Auto Wrecks 101: Understanding The Basics Of California Personal Injury Claims

If you drive in California, you’ve likely seen car crashes slow traffic as we pass by, hoping we’re never involved in one. But if that day comes, it’s essential to know how to recover compensation for your injuries, costs, and losses. This article covers:

• Common causes of wrecks and the different types you might encounter. 
• Possible injuries in California car crashes.
• Answers to two common questions you might have after getting in a car wreck. 

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Auto Wrecks In California?

Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of car crash in California, with inattention being the leading cause. Unsafe speed is a close second, and these two factors often work together. The faster you’re driving, the less time you have to react, making inattention even more dangerous.

Our law firm handles all kinds of injuries and crashes, including any motor vehicle incident. We have experience dealing with virtually every kind of wreck involving one or more vehicles:

• Private vehicle collisions involving sedans, coupes, luxury cars, and more.
• Crashes with large 18-wheelers or commercial vehicles.
• Ride-share incidents (Uber and Lyft).
• Motorcycle, moped, and electric scooter crashes.

What Are The Typical Injuries Your Clients Have Suffered As A Result Of Auto Wrecks?

The most common injuries suffered in California car crashes are:

• Whiplash, 
• Neck pain, 
• Lower back pain,
• Mid-back pain. 

In addition, back and neck pains are known to have radicular symptoms, meaning pain that travels from the neck. It can travel down the arms into the fingers for the lower back or down the legs into the toes. Unfortunately, such injuries can be harder to detect or diagnose. 

Other injuries we see regularly include: 

• Broken bones, 
• Fractured necks, 
• Injuries to the shoulders or chest from seat belts,
• Injuries to the knees from hitting the dashboard or the steering wheel, 
• Head injuries from hitting the windows,
• Cuts from glass windows, 
• All manner of other physical injuries. 

In addition to physical injuries, many victims experience mental and emotional harm, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Car wrecks can have both physical and psychological impacts.

Attorney Shawn Gozarkhah is a dedicated California personal injury lawyer based in Los Angeles who has helped countless injury victims just like you navigate the medical and financial recovery process. At the head of the boutique Law Man Group firm, he shares the insights and wisdom of numerous victories to ensure every Californian knows what to do after a crash. 

If you or a loved one have been in a car wreck in or near LA, contact The Law Man Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Common Questions Our Clients Ask

Inevitably, almost anyone who has been injured in a car wreck is going to ask themselves the following two questions at some point:

• Am I at fault? 
• Do I have a valid case, and what is it worth? 

Sometimes, these questions are easy enough to answer. For example, if you were rear-ended, chances are you have a strong case and were not at fault. In other cases, however, there can be a lot that goes into determining who is at fault for an incident. 

Unfortunately, the insurance companies and adjusters on both sides do not have a vested interest in moving the claim forward. They are not motivated to ask the right questions and do the right research to do their best – because that might mean paying out more money. 

At our firm, we do have a vested interest in securing a favorable outcome for you. We want to see justice done and know what questions to ask to find it. We know how to think outside the box. Even if it seems like you don’t have a case, or you believe you’re at fault, we may be able to prove otherwise or identify comparative negligence to help you recover partial compensation.

Of course, every case is different and specific – and any attorney who gives you a guarantee about what your case is worth on day one is lying to you. There are simply too many variables involved. 

The value of your claim is going to depend on a multitude of factors, including: 

• Your injuries,
• The amount of property damage, 
• The medical treatment required, 
• The policy limits of the available insurance coverages, 
• The available assets of the party that caused the incident. 

While we can provide ballpark figures, no one can guarantee a specific dollar amount within the first week of working on your case.

Have You Been Injured In The Greater Los Angeles Area? Choose The Law Man Group

We are a boutique law firm that only practices personal injury. We don’t take workers’ compensation cases, medical malpractice cases, immigration cases, or family law cases. All we do is help crash victims. 

With that focus comes a keen understanding of the ins and outs of the claims process, extensive experience dealing with insurance companies, and a deep familiarity with the litigation process to obtain the maximum value of a case. 

We’re not on billboards or buses; we prefer to be selective with the cases we take to ensure each client receives direct, personalized attention. If we take your case, you will have direct contact with the attorney working on it from start to finish. Your attorney will handle settlement negotiations, communicate with insurance companies, and represent you all the way to a verdict if necessary. 

At The Law Man Group, we’re here for you. 

For more information on Auto Wrecks 101, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (818) 699-0492 today.