Car Accident Law in California
In our decades-long practice of personal injury law in California, we have seen a wide range of types and causes of car accidents. We have the ability to assist in accidents involving road rage drivers, rear-end collisions, whiplash injuries, catastrophic injuries and unjust deaths.
Whatever your car accident situation, you have options in front of you. You can give all the information and confidence you need during this difficult time by talking to an insurance claims coordinator before talking to a California car accident lawyer.
Talking to an attorney is often the first step in paying your medical bills. Your accident may result in significant costs to your hospital, including ambulance fees, surgery, medical equipment, disability, rehabilitation or live-in care. As soon as the bills are stacked up you can imagine when you will be paid for your losses. An experienced California car accident lawyer can help you move your case to the insurance company or the judiciary, which will help you pay your bills faster.
In California, you have two years from the date of the accident or need to bring a claim to find an injury. The sooner you call the Arash Act, the sooner you can begin the process of getting compensation. Get in touch quickly with an experienced car accident attorney in California to keep your case going.
After negotiation or court decision, you will receive a check for the agreed amount. Then you can focus entirely on healing from your injury.
What to do after a car accident in California (10-Step Checklist)
No one can predict a car accident, but you can prepare for one. Having a car accident checklist in your glove box can help you stay calm and organized after a car accident. It can tell you what to do and what not to do and how to protect your rights. If in doubt, give us a call. Put our phone number, (888) 488-1391, on your phone or write down the worst case scenario. You are not alone after a serious conflict. Here's what to do:
- Keep calm Stay on the scene and make sure everyone is OK. Examine yourself first for injuries and then examine others. Stay calm and don't admit guilt.
- Go to a safe place. If you can, take disabled vehicles to the side of the road. Keep your emergency flashers on to help avoid further collisions. Go somewhere safe to wait for the police.
- Call 911. Call the police to report your accident. Unless your crash is very small, no injuries or property damage, you should call the police. The police can record the incident, collect information and make it part of an official record.
- Information exchange. Swap names, phone numbers and insurance information with other drivers involved in the accident. If possible, take pictures of vehicles, license plates and other important details.
- Don't admit guilt. Do not confess to the police again. Just stick with the information about what happened while talking to a police officer. Describe your conflict in as much detail as possible.
- Seek treatment. Go to the hospital or your primary care doctor as soon as possible. Immediate medical care can help reduce the amount of damage caused by your injury. Tests and scans can detect internal injuries that may not yet show symptoms.
- Report to your insurance company. Most insurers have deadlines for how quickly you need to report an accident in California. Call quickly and follow the agent's instructions to report your crash.
- Talk to the insurance coordinator. As soon as the day of your accident, you can get a phone call from the insurance company of the other party. You can talk to the claims coordinator, but do not give more information than is absolutely necessary. Do not record a statement or accept an insurance settlement offer unless you have spoken to an attorney.
- Create a file. Keep accident-related documents together and organized. Your file should include a copy of the police report, medical bills, other driver information, injury treatment plans and any other documents you have collected about the incident.
- Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391. We offer free advice so you can discuss your car accident without risk or obligation. We can determine if your case qualifies, help you talk to the insurance company and, if necessary, help you file a personal injury claim.
Follow this checklist and you can avoid a catastrophic car accident with the hope of the future. You defended your rights, said nothing to blame yourself and sought immediate medical attention for the injury. These can help you file a lawsuit in California civil court for damages.
An award-winning car crash in Arash Law California as soon as you want after the accident Talk to a lawyer. We can get you through the process from start to finish.
What if I am partially charged with my car accident?
Since California In a ‘comparative fault’ state, you can collect compensation even if you play a role as the cause of the accident in which you are involved. In a vehicle accident. You can rely on our relentless trial attorneys to work hard to ensure that your legal obligations are properly assigned so that you receive the total compensation you owe under the law.