Solvang Car Accident Attorneys
Solvang Car Accident Attorneys
Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries and death every year. If you or a loved one have been harmed in a car accident, you might be entitled to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we can help you navigate the claims process and will work hard to pursue the most favorable settlement for you. Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS to set up a free case assessment today. If you are unable to travel to our office to meet with us, we will come to you.
Types of Cases our Solvang Car Accident Attorneys Handle
- Drunk driving accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Collisions with commercial trucks
- Scooter accidents
- Accidents involving pedestrians
- Bus accidents
- Rideshare vehicle accidents
- Accidents resulting in brain or spinal cord injury
- Accidents resulting in wrongful death
Proving Your Claim
Before you can recover damages, you need to know who was at fault for the accident. In California, you can bring a claim against the at-fault party for your medical expenses and injuries. To show that the other driver was at fault, your attorney will need to argue:
- That the other driver owed you a duty of care as a fellow motorist on the California roads;
- The driver failed to fulfill this duty in some way by driving negligently or recklessly, violating the traffic laws, or otherwise failing to stay vigilant on the roads;
- The other driver’s negligence caused the crash; and
- You sustained injuries, property damage, or other losses in the crash.
If you work with us, we will investigate your accident and gather as much evidence as possible to support your claim. Examples of the type of evidence we will gather include:
- Photos of the accident scene
- Surveillance camera footage
- Dashcam footage
- Eye witness testimony
- Expert testimony
- Physical objects
Our team will leverage this evidence to prove the at-fault party’s negligence, to show the seriousness of your injuries and property damage, and to craft a compelling argument as to why you are entitled to the maximum amount of compensation available.
What If It Was My Fault?
Sometimes, accident victims are partially responsible for their injuries. However, in many cases, you can still recover damages even if you contributed to the accident. As such, you should always reach out to a personal injury lawyer before dismissing your own case. When accident victims are partially responsible for their injuries, California law applies a percentage to their fault and deducts it from their total damages. For instance, if you are deemed 50 percent at fault, then if you normally would stand to recover $10,000 in damages, you will only recover $5,000. This is known as the law of pure comparative negligence. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we are familiar with the law of comparative negligence and will take all necessary steps to minimize your fault percentage. Our goal is to help you recover as much compensation as you need to recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
Discuss Your Claim with a Car Accident Attorney Today.
If you’re navigating the physical, emotional, and financial challenges following a serious car accident, you can confidently turn to Harris Personal Injury Lawyers. While insurance companies will go to great lengths to protect themselves, we will fight to ensure you receive a fair settlement and if you don’t, we can take your case to trial. To meet with one of our personal injury attorneys, give us a call at 1-800-GO-HARRIS today.