This approach gives you access to legal help right away, without worrying about legal fees.
Evidence such as medical records, photos, surveillance footage, and witness statements can support your claim. The more detailed and timely the evidence, the stronger your case. It helps prove liability and the extent of your damages.
In multi-vehicle accidents, fault is divided among the involved parties. Your lawyer will help sort out the details and ensure you're not unfairly blamed. Each driver’s insurance may be responsible for a portion of your damages.
It’s best to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after a car accident, especially before speaking to insurance adjusters. Early legal guidance helps preserve evidence, avoid mistakes, and ensure that you meet all legal deadlines in California, including the statute of limitations.
Surveillance footage from nearby traffic cameras, businesses, or homes can provide crucial evidence of how the accident occurred. It helps prove fault and contradict false claims made by the other driver or insurance companies.
Bring any documents related to your accident, including the police report, medical records, photos of the scene and injuries, insurance information, and correspondence with insurance adjusters. These help the lawyer evaluate your case quickly.
No. The first offer from an insurance company is often low. You have the right to negotiate or reject it. A lawyer can evaluate if the offer fairly covers your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.