Orange County Car Accident Attorney

Defending the Victims of Orange County Auto Accidents

Everyone is aware of how common car accidents are, yet no one ever really expects that they will be involved in one during their life. In an instant, a person's life can be turned upside down, and one little mistake on the part of another person or entity can affect their entire existence. At Cohn & Swartzon, we represent individuals whose lives have been drastically altered by car accidents. Our lawyers make it their goal to provide legal support and guidance to victims who so desperately need it in the time following an accident.

Without legal training or even basic legal knowledge, deciding what to do after being injured in a car accident is not easy, but we aim to guide you in the right direction so you can be awarded compensation for what you've suffered. Recovering from your accident should be your first priority, but if you are constantly worrying about the legal aspects of your situation and struggling to pay for medical care and lost wages, this can be difficult to do. When you choose us to represent you, your case will be placed into the dependable and competent hands of a lawyer so that you can focus on reaching a full physical and mental recovery.

Injured in a car accident? Seek medical attention immediately!

While a car accident can be scary and confusing, it is important to remain calm and get as much information as possible so that the person who is at fault can be held liable. Try to see if there were any witnesses to the accident. Write the events of the accident down as quickly as possible so that you won't forget them later. It is vital that everything is kept accurate and concise.

Above all, seek medical attention at any sign of problems. An injury may not arise until well after the initial shock of the impact occurs. Some people wake up the next day realizing they are sore and experiencing pains that they did not have immediately after the accident. Your body was likely in shock immediately following the accident and is just playing catch up. Do not ignore the signs.

Accident and Injury Lawyer Serving Orange County, California

After you have receiving the necessary medical treatment, we urge you to contact an experienced lawyer that you can trust to help you file a claim. Hiring a lawyer is extremely important and will play a large role in your future – it is not a decision to take lightly or to continually put off. An Orange County auto accident can change your entire life - especially if you are injured due to another driver's negligence. Auto accident injuries, even at a low impact, can be very serious and may include whiplash, broken bones, brain damage and back problems.

Some of these injuries can last a lifetime and can have medical expenses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. A car accident can also be overwhelming from an emotional standpoint. Determining who is at fault and what to tell the insurance company may be frightening and may also potentially harm your ability to recover the full amount that you deserve. Fortunately, an Orange County auto accident lawyer can assist you in understanding your legal rights and options in this regard.

Our attorneys are dedicated to helping victims throughout the entire Orange County area with their claims and lawsuits. In most cases, our skilled legal team can help. We know how to deal with insurance companies and we will not allow you to make a recorded statement that is may be detrimental to the outcome of your case. If another person was at fault for your injury then you deserve to collect. An attorney at our firm may be able to secure damages for medical expenses, lost wages, fixing your vehicle, renting a car and emotional damages as well. Without the help of a qualified attorney, however, to represent your interests and prove the true value of your claim, you may not get the full compensation that you deserve.

Understanding Insurance Claims and Car Accidents

Insurance companies may try to get away with paying the least amount of money possible in most auto accident claims. After all, they are for-profit organizations and will make more money by collecting premiums rather than paying out claims. Usually if just an individual files a claim, the insurance company may see this as a prime opportunity to pay out a settlement quickly and at much lower amount than the compensation should be.

Having a competent and aggressive lawyer at your side can help ensure you are not taken advantage of by a greedy insurance company. At times, simply the presence of an attorney in your corner will put enough pressure on the insurance company to pay the full value of your claim, although negotiations are often necessary. We will fight hard and threaten suit if the insurance company will not pay out the full amount of deserved recovery.

Holding Responsible Parties Accountable

Accountability is defined as the position or fact of being responsible for somebody or something. In regard to car accidents, accountability refers to an individual or entity being held responsible for the injuries that a victim sustains. Accountability in these situations is established based upon who caused the accident to occur. As, in causing the car accident the responsible party also caused the injury.

Determining who should be held at fault in a personal injury claim related to a car accident may be difficult. Some accidents have multiple causes, and it is possible under California personal injury law for more than one party to be held responsible. Take an example involving an accident at an intersection between Bob and Joe. Bob may have been drunk driving and was speeding down a city street. Joe was stopped at an intersection and turned right on a red light even though a sign was posted prohibiting this action. The two cars collide, leaving Bob and Joe injured and causing serious damage to their vehicles.

Who should be held accountable? This is a case where both parties likely have some responsibility in causing the accident. It will be up to each driver's attorney to work to investigate the conditions of the car accident and prove that the other party was at fault. It may be established, following negotiations or a court case, that Bob was 70% at fault and Joe was 30% at fault. The outcome? Bob would be held liable for 70% of the financial compensation to which Joe should be entitled, because he was more "at fault" than Joe.

Key Areas of Practice – Cohn and Swartzon

At our firm, we are prepared to help clients in cases that range from truck accidents caused by tired drivers to motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. We are even able to help if our clients have been injured in an accident involving an ambulance, school bus, boat or an ATV rollover. No matter the type of car accident that you have been involved in, you will be able to trust knowing that you will have an experienced advocate on your side that is deeply aware of the law surrounding your case and fully prepared to go the distance for you.

Bicycle Accident
Each year, many lives are claimed in accidents involving a bicyclist being struck by a motor vehicle. While some accidents involve responsibility of the bicyclist for the accident, those that are caused by a negligent driver on the road should be awarded personal injury compensation. Seeking compensation after being involved in a bicycle collision with another car may be extremely complex, and you will want an experienced attorney and litigator at your bedside. When a person is involved in a bicycle accident caused by another driver, some of the most common injuries include broken bones, road rash, spinal cord injury, head injury, traumatic brain injury, and even wrongful death. If you need help filing a claim for an injury you sustained on a bicycle or a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one in Orange County, call our firm today. Click here to read more about bicycle accidents.

We know the importance of receiving full compensation after being involved in something such as a bus accident and we are fully prepared to go the extra mile for you. Even if you are dealing with an emotionally complex wrongful death claim, we will do everything that we can to not only protect your family, but to also make the process as painless and quick as possible.

Experienced Car Accident Lawyer in Orange County, CA

The number of car accidents has been on the rise with the increased number of cars, trucks and motorcycles on the road. An Orange County car accident lawyer who specializes in presenting the facts surrounding your auto accident can assist you recover more for your injuries from the responsible parties and their insurance companies. In addition to increasing the amount you may recover from your car accident, an attorney can also expedite the settlement process whereby you will receive your monetary compensation faster which enables you to live your life after the accident. Call us today to learn more about how we will be able to help.

Contact an Orange County car accident lawyer at our firm now and receive a free initial case consultation. We stand ready to help you protect your legal rights!

At our firm, we are proud to help clients throughout the Orange County area, including Santa Ana, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo and Westminster.

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