A valid car accident claim typically exists when another party’s negligence, recklessness or intentional actions caused your injuries and damages. This includes situations where drivers were speeding, running red lights, texting while driving or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The key factor is establishing that the other party breached their duty of care while driving and directly caused your harm.
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HANDLING CAR ACCIDENT INJURY CASES FOR THE BAY AREA SINCE 1992
At The Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C., we are committed to helping clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area obtain monetary compensation for injuries sustained in a car accident. The direction the vehicle was traveling, the speed and impact of the vehicle and the make, year and model of the car will determine the type of injuries and compensation available. In cases where victims are killed as a result of their injuries or die on impact, grieving family members may be able to file wrongful death cases to retain compensation for pain, loss and suffering, as well as compensation for physical property damage.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH OUR INJURY LAW FIRM
Since 1992, our lawyers have been handling car accident injury claims for individuals throughout San Francisco. We only represent plaintiffs — people who have been seriously injured by another person’s negligent, intentional or illegal wrongdoing — not companies, hospitals, insurance providers or physicians.
Whether the incident occurred on a highway or was the result of a distracted or drunk driver, we have helped individuals and their families recover for catastrophic injuries including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Lacerations
- Face injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Fractures
- Paralysis
Find out what appropriate steps you should take after a car accident.
PAST RECOVERIES
We have years of experience and have obtained multimillion-dollar awards for injured parties and their family members. Learn about our past victories.
HOW WE HANDLE OUR CAR ACCIDENT CASES
When you work with our team, we will investigate to determine liability, reconstruct the accident with the help of experts, survey mapping and diagramming. We also photograph the accident scenes and consult with witnesses, police officers and highway design experts to build your case. When you work with our firm, you can be confident that your case is in good hands.
COMMON TYPES OF BAY AREA AUTO ACCIDENTS
Every time you get behind the wheel, you run the risk of being in an accident. Unfortunately, car accidents seem to be far more common than they should be. Oftentimes, the type of car accident you were involved in will affect your claim and the amount of compensation you are eligible for.
MANY TYPES OF COLLISIONS HAPPEN
Common types of car accidents include:
- Rollover accidents
- T-bone collisions
- Rear-end accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Drunk driving accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
In drunk driving accidents, the driver who was under the influence will face much harsher legal consequences than an individual who caused a fender bender.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? REACH OUT TO OUR FIRM FOR ANSWERS.
If you have been injured in a car accident, regardless of the type, contact our lawyers at The Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C., for guidance. Our San Francisco car accident attorneys can carefully review your case and determine the best way to craft your claim. We will look at factors like whether or not the other driver was engaging in illegal activity at the time, such as driving under the influence or while occupied with texting and other distractions.
We can also use the type of accident to prove the fault of the other driver. For example, if a driver was driving the wrong way on a road or ran through a red light, it may result in a head-on collision. We can use this information to demonstrate their negligence and your need for compensation.
CONTACT A FIRM WITH OVER THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Our attorneys bring more than three decades of insight and have secured millions of dollars in verdicts in settlements for injury victims. Let us help you.
FAQs About Auto Accidents in California
What types of compensation can I recover after a car accident?
Auto accident victims may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages can include medical expenses for emergency treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation and ongoing care needs. You may also be able to recover lost wages and vehicle repairs or replacement. Non-economic damages can address pain and suffering, emotional distress, any loss of enjoyment of life and permanent disfigurement or disability.
How is fault determined in a car accident case?
Determining fault requires thorough investigation of the accident circumstances. We examine police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage and physical evidence from the scene, as well as any relevant weather conditions, traffic violations or mechanical failures, in determining where fault lies.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in California?
California law includes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, with only a few exceptions. This means you must file your lawsuit within two years from the date of the accident, or you are likely to lose your right to seek compensation. We strongly recommend consulting with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
Can I still file a claim if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Under California’s comparative negligence law, you can seek compensation for damages even if you had partial responsibility for the accident. As long as you are not entirely responsible (100%), you remain eligible to file a claim; any compensation will simply be adjusted based on the percentage of fault assigned to you.
If you wish to set up a consult to talk about your case with one of our experienced lawyers or have questions about your situation, call us or complete our no-obligation, free case evaluation form today.
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can be confident knowing that we truly care about what you’re facing and will do whatever it takes to
secure a successful outcome.
Beyond our accolades, we believe it is our compassion that truly sets us apart. When you come to our firm, you
can be confident knowing that we truly care about what you’re facing and will do whatever it takes to
secure a successful outcome.
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