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It is important for injured car accident victims to have experienced car accident attorneys advocating on their behalf in order to protect their rights and secure a full and fair financial recovery. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident, contact a Fontana car accident attorney at The Hayes Law Firm, APC to discuss your claim and recovery options.<br>
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In 2017 there were more than 3,500 fatalities on California roads and a significantly higher number of injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Fontana car accident attorneys know that car accident injuries can be disruptive and life changing and if someone else caused the accident, innocent injury victims deserve to be compensated. It is important for injured car accident victims to have experienced car accident attorneys advocating on their behalf in order to protect their rights and secure a full and fair financial recovery.
PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS Depending on the injuries and damages sustained, car accident plaintiffs may be entitled to compensation under a personal injury claim or if the accident injuries were fatal, under a wrongful death claim. Personal injury compensation may include pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, medical expenses, future medical expenses, and property damage. Wrongful death recovery may include, but is not limited to damages such as funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, loss of gifts or benefits, the value of household services that the deceased would have provided, loss of love and companionship, loss of care, and loss of guidance.
PUNITIVE DAMAGES Under California law, punitive damages may sometimes be awarded in car accident cases. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the defendant and discourage that type of conduct from happening again. Punitive damages are only awarded when the defendant acted with malice, oppression, or fraud. In car accident cases, it will generally be necessary to show that the defendant’s conduct was despicable and that he or she acted with a knowing disregard of the rights or safety of others.
INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS Especially when liability is clear, defendant insurance companies are known to contact injured parties right after car accidents with what seems like an urgent settlement agreement. There is no real reason for that urgency other than they want to get plaintiffs locked into a settlement agreement and waiver of liability before they have a chance to speak with an attorney or discover the full extent of their injuries and damages. Insurance companies make offers that seem very generous and fair, covering medical bills, property damage, and incidentals, but they are not plaintiffs’ advocates and they have no duty to tell plaintiffs what their claims are actually worth.
TYPES OF CAR ACCIDENT CASES Rideshare accidents such as Uber and Lyft Single car accidents caused by a dangerous road condition or another negligent driver Multiple vehicle accidents Multiple vehicle accidents Bus and other common carrier accidents Semi-truck and other commercial vehicle accidents Train vs. car accident Pedestrian struck by automobile accidents Bicycle struck by automobile accidents ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
HIRE ATTORNEY If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident, contact a Fontana car accident attorney at The Hayes Law Firm, APC to discuss your claim and recovery options.
Contact Call at : 323-477-1415 Address : 2013 West Beverly Blvd, Suite A Montebello, CA 90640 https://www.hayeslawfirmla.com/contact/