These cases provide compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional distress.
Evidence such as medical records, photos, surveillance footage, and witness statements can support your claim. The more detailed and timely the evidence, the stronger your case. It helps prove liability and the extent of your damages.
Pain and suffering are proven through documentation of your injuries, medical records, mental health evaluations, and testimony from you and loved ones about how the injury has affected your life. Severity, duration, and life impact are considered.
If you were hit by a commercial vehicle like a delivery truck or rideshare car, you may be able to sue the driver’s employer or the company’s insurance. These cases often involve higher policy limits and more complex legal issues.
No. The first offer from an insurance company is often low. You have the right to negotiate or reject it. A lawyer can evaluate if the offer fairly covers your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Fault is determined through police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, surveillance footage, and expert analysis. California follows a comparative fault system, so multiple parties can share blame, and compensation is adjusted accordingly.
If the other driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may still recover compensation through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, if you have it. A lawyer can help you file this type of claim and deal with the insurance process.