Car Accidents
SAN DIEGO CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Car Accidents in San Diego
The San Diego area can be one of the busiest traffic centers in Southern California, infamous for busy freeways and traffic congestion during rush hour. In 2019 alone, there were more than 2.5 million registered vehicles in the San Diego area. With so many drivers on the roads, it is not a question of if you will be involved in some form of accident, but when.
Even though accidents are common, the injuries and costs associated with each accident vary significantly. If you or a loved one was injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact our team of experienced car accident attorneys at Brewer Law today for a free consultation and learn more about your right to recovery.
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California Car Accident Laws
CAR ACCIDENTS LAWSUITS DETAILS
In California, lawsuits for claims related to a car accident or personal injury must be filed within two years of the date the accident occurred. This is known as the statute of limitations. In order to collect damages in a car accident lawsuit in California, someone must be determined to be at fault for causing the accident before an insurance company will pay any damages related to the accident.
In some cases, both parties share some of the fault for an accident. This concept, known as the “pure comparative negligence” rule means that you can still receive compensation for your injuries from the other at-fault party, but the amount you receive can be diminished based upon your degree of fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault for causing an accident, the amount of compensation you receive will be diminished by that amount.
What types of damages are available?
The three most common categories of damages in a car accident claim are:
- Economic damages
- Non-economic damages
- Punitive damages
- Economic damages
Economic damages are intended to compensate an injured party for specific expenses related to missed days from work or medical bills. Non-economic damages include damages for less quantifiable injuries, such as pain and suffering.
Punitive damages are those damages meant to punish the opposing party for its negligence. In order to collect punitive damages, you must prove that the opposing party knew their conduct could cause harm, but they ignored the risk and acted anyway. Punitive damages are difficult to prove, but when proven, punitive damages can significantly increase the amount of damages received.
Common types of damages claimed by car accident victims
- Medical Bills
- Pain and Suffering
- Lost Wages
- Property Damage
- Reduced Earning Capacity
- Diminished Vehicle Value
- Reimbursement for Rental Vehicle or Loss of Use
- Loss of Consortium (Your spouse is entitled for compensation if your injuries led to a loss of physical intimacy moral support, or help around the home)
- Punitive Damages
- Medical Bills
If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, call a San Diego, CA car accident attorneys Brewer Law for a free consultation.
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Should I deal directly with the insurance company?
In a word, NO! The car accident attorneys at Brewer Law are experienced in assessing the value of your damages and negotiation with insurance companies. Our attorneys will protect you from insurance companies who will try to take advantage of you by offering a settlement below the actual value of your claim. With our representation, you will collect more in damages, even after our fee is deducted.
What if I don’t have health insurance and can’t afford to pay my medical bills?
Our San Diego car accident lawyers can refer you to a doctor for treatment on a “lien basis.” This means the doctor will agree to treat you immediately in exchange for payment when you receive your settlement. Whether you need an orthopedist, a neurologist, a chiropractor, a plastic surgeon, etc., we can refer you to a doctor (including Spanish speaking) in your area.
Frequently, we are able to get same-day appointments for our clients. It is important to seek medical treatment right away. Failure to do so will be used against you by the insurance company, who will argue that you weren’t really injured or else would have sought medical treatment immediately after the injury.
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