Los Angeles CA Car Accident Lawyer
According to official statistics, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans from age 6 to age 33. The grim reality is that approximately 6,000,000 auto accidents occur each year, causing over 40,000 deaths and 3,000,000 injuries. While the great majority of drivers do what they can to drive safely, there will always be those who want to push the limits of speed and common sense and recklessly endanger the lives of those around them.
If you have been involved in an automobile accident or motorcycle accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you may file a claim against the negligent driver and his or her insurance company to recover damages for lost wages, property damage, medical costs, future losses and pain and suffering. Negligence can be difficult to prove and someone other than the most obvious offender may ultimately be responsible for the accident. For this reason it is advisable for you to consult with an experienced Orange County auto accident lawyer before proceeding with a claim for negligence.
At the law offices of Mann & Elias, our Orange County car accident lawyers are intimately acquainted with personal injury law as it relates to car accidents and will work to get you the compensation you deserve. Our skilled attorneys have the ability to look at car accident claims from various perspectives and angles that are frequently overlooked. This allows us to develop original legal strategies and tactics to get our clients the maximum recovery they are entitled to under law.
It is important to understand that receiving the money you are entitled to is a battle that must be fought. Insurance companies are not looking out for your best interests when they offer you a settlement. Rather, they are seeking to minimize their own losses. Don’t sign a quick settlement agreement with your insurance company—this is often only a fraction of what you could receive. At the law offices of Mann & Elias, we will be the strong legal advocates you need during this difficult time where everyone seems to be watching out for their own interests.
When you have been injured in a Los Angeles car accident and everyone you are dealing with is looking out for themselves, it is important to have an experienced attorney looking out for you. The law office of Mann & Elias has represented clients in hundreds of personal injury claims. Our most recent results include a number of excellent verdict awards and insurance settlements for automobile accident claims.
Contact the Orange County car accident lawyers at the law offices of Mann & Elias at 323-651-4500 for the straightforward legal advice and serious representation you need.
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT:
• File a police report.
• Obtain contact information for everyone involved in the accident. Include their name, address, insurance information, vehicle license number and driver's license number.
• Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses.
• Take pictures of the accident scene and any vehicles involved in the accident before you leave the accident scene. Also, photograph any injuries such as bruises, cuts and bleeding.
• Do not talk to an insurance adjustor. Talk only to your doctor or lawyer.
• Consult your lawyer before signing anything. Anything you sign or say to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
• Go to the hospital if you are injured and explain exactly how you received your injuries.
• Report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.