California Car Accident Lawyers

It's a scary fact, but car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. We all rely on cars to get us to work or school every day, and for running errands. The large amount of inattentive drivers on Southern California roadways can make these daily tasks hazardous.

Car accidents happen so quickly. Many times negligent drivers will make abrupt turns or run traffic signals with no warning at all. These negligent acts often leave victims frightened, in pain, unable to work and worried about mounting medical costs. What's worse, many victims are injured once again when the insurance settlements leave them high and dry with payouts that are well below the amount that is necessary to make them whole again.

There are a few things you should always do before leaving the scene of a traffic accident.

Things You Should Always Do After an Auto Accident:

• Insist that a police report be filed
• Obtain the name, address, insurance information, vehicle license number, and driver's license number of all persons involved in the accident
• Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses
• Photograph the accident scene, all vehicles involved, and any injuries that are visible to accident victims
• Don't talk to anyone about the accident other than your doctor and your attorney. Especially do not talk to insurance adjusters! Anything you say will be used against you to lower your compensation from the insurance companies.
• Do not sign anything without first consulting an experienced Southern California accident attorney. You may be unknowingly signing away your rights to recover for future pain and suffering caused by your injuries.
• Seek medical attention immediately and tell your physician exactly how the injury occurred and describe all of your symptoms and complaints. What may seem minor at the time could turn out to be a big problem in a few days or weeks.

There are several critical areas of the law that can help California car accident victims recover damages. Torts and Remedies laws help victims recover such claims as pain and suffering costs, medical expenses, lost wages, workers compensation payments, insurance settlements, and sometimes even product liability compensation.

If you are involved in an auto accident, you may be confused about your legal rights. If you are injured, your best course of action is to contact a personal injury attorney that knows California and Los Angeles accident law.

Auto Accident Statistics to Ponder

There are approximately six-million car accidents in the United States every year. Nearly half of these accidents cause severe and sometimes permanent injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a traffic accident occurs approximately every 10 seconds somewhere across the nation. Car crashes are responsible for killing more than 40,000 people in this country each year. In California, approximately 35% of all car accidents result in death to at least one occupant.

With statistics like these you need the help of a good personal injury attorney to make sure you recover the most restitution possible from careless and inattentive drivers. An increase in seat belt use in the last decade has helped to reduce the number of fatalities in auto accidents, but even minor traffic accidents can drastically change lives.

It is likely that at some point every driver will be involved in some kind of auto accident. Whether the accident is a minor fender-bender, or a more serious collision, it is always important to protect yourself and know your rights.

The experienced attorneys at BISNAR | CHASE can help you throughout every step of your claim. They will help you get the best possible results for your particular situation.

Some of the many results that BISNAR | CHASE attorneys can get for you include:

• Settlements from any insurance companies involved
• Current and future medical expenses incurred as a direct result of the accident
• Any insurance benefits you may be entitled to
• Lost current and future wages
• Costs of vehicle repairs
• Product liability compensation if poor vehicle design enhanced or caused your injuries
• Any workers compensation benefits you may be entitled to if you were injured while on the job

In a perfect world, innocent victims would never suffer and would not need attorneys to get the compensation they are entitled to. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world. If you've been injured, you should hold the negligent party or parties responsible. By contacting an experienced personal injury attorney like those at BISNAR | CHASE, you are making one of the smartest moves you can in your recovery process. We will stand up for you against any insurance company, negligent driver, trucking company, or other party who has caused you harm. It is our responsibility to make sure your rights are upheld and defended to the fullest extent possible.

Our experience representing Southern California car accident victims has earned us the legal expertise and financial resources to handle all of our client's cases with the most effective representation possible. We will do everything in our power to make sure you get all the compensation you are entitled to. Call our Los Angeles and Orange County accident lawyers for a free consultation to discuss your rights and legal options. We also represent clients throughout the state of California.

Call us today for your free consultation at 1-800-561-4887. One of our attorneys will be happy to speak with you. Don't wait. Contact us right away. In many cases the statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to file a claim. Often, your time to file a claim ends two years from the date your injury occurred.