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The legal team at Amicus Legal Group fights for compensation for those hurt in auto accidents. Our attorneys provide client-focused legal representation that prioritizes your needs after a serious car accident.

Our Car Accident Attorneys Are Here for You

Recovery takes different forms following a car accident. 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 to manage their health, finances, and insurance claims. When you’re struggling after a wreck, a California car accident lawyer from Amicus Legal Group can help you recover financial compensation to safeguard your future.

We handle the details. You recover.

Our California personal injury attorneys represent people throughout the state who have been injured in car accidents caused by negligent drivers. We work hard to get full and fair compensation for accident victims and their families so they can focus on recovery. Contact us today for a free initial consultation. 

Leave the Insurance Companies to Our California Car Accident Lawyers

The insurance company doesn’t want to help you. They’re not profitable by being generous to claimants and paying out more money than they’re forced to. It surprises many to find that even faced with evidence that you are not at fault, insurers still try to deflect responsibility for paying fair compensation on car accident claims. 

Our California auto accident attorneys’ top priority is helping you get the maximum compensation you deserve for medical needs, out-of-pocket losses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We treat you like family, representing you as we would our own families. 

Your Lawyer Handles Paperwork and Deadlines

Let us handle your paperwork and meet the deadlines that apply to your case. We’ll communicate with insurance representatives, submit documentation of your accident and losses, and follow the correct procedures to secure a fair settlement. 

We Maintain Contact With Your Doctors

We want you to recover physically as well as financially. We’ll keep in close contact with your medical team to make sure you’re receiving care and understand the long-term effects of your injuries. If you need help obtaining treatment, we will be glad to assist in finding appropriate medical providers. 

Our Attorneys Negotiate for Full & Fair Settlements

Your settlement should cover all the losses you’re experiencing and will experience because of your injuries. If the insurance company refuses to agree to a fair settlement, we’re prepared to go through the court system to fight for an acceptable verdict that accounts for all your losses.

Our client reviews speak to our commitment to our clients and dedication to getting them the damages they deserve.

Types of Damages in California Car Accident Claims

Injuries from car accidents can change your life in an instant. Common injuries from motor vehicle accidents include:

Impact Injuries

Impact injuries occur when one’s body strikes a part of the car, like the steering wheel or dashboard. Car accident victims may suffer traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, broken ribs, internal bleeding, organ damage, and other blunt-force traumas.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries are any injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, connective tissue, and ligaments. Common forms include whiplash, herniated discs, nerve damage, contusions, and strains and sprains. Spine injuries are particularly common due to the velocity with which the head and neck move after impact.

Penetrating Injuries

Penetrating injuries occur when a foreign object enters the body or cuts and scrapes the skin. Glass from the windshield and windows and metal from the vehicle are major culprits of penetrating injuries. Loose objects inside the vehicle are hazardous when the impact causes them to become projectiles inside the car.

Rear-End Collisions

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.

We Represent Clients Involved in All Types of Car Accidents 

Whatever type of accident caused your injuries, if another party is at fault, our California car accident lawyers can help. 

Pain, paralysis, disability, and mental and emotional distress can endure long after the accident. For many car accident victims, it affects their ability to earn a living and enjoy the things they love.

Our California auto accident attorneys recognize how important it is to account for all the losses from your accident. We’ll listen to your story and account for all your damages, which may include:

  • Medical expenses, including surgery and physical therapy
  • Lost wages
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Long-term care, such as in cases when an accident causes a disability
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Loss of consortium

How Long Is It Possible to Recover Compensation After an Accident?

Under CCP § 335.1, you typically have only two years to pursue a personal injury lawsuit in the state of California. If a loved one lost their life in a car accident, surviving loved ones also typically have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Don’t delay. Contact us to learn how our car accident attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve from the party responsible for your wreck.

Common Causes of Car Accidents and Determining the At-Fault Party

California has the most licensed drivers in the US at more than 26 million. Unfortunately, this also means that there are a high number of vehicle accidents on California roadways.

Statistics alone cannot adequately represent the effects of an accident. These figures represent many lives interrupted, families shattered, and lifetimes of pain and suffering. When an accident is caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, the injured persons and their families must prove the at-fault driver’s liability. We are proud to help these families do just that as they try to move on with their lives after an accident.

Our Attorneys Prove Liability for Your Car Accident

A successful personal injury case revolves around being able to prove someone else caused your accident. Some of the most common causes of car accidents in California include:

  • Distracted Driving – Studies have shown that distracted driving is as dangerous as driving while intoxicated, and much more common. It occurs when anything takes the driver’s attention away from the road but especially when texting, checking emails or social media, and talking on the phone while behind the wheel.
  • Speeding – Every year, about 34% of fatalities and injuries in California car accidents are the result of speeding. Speeding reduces reaction time and makes vehicles more susceptible to bad road conditions. Accidents are more severe when speed is a factor.
  • Alcohol & Drugs – Intoxicated drivers put innocent motorists, passengers, and pedestrians at risk. In 2021, nearly a third of traffic deaths in California involved alcohol.
  • Reckless Driving – Deliberately disobeying traffic laws, taking risks for a thrill, and carelessly not paying attention put other drivers at risk. Reckless drivers could be liable for any injuries or fatalities that result from their negligent behaviors.
  • Vehicle Malfunction – Just like any type of machinery, cars sometimes malfunction. This can cause a motor vehicle accident through no fault of the driver. When this is the case, the vehicle manufacturer or maintenance service provider could be responsible for damages.

Our California car accident attorneys will investigate the cause of the accident and build your case to prove the negligent driver’s liability. We may do so by gathering evidence such as traffic camera footage and medical records, interviewing witnesses, obtaining crash reports, consulting with experts, and more.

We Represent Clients Involved in All Types of Car Accidents 

Whatever type of accident caused your injuries, if another party is at fault, our California car accident lawyers can help. 

Head-On Collisions

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

Rear-end collisions are common when one car is following another too closely. Rear-end accidents may cause whiplash and other severe injuries involving the neck, back, or head.

Side Impact Collisions

Side-impact collisions like T-bone accidents often happen in intersections when one car fails to stop or yield the right-of-way. Others happen when changing lanes or turning. Side-impact accidents can also cause serious accidents, especially at high speeds.

What to Do After a Car Accident in California

If you or a family member has been hurt in a car accident, you might feel overwhelmed by stress and emotion. Remember to do the following:

Get Medical Attention

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.

Take Pictures of Everything

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.

Collect Information

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.

Talk to an Attorney

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.

Contact a Car Accident Lawyer in California Today

Car accidents and their aftermath can be one of the most stressful situations you’ll ever deal with. Add in the complex legal process of filing insurance claims and negotiating for a fair settlement, and it only compounds the stress.

A California car accident attorney at Amicus Legal Group can handle your entire car accident claim. We will communicate with insurance companies, gather evidence to support your personal injury claim, and negotiate the fair settlement you deserve.

We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs to you. You will only pay attorney fees if we recover compensation for you. Contact the personal injury lawyers at Amicus Legal Group for a free review of your car accident case.

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