Arcadia Car Accident Attorneys

It takes just a single intoxicated, reckless, or distracted motorist to turn your daily commute into a trip to the ER. Every day, drivers and their passengers are killed or seriously hurt on the road. If you were the victim of a collision, our Arcadia car accident attorneys might be able to assist with your personal injury claim.  During your free consultation, we can answer your questions, review the evidence you’ve collected, and discuss potential outcomes for your case. Contact us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS to book a free case review.

How Our Arcadia Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help

A serious wreck can bring your life to a screeching halt, forcing you to put your social activities, career goals, and family life on hold. As such, it is normal to feel overwhelmed—after all, most of us are not prepared for this worst-case scenario. Our attorneys are here to help guide you through this challenging chapter of your life. Here are a few ways we may be able to assist with your claim:

• Conduct an Independent Investigation: The insurance company will conduct their own investigation into the accident. However, you cannot rely on their findings alone. Remember that insurers are for-profit entities that generate earnings by taking in more in premiums than they pay out in claims. As such, the claims adjuster will likely have a strong incentive to represent information in a way that reduces their liability. You should have someone on your side to thoroughly investigate the car wreck, compile the necessary evidence, and build a convincing claim. At HPIL, our attorneys represent your interests—no one else’s.

• Connect You with Resources: Through the years we have forged strong connections with medical specialists and other experts in the area. Not only can we help connect you with healthcare providers who can provide a high level of care, but our legal team also has near-immediate access to a wide range of experts to help build your claim, estimate a fair settlement, and testify during trial.

• Estimate a Fair Settlement: Without a clear idea of what your case might be worth, you may agree to a lowball offer that falls short of covering your full range of damages. As such, taking time to compile evidence, assess your losses, and approximate fair compensation can help ensure that your financial award covers what you and your family have lost. At HPIL, we will work with you, your healthcare providers, and a variety of expert witnesses—if necessary—to approximate the value of your damages. If we believe you might have a convincing case for non-economic damages such as humiliation, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment, we can help obtain evidence to prove such losses.

• Represent You and Your Family During Legal Proceedings: Recovering from a serious injury is hard work. Often, it can feel like you barely have a second to spare to take care of your family, let alone oversee the ins and outs of a personal injury claim. Hiring an attorney can help alleviate this burden, giving you time to focus on other matters while having the peace of mind that your lawyer is doing everything they can to achieve a favorable outcome. Whether it’s negotiating a fair settlement or advocating for you in court, our legal team has the knowledge, experience, and resources to prevail at every stage of proceedings.

How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?

Screeching tires, the resounding thud as metal meets metal, and a shower of shattered glass. When we think of a car accident, it is these visceral details that probably come to mind. However, the financial impact of a wreck isn’t just counted in dents, scrapes, and broken parts—for many, the real costs start to add up in the doctor’s office.  Lab tests, prescription medication, surgeries, physical therapy, and other interventions; if you suffered a catastrophic injury in a car accident you have likely incurred a wide range of expenses. A personal injury claim can help you recover what you’ve lost, making sure that those responsible for causing the collision are held financially accountable for their actions.  You may be wondering how much your claim is worth? It’s an important question that has no simple answers. A case can unfold in a number of ways making it impossible to predict every possible outcome. At HPIL, we can thoroughly investigate the car accident, compile the necessary evidence, and help build a claim that has what it takes to go the distance. Here are a few factors we might consider when approximating the value of your damages:

• Lost Earnings: Whether you spent weeks in the hospital recuperating or couldn’t tackle everyday tasks due to pain caused by your injuries, there are a number of reasons why you may not have been able to work after the accident. For many families, missing out on just a week of wages can lead to financial turmoil. Fortunately, income lost as a result of the accident and your injuries could be recoverable as part of the claim. Additionally, if your condition is likely to affect your ability to earn a living down the line, you might also be able to seek damages for loss of future wages.

• Your Personal Degree of Liability: While it may be clear to you that the other driver is entirely responsible for causing the accident, you might still be held partially liable for your damages. For instance, if you did not take appropriate steps to mitigate damages during your recovery—i.e., you failed to follow your doctor’s instructions—you could be responsible for some of your losses.

• The Extent of Your Injuries: Typically, the more serious your condition, the more you stand to gain in the form of a financial award. That’s because catastrophic injuries and permanent disabilities tend to cost far more to treat than relatively minor injuries such as broken bones or mild whiplash. Victims of these more serious conditions are also likely to experience long-term pain and suffering.

Discuss Your Claim with an Arcadia Car Accident Attorney

If you were injured in a car accident or lost a loved one to a collision, our attorneys can help hold those at-fault financially responsible for their actions. Contact us today on our 24/7 phone line at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or head over to our online contact page to schedule a free consultation.