Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, you need to talk to a trusted Los Angeles car accident lawyer to ensure you get the proper medical treatment, get your car fixed, and get full compensation for all related losses, including pain and suffering.
After a car accident, you are trying to make sense of everything at a very stressful time. You could be dealing with medical bills, lost wages, car repairs, physical and emotional pain, and a number of other things that ultimately make the entire experience very overwhelming.
Your committed Los Angeles personal injury lawyer with The Ryan Law Group has a 99% client success rate and offers our services to clients throughout California.
Whether you were hit by a big rig truck traveling down California’s 10 freeway just outside of Palm Springs or rear-ended on the Hollywood 101 freeway in Los Angeles, the Ryan Law Group is here for you. We are ready to take your case and protect your best interests from start to finish.
What Makes the Ryan Law Group One of the Top California Car Accident Law Firms
When it comes to finding a powerful Los Angeles catastrophic injury lawyer, you have a number of choices. However, when it comes to locating the right legal advocate, certain criteria must be considered. These include:
Getting the Right Medical Treatment After Your Car Accident
The right Los Angeles car accident attorney will work alongside your doctors to ensure you get the right medical tests, proper hospitalization, and medications paid for by the negligent party’s insurance company. Your health is the most important thing, and our legal professionals will fight for your case while ensuring you get the proper medical care without delay.
Ability to Maximize Compensation Recovered
To maximize the compensation you receive from a car accident, we must be able to go above and beyond the usual steps taken by personal injury law firms. This can include bringing in expert witnesses to properly evaluate various conditions and tell the court a narrative that explains your injuries.
Expert witnesses may also be doctors using their medical knowledge and evidence to forecast the type of lifetime and long-term problems the plaintiff will face, meeting the burden of proof as required per California Jury Instructions under BAJI 2.60.
Supportive and Compassionate
You need to find someone there to give you the support you and your family need in such a chaotic time of crisis. With emotions running high, it is easy to get confused and misled by calls and letters from insurance providers and hospitals. Attorney Andrew Ryan and his team are caring individuals who will stay by your side to help you navigate legalities while offering you the sympathy and compassion you deserve.
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Los Angeles
It can be challenging to comprehend why legal representation may be necessary for seemingly straightforward car accidents. However, we may provide the best chance at the compensation you need to fully recover from your losses. Many car accidents are resolved through correspondence with the at-fault party’s insurance provider.
However, it is essential to know that insurance companies often act in their own best interests. When you go to seek compensation, they may offer a quick settlement to resolve the claim. Quick settlements may not account for all your losses.
At The Ryan Law Group, we can help you navigate the negotiation procedures to ensure you are offered a fair settlement. A single phone call from legal representation can significantly boost your chances of a higher payout. California is a fault insurance state under the California Insurance Code – INS § 11580.1.
What to Do if a Loved One Died in the Collision
Unfortunately, a significant number of car accidents result in the loss of life. When this happens, you may need to call a Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. Our attorneys have significant experience handling wrongful death cases.
What to Do at the Scene of a Car Accident
Hopefully, if you have already been in an accident, you have followed most of these steps. If not, some of these steps can be done retroactively. In either case, these steps are helpful to know and apply if you ever find yourself at the scene of an accident.
Get to Safety and Call for Emergency Services
After a car accident, the safety of all those involved is crucial. Stay calm and call for emergency services. Depending on the circumstances of the collision, they may advise you on what to do until they arrive. In the event of a minor accident, you should get your vehicle out of the flow of traffic if you can safely do so.
Document the Scene of the Car Accident
Regardless of the severity of your car accident, it is highly recommended to take as much documentation as possible. You may need this documentation to submit a claim to an insurance company, or it could be used to prove negligence in a personal injury lawsuit. Some of the most accessible documentation is photographs, but you should also take down any crucial information pertaining to the accident, including:
- Any identifying information of other involved parties, such as driver’s license information
- Insurance information of all involved parties
- The license plates, makes, and models of all vehicles involved
- The specific department/precinct that is submitting a report
- The name and badge number of the officer who is submitting your report
You may also want to use your phone’s voice recording app to document what happened verbally. This could save you time, and you can even get statements from others using this method.
Communicate With Police Officers
A police officer will often be present at the scene of an accident, especially if anyone is injured. Police officers coordinate accident recovery efforts daily and will be your best ally for instructions on what to do.
Police will also take a report of the incident that will become the most official record of what happened. Although the police report will not be available for a couple of days, it is crucial to a claim against any at-fault parties.
How Compensation is Calculated for a Car Accident
Medical Costs
Medical costs are based on your current medical expenditures. This includes emergency treatment costs, ambulatory care, and any hospital stays and treatments you have undergone. Additionally, you may be able to factor in future medical expenses as well. This can include copays for follow-up appointments, specialist visits, prescription medications, or any costs to rehabilitate you back to full health.
Lost Wages
If you are injured by an accident, you will probably also not be able to go to work. Regardless of your employment status, there will still be a loss of income related to your injury. Depending on the injury and your work situation, we can argue for how much money you are losing because of the accident.
Property Damage
Property damage most commonly includes any costs to repair your vehicle or, in the case of a total loss, compensation for the current value of your car. Additionally, you may also have had possessions in the car that were destroyed. The at-fault party’s car insurance policy may also pay for those lost possessions. However, some policies only cover possessions up to a certain limit.
Pain And Suffering
Pain and suffering can be both physical and psychological. With physical pain, many appraisers consider only pain that now occurs – that did not before the accident. Psychological pain or suffering can be anxiety, fear, depression, or even PTSD.
Determining the monetary amount of pain and suffering is often difficult without experienced legal representation, and it depends on multiple factors.
This pain can be something treatable or something you may have to manage for the rest of your life. The duration the pain stays with you is a big factor in determining how much monetary damage you could be awarded.
Loss Of Consortium
Often, in more serious accidents, the quality of life of the injured person’s family suffers. This can be the relationship someone has with their partner, which would cover companionship. It can also include the loss of the ability to participate in the activities of a parent.
Why People Call The Ryan Law Group Legal Guidance and Support
The Ryan Law Group is a personal injury firm with extensive experience. We represent clients who have been injured in Los Angeles car accidents. Here are our guarantees:
- We have a reputation for success in Southern California, securing multi-million-dollar personal injury verdicts for several of our clients.
- We are aggressive in our proceedings, preparing every case as if it is going to trial to ensure we are not caught off-guard by any case developments.
- We pursue the maximum possible compensation by utilizing industry experts and investigators to fully evaluate your case for its full and fair value.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Los Angeles County, you are probably considering whether you need to hire a lawyer. The job of a personal injury lawyer is to negotiate, on your behalf, with the negligent party in the accident. They can figure out how much compensation your situation warrants and request that amount from the other party.
How Much it Costs to Work with a Car Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles
Expenses for retaining an auto accident lawyer in Los Angeles can vary considerably depending on the circumstances and severity of the crash and injuries. At The Ryan Law Group, we understand the significant financial impact a car accident can have on the average person. Even a minor car accident with bumps and bruises can cause instant financial hardship due to sizable medical and property costs.
That is why we offer our services on a contingency fee basis under Rule 1.5 Fees for Legal Services of the State Bar of California. Under this agreement, you pay no legal costs for the initial consultation, and all expenses throughout the case are advanced. You pay any legal fees at the conclusion of the case only if we secure a favorable settlement or verdict on your behalf.
If we do, you never have to pay for expenses out of pocket – we simply take a percentage of your winnings. This arrangement allows you to retain legal representation for your case without having to worry about finances. In addition, this allows us to offer the best possible legal support to ensure you receive the maximum possible compensation.
Call The Ryan Law Group Today to Meet With a Car Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles Today
The Ryan Law Group has successfully collected millions of dollars in compensation for clients injured in car accidents all over Los Angeles County and the state of California. In the tragic event you have lost a loved one due to a negligent driver, we also have the experience and winning track record to help you file a wrongful death suit and help you get on with life while getting the compensation that you and your family deserve.
Call for a free consultation and learn what your case is worth, get a strong understanding of your legal rights, and see how a reputable car accident attorney in Los Angeles from The Ryan Law Group can help you get every last dollar you deserve.