Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Serving California
You are still in pain; the bills are already arriving and insurance adjusters are calling before you even know the full extent of your injuries. The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C., understands, and we stand beside you as your trusted friend and advocate, keeping the focus on your family and your recovery.
What To Do After A Car Accident In California
Under California law, a motor vehicle accident is any collision on a public road causing injury, death or property damage. This covers cars, trucks and motorcycles. Knowing what to do after a car accident in California starts with:
- Calling 911: Calling police after a car accident is mandatory in California when injuries or damage occur.
- Getting medical care: Visit a doctor immediately, even without symptoms.
- Documenting the scene: Photograph vehicles, road conditions and visible injuries.
- Exchanging information: Collect contact and insurance details from all drivers.
- Watching your statements: Avoid speaking to insurance adjusters before consulting an attorney.
- Reporting to the DMV: Submit the DMV form SR-1 within 10 days if anyone was injured or property damage exceeds $1,000.
Quick, careful action can protect your entire claim.
What Can You Recover After A California Car Accident?
Several types of car accident injury compensations may apply to your case. Here is what you may be eligible to recover:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages, where applicable
At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C., we review every category of your loss before we negotiate. We examine your records, your wages and the full impact of your injuries. We fight to recover what you truly deserve.
How Comparative Fault And Uninsured Drivers Affect Your California Car Accident Claim
You can still collect compensation if you were partially at fault in California. Under California pure comparative fault car accident law, your award reduces only by your degree of fault. If the other driver is uninsured, an uninsured motorist claim after a California car accident protects your right to seek recovery. The California statute of limitations is two years for injuries and three years for property damage, so do not wait.
Let Us Walk You Through The Process, Start To Finish.
You have already been through the hardest part, and now it is time to have someone truly in your corner. The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C., provides affordable, client-focused representation built around your family’s needs. Call our office at 909-259-1761 or reach out to us online today.
