Inglewood Personal Injury Lawyer

Being injured in a car accident can change your life temporarily or permanently. Often, the victim does not realize the extent of the damage until several weeks or months have passed. Although your first impression may be that damage is minimal, it is a good idea to discuss your accident with Inglewood personal injury lawyers for the following reasons.

Finding the Right Inglewood Car Accident Lawyers For Your Case

Many people do not know what to do when they get injured in a car accident, or how to get an injury law firm that can help them. If you have been involved in a car crash, you are probably confused about your legal rights, or how to file a claim. You may not know if you have a viable case, or who is responsible for your damages.

El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers is a highly reputable personal injury law firm serving Inglewood and surrounding areas. We can help you get compensated for your injuries. The insurance companies are looking out for their interests, not yours. Many drivers are pressured by insurance companies to prematurely settle their claim, but a competent car accident lawyer can protect your rights and make sure you get the proper settlement.

Motorcycle Accidents in Inglewood, CA

While Inglewood may be a quiet city by L.A. standards, it’s not one that’s always safe for motorcyclists. At the office of El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers, our Inglewood motorcycle accident lawyers have seen the devastating effects of motorcycle crashes on victims and their families, and want to help you if you’ve been involved in a crash or lost a family member in a motorcycle accident.

Who Pays After an Inglewood Motorcycle Crash?

After a motorcycle accident, determining who will pay for your accident and the damages you’ve suffered is very important, especially as you’ll be under pressure to initiate the claims process as soon as possible. In California, drivers who cause accidents are responsible for paying for them. As such, if you’ve been in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another party, such as another driver, you will file your claim directly against this driver’s liability insurance policy, which is required in the state of California. Depending on the type of insurance you have, you may be able to bring a claim against your own insurance instead of/in addition to the other driver’s.

Can I File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit?

If you are involved in a crash and suffer injuries and you can prove that the accident would not have occurred but for the actions of the other driver (or another negligent party), you may indeed file a motorcycle accident lawsuit. However, not that bringing forth a lawsuit is typically a last-resort option; lawsuits are expensive, time-consuming, emotional, and the outcome is impossible to accurately predict. As such, rather than rushing into litigation, we recommend attempting to reach a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurer. Our motorcycle accident lawyers are skilled negotiators with years of experience representing injured motorcyclists in settlement negotiations.

You will save time.

Getting legal advice immediately after the accident can help to ensure you have the necessary information for a possible medical claim against the driver of the other vehicle. If you wait to see if symptoms appear later, you could end up having to backtrack to obtain important records and evidence related to your injuries.

With each passing week, you are further away from the accident date, which means you are more likely to forget important details that could make a difference in any legal claim you decide to make later. If the other driver sues you, you will have to scramble to get a personal injury lawyer who will have to collect information about the accident, possibly on short notice. Sooner is better in court-related matters.

You can save money.

If you begin having symptoms, you’ll need to see a doctor for an evaluation. That means you will likely have to provide copays and deductibles on your medical insurance bills. If the other driver was at fault, that person’s insurance company should pay for your accident-related medical expenses.

In addition, you will need a doctor to verify that your symptoms and injuries were caused by the accident if you plan to bring a claim against the other driver. Other expenses, like vehicle repair or physical therapy, can also be paid by the driver at fault if you file a claim that is supported by the court or resolved during a settlement conference.

You may receive compensation.

Most of us know little about car accident litigation and laws. That’s why we hire personal injury lawyers for advice and help. Anyone whose driving causes an accident that injures another person may be liable for damages and compensation as determined by the state laws.

An experienced personal injury attorney can explain the laws and decide whether your injuries and losses are eligible for compensation. Monetary losses like:

• missed work/loss of income
• doctor bills
• damaged property
• noneconomic losses, such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

These could be covered by the other driver’s insurance and thus may be compensated if your claim is found by the court to be valid.

Lawyers do most of the work.

When a claim is filed, the personal injury attorney will prepare documents for the court, inform the other driver and his or her attorney, evaluate your case, collect evidence like medical records and witness statements, and assist you during legal procedures like depositions. Lawyers are typically paid a percentage, often one-third, of any compensation awarded on your claim; they do not get paid unless you win.

The attorney will negotiate a fair settlement and protect your interests. When settled or won, the compensation collected from the defendant will be paid to your attorney, who will then pay all outstanding medical claims or related bills before forwarding you the balance after his or her payment.

No Fee Unless You Get Compensation

Big companies can afford top lawyers and so can you. We understand – when you’ve been injured, you’re likely not in a financial situation to come up with hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire an attorney. That’s why we work on a contingency basis, which means that we only get paid if you are awarded a settlement. If you don’t win, we don’t get paid.

Some lawyers work on an hourly basis, which means any time you meet, call, or email, you will receive a billing statement in the mail outlining what you owe them. This adds up quickly, and it’s not very cost-efficient for you or other clients. Even though we spend many hours on each client’s case to get the best possible outcome, we feel that having a contingency fee arrangement is a much more realistic option for clients.

Contact El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers For A Free Case Evaluation

The average person would probably not know where to start when deciding if or how to file a legal claim against the driver of the vehicle that caused the damage. If you need a qualified Inglewood car accident lawyer, contact us for more information. We offer free consultation to discuss your case and help you understand how the injury claims process works. During the meeting, our lawyer will go over your situation with you and determine the value of your injury claim, and how to approach the case.

You can rest assured we provide our clients with complete confidentiality and respect for privacy. We work hard to earn your trust and win your claim. With over 30 years of combined experience, representing injured people in the Inglewood area, we know what action to take in your case. Contact us at 888-544-2136.