Fremont Personal Injury Lawyer

Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents those who have been injured in accidents in Fremont, CA. Call a Fremont personal injury lawyer at our firm today for a FREE consultation if you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident which was at least partially someone else’s fault.

Common causes of personal injuries like car accidents and slip and fall accidents can leave victims injured, unable to work due to their injuries, and unable to pay their medical bills because they can’t work. This is where our law office can help you. We can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain, suffering, property damage and more.

We can handle the entire legal process for you so all you have to do is focus on what is important: your family and recovering from your injuries.

Call us today at (510) 342-5780 for a FREE case evaluation, fill out this page’s free case evaluation form, or text us from this page if you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident in Fremont. We’re available 24/7.

Table of Contents:

• Why Hire Our Fremont Attorneys?
• Our Case Types
• Successful Case Examples
• The Average Settlement of a Fremont Personal Injury Case
• Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in California
• The Cost of a Fremont Lawyer
• How Fremont Lawyers Can Help
• FAQs
• Contact an Attorney Today

Why Hire Our Fremont Personal Injury Attorneys?

Our law firm has been handling personal injury matters in Northern California and the Bay Area since 1990 and has recovered over $750,000,000 for our clients. Our decades of experience will allow us to recover maximum compensation for you.

We work on a contingency fee arrangement, meaning we won’t charge you any fee until and unless we win your case. This means there’s no risk behind calling us today for a free consultation since you can’t lose money by hiring us – you can only gain money.

If you can’t afford to have your injuries treated, our attorneys can find doctors for you who will treat you without charging you until your case ends. Doctors’ willingness to do this for our clients is a sign of trust in us – doctors know that we have a reputation for getting great results for clients.

We are available 24/7, always promptly respond to calls, emails and texts, and offer personalized support.

Call us today for a free consultation.

What Case Types Do Our Fremont Lawyers Take?

Our lawyers handle many different case types, including but not limited to:

• Car crashes
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Dog bites
• Pedestrian accidents
• Ridesharing accidents

Examples of Our Successful Cases

Examples of successful results that we and our partners have obtained for personal injury clients include:

• $32,698,073 for an auto seat defect victim involved in an auto accident
• $29,270,000 in a case which involved two deaths and another person paralyzed due to the State of California not installing a median barrier
• $26,600,000 in a case involving a pedestrian getting hit by a vehicle because the State of California did not allow pedestrians enough time to cross
• $18,300,000 in a case involving a musician getting paralyzed in an accident involving a van rollover and a faulty seat latch
• $16,444,904 in a case involving a bicycle accident

The Average Settlement of a Fremont Personal Injury Case

Most personal injury law settlements in California range from $3,000 to $75,000. Come cases will be worth a lot more, though, depending upon injury severity and additional factors.

Examples of California settlement amounts:

• Car accidents: Will usually range from $5,000 to $25,000 or more, depending upon injury severity.
• Pedestrian accidents: Full and fair compensation in these cases may range from $40,000 to $100,000 or more.
• Truck accidents: Settlements will often be over $100,000, especially regarding serious injuries which involve commercial trucks.
• Slip and fall accidents: Settlements will generally range from $15,000 to $50,000.
• Dog bites: Settlements may range from $30,000 to $100,000.

It’s important to note that every case is unique. Good settlements will fully compensate injury victims for all damages, such as medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Factors which will affect the size of your settlement include:

• Injury severity: Minor injuries such as whiplash may lead to just a few thousand dollars. Serious personal injuries like the need for surgery or broken bones may lead to settlements from $15,000 to $100,000. Catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries may lead to settlements of $300,000 or more.
• Fault and liability: When there is ample evidence that fault on behalf of the defendant is clear, this can lead to a larger settlement.
• Legal representation: An experienced personal injury lawyer can effectively negotiate with insurers for you to help you secure a fair settlement.

In addition, the size of your settlement will depend upon the specific damages that you suffered. Economic and non-economic damages which our personal injury law firm can help you recover compensation for include:

• Medical bills: Past and future medical expenses related to your injuries.
• Lost wages: Wages you’re unable to earn due to needing to take time off from work to get injuries treated or being hurt too badly to work.
• Loss of earning capacity: Loss or reduction of earning capacity related to a permanent disability caused by your injury.
• Property damage: The cost to repair or replace your personal property, like your vehicle, after an accident.
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, mental suffering and emotional distress that resulted from your injuries.
• Wrongful death: Wrongful death cases involve compensation for things like funeral bills, burial bills, your loved one’s medical bills, pain and suffering, and the loss of your loved one’s income, household services, love, companionship and spousal benefits.
• Punitive damages: These are sometimes awarded when defendants’ conduct is deemed to be intentional or reckless. These damages punish defendants, maximize plaintiffs’ recoveries, and deter others from behaving similarly to the defendants in the future.

Things to consider regarding settlement sizes:

• Consult with an attorney: It is vital to consult with an experienced injury attorney to assess your case’s value and determine what represents a fair settlement.
• Do not rush to accept: Thoroughly understand any settlement offer as well as all implications of any offer before accepting an offer.
• Document everything: Keep thorough documentation of lost wages, medical records and additional injury-related expenses.
• Consider a lawsuit’s potential outcome: If your case ends up in trial, you have a chance to receive more money, but there’s also a risk of receiving nothing or a lower amount.

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in California

California law allows for two years from the date of the injury for most people to file personal injury lawsuits. This deadline is referred to as a statute of limitations.

Failure to meet this deadline can forever bar you from recovering compensation for your injuries.

There are some exceptions to the deadline – some shorten the deadline and others extend it. For example, an important exception to know about is that you only have six months from the accident date to file a lawsuit against a government entity. An example of a case involving a government entity would be a car accident caused by a dangerous roadway condition which a government entity should have fixed but failed to fix.

It’s important to act quickly to meet any deadlines, and since calling us today gives us the most opportunity to build a strong case for you and make sure all deadlines are met. It takes time to build a strong case. Calling us today gives you the best chance of victory.

Call us today for a free consultation.

How Much Does a Fremont Personal Injury Lawyer Cost

Most personal injury lawyers, like the lawyers at our firm, work on a contingency fee basis.

This means that you are not charged any fee for personal injury representation until and unless compensation is recovered for you. You aren’t charged any upfront fees or out-of-pocket fees. You’re only charged a percentage of whatever is recovered for you.

California personal injury lawyers usually take from 33 to 40 percent of the total award or settlement. The exact amount may vary depending upon case complexity, your lawyer’s experience, and if the case goes to court.

Some attorneys use tiered fee structures. This means the percentage will increase if your case ends up in court. A common example is 33 percent for cases settled out of court and 40 percent for cases which end up in court.

Fee percentages are negotiable between attorneys and clients, so it’s vital to discuss and agree upon fee percentages beforehand. It’s crucial that you get a written agreement which outlines any fee structure before you hire an attorney.

The Importance of a Fremont Personal Injury Lawyer

Our lawyers can help you with a lot of things, including:

• Investigating your case
• Determining liability
• Collecting medical records and evidence
• Dealing with insurance companies
• Calculating fair compensation
• Filing paperwork and representing you in court

Insurance claims are the most important reason to hire an injury lawyer, though.

You see, California law holds negligent parties financially liable for any injuries caused by their negligence. This means that when people cause accidents, their insurance companies are legally obligated to pay for any injuries which result.

However, this is a legal obligation which can only be enforced through the civil court system. What this means is that if an insurance company offers you a low ball settlement offer, you have two choices: accept it or sue them over the offer and win.

Insurance companies know you can’t sue them and win without a skilled attorney with a proven track record by your side. So, if you don’t have a lawyer, insurers are simply going to offer you nothing but low ball offers and dare you to sue them.

Hiring a lawyer sends a message to the at fault party’s insurance company that you mean business, you can sue them and you can win. It lets the insurance company know that they have two choices: pay you what you deserve or go to court against you, lose, pay you what you deserve after losing and pay expensive legal fees in the court battle.

For this reason, almost every case we accept settles out of court. Insurance companies know that it’s a bad idea to go to court against us because of our reputation for successfully securing compensation for injured victims in court.

In addition, it is very important to have a lawyer who can handle all communications with insurance companies for you. Insurance adjusters are experts at tricking injury victims into saying things they can use to legally justify paying you less money or no money at all. You can avoid this potential pitfall by hiring a lawyer at our firm. Call us today for a free consultation.

FAQs

What Should You Look For In a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Things you should look for in a personal injury attorney include:

• Experience handling similar cases
• A history of success
• Communication skills
• A proven track record
• Trial and negotiation skills
• Compassion and empathy
• Contingency fee arrangements
• A fair pricing structure
• The necessary resources

Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If I Was Partially at Fault?

Yes. California is a comparative negligence state.

Plaintiffs can be assigned a percentage of fault for their injuries in personal injury cases in California. When this occurs, the compensation they are eligible to receive is simply reduced by the percentage of fault which is assigned to them.

So, if you sustained $100,000 in damages and are found to be 20 percent at fault, your compensation would be reduced by 20 percent, or $20,000, and you’d be eligible for $80,000 in compensation.

It is vital to hire an experienced injury lawyer if you think you may be found partially at fault for your injuries. The lawyers at our firm can reduce or eliminate any percentage of fault attributed to you.

What Is the Most Common Personal Injury Claim in CA?

Car accident claims are the most common personal injury claims in California. However, other common case types include slip and fall accidents, workplace injury claims and medical malpractice claims.

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on a Personal Injury Settlement?

Some parts of personal injury settlements are taxable and others are not.

Parts of personal injury settlements which are not taxable include:

• Compensation for health conditions and physical injuries
• Compensation for transportation to and from clinics
• Compensation for medical bills such as physical rehabilitation, diagnostic tests, and hospital bills
• Compensation for pain and suffering which is directly linked with physical injuries

Parts of personal injury settlements which are taxable include:

• Compensation for lost income
• Non-economic compensation which isn’t directly linked to a physical injury
• Punitive damages
• Interest earned on settlements

How Hard Is It to Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

It can be difficult to win a lawsuit over a personal injury incident. About half of all cases are successful when they go to trial. However, most cases settle prior to trial.

The success rate will depend upon the case type. For examples, auto accident cases are more likely to be successful than medical malpractice cases, especially if you’re represented by a good car accident lawyer.

Factors which influence success include:

• Evidence: It is crucial to have strong evidence which demonstrate someone else’s negligence as well as your injuries’ extent.
• Case type: Some personal injury case types, like car accidents, have higher trial success rates than others, like those which involve faulty products or negligence by property owners.
• Negotiation with insurance: It can be difficult to negotiate with insurance companies. Experienced lawyers can help you get through this complicated process.
• Burden of proof: Plaintiffs have a burden of proof to establish negligence by a defendant as well as the damages which resulted from said negligence.
• Expert witnesses: Your case can be strengthened by expert testimony from economic, medical or other professionals who are relevant.
• Location: Outcomes can be impacted by jurisdictional differences like regional perceptions, jury demographics and local laws.

Things you can do to increase your chances of winning include:

• Collect evidence: Document absolutely everything that is injury-related, such as eyewitness accounts, medical records and police reports.
• Seek medical attention: Immediately seek as well as document medical treatment in order to establish your injuries’ extent.
• Consult with a lawyer: An experienced injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, advocating for you.
• Be ready to negotiate: Understand the value of your claim and be ready to negotiate with insurance companies.

Contact Our Fremont Injury Attorneys Today

Call us today at (510) 342-5780 for a FREE consultation if you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident in Fremont.

We have decades of experience and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. We can get you to doctors who won’t charge you until your case is over. We won’t charge you any fee until we obtain a recovery. We can recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, property damage and more.

Our Fremont personal injury lawyers are ready to help you obtain the justice you deserve.