Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers can help you recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain, suffering, wrongful death and more after a car accident. Call us today for a free consultation if:
- You or a loved one was injured or killed in a car accident in California
- The accident was partially or completely somebody else’s fault
We have handled car accident cases since 1990 and have recovered over $750 million for our clients. Our vast experience in handling cases just like yours will allow us to recover the most compensation possible on your behalf.
If you can’t afford treatment for your injuries, our car accident lawyers can get you to doctors who will treat you on a lien. This means that these doctors will not charge you for treatment until your case is over. Our reputation for success is the reason that doctors do this for the car accident victims we represent.
We will handle your car accident case on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not be charged any fee for us to handle your car crash case until and unless we recover financial compensation on your behalf. You won’t owe us any upfront fees or out-of-pocket fees as the only fee we charge is a percentage of any compensation we recover for you.
Call us today for a free consultation, text us from this page or fill out this page’s free case evaluation form if you or a loved one was injured or killed in a car accident in California. You may qualify for financial compensation via a car accident claim through an insurance company or a car accident lawsuit.
Why Choose Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers?
The experienced car accident attorneys at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers strive to provide the finest possible legal representation and customer service to those who suffer a car accident injury.
Most of our cases settle out of court because insurance companies know it’s a waste of legal fees to take us on in court. However, our experienced auto accident lawyers are willing and prepared to fight tooth and nail in court if necessary to get you the best outcome.
We can’t promise you results. However, we have been handling cases involving car accidents for well over 30 years and our determination and work ethic are shown by the past results of us and our partners, which include:
- $29,270,000 after a failure by the State of California to have a median barrier installed led to an auto accident that left two children dead and a third paralyzed and with brain damage
- $18,300,000 after a faulty seat latch led to a 34-year-old musician being paralyzed by a rollover accident
- $15,300,000 after a flawed road design led to a teenager suffering serious brain injuries due to an auto accident
At Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, our communication and integrity can be counted on from the beginning to the end of your case. Our auto accident attorneys will make sure that you are given all the info you need to decide upon accepting a settlement or moving onto litigation.
Our vast experience handling car accident claims will be the strongest weapon in your fight for justice.
How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
You may be wondering about how much financial compensation a car accident attorney at our firm can recover from you. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer for what the value of your motor vehicle accident case may be.
When we provide potential clients with free consultations, because this topic is so nebulous, it’s one of the questions we hear the most. Best practices do exist for how a personal injury attorney will calculate a claim’s value. However, experienced attorneys will approach each personal injury claim with a fresh perspective and fresh eyes because every accident or set of injuries has its own unique circumstances. For this reason, each case will end up receiving a custom estimate and review.
Factors which will impact the value of your claim include:
- How much insurance is possessed by the at-fault party or parties
- How bad your injuries are
- The long-term prognosis of your injuries
- Whose fault the accident was
- How many parties are at fault for the accident
These are simply basic factors. The process of calculating your case’s value and crafting your demand letter is a nuanced process which takes quite a bit of time.
Don’t accept the case value assigned by an insurance company. You should seek the assistance of a lawyer to make sure that your claim is given an appropriate value.
What Compensation Is Available After a Car Accident in California?
The value of your claim will largely depend on the damages you have suffered. Damages which we may be able to help you recover financial compensation for include:
Medical Bills
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in California, you may be already facing bills related to your medical treatment. In addition, you might need treatment in the future and this will lead to future medical expenses.
We can help you recover compensation for all past and future medical bills which are related to the injuries you sustained in your car accident.
Lost Wages
Sometimes victims of motor vehicle accidents sustain injuries like traumatic brain injuries which leave them injured too badly to work for a period of time. Other times, our clients need to take time off from work in order to receive medical treatments.
When we file car accident lawsuits and claims for our clients, we help them recover compensation for the wages they are unable to earn due to their accidents.
Loss of Earning Capacity
If your accident has left you disabled, this disability may represent a loss or reduction of your earning capacity. When our law firm handles car accident injury cases, we help clients recover compensation for any damage to their earning capacities caused by their accidents.
Property Damage
When car accidents happen, cars are often totaled or damaged. We help our clients recover compensation for the damage to their vehicles as well as the damage to any personal belongings inside the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Pain and Suffering
Car accident injuries can lead to physical pain and mental suffering. You deserve to be compensated by the at-fault driver for your pain and suffering. We can place an accurate value on the pain and suffering you’ve endured and ensure you’re fairly compensated for it.
Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one in an automobile accident, unfortunately, financial compensation will not be able to bring your loved one back. However, a personal injury lawyer at our firm can help you recover compensation which can help ensure your family doesn’t go through financial hardship due to losing your loved one.
We can file a wrongful death claim on your behalf which seeks compensation for:
- The grieving and suffering you and your family have had to endure
- The funeral and burial bills you and your family are facing
- The medical bills your loved one accrued prior to passing and the pain and suffering they endured prior to passing
- You and your family having to lose the income, love, companionship, household services and spousal benefits of your loved one
Punitive Damages
Not every car accident case will involve punitive damages. However, if your car accident case involves reckless or intentional conduct on behalf of the at-fault driver, such as drunk driving, we will seek punitive damages in order to maximize your recovery, punish the wrongdoer and discourage others from behaving similarly in the future.
It’s More Difficult Than You Think to Take on an Insurance Company
You might think you can handle a claim through the other driver’s insurance company yourself. However, if you think you can get the other driver’s insurance adjuster to offer you a fair settlement if you don’t have a lawyer, you’re wrong.
If you don’t have a lawyer, in the best case scenario you’ll be able to recover a settlement which represents a fraction of what you’re entitled to under California law. In the worst case scenario, your claim will be entirely denied by the insurance company.
California law holds the negligent driver liable for any injuries sustained in an accident. What this usually means in practice is that if a driver causes an accident via negligence, their insurance company is obligated to pay for any injuries up to the policy limit.
However, this obligation is one that is only enforceable through the civil court system. What this means is that when insurance adjusters give you low ball offers, the only way you can make them pay you what you’re entitled to is to file a personal injury lawsuit and win.
Insurance companies are smart. They make money by being smart. They are smart enough to know you can’t win a lawsuit if you don’t have a lawyer.
So, if you don’t have legal representation, they’re not going to offer you anywhere near what you’re entitled to. They’re just going to dare you to sue them over low ball offers.
This is why research shows that injury victims who hire attorneys recover more money and successfully recover money more often. Studies show that injury victims who hire attorneys recover more money than those who don’t even after attorney fees are considered. The reason for this is that once insurance companies see that experienced lawyers with a reputation for success like Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers get involved, they know the likely outcome of a court battle: they’ll have to spend money on expensive legal fees, they’ll lose in court, and they’ll end up having to pay the injury victim what they’re entitled to on top of the legal fees. At this point, it becomes a no-brainer for the insurance company to just pay the injury victim what they’re entitled to out of court, avoiding expensive legal fees in the process.
Low ball offers aren’t the only problem you’ll need to deal with if you try to take on the insurance company yourself, though. The insurance company will resort to other dirty tricks as well.
For one, they’ll try to convince you that they can’t process your claim unless you provide them with your complete medical history. This will be a lie. The adjuster will just be searching for any pre-existing condition they can use to justify paying you less or nothing at all. But that’s not even your biggest worry.
Your biggest worry when dealing with an insurance company yourself is talking to the insurance company. Talking to the at-fault party’s insurance company is something you should never do. You should leave this up to your lawyer. The reason why is that insurance companies train adjusters to trick injury victims into saying things while they’re being recorded which they can use to pay them less or nothing at all. They’ll try to trick you into admitting fault for the accident. They’ll try to trick you into saying things that are evidence that your injuries aren’t as bad as you’re claiming. It’s very easy to fall for their tricks and they will twist and manipulate your words in the tiniest, most devious ways in order to exploit them.
Hiring legal representation sends a message to the insurance company that you can sue them and win over a low ball offer. Hiring legal representation gives you someone to talk to the insurance companies for you – someone who won’t fall for their tricks.
Perhaps most importantly, hiring legal representation means hiring someone who will handle every aspect of your case for you so all you need to do is focus on your family and recovery. The last thing you need after being injured in a car accident is to have to deal with the stress of handling a complex, time-consuming insurance claim which may be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Call us today for a free consultation so we can handle every aspect of your claim for you.
What Can a Lawyer Do for Me?
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident in California, a lawyer at our firm can help you by:
Recovering Compensation For You
The primary way a lawyer can help you is by helping you recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain, suffering, wrongful death and more.
Getting You Medical Treatment
A lawyer at our firm can get you to doctors who won’t charge you for treatment until your case is over. This way, you can receive quality treatment for your injuries no matter your income level.
Providing Custom Legal Advice
You might receive differing advice from different sources after a car accident. This can make it confusing to choose the best path. Consulting with one of our lawyers is an ideal starting point.
Attorneys posses extensive experience and knowledge regarding car accident cases. They can provide you with guidance which is custom-tailored to your case in order to help you secure full financial compensation.
Negotiating a Fair Settlement
Meticulous work and significant investigation are required to build a strong accident case. Our lawyers handle the tasks needed to successfully build a case. We investigate accident details, collect evidence like witness statements, police reports and photos, and compile comprehensive claims.
When negotiating with insurance companies, we advocate for full compensation, making sure you don’t get shortchanged. When insurers don’t fairly negotiate, we file lawsuits and navigate the legal process for our clients.
Representing You in Court
Most of our cases settle out of court due to our reputation for success. However, your position during negotiations is strengthened by having us represent you. We are ready to take your case to trial if need be.
If your case goes to court, we will be at your side through the whole process, vigorously fighting to protect your legal right to financial compensation.
Our experienced attorneys are prepared to counter the tactics of insurance companies and make sure your interests get protected.
Collecting Evidence
We handle tasks which may be beyond what clients expect, including gathering evidence which can be difficult to obtain. We conduct thorough case investigations, reviewing evidence like witness statements and pictures.
We may call on outside experts like investigators or retired police officers to reconstruct accident scenes and establish liability. Our attorneys or investigative teams visit accident locations, collect evidence, get accident reports and perform reviews of medical records.
Assessing Damages
We consider immediate costs as well as how your accident affects your life in the long-term. We evaluate past and future medical expenses, how your injuries affect your work, and your accident’s emotional consequences.
We make sure all relevant costs are considered when assessing your damages’ full extent. This prevents you from getting burned by financial obligations which are unexpected.
Collaborating With Medical Experts
We maintain professional relationships with professionals in the medical field. They can provide valuable services and detailed reports for your case. They can leverage connections to gather important evidence and treatment options which strengthen the case you have.
Handling Administrative Tasks
We will make sure all deadlines are met in your case.
Your case needs to be filed on time for your losses to be covered by an insurance company. Allowing us to manage all deadlines is a great way to recover adequate compensation rather than missing any deadlines and possibly forfeiting the right to recover a settlement.
Managing Financial and Billing Matters
We handle billing, prepare for the logistics of you receiving a settlement, coordinate and negotiate costs with hospitals and specialists, and calculate the value of any liable party’s policy with their insurance company.
We will meticulously deal with all financial aspects of your claim while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
How Can I Protect Myself After A Car Accident?
You can maximize your compensation and protect your claim’s value by taking the proper steps after a car accident.
Steps which you can take in order to protect your accident claim include:
- Hire a lawyer: This is the most important thing you can do in order to successfully obtain the financial recovery you’re entitled to under the law. Your lawyer will protect your legal rights and handle all negotiation and communication with the at-fault party’s insurance company so they are unable to take advantage of you.
- Do what your doctor says: It is vital to follow the treatment plan your doctor prescribes. It’s vital to attend every medical appointment and complete any treatments or therapies that are recommended. If you do not do these things, the insurance company will be able to argue that the injuries you say you have aren’t as bad as you’re claiming. They’ll be able to argue you’re not trying to recover in good faith. They’ll be able to justify paying you less.
- Retain bills and receipts related to your injuries: Keep all bills and receipts which are related to your property damage and injuries. This includes medication costs, medical bills and replacement or repair expenses related to your vehicle. Documents like these will be vital in terms of proving your accident’s financial impact.
- Document your pain: Document the level of pain you experience each day. Document how your life is affected by your injuries. This can help your lawyer argue for more compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
These steps are basic, yet powerful. While your lawyer investigates your case, they might give more suggestions as well as request additional info. It’s important to remember that your attorney is fighting for you – don’t hold back info which may help them in terms of building the strongest possible case.
Car Accidents Are Common in California
California’s 2023 population was 38.97 million. It’s therefore unsurprising that car accidents occur in large numbers in the state.
California saw an average of 162,132 auto accidents involving injuries or fatalities per year from 2021 to 2023, according to California Highway Patrol data. This included an average of 3,980 fatal crashes per year.
A 2024 analysis by Consumer Affairs found that the ten deadliest roads in California in 2022 were:
- San Bernardino County: I-15
- Riverside County: I-10
- San Diego County: I-5
- Orange County: I-5
- Santa Barbara County: US-101
- Alameda County: I-880
- Contra Costa County: SR-4
- Los Angeles County: I-10
- Kern County: SR-178/SR-99 (Tie)
- Santa Clara County: US-101
Common Reasons for California Car Accidents
Your attorney, when valuing your claim, will consider what type of car accident you were involved in, as well as the negligence of the at-fault driver.
Inexperience, aggressive driving and distraction are common reasons for car accidents, with common reasons including:
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Tailgaiting
- Improper lane changing
- Distracted driving
- Not yielding the right of way
Particularly common reasons for car accidents include:
Speeding
Speeding is a leading cause of car accidents. An average of 78,098 injury or fatality accidents per year were related to speeding in California from 2021 to 2023. Crashes are more likely when speeding occurs because the vehicle control and reaction time of drivers is reduced by speeding. When drivers speed, they are also more commonly driving drunk or not wearing seatbelts.
When accidents occur due to speeding, a tremendous amount of energy is released in the collision. This makes catastrophic outcomes likely. An average of 1,137 accident fatalities in California from 2021 to 2023 were speeding-related.
Impaired Driving
Tens of thousands of accidents are caused by impaired driving in California every year. There were an average of 27,934 injury or fatality accidents per year in California from 2021 to 2023, with an average of 1,047 alcohol-related fatalities per year.
Usage of drugs is also common with regards to serious accidents. California saw 468 accident fatalities per year related to drug use from 2021 to 2023.
Distraction
Distracted drivers are one of California’s widespread problems. An average of 11,396 injury or fatality accidents per year were related to distracted driving in California from 2021 to 2023, leading to an average of 133 fatalities per year.
Some forms of distraction are legal, like eating while driving. These forms, while legal, can still increase car crash risks. It’s unfortunate that habits like these persist since a lot of drivers don’t fully appreciate or recognize how these habits can cause accidents.
Holding Drivers Accountable
When accidents occur due to the above negligent behaviors, victims and their loved ones may have legal recourse available to them. Drivers who are found to be at fault for accidents can be held legally liable for any injuries or losses which result.
However, it can be challenging to document crash circumstances and establish liability. As a result, victims of crashes which occur for the above reasons can benefit from a free consultation with one of our lawyers who can provide advise regarding how to navigate the insurance claim process.
Car Accident Types
Many different types of car accidents occur in California. Some types of accidents see serious injuries or deaths occur more commonly.
Common types of car accidents include:
- T-bone collisions
- Rollovers
- Head-on accidents
- Sideswipe accidents
- Rear-end collisions
These accident types can harm those in vehicles. Car accidents often lead to injuries like whiplash, traumatic brain injuries, back injuries, internal injuries, fractures, broken bones or death.
More severe crashes have more injury potential. Recovery time will likely be longer after a severe crash. As the recovery time lengthens, your claim value may increase.
Particularly common accident types include:
Rear End Collisions
Rear end collisions are the most common accident type. 31.7 percent of all accidents in Los Angeles County in 2022 were rear end collisions, according to California Highway Patrol data.
These collisions often occur when drivers follow to closely or don’t pay attention to what is in front of them. When motorists don’t keep enough space between them and the vehicle in front of them, they might lack the space and time to brake in time when traffic suddenly stops. Additional common reasons for rear end collisions include distracted driving, impaired driving and drowsy driving.
Rear drivers are usually but not always at fault for rear end collisions. Front drivers may be at fault when they stop suddenly or reverse without good reason.
Rear end collisions can lead to injuries which can be minor or serious. Spinal cord damage, neck injuries and broken bones can occur.
Broadside Collisions
Broadside collisions are also known as t-bone collisions. They happen when vehicles strike other vehicles at perpendicular angles, forming a “T” shape. 26.81 percent of all accidents in Los Angeles County in 2022 were broadside collisions.
These collisions are extremely dangerous for vehicle occupants in the vehicle struck on the side. Vehicle sides don’t have as much mass which can absorb collision impacts as the rear and front ends of vehicles.
These collisions often occur when drivers don’t yield, don’t stop at intersections, and disregard traffic signals and signs. Reckless, impaired or distracted drivers can cause these collisions and be found liable for injuries that they cause.
Sideswipe Collisions
These collisions happen when vehicles which travel parallel to each other collide with each other. These collisions often occur when drivers don’t check their blind spots prior to changing or merging lanes.
These collisions are dangerous since they can cause the vehicles involved to lose control and travel off of the road or into other traffic lanes. The vehicles can then strike other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians or objects.
These collisions can lead to serious injuries, especially when secondary impacts happen after the first impact. Traumatic brain injuries, head injuries, spinal cord damage, internal organ damage, broken bones and whiplash can occur. These collisions are often the result of impairment, distraction, recklessness, speeding or inattention.
Is There a Time Limit to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in California?
There is a time limit to file a car accident lawsuit in California. A time limit like this is known as a statute of limitations.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the type of lawsuit which would apply to this would be a personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, the time limit for this type of lawsuit in California will be two years from the date of the injury.
However, there are exceptions to this time limit. Some exceptions lengthen the time limit. Other exceptions shorten it. One such important exception is when government entities are defendants, like when accidents are caused by dangerous roadway conditions which government entities allowed to exist. In cases like these, you’ll have only six months from the date of the accident in order to file a claim.
If you’re unsure whether you still have time to file a lawsuit, call us today for a free consultation and we can let you know. In fact, regardless of your deadline, it’s best to call us today. It can take quite a while to put together a strong, convincing car accident case. Calling us today gives us the most time possible to piece together a strong case on your behalf and make sure everything is filed on time for you.
Call Us Today for a Free Consultation
Call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident in California.
We’ve been representing victims of car accidents for well over three decades and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our client. Let us put our vast experience to work for you. Let us recover the financial compensation and justice you deserve. Let us handle every aspect of your claim while you focus on family and recovery.
Remember: we won’t charge any fee until and unless we win your case, so there is no risk involved in calling us today for a free case evaluation.
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