Car accidents are traumatic events. Personal injuries you suffer can impact you and your family for years after. When the reckless actions of other motorists are to blame, you can count on Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. to help you hold them accountable.  

Our award winning San Fernando car accident attorneys have decades’ worth of experience representing injured clients. Dedicated to helping victims get the compensation they need to recover, our top case results reveal settlements and jury awards totalling millions of dollars. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS today to request a free consultation. 

California Car Accident Claims: Cases Our San Fernando Car Accident Attorneys Represent 

California has one of the highest car accident rates in the country. According to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS), close to 4,000 people are killed in crashes and collisions each year while tens of thousands of others are left with serious and potentially debilitating personal injuries.  

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we help car accident victims and their families get the compensation they need to cover medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses. While you focus on healing from your injuries, we focus on getting you the maximum amount in your claim. Cases our San Fernando car accident attorneys represent include:  

• Car accidents caused by aggressive driving behaviors, such as tailgating and failing to yield; 
• Car accidents caused by running red lights and stop signs; 
• Car accidents due to unsafe vehicles or defective parts; 
• Distracted driving car accidents, which may involve texting, talking on cell phones, or engaging in other activities that divert attention from the road; 
• Drunk driving car accidents, as well as crashes caused by drivers who were under the influence of recreational drugs or medications;
• Speed-related car accidents, which are among the most deadly types of crashes;
• Any type of car accident in which the reckless driving behaviors of others are to blame.  

What Should I Do If A Car Accident in San Fernando Happens?  

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that close to 200 people are injured each year in car accidents in San Fernando. In terms of risk, this ranks us fifth in the state compared to over 100 other similarly sized cities. It is important to know what to do in the event of a crash. To protect yourself and your rights in a claim, our experienced San Fernando car accident attorneys urge you to take the following steps:  

• Notify law enforcement immediately so that an accident report can be filed; 
• Get a description of the driver and their vehicle; 
• Exchange driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and personal contact information;
• Gather evidence, such as date stamped photos and the names of witnesses;
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.   

You will also need to notify your insurance company but before making any statements or signing any documents, speak to Harris Personal Injury Lawyers first.  

Why Do I Need A Car Accident Attorney?  

Car accident injuries can impact you for years after but once you accept a settlement, you will be forfeiting your rights in any future claims. Before accepting less than what you are entitled to or need to recover, reach out to Harris Personal Injury Lawyers.  

Our legal team gathers evidence needed in your claim and aggressively negotiates with insurance representatives on your behalf. If you or the other driver is uninsured or your damages exceed policy limits, our San Fernando car accident attorneys can guide you in suing the at fault driver. In a car accident lawsuit, you may be entitled to compensation for all of the following: 

• Current medical costs; 
• Future diagnostic testing, treatment, and other medical expenses; 
• Lost earnings; 
• Future losses in income and benefits due to disabilities;
• Pain, suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment in life;
• Punitive damages, an additional amount we can push for if the at fault driver was particularly negligent, such as driving at high rates of speed or with a high blood alcohol content.  

Even if you were partially at fault in a car accident, you may still be entitled to compensation for your injuries under California’s comparative negligence laws. What about cases involving hit and run drivers? You can count on our San Fernando car accident attorneys to take swift action in locating them so that they can be held accountable.   

Request A Free Consultation And Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS Today  

You can count on Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. to provide the trusted legal representation you need when car accidents happen. We typically represent clients on a contingency basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney fees. Find out how we can help you get the compensation you and your family need to recover. To request a free consultation, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS or contact our San Fernando car accident attorneys online today.