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Hi John, I recommend you speak to a personal injury lawyer immediately. It's also recommended you seek immediate medical attention. It's important to get medical documentation about your injuries. Once you get the medical treatment, please call our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers immediately.

You should see a doctor as soon as possible following an accident. If the injury warrants it, go to the emergency room. If you're not seriously injured, you should still seek medical treatment. Having proof of your injuries is a critical part of successfully winning your claim.

Personal injury lawyers are civil litigators who represent clients – commonly referred to as plaintiffs – alleging psychological or physical injury as result of negligence or careless acts by another person, company, entity, government agency or organization.

Any potential personal injury case requires a detailed understanding of the facts, the processes, and the law. If an accident has impacted your life -- and someone else is liable for that injury -- then you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more by speaking with an injury law attorney near you.

Unfortunately there is no direct answer to this question — every case has its own unique set of facts. Some cases may settle faster than others. One thing you can count on is that we will make sure that you receive the full compensation you are entitled, no matter how long it takes.

The general rule for adults who are considering making a claim for personal injury compensation is that you have two years from the date of the accident or incident in which to bring a claim. However, different circumstances can have different statutes of limitations.

We work on a contingency fee basis. We don’t charge any upfront fees. If we don’t win your case, we don’t change anything. We handle all the costs associated with litigating your case, and as a result – you can focus on recovering.

It really depends! Often, the first offer an insurance company offers is the lowest possible amount they can offer to make you go away. Companies will do this if they think you’re desperate for the money, and will walk away from pursuing greater damages. This is usually the minimum amount of money possible. We don’t recommend you take this...

Whiplash injuries are some of the most common car accident related injuries. Some injuries are very easy to observe, yet others can be harder to diagnose with advanced imaging technology. Typically the whiplash injury happens instantly at the time of the accident, but it can take days or weeks for the effect to be observed.

After you have been injured in a car accident, you will likely receive a number of authorization forms from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. One of these forms may be a medical authorization release form. You should not sign a medical authorization form from the at-fault driver’s insurance company and should instead consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

It’s a well known fact, insurance companies make money – by denying personal injury claims. Their goal is to hinder, limit, and deny, your claim and give you as little money as possible. When you speak to them without an attorney, you have no leverage, and are at a potential disadvantage. Without a proper understanding of the law, you may find it difficult to compel them to play fair. Although you don't need to hire an attorney, it can most likely help you out in the long run.

It's impossible to predict without first calculating the TRUE costs of your injuries. Victims can seek compensation for things like medical expenses, lost income, property damage, or any other expenses associated with the injury — but sometimes 100% recovery isn't possible. The injuries that were sustained may impact a victim for years or become lifelong conditions, which can support additional damage claims like pain and suffering (physical disability/inability, emotional distress.) All of these factors must be taken into account to even begin to accurately determine the value of your case.

If you've sustained an injury of any sort, the first thing you should always do is seek appropriate medical treatment. Once it's safe to do so, get a personal injury lawyer involved as soon as possible - ideally before speaking to the insurance company. They can guide you through the entire process and oftentimes speak on your behalf (with your best interests in mind.) With most personal injury lawyers, you don't pay a fee unless your claim is successful, so there's no reason to delay.

We don't just help clients in the Los Angeles area — We've helped clients all over California with their personal injury claims. Contact one of our offices to discuss your injury claim with one of our attorneys.

If another person or party is at fault for your accident or injury, they (or their insurer) can be held responsible for paying your medical bills. However, the person(s) or company that is responsible does NOT always pay up when they should. Sometimes a lawsuit may need to be filed to enforce the obligation to pay amongst responsible party's.

The best way to know if you have a personal injury case is to pick up the phone and call a lawyer to discuss. Taking advantage of a free 30-minute consultation will help quickly determine if you've got a valid claim.

Our #1 goal is to be there for you when you need us the most. Never worry about whether you can afford us – we’re on your team. There’s no upfront fees. We work on a contingency fee basis! If you've been in a car accident, that last thing you should be worried about is affording a lawyer. We handle virtually all the costs associated with litigating your case, and as a result – you can focus on recovering.

Generally when calculating the value of a car accident lawsuit — You should be accounting for the total cost of your injuries, plus car repair costs. These costs become tricky to add up for victims looking at long recovery times where they are unable to work or maintain the lifestyle they used to. Victims can seek additional compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and present or future expected medical bills.

In many of the cases we see... this is not your best option. A tactic that insurance companies often use is to offer a settlement right away. This is usually the LOWEST possible amount they can offer in hopes that the victim accepts the offer without further litigation. It's always best to at least speak to an experienced personal injury attorney before accepting any offers.

Fortunately, you may still be able to recover damages from the other driver. California is known as a "comparative fault" state, meaning that faults can actually be divided amongst multiple party's. For example - If a jury decides that you were only 20% liable for the accident, you may be able to recover up to 80% of the damages.

While your insurance company may be quick to offer a settlement after an accident, they are notorious for undervaluing car accident claims. Remember, it is an insurance adjustors job to pay out as little as possible. Getting a lawyer involved will appoint someone to speak on your behalf (with knowledge and experience) to hold insurance companies accountable for paying out exactly what you deserve and not a penny less.