Orange County's Leading Auto Accident Attorney
A car accident takes only seconds to happen, but its effects can last indefinitely. While you can repair damage to your vehicle in a relatively brief period of time, it can take years for your body to fully recover after a crash. Victims who suffer severe injuries, such as a brain or spinal injury, may never fully regain their function or independence. Fortunately, you can seek compensation if you suffered injuries in a car accident.
The attorneys at the Draper Law Firm can help you fight for a fair settlement to cover the damages you incur after a car crash. We can recover money to pay for your medical bills, vehicle damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
We know what insurance companies and courts are looking for when evaluating accident claims. We will investigate every aspect of your crash to identify appropriate evidence that establishes liability and proves the value of your claim.
Call us today at 888-688-8043 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a car accident lawyer in Orange County.
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, call us to instantly determine compensation for:
- Your Vehicle or Property
- Your Medical Bills
- Your Pain & Suffering
- Your Lost Wages
We Serve All of Orange County, California
California Motor Vehicle Accident Laws
In your particular accident, there are unique auto insurance, liability, and fault laws that can come into play. Understanding California’s motor vehicle accident laws will help you learn your rights and obligations. Our lawyers are always available to answer any specific questions about car crashes you have and to provide you with knowledge about the laws of the state.
Our attorneys are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in handling automobile accident cases across California. The following are a few basics of California Motor Vehicle Accident Laws:
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- Not a “No-Fault State”
California is a not a “no-fault” state when it comes to auto insurance. California is one of the 38 states in the country where the person who causes a car accident has to pay for the damage and injuries. When an accident occurs, the police determine who’s at fault. Then, to collect payment for their losses, victims must file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Liability insurance is the type of insurance that pays victims’ claims, and all drivers in California are required to carry it. The advantage for Orange County residents, living in California is that all drivers pay less in insurance rates that “no-fault” states. However, this also means that a laywer is necessary to collect upon damages, which is why we are here to help you. - Deadline to file a case.You have four years to take your case to the court if you have grounds for filing a personal injury lawsuit. This is the statute of limitation which provides a particular timeline. To file a lawsuit with the courts, the time generally starts from the day of the accident, or the date of discovery of accident-related injuries. If you miss this deadline, you will lose your chance to take up your matter to the court and claim compensation for your injury and/or property damage.
There are many other laws and regulations, but we discussed the basic ones above. The first step to protecting your rights and preventing liability for a motor vehicle accident in California is to understand the law. These laws specify how, why, and when instead of simply paying for insurance coverage, a party will sue another party for damages after a collision.
Talk to our car accident attorneys when in doubt. We have years of experience dealing with easy to complicated claims for car accidents and have a strong knowledge of all relevant rules. We will help you file a lawsuit with the courts if required.
Southern California motorists are killed in car crashes every day. Closer to home, car wrecks in Orange County kill on average between two and three of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones every single day. Over the past decade, California has seen on average more than 800 deaths in car accidents every year and thousands of more injuries.
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