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Orange County Top Gun, Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer in 2002 & 2006
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Contact our office in Newport Beach today to discuss your car accident claim with an experienced auto accident lawyer.
The attorneys of HodesMilman have handled countless serious auto accident claims, successfully representing injured victims throughout Los Angeles, Newport Beach, and across the state. Each car accident lawyer at our firm has the experience to maximize recovery from insurance companies. If you have been involved in an accident, we invite you to read the Q&A below to learn more about how to protect your legal rights after an accident. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our law office in Newport Beach to speak directly with an auto accident lawyer.
Immediately after an auto accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, your first priority should be to call 911 if there are any injuries and alert the local police so that an accident report can be filed. What may seem like a minor collision could end up having serious consequences, and it is best to have emergency services on hand.
Once the scene is secure, it is important to gather as much information as possible. Make sure you exchange information with the other driver(s) and secure contact information from potential witnesses. If you are in a position to do so, it is best to document as much as you can about the accident and take photos of the vehicles and the scene.
We recommend that you avoid admitting fault when you speak with the individuals involved in the accident. Call your insurance provider as soon as possible to let them know you've been involved in an accident. If you believe you may have been injured, see a physician immediately and make sure to explain your symptoms to your doctor in detail.
Placing a specific value on your claim is virtually impossible at the outset of your case. We cannot begin to estimate the amount of compensation you can receive until your medical treatment has been concluded.
If your case does go to trial and the jury finds that the other party involved in the accident was negligent, you could potentially receive both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages refer to compensation for financial obligations from medical bills, property damage, funeral expenses, lost wages, and future earnings. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and emotional distress.
While we cannot make any guarantees in terms of expected compensation, once we have all the facts of your case, we can compare it to similar cases and give you an idea of the potential value of your claim. We recommend that you contact our office in Newport Beach to discuss the specifics of compensation with an auto accident lawyer.
While most minor auto accident cases can be settled without the assistance of a car accident lawyer, it is difficult to successfully resolve serious auto accidents without representation. Experienced auto accident lawyers have the know-how to gather evidence and the experience to negotiate with large insurance companies. An attorney will fight to maximize your compensation and protect your legal rights while you focus on your recovery.
You will likely be contacted by the at-fault party's insurance company relatively soon after your accident. Before giving any sort of statement to the insurance adjustor, we recommend that you speak with an auto accident lawyer. The information you provide to the adjustor could be used against you in future proceedings and negotiations, so it is best to consult an attorney before providing details about your injuries and the accident.
It is also possible that the at-fault party's insurance company will attempt to settle with you for an amount that does not adequately cover your losses. Before agreeing to any kind of settlement, you should speak with a car accident lawyer to find out exactly what kind of compensation you could be entitled to. Don't leave your future up to an insurance adjustor whose sole occupation is to save his or her employer money.
Contact the office of HodesMilman in Newport Beach to speak with a car accident lawyer about your case. Your consultation with our legal advisors is free – please contact us today.
There are a variety of valid reasons an insurance claim could be denied. Sometimes claims are denied based on small technicalities, so it is always best to take note of the reason given by the adjustor in the denial letter and study your insurance policy. If you feel your insurance company has been misinformed or your claim was denied in bad faith, an auto accident lawyer can help.
If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident, our firm can assist you. Contact HodesMilman in Newport Beach to schedule a consultation with an auto accident lawyer today. We can connect victims throughout California with an experienced and aggressive car accident lawyer.