Southern California Auto Accident Lawyers
An auto accident can affect your family, your career, your finances and even your lifestyle. You may feel like your world is crashing down on you after a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
At Morey & Upton, LLP, our Costa Mesa-based car accident lawyers have decades of experience helping injured persons throughout Southern California recover fair compensation. We understand the challenges you face and work tirelessly to protect your rights after car accidents.
Choose The Right Lawyer For The Job
When you have so much on the line, you want to find a lawyer who can get the job done right. We are those lawyers. We are a premier California law firm that is highly respected throughout the state. Other firms often refer clients to us, and our attorneys have decades of experience.
We handle many types of accident cases, including:
- Auto accident fatalities where families need compassionate guidance during their most difficult time
- Bicycle and pedestrian auto accident injuries that require thorough investigation to prove driver negligence
- Left-turn accidents that often involve complex liability issues, necessitating skill and knowledge from your attorney
- Motorcycle accidents typically resulting in severe injuries requiring substantial compensation for medical treatment
- Truck accidents involving commercial vehicles that demand extensive knowledge of federal regulations and industry standards
No matter how severe your injuries or how complex your case, we will work for the best outcome for you. For extensive experience, excellent results, and informed legal advice, look no further than Morey & Upton, LLP.
Common Auto Accident Injuries
Motor vehicle accidents can cause devastating injuries that affect every aspect of your life. The force of impact in car, truck and motorcycle accidents often results in serious physical trauma requiring immediate emergency room treatment and ongoing medical care.
Common injuries include:
- Whiplash and other neck injury complications
- Concussion and traumatic brain injury
- Broken bones requiring surgery and rehabilitation
- Back injury affecting mobility and work capacity
- Internal injuries that may not be immediately apparent
- Soft tissue damage causing chronic pain
- Spinal injury potentially leading to permanent disability
These injuries often require extensive physical therapy, ongoing treatment and substantial medical bills that insurance companies try to minimize.
What To Do After A Car Accident
Taking the proper steps immediately after a vehicle accident can protect your health and legal rights. Many people feel overwhelmed and confused at the accident scene, but following a clear plan helps ensure you receive proper care and documentation.
Essential steps include:
- Call 911 to report the accident and request medical attention
- Document the scene with photos of vehicle damage and road conditions
- Exchange insurance information with all drivers involved
- Obtain witness statements and contact information
- Seek immediate medical evaluation even if you feel fine
- Contact a car crash lawyer before speaking with insurance adjusters
- Keep detailed records of all medical treatment and expenses
- Avoid discussing fault or making statements to insurance companies
Remember that insurance adjusters work for their companies, not for you, so having legal representation protects your interests.
How Is Fault Determined After A Serious Auto Accident?
Fault determination involves analyzing multiple factors, including the police report, witness statements, accident reconstruction evidence and traffic laws. In multi-vehicle accidents, liability determination becomes more complex as several parties may share responsibility for the collision.
California follows comparative negligence rules, meaning you can recover compensation even if you bear partial responsibility for the accident. However, your settlement amount decreases by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 20% at fault in a rear-end collision, your compensation is reduced by that amount.
Having a skilled auto accident attorney proves crucial for accurately assessing fault, as insurance companies often attempt to shift blame to minimize their payouts. Our team of automobile accident lawyers conducts thorough investigations to establish the true cause of your accident.
Compensation Available After Auto Accidents
Car accident victims may recover various types of compensation depending on their specific circumstances. Understanding your potential damages helps ensure you don’t accept inadequate settlement offers from insurance companies.
Available compensation includes:
- Medical expenses for emergency treatment, surgery and rehabilitation
- Lost wages from missed work during recovery
- Property damage to repair or replace your vehicle
- Pain and suffering for physical and emotional trauma
- Future medical costs for ongoing treatment needs
- Loss of earning capacity if injuries affect your career
Our car accident law firm has recovered over $300 million in verdicts and settlements for clients throughout California. We understand how to maximize compensation in cases involving rideshare accidents, taxi accidents, bus accidents, hit-and-run accidents, side-impact crashes, rollover accidents, intersection accidents, highway collisions, parking lot accidents, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents and speeding accidents.
Seek Help Without Complicating Your Case
Attempting to resolve your car accident claim without legal representation could prove detrimental. The skilled car accident lawyers at Morey & Upton, LLP, can help you prevent any possible complications.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not get paid unless we obtain compensation for you. To set up a free consultation, contact us online or call us at 800-360-6646.
We are in Costa Mesa and serve clients throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and those located throughout the state of California.
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