PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN CORONA, CA

Generally, a thorough investigation is needed to determine accident liability, so do not assume you are partly responsible without one. However, even if you are partially at fault for the accident, you can still pursue a personal injury claim in California. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means that you can recover damages even if you are 99 percent responsible for the accident. 

However, the compensation you can recover will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. For example, if you are 30 percent at fault for the accident and your total damages amount to $100,000, you can only recover $70,000. 

It is also important to note that insurance companies often try to shift accident liability to you to reduce their payouts, so we recommend having a skilled Corona personal injury attorney on your side to ensure that fault is accurately assessed. Your attorney can work to minimize your liability and maximize your potential compensation.

If the insurance company offers you a settlement, we strongly recommend consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer before accepting it. It is not in the insurance company's best interest to pay you fair compensation for your injuries and damages. One tactic insurance companies use to reduce payouts is offering quick settlements to accident victims.

The insurance company may say the offer is the best it can make. However, the first offer is generally much lower than the company can offer.

You want to ensure that you understand the full extent of your damages before accepting a settlement. Generally, by the point the insurance company offers you a quick settlement, you will not know the extent of your damages yet. The problem is that if you sign the settlement offer, you also sign a release that waives your right to pursue any further claims related to the accident.

Basically, you cannot ask for more money later if your injuries are worse than initially thought, you run into medical complications, or you rack up more expenses due to the accident. You risk getting stuck with out-of-pocket costs.

A Corona personal injury lawyer can review the offer and determine whether it adequately covers your damages. They will ensure that your claim accounts for all your past and future expenses related to your injuries, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Do not let the assumption that you cannot afford a personal injury lawyer keep you from seeking legal help! Most personal injury lawyers, including ours, work on a contingency fee basis. This means our legal fees are contingent upon us securing a fair settlement or court award for you.

You do not pay any upfront fees or hourly rates. We handle the upfront costs of your case. Instead, our fees are a percentage of the settlement or award we secure for you. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.

This arrangement ensures that quality legal representation is accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. You can also rest easy knowing we are committed to obtaining the best possible results for you, as our payment is directly tied to yours.