What Can a Personal Injury Lawyer do for Me?

When filing a claim, you may come across a variety of challenges. Hiring a qualified attorney can be very beneficial.

The State of California has some of the busiest roads and on any given day, a person can suffer an unexpected car accident. Whether it is a small fender-bender or a high-velocity impact, car accidents can result in thousands of dollars in property damage and medical costs.
When being involved in a car accident in California, there may be an opportunity to recover compensation by filing a personal injury claim. Filing a claim, however, is a complex process and hiring a personal injury attorney can be very beneficial. Here, we will discuss the benefits of hiring a personal injury attorney and why it is in your best interests to seek the support of a qualified advocate.

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A Skilled Attorney Can Establish Fault

The State of California is considered a fault state, where the at-fault party will be accountable for paying restitution to the victims for property damage and personal injuries. In comparison, other states follow the no-fault rule, where it does not matter who the at-fault party is. In these states, all those who were involved in the accident will need to contact their own insurance company in order to obtain injury protection benefits. Being in a fault state, however, can present complications when filing a claim and one of these is the issue of establishing fault.
Depending on the facts of the case, establishing fault can be easy or it can be very difficult. For instance, in an easy situation, a driver can confess that he was at-fault for the accident because he was not paying attention when he ran the red light and rear-ended your vehicle. In a different example, proving fault can be more complex because the other driver has blamed you for the accident or there is more than one at-fault party involved.
By obtaining the support of a skilled personal injury attorney, you will be able to obtain evidence that can prove who is the at-fault party. A skilled attorney can:

• Obtain and analyze police reports;
• Talk to individuals who witnessed the accident;
• Can look for surveillance video of the accident;
• Will analyze the damage of the vehicles, which can provide important information about who caused the collision;
• Will investigate the scene of the crash, which can provide knowledge of roadway erosion that may have caused the accident; and
• Can speak to insurance companies and the other drivers involved on your behalf.

A Proficient Personal Injury Attorney Can Negotiate a Fair Settlement Better Than the Average Person

Once fault has been established, you are able to file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company for compensation. By filing a claim, you may be able to receive compensation for the following losses:

• Out-of-pocket expenses for the medical treatment received for the injuries caused by the accident;
• Compensation for future medical expenses, such as surgery that is needed to help ease the injury;
• The loss of wages that have resulted from the debilitating injuries;
• Damage to your car and other property;
• Loss of quality of life, that can result from a permanent injury such as paralysis; and/or
• Pain and suffering that can include inconveniences that have been caused by the injury and emotional distress.

Filing a claim is rarely an easy process, as insurance companies will do what is in their power to either pay the least amount of compensation or not pay compensation at all. Without the right experience, it can be difficult for auto accident victims to negotiate a fair settlement offer.
By seeking the support of a skilled attorney, you will be able to ensure you are paid the fair amount for what your injuries are worth. Additionally, you may be able to obtain compensation for intangible damages, such as emotional distress. A skilled attorney can strategically negotiate on your behalf, and significantly increase the amount the insurance company is willing to pay. Negotiations are always a grueling and daunting process, where very few people will have the necessary skills to handle the situation themselves. By obtaining the support of a skilled attorney, however, you can elevate your chances at obtaining the maximum amount of compensation. Further, injury claims in California are extremely time sensitive. In a best case scenario you may have up to two years to file a claim, but in some cases, it could only be 6 months. A personal injury attorney will also understand the California statute of limitations and ensure your claim is filed in a timely manner.

A Car Accident Claim Can Be Complex, An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Can Advocate On Your Behalf

After a car accident, many people will attempt to handle their personal injury claim on their own only to discover that the claims process is far more complex than what they expected. If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident, hiring the support of a qualified attorney can prove to be very beneficial. Contact the support of an Inland Empire personal injury attorney you can depend on.

Attorney Justin King vigorously and compassionately represents his injury victims against insurance companies as he has achieved numerous six and seven figure results for his clients. Call the following number 1 909-297-5001 for a free consultation regarding your serious or traumatic accident or injury.