PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN CONCORD, CA

After an accident, your first priority should be to ensure your health and safety. Before checking on others, look for any visible injuries you may have. If you have injuries, do not move and call 9-1-1 or have someone else call. If you or anyone else needs emergency medical care, request it when you call. 

Get a complete medical evaluation as soon as possible if you do not receive medical attention on the scene. Even if you feel okay or believe you only have minor injuries, have a medical professional evaluate you. You may have dormant or hidden injuries that could worsen if left untreated, like a concussion, internal bleeding, or a soft-tissue injury.

We also recommend contacting a Concord personal injury lawyer to discuss your unique situation. You may be entitled to financial compensation if someone else's negligence or wrongdoing caused you harm. A lawyer can help you understand your legal options and what steps to take to protect your legal rights from the very beginning.

In a personal injury case, you may be able to recover several types of damages, generally categorized into economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are your monetary losses incurred as a result of the accident. For example, past and future medical expenses, lost wages, property damages, and any other out-of-pocket costs related to the accident count as economic damages.

Non-economic damages, on the other hand, include your non-monetary losses. They are more subjective and generally include the physical pain and emotional distress you have faced due to the accident. 

In rare cases, the court may award punitive damages to punish the liable party for particularly egregious or reckless behavior. An experienced Concord personal injury attorney can evaluate your case and determine the full extent of damages you may be entitled to recover.

You are not required to have a personal injury lawyer for your personal injury claim. However, unless the accident was minor, with straightforward liability, and without injuries or significant damages, we do not recommend handling it by yourself. 

Insurance companies often have a team of lawyers and insurance adjusters on their side working to minimize claim payouts. The insurance company may try to downplay your injuries and damages or even shift liability to you and deny your claim. Representing yourself puts you at risk of accepting a low settlement or even getting your claim denied.

Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side levels the playing field. You can focus on recovering your injuries while your attorney handles the claims process on your behalf. Your attorney can ensure that you do not accept a lowball settlement that leaves you with out-of-pocket costs and negotiate for maximum compensation for your injuries. If the insurance company fails to negotiate, your attorney can fight for your right to compensation in court. 

Additionally, most personal injury lawyers, like us, work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we handle the costs of your case and only get paid if we win your case. This arrangement makes having quality legal representation accessible to all walks of life.