienced at least one of the following:

  • Car accident where you were not at fault
  • Dog bite
  • Defective product
  • Mass transit accident
  • Slip and fall accident
  • Pedestrian accident
  • Workers’ compensation case
  • Carnival ride malfunction

This list represents just some of the possibilities that Calabasas personal injury lawyers accept. To determine if your case has merit, you must meet with an attorney personally. He or she will come to your home, business, hospital room or another location that you determine to discuss your case in detail. You should prepare in advance for this meeting by gathering as much evidence as possible to support your claim that another party’s negligence caused your injuries.

Investigating Your Claim

Calabasas personal injury lawyers first try to determine who is responsible for causing your serious injuries. This may require some investigative work if the other party is not cooperative. If he or she has already hired a lawyer, your lawyer will attempt to work with this person to reach an out-of-court settlement on your behalf. This is the ideal outcome because it means that the person who caused your injuries is willing to be held accountable.

If a settlement can’t be reached and a court trial is necessary, your personal injury lawyer will demonstrate to the judge and jury how you are not at fault for your injuries or those of an immediate family member. When awarding a personal injury lawsuit, the judge considers the severity of your injuries in addition to how well the other party tried to prevent them. You may be awarded additional compensation if your Calabasas personal injury lawyers can prove that the person who injured you acted with particular recklessness.

When you are involved in a car accident, you may be flooded with emotion—from fear, to anger and pain. Knowing what to do in the hours and days after your accident will make all of the difference in how soon you can recover from the physical and financial injuries that car accidents can bring.

What to Do if You are Involved in a Car Accident

The first thing to do if you are involved in a car accident is to ensure your safety and that of the passengers in your car. In the case of a minor accident, move the cars out of the roadway and out of the flow of traffic. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights and erect warning triangles or use road flares if it is dark.

If you are injured, call for an ambulance, even if your injuries seem minor. Do not refuse medical help. In many cases, injuries do not appear immediately, so it is best to be checked out by medical responders and a doctor when you are involved in an accident.

Take photos of the accident if possible. Photograph landmarks like street signs, the position of the cars and any traffic lights. This may prove valuable later if you have to prove who was at fault in the accident. Wait for the police to arrive and get a police report, even if there are no visible injuries.

If there are witnesses to the accident, encourage them to stay and talk to the police. If they insist on leaving before the police arrive, take down their names and phone numbers so you can contact them later. They may prove invaluable in helping you to win a case against the other driver. They can also provide a third party account of what happened in the accident.

Never apologize if you are involved in a car accident. In some cases, well meaning drivers will express their apologies to the other driver for the damage to their car or for the accident in general. This is a mistake. Apologizing is tantamount to admitting guilt, and this can be used against you later in legal proceedings. Don’t make too much conversation with the other driver while you wait for police. There have been cases in which a driver has casually mentioned to the other driver that they were on their way home from a party or a bar. The other driver’s attorney and insurance company used this information against the victim to suggest that he was drunk and caused the accident.

When the police interview you, simply answer their questions honestly and don’t volunteer any additional information. Doing so could cause you to lose your case later.

Dealing With Insurance Companies and Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys

In the days following an accident, you may be offered a settlement from the other driver’s insurance company or attorney. Do not accept any offers without consulting your own attorney. Often, these companies will offer you a low amount as a settlement to avoid paying the full cost of what you are entitled to. Accepting this offer often means that you are ineligible to sue for the full cost later.

You Need a Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney if You Have Been in an Accident

Insurance companies don’t make money by paying claims. If you have been involved in an accident, rest assured that the other party’s insurance company is going to do everything in its power not to pay your claim. Insurance companies have resources at their disposal that they can use to fight you in court and deny you the money you are owed. These companies have been known to send investigators to dig up evidence on injured drivers to ensure that they pay little to nothing at all, even if their client is at fault. If you have an attorney, he will review the evidence, interview witnesses and make sure you have a strong case when it is time to fight in court. Your attorney will understand the ins and outs of the law, keep up with deadlines and speak on your behalf. When it comes to getting the compensation you need to pay medical bills, compensate for lost time and recover from your injuries, you will need an attorney who can fight for your rights.

Have an Experienced Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm on Your Side

Auto accidents are unfortunately common in Los Angeles. Many people are injured each day in auto accidents, and only a few of those people will get the compensation they deserve for their pain and suffering. A traffic accident can leave you financially, physically and emotionally devastated. Having a legal team on your side that will fight for your rights is the best way to get the money and the care you deserve for your injuries.

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