While car accidents are all too common, the consequences can be anything but routine. Some victims sustain catastrophic injuries, incurring exorbitant medical bills and suffering long-term health complications. Fortunately, if you were injured in a road wreck, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses by filing a personal injury claim. Our Carson car accident attorneys are here to help. 

From investigating the collision to negotiating the settlement to advocating for you in court if necessary, we can assist at every stage of proceedings. To schedule a free case review, call us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS.  

How Our Carson Personal Injury Lawyers Can Assist with Your Case 

If you were seriously injured in a preventable accident, you may be considering hiring a lawyer to help build your claim. There’s a high probability that the insurer will do everything in their power to reduce their liability and dispute damages.   

At HPIL, our legal team may be able to help level the playing field, providing legal guidance to you and your loved ones throughout proceedings. Here are just a few ways we might be able to assist with your personal injury claim:  

• Gather Evidence: There are many types of proof you can collect without the assistance of an attorney, but much of the evidence that may be used to prove liability and damages could be time sensitive and challenging to obtain. For instance, surveillance camera footage of the wreck could be erased, or the owner may refuse to hand over the tapes. Once we’ve had an opportunity to assess your situation, we will know what types of evidence might be crucial to the success of your claim, and can take steps to help obtain such proof while it’s still available. 

• Estimate Damages: Approximating fair compensation for losses such as future medical bills, non-economic damages, and reduced earning potential can be a complex task. It’s also likely that the insurer will challenge the value of such losses, so it’s crucial that you not only have a clear idea of how much your case might be worth, but also have access to the necessary evidence to demonstrate the damages you incurred. At HPIL, our attorneys can review the available evidence and consult with expert witnesses if necessary to determine which damages could be factored into the potential recovery. 

• Help You Avoid Critical Errors: The insurer may dig deep to find reasons to challenge your credibility. As such, you need to be careful about avoiding mistakes, as even minor errors could be used as evidence to dispute aspects of your claim. Not only can we help guide you through proceedings, but we can also handle all correspondence with opposing parties so you don’t have to risk saying something that might otherwise hurt your case. 

What Are Signs That I Have a Strong Personal Injury Claim? 

There are many different factors that could affect the outcome of your claim. As such, it’s impossible for us or any law firm to guarantee a specific result. We will first need to assess your situation, investigate the accident, and review the available evidence before we can determine whether you have a strong case.  

At HPIL, we always take an honest approach and will be transparent about the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Here are a few signs that your claim might have what it takes to go the distance: 

• You Have Footage of the Accident: Whether you have a dashcam video of the wreck or nearby surveillance cameras captured footage of what happened, these clips could help corroborate your version of events. For instance, these recordings might show that the at-fault motorist was speeding in the moments before the accident, which could help you prove liability.  

• There Were Eyewitnesses: Whether it was another motorist, passenger, shopkeeper, or morning jogger, anyone who saw the accident take place could help support your account of the accident. You should write down the names and contact details of any eyewitnesses to share with your attorney as he or she may want to interview them to determine whether their deposition could be beneficial to your case. 

• You Were Driving Responsibly: If you were speeding, making an illegal turn, or texting on your phone when the accident happened, you might face liability disputes when you file your claim. California is a pure comparative negligence state which means that your financial award may be reduced by your percentage share of liability. As such, if you can show that you were following the rules of the road, it’s less likely that your payout will be reduced. 

Speak to a Carson Car Accident Attorney Today 

Were you hurt on the road? Turn to the Carson car accident attorneys at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers. Dial 1-800-GO-HARRIS or click through to our online contact form HERE to request a free case assessment.