Orange County Car Accident Attorney
Everyone is aware of how common car accidents are in Orange County, 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 in Orange County and the surrounding areas. Our lawyers make it their goal to provide legal support and guidance to injured car accident victims who so desperately need it 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 car 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 car accident lawyer so that you can focus on reaching a full physical and mental recovery.
Auto Accident and Injury Lawyers Serving Orange County, California
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 OC injury attorneys are dedicated to helping auto accident victims throughout the entire Orange County area with their claims and lawsuits. In most cases, our skilled legal team can help. Our attorneys 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 Orange County car accident attorney to represent your interests and prove the true value of your claim, you may not get the full compensation that you deserve.
Insurance Claims and Orange County 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 actual compensation should be valued at. 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 auto accident 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 recovery your Orange County auto accident case warrants.
Legal Accountability for Car Accidents
Accountability is defined as the position or fact of being responsible for somebody or something. In regard to Orange County car accidents, accountability refers to an individual or entity being held responsible for the injuries that a car accident 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 injury to the victim.
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 driving drunk 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.
If you would like to talk about your car accident and who may be held accountable for your injuries, it is important to consider involving an attorney.
Auto Accident Attorney Areas of Practice:
Our firm helps clients with virtually any type of motor vehicle accident claim, and we have compiled helpful information about our areas of practice in this regard. Please feel free to review the topics listed below:
We also have entire websites dedicated to Orange County Motorcycle Accidents and Orange County Trucking Accidents.
Orange County Car Accident Lawyer
The number of car accidents in Orange County, which include the cities of Anaheim, Newport Beach, Orange, Fullerton, and Irvine, 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, a car accident 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.
Why an Auto Accident Lawyer?
While an Orange County 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 Orange County auto accident 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.
Contact an Orange County car accident lawyerat our firm now and receive a free initial case consultation.
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