Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents car accident victims in Palm Springs, CA. Call a Palm Springs car accident lawyer at our law firm today for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident which was at least partially someone else’s fault. We can help you recover financial compensation for any medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, property damage and wrongful death related to your accident.
Car accidents can be very dangerous in Palm Springs, with roads like Highway 111 and I-10 seeing frequent accidents which can lead to catastrophic injuries. A personal injury attorney at our law firm can help you recover compensation after an accident without charging you a penny out-of-pocket.
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 Palm Springs, CA.
Table of Contents:
- Why Choose Our Car Accident Attorneys
- Common Car Accident Types
- Common Palm Springs Accident Injuries
- How Much Is Your Car Accident Case Worth?
- What to Do After a Palm Springs Car Crash?
- Examples of Our Past Successful Settlements
- FAQs
- Contact Our Lawyers Today
Why Choose Our Palm Springs Car Accident Lawyers
We won’t charge any fee to handle your car accident claim until and unless we recover compensation for you. The only fee that we will charge will be a percentage of any money we recover on your behalf.
If you can’t afford to get your injuries treated, a personal injury lawyer at our firm can get you to doctors who will treat you on a lien. This means that the doctors won’t charge you until your case is over because we have a reputation for success and they trust us to get great results for you.
If you allow us to handle your personal injury claim, rest assured that we have been handling car accident claims like yours since 1990 and have recovered over $750,000,000 for our clients. This vast experience is what will allow us to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.
Common Car Accident Types in Palm Springs
Common types of car accidents in Palm Springs include:
Rear-End Collisions
These accidents are typically caused by drivers who follow too closely or aren’t paying attention. When drivers fail to leave enough space in between their vehicle and the car in front of them, they could lack the space and time to brake, preventing a collision when traffic ahead of them stops suddenly.
These accidents are often caused by distracted driving, drunk driving and drowsy driving.
While rear drivers often cause these accidents by tailgating, they’re not always at fault. We often establish liability on behalf of the front driver when they abruptly stop in a traffic lane or unexpectedly reverse.
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T-Bone Accidents
These collisions occur when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle, forming a “T” shape.
These accidents are very dangerous for those inside the vehicle struck on the side. Vehicle sides have a lot less mass than the rear or front ends which can absorb a collision’s shock.
These accidents are often caused by drivers who violate traffic signals and signs or fail to stop at intersections or yield.
Head-On Collisions
These are common serious accidents. The force of impact gets multiplied when both cars head toward one another. Because of this these accidents are a lot more likely to lead to catastrophic injuries or death than other accident types.
The accidents are often caused by reckless driving, speeding, driver fatigue, drunk driving and distracted driving.
Rollover Accidents
These accidents occur in numerous scenarios. They are likely to lead to serious injuries. All passengers often suffer serious injuries due to forces from getting flipped over.
These accidents can lead to fires due to spilled fuel, and this can lead to injuries or death when vehicles explode.
These accidents can eject passengers or drivers, leading to severe injuries.
These accidents are commonly caused by distracted driving, speeding, fatigued driving, drunk driving, vehicles being forced off of the road, and driving off of the shoulder of the road.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers are likely to cause accidents when they drive drunk because alcohol impairs motor skills, reaction time and judgment, making it so it is not safe to drive.
About 13,524 people got killed in drunk driving accidents in the U.S. in 2022, and around one-third of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. involve drunk driving.
Common Injuries in Palm Springs Car Accidents
Common injuries which occur in car accidents in Palm Springs include:
Whiplash
Whiplash is a common name for tendon, ligament and muscle injuries such as neck pain after injuries to the neck’s soft tissue which may occur in an accident. Whiplash can occur at speeds of only 15 miles per hour, regardless if a seatbelt is worn. Cervical dislocation and severe disk injury may also result from a car accident.
Broken Bones
Broken wrists, ankles, arms, ribs and legs are commonly caused by car accidents. Some injured victims suffer broken pelvises. The severity can range from simple breaks which require casts to severe breaks and compound fractures which can require surgical repair.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The torque on your body and the impact of the crash may lead to spinal cord injuries which create long-term disability. Spinal cord damage can lead to total or partial paralysis below the injury location.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries is car accidents. These happen when brains are damage by piercing injuries or blows to the head. Every year sees these injuries kill about 50,000 people and give another 80,000 to 90,000 people long-term disabilities.
Internal Organ Injuries
When crashes force bodies into objects, or bodies are struck by flying debris, internal organ damage can happen. These injuries can cause internal bleeding which requires immediate emergency treatment.
Severe Lacerations
Lacerations can be caused by flying objects, torn sheet metal or broken glass.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, car accidents can be fatal. Our law firm can file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf if you have lost a loved one to a car accident.
How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
There is no single average car accident case value. These cases can range from a few thousand dollars when minor injuries are involved to millions of dollars when catastrophic or fatal injuries are involved.
The value of your case will depend upon the damages you suffered, and damages which we can help you seek fair compensation for include:
Medical Bills
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, we can help you recover compensation for any past or future medical expenses related to your injuries. California law entitles you to compensation from the at-fault party (or their insurer) for not only the bills you already owe due to your injuries, but for any medical treatment you’ll need in the future.
Lost Wages
We’ll help you recover compensation for wages you’re unable to earn due to being injured too badly to work or due to having to miss work to attend medical appointments.
Loss of Earning Capacity
We’ll help you recover compensation for any loss or reduction of your earning capacity caused by a disability relating to your accident.
Property Damage
We’ll help you recover compensation for the cost to repair or replace your vehicle.
Pain and Suffering
We’ll accurately calculate the monetary value of your physical pain and mental suffering and make sure you get fairly compensated for it.
Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one to a car accident, we’ll help you recover compensation that will make sure your family doesn’t need to go through financial hardship because of losing your loved one.
Punitive Damages
If the at-fault driver acted recklessly or intentionally, we’ll seek punitive damages to punish them and maximize your recovery.
What to Do After an Auto Accident in Palm Springs
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Palm Springs, you should:
Get To Safety and Call 911
Get to safety. Get your vehicle to safety, off of the road, if possible. Then call 911. Not only does calling 911 make sure anyone hurt gets treated, but it also leads to a police report being drafted. You should get a copy of the police report, as it can be very important in terms of recovering compensation from an insurer.
Document Your Accident
Take pictures and videos of the accident scene, any injuries, and any vehicle damage from multiple angles. Be sure to include pictures of any relevant street signs, signals, road conditions, etc. Write down your version of the events as quickly as possible since memories can fade quickly.
Exchange Information
Exchange information with any other drivers involved, like insurance information, driver’s license information, etc. Keep conversation to a minimum while doing this – you don’t want to accidentally say something that incriminates you. Get statements and contact information from any witnesses.
Notify Your Insurance
Notify your insurance company about the accident as soon as possible.
Contact a Palm Springs Accident Lawyer
You will need an experienced lawyer by your side if you want to recover the amount of compensation you’re eligible for under California law. While the other driver’s insurance company is obligated to pay you for your damages up to policy limits if their insured was negligent, the insurance company doesn’t actually have to pay you what you deserve if you don’t have a lawyer because they know you can’t sue them and win over a low ball offer if you don’t have a lawyer. In addition, it’s dangerous to talk to an at-fault party’s insurance company, who will try to trick you into admitting fault or admitting your injuries aren’t as bad as you claim. By hiring a lawyer, you let the insurance company know you can sue them and win over a low ball settlement offer, and you allow lawyers to handle all communications with insurance companies for you so you don’t need to worry about incriminating yourself.
Past Car Accident Settlement Examples
Past examples of victories and settlements that we and our partners have recovered on behalf of car accident victims include:
- $32,698,073 for the victim of an automobile defect
- $18,300,000 for a paralyzed victim of a rollover accident and a defective seat latch
- $14,443,205 for a victim of an automobile defect
- $10,200,000 for a victim of negligence and automobile defect
- $7,100,000 on behalf of three children who died due to negligent roadway design
FAQs
How Much Do Car Accident Lawyers Charge in California?
Most car accident lawyers, like the lawyers at our law firm, charge contingency fees, meaning a percentage of whatever money is recovered for the client. This means there is no risk behind calling us since you can never lose money by calling us – you can only gain money.
How Much Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in CA?
While the value of your claim will ultimately depend on what damages you suffered, average car accident settlements are between $10,000 and $100,000 in California, with many falling between $20,000 and $30,000.
How Long Do Most Car Settlements Take?
How much time it takes for personal injury cases like car accident claims to settle will significantly vary. They can take just a few months and they can take years. It depends upon factors such as insurance company cooperation, injury severity and case complexity.
Factors which can affect the settlement time can include:
- Case complexity: Complicated cases with multiple parties, serious injuries or disputed liability may require years to settle. Simpler cases with minimal injuries or clear liability may settle quickly, sometimes in a matter of months.
- Injury severity: The injury types and the extent of the injuries will be important. Cases which involve serious and long-term injuries are probably going to require more time to settle since medical needs and the extent of the injuries must be assessed.
- Insurance company cooperation: Cases can be prolonged by delaying or non-cooperative insurers. Cases can be expedited by cooperative insurers.
- Litigation and negotiation: The vast majority of accident cases are settled out of court via negotiation. However, trials are sometimes necessary when settlements can’t be reached, and this can add time to the legal process.
- Medical treatment: The settlement timeline can be affected by how long it takes to reach maximum medical improvement or complete treatment.
- Collecting evidence: It takes time to gather evidence like medical records, witness statements and police reports.
The general timeline of a car accident settlement is as follows:
- Evidence collection and initial claim: This initial stage may take just a few weeks or it may take months.
- Negotiation: This process can take weeks or months, depending upon the cooperation of both parties and the case’s complexity.
- Mediation or trial: When a settlement can’t be reached, a trial or mediation might be needed, and this can add months or years to the legal process.
- Settlement release: Once you reach a settlement, it might take a few weeks for an insurer to issue a check and for your legal team to resolve medical liens.
Tips to receive a settlement faster:
- Be patient: Settlements may take time. It is crucial to stay patient, but persistent.
- Seek legal advice: A Palm Springs personal injury lawyer can help you to navigate through the entire legal process and possibly expedite your settlement.
Do Insurance Companies Want You to Get a Lawyer?
Absolutely not. That’s the last thing they want. They know you can’t force them to pay you what you deserve without a lawyer. They know you can force them to pay you what you deserve if you do have experienced lawyers like Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers by your side.
Can I Still Recover Damages if I Was Partially at Fault?
Yes. California has comparative negligence laws. In short, if you’re found 30 percent at fault for your accident, the damages you can recover will simply be reduced by 30 percent. A car accident lawyer can help to reduce the percentage of fault which is attributed to you.
Contact Our Palm Springs Accident Attorneys Today
Call us today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one was injured or killed in Palm Springs in an accident.
We have been helping accident victims since 1990, have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of clients, can help you get your injuries treated, and won’t charge any fee until and unless we win your case.
Don’t let the insurance companies bully you into accepting a low ball offer. Call us today.
