Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury.  Regardless of how big or small the collision might be, you deserve to be compensated for any losses. When a crash occurs, it affects your transportation, physical health and mental health. It causes inconvenience and a cascade of questions about what to do and how to get matters resolved quickly and appropriately. The insurance company is never on your side. A skilled personal injury attorney is a must to help guide you through the process, inform you of your rights and options, and fight for you to get everything that you deserve.

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In addition to physical injuries, victims often experience substantial pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, medical expenses and property damage, all of which can be recoverable through financial compensation. Sadly, many car accident victims never receive the full amount of damages to which they are entitled. Many car accident victims, unaware of the full value of their claims, accept the first offer from their insurance company.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

A primary element of every successful car accident claim is negligence. Everyone who chooses to enjoy their driving privileges accepts an immense duty of care. This means that drivers have a serious responsibility regarding the safety of everyone on the road, and engaging in negligence behind the wheel breaches the duty of care owed.

Negligence in car accident claims can take a wide range of forms that include:

  • Failure to abide by the rules of the road, such as failure to yield the right-of-way as required by law
  • Failure to follow all traffic lights, signs, and signals
  • Driving while distracted
  • Driving under the influence
  • Excess speed, which includes driving too fast in relation to the condition of the road, to the effects of bad weather, and to the traffic all around

A skilled Calabasas car crash attorney can review the details of your accident to determine its cause and who to hold responsible for the damages.

Do Not Speak to Insurance Companies Without an Attorney

The insurance company wants to settle your case as soon as possible – and for as little money as possible. You need time to determine just how serious your injury is, what medical treatment or physical therapy you need, and how much your lost wages will be, to determine the full value of your claim. Don’t talk to the insurance company, no matter how nice they are and eager to help you. Therefore, it is crucial to retain a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible to achieve maximum compensation and guide you through the process as painlessly as possible.

Car Accident Damages

Your claim will be based on your ability to prove that the other driver’s negligence caused the accident that left you injured. Your settlement, however, will reflect the legal damages you’ve suffered as a result.

Property Damage

The property damage to your vehicle in a car accident can be immense. In fact, the costs can add up so quickly that vehicles are totaled more often than people realize. There is also the matter of damage to your car’s contents to consider. For example, damage to electronic devices, such as your phone, tablet, or laptop, can result in a considerable financial loss.

Medical Bills

The impact of a car accident can leave you with serious injuries that require ongoing medical care. This form of loss can be difficult to accurately assess initially. Your medical team will let you know what to expect moving forward and the kinds of medical treatment, care, and procedures you are likely to require. In other words, you shouldn’t accept a settlement offer before your healthcare needs are well established.

Lost Income

A serious injury can result in lost hours on the job and lost income. If your ability to continue advancing your career is affected, this category of loss will pack an even more serious financial punch. Losses related to one’s career can also have an emotional impact that is tied to the significant role work plays in our lives.

Physical and Emotional Pain and Suffering

Physical and emotional pain and suffering are a category that includes the immense grief and despair victims of driver negligence often experience. PTSD-like symptoms are not uncommon, and these can include increased anxiety, difficulty concentrating, fear of getting back behind the wheel, and much more.

A skilled Calabasas car accident attorney can use all this information to build a comprehensive compensation demand that reflects the full extent of your financial, physical, and emotional losses, ensuring no aspect of your recovery is overlooked.

Evidence in Auto Collision Claims

In addition to establishing the other driver’s negligence, you’ll need to prove that it was the direct cause of the car accident in question. Your dedicated Calabasas car accident attorney will leave no stone unturned in their focused efforts to gather all the evidence necessary to make a clear connection between the two. Common examples include:

  • The testimony of eyewitnesses who saw the accident unfold
  • Photographic evidence captured by dashcams, security cameras, traffic cameras, and bystanders
  • The police report
  • Any tickets issued by the attending police officer
  • Physical evidence left at the scene, such as the location of damage in the involved vehicles as well as any paint transfer or skid marks
  • Professional accident reconstruction models that visually describe how the accident happened
  • The testimony of professionals with expertise in the physics of car accidents and other relevant topics

Together, this evidence helps build a compelling picture of how the crash occurred and who is at fault. By carefully analyzing every detail, your attorney can strengthen your claim, counter any disputes from the opposing side, and ensure your story is backed by clear, credible proof.

How Can an Attorney Help After a Car Accident?

Our lawyers will also help you:

  • Establish liability by preserving evidence and interviewing witnesses
  • Ensure you receive the proper medical care and stay in touch with you as you recover from your injuries
  • Help you understand the law, including statutes of limitations
  • Collect the necessary medical records and help you document your injuries properly so that you receive full compensation
  • Ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are rightfully entitled
  • Negotiate a settlement that takes into account all future medical and financial needs.
  • They will be with you every step of the way to provide guidance and give peace of mind.

Additionally, time is not on your side, because if things are not handled swiftly, you may unintentionally poke holes in your case that the defense will use to minimize your damages. A Calabasas car accident attorney from our firm helps ensure all legal deadlines are met and that you avoid common roadblocks to recovery.

Call an Experienced Calabasas Car Accident Attorney

We handle car accidents on a regular basis, but we understand this is not an everyday experience for you. We will guide you through every step in the process. Our attorneys and professional staff will get to know you and your situation well, because the better we know you, the better we can represent you. Reach out now to begin working with a dedicated Calabasas car accident lawyer.

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