A car accident can be frustrating to deal with, especially if you were taken completely by surprise and suffered injuries. You may want to take legal action but not know how to proceed and you may be too hurt to continue your career. Even at the scene of the accident, you could be confused and forget crucial details or not take down any relevant information. You should remain calm and understand that you have options available. Our team of Upland car accident attorneys can litigate your claim for you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. The Downtown LA Law Group has handled thousands of cases featuring individuals who have been involved in car crashes, and our experience allows us to win your claim no matter what the circumstances.

Reasons Car Accidents Occur

The majority of car accidents can be attributed to drivers making mistakes or not paying attention on the road. There are also large numbers of people who do not drive carefully at all and are careless or reckless behind the wheel. For example, texting while driving has become an epidemic, and almost everyone does it one way or another. There are car mounts that allow you to place your phone directly next to your steering wheel, and many people use apps to navigate or search for nearby locations. The risk of accidents increases the less attention you pay to the road, and these drivers are at great risk of causing themselves and those around them severe injuries. Car accidents that can be blamed on driver error include:

• Rear-end crashes due to speeding, tailgating, or lack of attention
• T-bone collisions that happen due to running red lights or stop signs
• Broadside crashes due to ignoring right of way laws
• Turning crashes when proceeding through intersections in front of oncoming traffic
• Pedestrian accidents that occur due to not yielding to those on foot
• Head-on collisions due to drunk driving, falling asleep at the wheel, and more

Of course, there are other factors that can contribute to accidents and cause crashes that are outside of the control of drivers. Although it is still their responsibility to be as careful as possible, there are times when it is difficult, you may be able to hold another party accountable. These situations include:

• Stormy weather, fog, rain, sleet, snow, and other environmental issues that make driving dangerous or decrease visibility
• Defective roads or streets, potholes, lack of lighting, unmarked driveways and hills, sharp turns, steep drops, and more
• Vehicles with defects caused by the manufacturer or by a negligent mechanic, such as brake trouble, engine failure, broken taillights, and more
• Multiple impact collisions, which are chain reactions caused by one accident

If you can assign responsibility to a party for your car accident, you can pursue ample compensation from the insurance agency. Provided there was a n exhibition of negligence, yo will be in good shape and have what you need to start your claim. Our team of expert Upland car accident lawyers can ensure that you are fairly represented and that you do not run the risk of having your debts go uncovered.

Most Common Injuries From Car Accidents

Car accidents are among the most damaging incidents that can occur, and as such, there are various injuries that you can suffer. Many car accidents result in the following injuries:

• Whiplash
• Concussions
• Broken bones
• Fractures
• Spinal cord damage
• Internal organ injuries
• Abrasions and lacerations
• Crushing injuries and puncture wounds
• Nerve damage
• Torn muscles
• ACL, MCL, and LCL damage
• Other knee and hip injuries
• Dislocations and sprains
• Paralysis
• Severed limbs
• Herniated discs

In the most severe cases, victims of car accidents can become fully physically disabled, sink into comas, or pass away due to their injuries. The more severe your injuries, the more you stand to gain from the responsible party. We will be with you every step of the way – let our car accident attorneys in Upland win what you deserve.

Procedure After A Car Accident

After a car accident, you should take your time to gather evidence for your lawsuit. First and foremost, though, you should get medical help. This is to ensure that you are not seriously injured. Your adrenaline could hide some of the damages or you could have aggravated injuries unknowingly. The paramedics or a doctor can determine what kind of injuries you have and treat you accordingly. Swiftly getting medical help does not only guarantee that you will have a better chance of healing, but it will also benefit your claim. Too often, individuals wait a few weeks before going to the doctor. This can be a bad sign to insurance agents; they will state that the accident was weeks beforehand and if there were any injuries they should have been addressed right afterward. A large gap between the injury and treatment can cause the agent to throw your claim away. Hard evidence for your claim can include surveillance footage of the accident, pictures and videos of your injuries and damage to your vehicle, pictures of the scene of the crash, medical notes from the doctor, a mechanic’s estimate, and more. You should gather as much of this evidence as you can while at the scene. Your claim will benefit by having additional parties back you up. You can secure a copy of the police report after it is finalized, and you can request testimonies and statements from passengers or eyewitnesses. This will prevent the case from becoming a he-said, she-said affair. Speak with a car accident lawyer in Upland to move forward with your claim. If you do not know what route to take or what to do after the car accident, we will walk you through the process.

Filing A Lawsuit

If you wish to file a car accident claim, you must prove that you were a victim of negligence. The other driver must have owed you a duty of care; fortunately, anytime a driver gets on the road, he automatically owes everyone else a duty of care to not injure them or place anyone in harm’s way. He may breach that duty by driving recklessly or breaking the law. If that breach of duty results in an accident, and physical injuries occur due to the incident, you could sue for negligence. However, if you were not physically harmed, you won’t be able to take legal action. You will only be able to pursue damages to cover the repair costs of your vehicle or how much money you lost due to missed time at work. The process of filing a claim can be unclear and troublesome if you do not have appropriate legal experience. This is why we always suggest going through our lawyers to collect your rightful compensation.

Your Potential Restitution

It is important that you collect the restitution you deserve from your car accident. You should not be expected to pay off your debts if you were not responsible for the crash. The liable party should be held accountable and be made to pay for the expenses you ran up. Your injuries and damages can be covered in the following ways:

• Medical expenses
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Lost income

You may also be able to receive wrongful death damages if a family member or loved one dies because of the car accident. These expenses can include coverage for the funeral and burial, loss of expected inheritance and income, loss of relations and consortium, pre-death medical bills, pre-death pain and suffering, and more. Additionally, if the defendant acted in gross negligence or deliberately tried to hurt you, you could receive punitive damages. They are additional amounts of compensation meant to punish the defendant. However, many judges and juries view them as unnecessary or severe, so your best chance of earning them is with the help of a skilled Upland car accident lawyer.

Deadline to Sue for a Car Accident

It is important that you understand that you do not have an unlimited amount of time to take legal action. If you wish to file a personal injury claim against a responsible driver for a car accident, you will only have 2 years from the date of the injury. If you take too long to file your claim, you will be prevented from moving forward and you will be unable to receive compensation. If you were underage at the time of the incident, you do not have to follow the statute of limitations until you turn 18 years old, as minors cannot sue. You also do not have to follow the statute of limitations if you were mentally or physically incapacitated after the incident. Further the defendant must be present in the state if you file a claim. If he vacates the state, the time limit will be extended to match his time away. Reach out to our Upland car accident lawyers for assistance determining how much time you have left to sue. We will gladly file your claim for you and ensure that your documents are on time.

Free Second Opinion

If you already have representation, you can always contact our firm for a free second opinion on your case. You may feel as though your current lawyer is not doing a good job or is not trying to win you the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, many lawyers tend to shortchange their clients by quickly settling cases for small amounts to collect their own shares and keep the queue moving. We believe this is an act of bad faith and is extremely unfair to victims. The only winners are the lawyers and the insurance agents who do not have to withstand the suffering. We will look over your claim and tell you if we believe your attorney is doing everything he can or if he is operating in his own self interests.

Our Firm and You

We at the Downtown LA Law Group have been able to win millions of dollars for our clients throughout the years. We are comfortable with car accident claims and always strive to secure the maximum settlement available. You are considered family when you work with DTLA Law Group, and we will make sure you are safe throughout the claim and that you are receiving the treatment you need to recover. Contact our offices for a free legal consultation with a skilled lawyer. You can ask us any questions you wish and we will inform you of what we think your claim can be settled for. We will also give you more information about our zero fee guarantee. This is a promise that you won’t touch your own finances; we will cover the legal costs, and if we win, the insurance company will pay for our services. You won’t owe us a dime if we lose your case. Our Upland car accident lawyers will work around the clock to win you the damages you deserve. Call the Downtown LA Law Group at (855) 339-8879 today to get started.