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 Answering questions about a car accident attorney

When you’ve been hurt in a car accident, you have big challenges ahead of you. You face expensive medical bills, difficulty working, and tremendous pain and suffering, all while trying to recover from your injuries. To make life easier, you need an experienced California car accident attorney who knows what it takes to win cases.

A car accident can leave a victim and his or her family with catastrophic injuries, significant financial expenses, and considerable mental anguish and pain.

It is no secret that California is home to some of the nation’s busiest highways. Between tourists traveling through the state on vacation, large commercial vehicles transporting goods locally and to the other side of the country, and local residents on their way to or from work or errands, roads and highways can get quite congested. When large numbers of vehicles are all attempting to share the same roadway, traffic congestion, gridlock, and (most seriously) car accidents – both fatal accidents and those resulting in serious injuries – are certain to follow.

Losses and expenses incurred can be compensated through a California car accident lawsuit in cases where the car accident is caused by the careless or reckless conduct of one or more other individuals and/or entities. Our California car accident lawyers can help you pursue a claim for financial compensation against the at-fault parties and recover the money you need to be made financially whole. To begin the recovery process or discuss what you should expect.



There are many questions that you are looking for answers to: Here are some questions with answers: 

1 - What is the average car accident settlement in California?

around $21,000
Average Car Accident Settlement in California

Data from across the United States reflects that most reported cases generally settle for between $14,000 and $28,000. The average is around $21,000.

2 - When should you get a lawyer for a car accident?

If any of the following apply to your situation, call a lawyer right away: Any accident that causes significant injury to you or someone else. Any accident where the fault is not clearly established. Any crash involving another motorist, such as a pedestrian, other cars, truck, or cyclist.

3 - How much can someone sue for a car accident in California?

There is no specific limit to how much a plaintiff can seek in a car accident lawsuit. Car accident victims can sue the responsible parties for the full extent of their legal damages. This can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000.

4 - Can I be personally sued for a car accident in California?

If a driver causes a car crash, they could be personally liable for damages caused by the wreck if they do not have sufficient insurance to cover the damages. Car accident victims generally have the right to sue the at-fault driver for damages.

5 - What should you not say to a claims adjuster?

The top 5 things to not say to an insurance adjuster are admitting fault, saying that you are not hurt, describing your injuries, speculating about what happened, or saying anything on the record. Doing any of these things after a car accident can undermine your insurance and personal injury claim.

6 - How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in California? 
 
Insurance companies in California have 85 days to settle a claim after it is filed. California insurance companies also have specific timeframes in which they must acknowledge the claim and then decide whether or not to accept it, before paying out the final settlement.

7 - How is pain and suffering calculated in California?

California doesn't have a set formula for calculating pain and suffering. In order to recover damages for pain and suffering (including mental distress and other economic damages), the plaintiff must prove that they suffered this harm or are certain to suffer in the future as a result.

8 - What is the average bodily injury claim in California?  

The median California disc injury verdict was $84,550 compared to the national average of $50,000. The average award is likely much higher. But we do not have a statistic for it.

9 - How Do I Settle a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer?
  • Investigating the collision and compiling evidence.
  • Identifying the liable party or parties.
  • Building a compelling case against them.
  • Informing the liable parties and insurance companies about your claim.
  • Navigating state insurance and personal injury laws.

10 - What do I do after a car accident in California? 

 What to Do If There Is an Accident

  • Call 911 if there are injuries.
  • Call the police. ...
  • Obtain names, addresses, telephone numbers, and driver's license numbers from all drivers.
  • Obtain license plate(s) and vehicle identification numbers. ...
  • Obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of other passengers and any witnesses.
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