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Auto Accidents
When An Accident Occurs What
Steps Should Be Taken
Auto accidents occur everyday; some are minor
fender benders while others are far more serious
and when you are involved in an accident as most
drivers or passengers will be at some point in their
life, when this happens to you know what to do.
When An Accident Occurs What
Steps Should Be Taken
Auto accidents occur everyday; some are minor
fender benders while others are far more serious
and when you are involved in an accident as most
drivers or passengers will be at some point in their
life, when this happens to you know what to do.
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Disclaimer: This website was created by the Law Offices of Michael P. Ehline in order to assist injured victims of motor
vehicle accidents in California. Nothing in this website is to be construed as legal advice. We take motor vehicle accidents
on a contingency fee basis, after you sign a written retainer that is also signed by the firm. Lawyers are prohibited from
advertising they will waive costs in contingency fee cases. We are Santa Monica injury lawyers, as well as Malibu Beach car
crash attorneys.
vehicle accidents in California. Nothing in this website is to be construed as legal advice. We take motor vehicle accidents
on a contingency fee basis, after you sign a written retainer that is also signed by the firm. Lawyers are prohibited from
advertising they will waive costs in contingency fee cases. We are Santa Monica injury lawyers, as well as Malibu Beach car
crash attorneys.
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In Vehicular Accidents in
California.
In Vehicular Accidents in
California.
one where your injuries permit the police should be called and insurance
information should be exchanged. You should also be treated for any injuries,
at the time of the accident some injuries may not even be apparent, the
accelerated adrenalin the body is producing along with the shock of the
accident can contribute to the body not feeling pain. Then there are other
types of injuries that are very apparent and you know you need medical
attention.
When the police are summoned to the scene of an accident they will speak to
everyone involved and any witnesses that may have seen the accident. This
report is very important, it can help by documenting facts while they are fresh
in everyone’s mind and find which vehicle and driver is at fault. Each person’s
information is collected at the scene including any witnesses.
If you feel you have no injuries or if they do not require immediate treatment it
is wise to take photos of the accident scene and of the autos involved. It is
also wise to take down the names, addresses and phone numbers of any
witnesses and of course the other drivers involved as well as their insurance
information.
This can be of great importance as some auto accident injuries are not always
apparent immediately and this information can help in the event that you do
have injuries from this accident.
How To Find Out What Rights You Have After An
Accident
When you are involved in an accident medical treatment should be foremost
on your mind, but while this is being done there are other forces at work. Each
insurance company will be involved, this should not make you feel safe as
every insurance company have many different people who will take a part in
your accident case from the other drivers insurance company. There will be
an adjustor for the vehicle, there will be investigators who will examine the
accident scene and speak to the witnesses if there are any. There will also be
attorneys, who represent the insurance company and all these people put
together are working to give the claims adjustor the information they need to
offer a claimant a settlement. This may sound like it is a system that works
smoothly to give you compensation for your claim against the driver involved
in the accident. It does not work to your advantage no matter how smooth or
how quickly they seem to work to offer a settlement. Once this settlement is
taken should other medical costs arise for treatment the insurance company
will have been released of their obligation as you have taken their settlement.
For this reason accident victims need the protection of an accident attorney
who has a proven record, who has experience, who will fight the insurance
company adjustors decisions, the investigators evidence and their attorneys
who protect the insurance company. Insurance companies are not a friend to
the injured accident victim and will often deny claims, offer a mere pittance
compared to the medical costs for injuries and on going treatment. Your
accident attorney with his proven experience will take this stress of you and
take on the insurance company and other parties to ensure you receive a fair
and just settlement.
Compensation May Not Solely Be Based On The
Insurance Company
When you enlist an accident attorney whose firm has experience and a
proven track record in vehicle accident cases depending on the clients
injuries the funds that can be obtained from the other drivers insurance policy
may not cover all the medical, pain and suffering of the injured victim. This is
where it is to the client’s advantage to hire the most experienced accident
attorney, their experience will provide them with the knowledge and the
resources to seek compensation from other sources that may also have a
hand in the responsibility of the accident.i
The auto manufacturer may hold some responsibility; some vehicles
have been proven to have poor designs in an accident situation, instability is
one of the leading problems in some vehicle designs. This can include
vehicles whose roofs are designed poorly and can crush or poorly designed
gas tanks that can explode in an accident. Defective parts can also be the
responsibility of the auto manufacturer; these parts can include defective
airbags and seat belts.
State and Government Agencies also may play a part in the
responsibility; they are responsible for the proper placed and working
streetlights, stop signs and other traffic control devices such as railroad
crossing signals. These agencies are also responsible for highway barriers,
medians, speed limit signs and other markings.
What To Look For In A Law Firm
The accident attorney you empower to look out for your best interests when
you are a victim of an accident should have a proven record in this type of
cases, they should be a well established firm who will be able to enlist the
services of forensic engineering experts, reconstruct the accident, have
experts in safety analysis and the personnel for accident research.
To receive the optimum results in your accident case it is imperative to have
an accident attorney who is well staffed, has experience and will work
tirelessly until their client has received fair compensation.
information should be exchanged. You should also be treated for any injuries,
at the time of the accident some injuries may not even be apparent, the
accelerated adrenalin the body is producing along with the shock of the
accident can contribute to the body not feeling pain. Then there are other
types of injuries that are very apparent and you know you need medical
attention.
When the police are summoned to the scene of an accident they will speak to
everyone involved and any witnesses that may have seen the accident. This
report is very important, it can help by documenting facts while they are fresh
in everyone’s mind and find which vehicle and driver is at fault. Each person’s
information is collected at the scene including any witnesses.
If you feel you have no injuries or if they do not require immediate treatment it
is wise to take photos of the accident scene and of the autos involved. It is
also wise to take down the names, addresses and phone numbers of any
witnesses and of course the other drivers involved as well as their insurance
information.
This can be of great importance as some auto accident injuries are not always
apparent immediately and this information can help in the event that you do
have injuries from this accident.
How To Find Out What Rights You Have After An
Accident
When you are involved in an accident medical treatment should be foremost
on your mind, but while this is being done there are other forces at work. Each
insurance company will be involved, this should not make you feel safe as
every insurance company have many different people who will take a part in
your accident case from the other drivers insurance company. There will be
an adjustor for the vehicle, there will be investigators who will examine the
accident scene and speak to the witnesses if there are any. There will also be
attorneys, who represent the insurance company and all these people put
together are working to give the claims adjustor the information they need to
offer a claimant a settlement. This may sound like it is a system that works
smoothly to give you compensation for your claim against the driver involved
in the accident. It does not work to your advantage no matter how smooth or
how quickly they seem to work to offer a settlement. Once this settlement is
taken should other medical costs arise for treatment the insurance company
will have been released of their obligation as you have taken their settlement.
For this reason accident victims need the protection of an accident attorney
who has a proven record, who has experience, who will fight the insurance
company adjustors decisions, the investigators evidence and their attorneys
who protect the insurance company. Insurance companies are not a friend to
the injured accident victim and will often deny claims, offer a mere pittance
compared to the medical costs for injuries and on going treatment. Your
accident attorney with his proven experience will take this stress of you and
take on the insurance company and other parties to ensure you receive a fair
and just settlement.
Compensation May Not Solely Be Based On The
Insurance Company
When you enlist an accident attorney whose firm has experience and a
proven track record in vehicle accident cases depending on the clients
injuries the funds that can be obtained from the other drivers insurance policy
may not cover all the medical, pain and suffering of the injured victim. This is
where it is to the client’s advantage to hire the most experienced accident
attorney, their experience will provide them with the knowledge and the
resources to seek compensation from other sources that may also have a
hand in the responsibility of the accident.i
The auto manufacturer may hold some responsibility; some vehicles
have been proven to have poor designs in an accident situation, instability is
one of the leading problems in some vehicle designs. This can include
vehicles whose roofs are designed poorly and can crush or poorly designed
gas tanks that can explode in an accident. Defective parts can also be the
responsibility of the auto manufacturer; these parts can include defective
airbags and seat belts.
State and Government Agencies also may play a part in the
responsibility; they are responsible for the proper placed and working
streetlights, stop signs and other traffic control devices such as railroad
crossing signals. These agencies are also responsible for highway barriers,
medians, speed limit signs and other markings.
What To Look For In A Law Firm
The accident attorney you empower to look out for your best interests when
you are a victim of an accident should have a proven record in this type of
cases, they should be a well established firm who will be able to enlist the
services of forensic engineering experts, reconstruct the accident, have
experts in safety analysis and the personnel for accident research.
To receive the optimum results in your accident case it is imperative to have
an accident attorney who is well staffed, has experience and will work
tirelessly until their client has received fair compensation.