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Experienced California Car Accidents Attorney
Our Car Accidents Attorneys Are Here For You.
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.
We handle the details. You recover.
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.
Let Us Deal With The Insurance Companies
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.
Increase your odds of winning
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.
Increase your odds of winning
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's size and population both contribute to the number of car accidents throughout the state.
Car Accidents in California
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.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
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
More than 50,000 accidents involve speeding every year in California. 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. Nationwide, about one in three traffic deaths involve a drunk driver. California is no exception. There are more than 12,000 serious accidents involving alcohol every year in California; 500 of them are fatal.
Reckelss Driving
Deliberately disobeying traffic laws, taking risks for a thrill and carelessly not paying attention are all dangerous to other drivers on the road. No matter why a driver is driving recklessly, they could cause a serious accident and be liable for any injuries or fatalities that result.
Vehicle Malfunction
Just like any type of machinery, cars sometimes malfunction. This can cause an accident through no fault of the driver. When this is the case the vehicle manufacturer or maintenance service could potentially be responsible for damages.
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.
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
More than 50,000 accidents involve speeding every year in California. Speeding reduces reaction time and makes vehicles more susceptible to bad road conditions. Accidents are more severe when speed is a factor.
Alcohol and Drugs
Intoxicated drivers put innocent motorists, passengers, and pedestrians at risk. Nationwide, about one in three traffic deaths involve a drunk driver. California is no exception. There are more than 12,000 serious accidents involving alcohol every year in California; 500 of them are fatal.
Reckless Driving
Deliberately disobeying traffic laws, taking risks for a thrill and carelessly not paying attention are all dangerous to other drivers on the road. No matter why a driver is driving recklessly, they could cause a serious accident and be liable for any injuries or fatalities that result.
Vehicle Malfunction
Just like any type of machinery, cars sometimes malfunction. This can cause an accident through no fault of the driver. When this is the case the vehicle manufacturer or maintenance service could potentially be responsible for damages.
Injuries from Car Accidents
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.
Injuries from Car Accidents
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.
Common Injuries Include
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.
Types of Car Accidents
The type of impact will affect the injuries sustained by the vehicle occupants.
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.
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, may cause whiplash and other neck and back injuries or head injuries from hitting the steering wheel.
Side impact collisions
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.
What to do After a Car Accident
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:
Amicus Legal Group Can Help
Schedule your free consultation by calling (888) 588-1777 or via our contact form below.
When an accident victim hires Amicus Legal Group, there are a few things they can expect: tough representation, personalized service, exceptional knowledge and experience with car accident cases and, most importantly, understanding and support during a difficult time. There are no upfront fees or costs so they can focus on healing instead of finances. We work on a contingency fee basis, so clients pay nothing until we win their case.
Client Testimonials
Derrick J.
Attorney John Paul-Serrao helped us to win our case against the insurance company after we were involved in a traffic accident where our car was rear ended, we tried to handle it ourselves with the insurance company and they did not want to cooperate with us, so we hired Mr. Serrao and he was able to get us a settlement above with the insurance company was willing to pay. I would highly recommend him.
Lupe G.
Occasionally you meet another attorney who is so impressive both personally and professionally that you want to be affiliated with them in any way you can both personally and professionally. That is how I feel about John-Paul. I not only consider him one of the finest attorneys I know, but I now proudly call him my friend. He is among the very best.
David Booth
John-Paul is an extremely effective criminal defense attorney. The one thing that makes him stand out from other defense attorneys is that he talks to his clients to learn the circumstances surrounding their incident and then he makes a forceful and articulate argument in defense of his clients. I recommend my clients to John-Paul when they are in need of a criminal defense attorney because I know he will stand up for them.
Stephen Rinka
John-Paul took my civil case when no one else would because other lawyers didn’t have confidence in my daughter who has special needs to testify, if needed. John-Paul won her case against the school district without a jury because he cared about my child, believed she was honest and deserved justice. He still doesn’t mind taking my calls whenever I have a question regarding her case.
Dionne L.
John-Paul is a superb attorney. He was my mentor when I was in law school, and now as an attorney I still go to him for advice on complex cases. When my brother required representation I referred him to John-Paul. That is how highly I think of JP as an attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs representation.
Kit Westbrook
I had the pleasure of working a very large scale drug case with Mr. Serrao, representing co-defendants. Mr. Serrao was a pleasure to work with. Highly skilled and very aggressive in his advocacy on his client’s behalf. I highly recommend Mr. Serrao for anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney.
Babak Farahan
John-Paul is well known in our community as a smart and effective criminal defense lawyer who is sensitive to his clients’ situations and responsive to their needs. I refer my clients to him with confidence when they need help with the criminal justice system.