Clovis Car Accident Lawyer

Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents those injured in car accidents in Clovis, CA. Call a Clovis car accident lawyer at our firm for a free consultation today if you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent driver.

The City of Clovis experiences over 1,000 car accidents each year. When a car crash occurs, it can leave its victims injured, unable to work due to their injuries, and unable to pay their medical bills because they can’t work. That’s where our lawyers come into play. We can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, wrongful death and more.

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 an accident in Clovis.

When to Hire a Clovis Car Accident Attorney

If you suffered serious injuries in a car accident, are dealing with a car accident case involving complex liability, or are facing denied insurance claims, it’s vital to hire a lawyer to handle your car accident case. We can handle every step of the insurance process for you while you recover from your injuries.

If you’re facing substantial medical bills after an accident, insurance companies won’t offer you anywhere near the full value of your medical costs if you don’t have a lawyer. While they’re technically obligated to under California law when their insured injures you via negligence, the only way you can force them to pay you what you’re entitled to is to sue them and win over a low ball offer. They’ll never offer you anything but low ball offers if you don’t have a lawyer because they’ll know you can’t sue them and win without a lawyer.

In addition, the insurance companies train their adjusters to trick injury victims like you into saying the wrong things while they’re being recorded. They use your words against you to pay you less or nothing at all. Hiring a lawyer allows you to have a lawyer handle all communications with insurance companies for you so you don’t have to worry about this.

Why Choose Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers

Our law firm has been handling car accident claims since 1990 and has recovered in excess of $750,000,000 for clients. Our extensive experience handling car accident cases like yours will let us recover the most compensation possible for you.

If you can’t afford to have your injuries treated, we can get you to the best doctors in the Central Valley who will treat you on a lien, which means you won’t be charged for treatment until your case is over. Central Valley doctors do this for our clients because they trust us to get great results for our clients since we have a reputation for success.

We won’t charge you any fee until and unless we recover money for you – our only fee is a percentage of the money that we obtain in your car accident case.

We provide personalized service and are available 24/7 to take your call. We always return calls, emails and texts promptly and keep our clients updated on the status of their case.

How Much Is My Clovis Car Accident Case Worth?

The value of your claim will depend on the specific damages that you have suffered in your accident. Damages which our law firm can help you recover financial compensation for include:

Medical Bills

This includes all past and future medical expenses which are related to the injuries you suffered in your car accident.

Lost Wages

This includes any wages you’re unable to earn due to the injuries you suffered in your accident.

Loss of Earning Potential

If your accident left you disabled, we can recover compensation for the resulting loss or reduction of earning potential.

Property Damage

This includes how much it costs to repair or replace your vehicle as well as any property inside of it.

Pain and Suffering

We have vast experience in calculating the value of our clients’ pain and suffering as well as ensuring they’re fairly compensated for it.

Wrongful Death

If you lost a loved one in a car accident in Clovis, we can file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation that will help make sure your family doesn’t needlessly have to go through financial hardship due to losing your loved one.

Punitive Damages

In cases involving reckless driving or drunk driving accidents, criminal charges aren’t the only punishments that drivers face. If your case involves drunk driving, reckless conduct or intentional conduct, we’ll seek punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and maximize your financial compensation.

Examples of Our Past Case Results

Some of the past successes that we and our partners have achieved include:

• $32,698,073 for an auto accident victim injured by an auto seat defect
• $29,270,000 after a crash killed two and paralyzed another
• $18,300,000 after a van rollover paralyzed a musician
• $15,300,000 after a road design flaw caused a teenager to suffer brain injuries
• $14,443,205 in a case involving an auto accident and an auto defect

Top Causes of Car Accidents in Clovis

According to the City of Clovis, the top causes of car accidents in Clovis in 2021 were:

1. Unsafe turns: 134 accidents
2. Unsafe speed: 118 accidents
3. Failure to stop for signal: 59 accidents
4. DUI/alcohol: 57 accidents
5. Hazardous lane change: 41 accidents

Common Car Accident Types in Clovis

Common types of car accidents in Clovis include:

• Rear-end accidents: These happen when a vehicle collides with the back of another, often because of adverse weather, distracted driving or sudden stops.
• Single-vehicle accidents: These occur when drivers lose control of vehicles and crash into something or veer off of the road.
• T-bone collisions: These happen when a vehicle hits another vehicle at a right angle. These often happen at intersections.
• Rollovers: These happen when vehicles flip onto their side or roof, possibly leading to severe injuries.
• Sideswipe accidents: These happen when two vehicles’ sides collide, often on merges or multi-lane highways.
• Multi-vehicle pile-ups: These happen when chain reactions of crashes occur, often because of speeding or not leaving enough space between vehicles.
• Hit-and-run accidents: These happen when negligent drivers flee accident scenes without stopping in order to offer assistance or exchange information.
• Distracted driving accidents: These happen when drivers don’t pay enough attention to the road, often because of using devices like phones.

Common Injuries in Clovis Auto Accidents

Common injuries in auto accidents in Clovis include:

• Whiplash: This is a neck injury caused by forceful, rapid back-and-forth movements of the neck. It often leads to dizziness, headaches, stiffness and neck pain.
• Soft tissue injury: This can include ligament, tendon and muscle injury, leading to problems moving, bruising, swelling and pain.
• Broken bones: Fractured collarbones, ribs, legs and arms can happen in auto accidents.
• Internal bleeding: Collision force can lead to internal bleeding when internal organs are damaged.
• Spinal cord injury: Spinal cord damage can lead to total or partial paralysis below the injury’s level.
• Back injury: This can include herniated discs, ligament tears and muscle strains.
• Traumatic brain injury: Blows to the head can lead to brain injuries such as bleeding, bruising and torn tissues.
• Concussion: Concussions happen when the brain moves, making contact with the skull’s hard bone.
• Neck injury: This can include whiplash or damage to neck muscles, tissues, bones or nerves.
• Bruising: Collision forces can lead to bruises on the legs, arms, torso and chest.
• Burns: Contacting car engines, fluids or hot surfaces can lead to burns.
• Lacerations: Cuts can happen when objects inside vehicles are jolted by impact forces.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder: Even minor crashes can have long-lasting emotional and mental effects such as PTSD.
• Depression and anxiety: Car accidents may trigger depression and anxiety in some people.

Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Clovis

Get To Safety

Get yourself to safety as soon as possible. Get your vehicle off the road and to a safe place if possible.

Call 911

This lets anyone who needs medical treatment get treatment as soon as possible. It also allows for a police report to be drafted. You should ask for a copy of the police report. It can be vital evidence when it comes time to get an insurance company to pay for your injuries.

Get Medical Care

Do not delay when it comes to seeking medical attention. This can impact your case and recovery. Seek medical attention even if you don’t think you’re hurt or hurt that badly. Some injuries don’t show symptoms for months. If you fail to have an injury documented by a medical professional quickly enough, an insurer can claim something other than your accident caused it and refuse to pay for it.

Gather Evidence

Document the scene of the accident, collect witness information, exchange license/insurance/contact information, preserve all relevant evidence, take photos and videos of the accident scene, property damage and injuries from multiple angles. Keep conversation to a minimum while you do this so you don’t accidentally say something that incriminates you.

Report the Accident to Your Insurance

Do this as soon as possible. You likely have a contractual obligation to do this.

Contact a Clovis Car Accident Attorney ASAP

Our Fresno County car accident lawyers can handle every aspect of the legal process for you while you focus on recovering from your injuries. We can protect your legal rights and force the insurance companies to pay you a fair settlement. Call us today to discuss your legal options during a free consultation.

FAQs

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in California?

Most accident victims will have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim in California. However, this time limit can be shortened or extended by certain circumstances.

One particularly important exception to keep in mind is that you’ll only have six months from the accident date to file a claim if a government entity is liable for your injuries.

Call us today for a free consultation if you are unsure if you are still eligible to file an accident claim. We can let you know if the statute of limitations has expired in your case or not.

How Much Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in CA?

Average car accident settlements in California range from $20,000 to $30,000. However, the amounts can significantly vary depending upon factors such as property damage and injury severity.

Some examples:

• Bodily injury claims: About $25,000
• Property damage claims: About $6,500
• Minor injuries: $10,000 to $25,000
• Moderate injuries: $30,000 to $100,000
• Catastrophic or severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries: $100,000 to millions of dollars
• Mild or moderate concussions: $20,000 to $30,000
• Shoulder or knee injuries: $30,000 to $100,000
• Fractured/broken bones: $30,000 to $100,000
• Moderate back or neck injuries: $30,000 to $100,000

Factors which affect settlement amounts:

• Injury severity: More severe injuries mean larger potential settlements.
• Long-term medical prognosis: Settlement amounts can be significantly impacted by ongoing rehabilitation and medical care.
• Lost wages: Settlements can include compensation for income lost due to accidents.
• Property damage: Another factor is the cost to replace or repair damaged vehicles.
• Fault: It’s vital to determine whose fault an accident is to establish liability and how much compensation is available from an insurance company.
• Insurance policy limits: The settlement amount can be impacted by how much insurance is available.
• Location: Cost of living and medical costs can vary depending on location, impacting the size of your settlement.

How Long Do Most Car Accident Settlements Take?

The amount of time that injury victims will require to receive settlements will significantly vary. However, simple cases might end in a few months. More complicated cases, especially when they involve litigation, could take 18 months or even longer.

Factors which affect the timeline include:

• Injury severity: More severe injuries and longer periods of recovery can delay the process of settlement.
• Liability: Cases tend to settle more quickly when they are clear-cut without dispute regarding fault.
• Medical treatment: Needing ongoing treatment and how long it takes to reach maximum medical improvement can impact timelines.
• Negotiation: How willing insurers are to negotiate and negotiation complexity can affect settlement speed.
• Litigation: When settlements can’t be reached, cases might need to go to trial, and this can extend the process significantly.
• Commercial vehicle involvement: Cases which involve commercial vehicles may take longer in order to settle.
• Multi-vehicle accidents: When multiple parties are involved, cases may take longer to settle.

How Do Car Accident Lawyers Get Paid?

Car accident lawyers usually charge contingency fees of 33 to 40 percent of the amount of money they recover for their clients. 33 percent is a common standard for cases which settle before reaching trial and 40 percent is a common standard for personal injury claims that end up in court.

• Contingency fees: Most car accident attorneys represent clients on a contingency fee basis. This means they offer free consultations and only get paid when they win cases. Their fees are percentage of the court award or settlement obtained.
• Typical percentage: The standard contingency fee for injury law firms, including those who handle car accident claims is 33 to 40 percent.
• Factors which affect the fee: The percentage may vary depending upon case complexity, lawyer experience and if cases go to trial.
• No recovery, no fee: When your legal representation in a personal injury case fails to secure compensation for you, you won’t owe them fees.
• Initial consultation: It’s vital to discuss fees with a potential lawyer during your free consultation to understand the agreement’s terms.

Contact a Clovis Car Accident Attorney Today

Call us today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one was injured or killed in a car accident in Clovis. We can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, wrongful death and more.

We’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for car accident clients and have been helping accident victims for over 30 years. We have the experience to recover the most money possible for your car accident injuries.

We won’t charge any fee until and unless we recover money for you and we can get you to doctors who won’t treat you until your case is over.

Call us today for a free consultation.