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California Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving motor vehicles are some of the most common causes of personal injuries in California. The vast majority of these collisions are caused by the negligent or careless actions of one of the drivers involved. Under California law, you should not have to pay for the losses you incur when someone else causes an accident. You can file a claim for monetary damages that can help cover your medical costs, lost income, and more. To do this, you must file a claim with the negligent party’s insurance company. 

Unfortunately, many people think that because they have a legal right to financial compensation, it is fairly easy to obtain but that is not always the case. Insurance companies will try many tactics to deny, delay, and reduce your claim. Our California motor vehicle accidents lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, will not let them get away with it so you claim the full settlement to which you are entitled.

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It is natural to feel confused, angry, and frustrated after any type of collision on the roads. However, the steps you take now are very important for any future claim you file. To protect your right to damages, the most important steps to take include:

  • Report the accident, as it is likely required by California law, particularly if you sustained injuries
  • Exchange driver’s license numbers, contact information, and insurance information with all parties involved
  • Take photos and video footage of the accident scene, the damage to any vehicles, and your injuries
  • Seek immediate medical attention
  • Report the accident to your own insurance company, even if you were not at fault for the collision
  • Speak to a California motor vehicle accident lawyer who can advise on legal action to take

By taking the above steps, you will make it much more difficult for the insurance company to avoid paying the full compensation you deserve.

In the moments and days following an accident, an insurance adjuster representing the negligent party will contact you. They may even visit you as you begin your recovery in the hospital. They will act as though they want to help you obtain the fair damages you deserve, but they do not. Their priority is keeping as much in profit for the insurer as possible. Below are some tips that will protect your claim when dealing with the insurer:

  • Do not admit fault. Even saying something such as, “The other driver came out of nowhere,” will be taken out of context by the adjuster to indicate you were not paying attention.
  • Do not sign a medical release. The insurer will use this to look through your medical records to find pre-existing conditions they can blame for the injury, not the accident.
  • Do not accept a settlement offer. It is unlikely the first offer or two is enough to fully cover the cost of your injuries.
  • Do not agree to a recorded statement. Again, the insurer will use this to analyze your words and try to take them out of context.

If you have been hurt in a crash, do not file a claim until you have spoken to one of our California motor vehicle accident lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy. We know the tricks insurers use to deny and reduce claims and how to overcome them to help with your claim. To learn more about how we can help you claim a full settlement, call us now or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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    Northern California Office Airport Corporate Centre
    7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
    Oakland, CA 94621
    Ph: (510) 839-5200
    Southern California Office
    9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    Ph: (310) 601-7070
    For press inquiries,
    please contact:
    Lee Houskeeper
    newsservice@aol.com
    Ph: (415)654-9141
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