You likely spend a fair amount of time on the road, whether behind the wheel or in a passenger seat. There is always the risk of injury due to how negligent drivers can be. If you wish to file a claim for injuries sustained in a car crash, you must show that you were owed a duty of care that was breached by the driver, which then caused the accident and resulted in physical injuries. To prove these four points, you should hire a car accident lawyer in Victorville at the Downtown LA Law Group. We have ample experience handling car accident claims and can prove that you were a victim of negligence. We won’t rest until we succeed with your lawsuit.

Car Accident Information

Car crashes can happen anywhere – on the freeway while going over 75 mph or in a parking lot going 10 mph. The extent of your damages can vary according to many factors, and the injuries you receive can be anywhere from minor to severe. You could be involved in head-on collisions that have a drastically higher rate of fatalities than other crashes or a rear-end accident at a red light, which is the most common form of incident. Car accident victims have suffered broken bones, nerve damage, concussions, internal organ damage, whiplash, neck and spinal cord issues, paralysis, and death. Even the most severe injuries can happen at low speeds. Many car accidents are caused for the same few reasons: speeding, improper turning, drunk driving, texting while driving, and more. Drivers may be negligent and not pay attention to the road most of the time because of preoccupation or a generally reckless attitude. However, they also may be in situations that are hard to navigate anyway. This is most commonly seen in environments that have snowy or foggy weather and a lot of rain, roads with a lot of defects or potholes, and land that is hilly or has a lot of steep drops and sharp turns. There is also the possibility that there may be defects with the vehicle. These defects can be present from the time the car was manufactured, or there could be issues that come with time or as a result of a lack of maintenance.

What To Do After A Car Accident

If you have not been in a car accident before, you may not know the best steps to take to guarantee safety and ample preparation for a lawsuit. You may not think to collect certain pieces of evidence, for example. You are welcome to call our firm at (855) 339-8879 to speak with a car accident lawyer in Victorville who can walk you through the process and ensure that you have everything needed. You should get medical help as soon as you can after the accident. If you wait too long, the agent can claim that you were clearly not hurt badly and that you were using the accident as a way to get additional funds. Sometimes, individuals do not call paramedics because they do not feel injured, but this can be deceptive. The adrenaline from the accident could mask many injuries, and only after evaluation will you be sure of the extent of the damages. While at the scene of the accident, it is important you collect as much evidence as you can. This evidence can include photos of your injuries, pictures o f the damage to the vehicles, pictures of road defects, and videos of the environment or aftermath. There may be dash cam footage and security footage that you can acquire as well. Other individuals, bystanders, and passengers may have witnessed the accident. You are encouraged to ask them for their statements and testimonies. If the police show up, they will also ask witnesses for what happened, and you could collect the police report as well. Be sure to write down the insurance information and license plate number of the individual who hit you. You will want to ensure that you are taking legal action against the correct party.

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Worth Of Your Claim

The value of your car accident lawsuit will be determined by the insurance agent handling your case. The agent will examine all of the evidence when he receives the demand package, which will take about two weeks to go through. Once he has evaluated all of the evidence, he will, first and foremost, consider your injuries. If you were severely hurt and they had a profound impact on your daily life and career, as well as caused you ample suffering, your case’s value would increase. He will also look at your job type and your age to see how big of a loss you would take, financially. Additionally, your level of negligence in the accident will be considered; that is, if you were partially responsible for the crash, you will not receive as large of a settlement. Insurance agents tend to make small offers and drastically undervalue your claim because they are concerned with protecting their own profits and keeping the agency from spending too much on clients, even if there is clear evidence of injuries and fault. This is why it is highly recommended that you hire a car accident lawyer in Victorville to help you with your case. We have the experience needed to successfully acquire your maximum compensation.

Car Accident Lawsuit Restitution And Recovery

A car accident can force you to change your life around if you suffered severe injuries. You may not be able to complete your job duties or you may have to go on disability pay because of the damage. You could rack up numerous expenses after the crash and have next to no way of paying them. It is unfair for you to be held accountable for these costs; the responsible driver should pay off your debts if he caused the crash and brought such damage onto your life. We will seek the utmost compensation available for you, including:

• Medical expenses (surgery costs, hospitalization, ambulatory transportation, physical therapy, medication, and future treatments)
• Lost income from the past and future
• Property damage (vehicular repairs, text book replacement, cell phone repairs, reimbursement for other personal items or car additions)
• Pain and suffering (anxiety, PTSD, fear, emotional trauma, mental anguish)

You may be able to receive punitive damages if the driver acted with gross negligence or intentionally tried to harm you. These damages are handed out in place of jail time and are meant to punish the individual; however, they are often viewed as unnecessary or harsh. If a loved one died in the accident, you could pursue wrongful death damages. The expenses for the funeral, pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering, loss of expected savings and inheritance, and loss of consortium can all be covered.

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You should not try to advance with a lawsuit by yourself if you do not have adequate legal knowledge. You will likely lose out on a lot of restitution if you cannot negotiate a positive deal form the insurance agent. Let our Victorville car accident lawyers secure you every cent you deserve.

Deadline To Sue A Driver

If you wish to file a lawsuit against a driver for a car accident and your ensuing injuries, you must take legal action within 2 years of the damage or you will not be able to have the expenses covered. The statute of limitations exists so that evidence doesn’t get lost or corrupted and so that defendants aren’t held accountable decades after the incident, which can be unfair. You may be able to have the statute of limitations extended, though. Common eligibilities include:

• Age: Minors cannot sue and must wait until they are 18 years old before taking legal action.
• Mental status: An accident may compromise your mental health. You won’t have to adhere to the statute until you are in your right state of mind.
• Physical health: You may be put in a coma or left severely injured after a crash. You will not be able to physically sue, so the statute would be suspended until you return to functioning health.

Additionally, the defendant must be present in the state if you wish to sue him. If he leaves the state, whether on vacation or to flee after the crash, the deadline would be extended and not countdown until he returns. It can be difficult to pinpoint the exact times and dates you must sue by, and many victims miss these deadlines. Our car accident lawyers in Victorville will not ever be late or file your documents after they are due. Call us at (855) 339-8879 for help with your claim.

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Free Second Opinion on Your Case

Many individuals call us with questions about their cases when they already have representation. They may not feel as though they are receiving the proper guidance from their attorneys or that their lawyers are not actively trying to win their cases. Unfortunately, many lawyers tend to accept many cases at once and then settle them for low amounts of money so that they can collect their shares of the settlements and move on. This prevents victims from getting the compensation they deserve. If you have an attorney and you want a second opinion on your case, you are more than welcome to call us. We will tell you if we believe your attorney is acting in bad faith or if he is doing all he can to win your claim for you. If you are not satisfied with your current firm, we will help you switch representation to a team that cares for you and places you first. Our Victorville car accident attorneys will strive to bring you every penny you deserve.

DTLA Law and You

The Downtown LA Law Group is one of the most highly rated firms in the area. We have ample experience with car accident claims and our successes speak for themselves. We treat our clients like family and ensure that they feel like they can come to us with anything. We will answer all questions for you in a free legal consultation, and if you have any other concerns, we will address them. Our lawyers will fight until the end for your winnings, and if we have to go to court to win your claim, we are willing to do so. We will give you a free legal consultation to discuss your case with you, and we will tell you more about our zero fee guarantee. You will not have to spend any out of pocket expenses when you hire us. We will handle your claim for you and cover the costs, and we will only get paid if we win – the money will come from the insurance company. If we lose, you owe nothing to our firm. Get in touch with our Victorville car accident attorneys to start your lawsuit.