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After a car accident, recovery takes different forms. There is physical recovery, emotional recovery, financial recovery and beyond. Many people who are involved in car accidents never anticipate how difficult it truly is.
There were approximately 7.2 million car accidents reported to police nationwide according to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In those accidents, three million people were injured and 72,000 lost their lives.
At Amicus Legal Group, we represent people throughout California who have been injured in car accidents caused by the negligence of others. We will work hard to get full and fair compensation for accident victims and their families so they can focus on recovery.
Our team of professionals are committed to treating clients like family and helping them obtain the most compensation possible for their medical needs, out of pocket losses and for the pain and suffering sustained in auto accidents.
Insurance companies are not profitable by being generous or paying out more money than they are forced to.
Insurance companies do not stay profitable by paying accident claims generously. Even when an insurance company has evidence that you are not at fault for an accident, they will still try to negotiate a settlement in their best interest rather than yours. In fact, they will often try to convince you to waive any claims you may have to prevent a fair payout.
Our top priority is to help accident victims and their families get the highest compensation possible. And while we deal with the insurance companies, we also want to make sure you recover physically. We will maintain contact with your doctors, and if you need help obtaining treatment, we will be glad to assist in finding appropriate providers.
Protect yourself by contacting a law firm that is not afraid of the insurance companies. Industry studies show that settlements for people who are represented by an attorney are 40 percent higher than those for people who are not represented by a lawyer.
California has the most licensed drivers in the US with more than 26 million licensed drivers sharing the roads. Unfortunately, this means too that there are a high number of vehicle accidents on California roadways.
The impact of an accident cannot be represented adequately with a statistic. These figures represent many lives interrupted, families shattered and lifetimes of pain and suffering. When an accident is caused by the negligence or mistake of another party, the injured persons and their families may be able to recover financial damages in court. We are proud to help these families as they face life post-accident.
Some of the most common causes of car accidents in California include:
An attorney will investigate the cause of the accident to be sure of what happened. They also will be able to communicate and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf, using their carefully honed legal skills to get you the most compensation possible.
Injuries from car accidents can be instantly life-changing. Pain, paralysis, disability as well as mental and emotional distress endure long after the accident itself for some and can affect a person’s ability to earn a living and enjoy the things they love.
Impact injuries occur when a body part hits a surface of the car, like the steering wheel or dashboard. Head injuries, neck injuries, broken bones, broken ribs, sprains, fractures, internal bleeding, organ damage and other blunt-force traumas to the body are possible.
Soft tissue injuries are any injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, connective tissue and ligaments. Common forms include whiplash, herniated discs, nerve damage, contusions, muscle sprains and spinal cord injuries. Spine injuries are particularly common due to the velocity with which the head and neck move after impact, and dangerous as they can cause permanent paralysis.
Penetrating injuries occur when a foreign object enters the body or cuts and scrapes the skin. Glass from the windshield and windows and metal are major culprits of these injuries. Loose objects from around the vehicle are hazardous when the force of impact causes them to become projectiles inside the cab.
Any of these injuries can have a dramatic impact on quality of life. Some victims live with constant pain and disability after their accident. An experienced car accident attorney can help someone who has been hurt or lost a loved one in a crash to get the compensation they deserve from the parties who acted carelessly.
The type of impact and other factors, like speed, whether the occupants are wearing seat belts and how they are positioned inside the vehicles will influence the kinds of injuries sustained and how serious they are.
In a head-on collision, a car collides directly into another vehicle or surface, often result in serious injury and death, even at lower speeds.
Rear-end collisions are common when one car is following another too closely, and may cause whiplash and other neck and back injuries or head injuries from hitting the steering wheel.
Side impact collisions, sometimes called T-bone accidents, often happen in intersections when one car fails to stop or yield right-of-way. These can be serious as well depending on speed and other conditions.
If you or a family member have been hurt in a car accident you might feel overwhelmed by stress and emotion. Remember to do the following:
It is important to get the medical attention and care you need immediately after an accident, even if you think your injuries are minor. Adrenaline and other stress hormones in the body will mask pain, making the true extent of an injury unknown for hours to days after the crash.
Photos will allow the jury to see your injuries more clearly, and they can provide evidence in situations where there may be no other way to prove the extent of the damage or injuries involved. Documentation will also help prevent the insurance company from trying to assign blame for the accident to you.
Be sure to get a full name, contact information and insurance information from the other driver. Also, collect contact details for any passengers in the other vehicle or vehicles as well as that of any witnesses who stopped at the scene of the accident.
You may also want to contact a skilled car accident attorney to discuss the details of your accident. They can determine if you have a claim against another party for causing your accident and give you an idea of the potential value of your case.
Providing the highest possible service to our clients begins with our free consultation but continues until the successful conclusion of your case.
At Amicus Legal Group our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients. Whether you have been injury in an accident or charged with a crime, our team is ready to fight for you.
