A car crash changes your day – and sometimes your whole life – in the blink of an eye. Trying to heal can leave you drained and uncertain. Insurance adjusters can be impossible to deal with in the best of times, and having to handle this situation while you’re injured and struggling with bills is overwhelming.
Having the right Cerritos personal injury attorney means you get the support you need. Contact Avant Law Corporation to schedule a free consultation with a Cerritos car accident lawyer.
Why You Should Work with Avant Law Corporation For Your Cerritos Car Accident Case
Choosing the right lawyer after being injured in a car accident is incredibly important. Here’s why we’re the right choice:
- When you work with us, you’re never left waiting and wondering. We will get back to you quickly so that your questions are answered and you know what to expect moving forward.
- Our attorneys have over 200 years of collective experience, giving you insight and strategy that’s been honed over decades of real-life experience
- If you’re hurt and can’t come in to discuss your case, we’ll bring our experience to you at your home or hospital, ensuring you get qualified help as soon as you need it.
When you need help after an accident, you can rely on us. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
How A Lawyer Can Help You With A Claim After a Car Crash
Having a car accident lawyer on your side can change more than just the outcome – it can change the entire recovery experience. Here are some of the ways they can help you:
- They assemble a powerful team of investigators, crash experts, and medical professionals to prove your version of the crash is accurate.
- When insurance companies use delay tactics or try to blame you, your lawyer pushes back with strategies that protect you.
- If your ability to work is impacted, legal guidance ensures your missed pay and reduced earning potential are fully considered in the claims process.
This kind of attention to detail gives you the best shot at full recovery and a smoother claims process.
How to Prove a Car Accident Claim
Proving a car accident claim means showing that the other driver’s negligence (or another party) caused your injuries and losses, and the law requires you to establish four specific elements.
Duty of Care
All drivers owe a legal responsibility to others on the road. That responsibility includes following traffic laws and being reasonably careful behind the wheel.
For example, drivers are expected to maintain a safe distance and stop in time for traffic lights or stopped vehicles ahead. This duty sets the standard for everyday driving and safe interaction between vehicles on the road.
Breach of Duty
A driver breaches their duty when they fail to meet these basic expectations. If a car behind you becomes distracted and doesn’t notice that you’ve already stopped at the light and ends up hitting you, they’ve violated the duty to drive attentively and allow enough space between vehicles. Proving this breach requires witness statements, police reports, and sometimes digital data from a car.
Causation
Next, you have to show that the other driver’s breach is what actually led to your injuries and losses: if the car hadn’t followed too close or lost focus, they wouldn’t have hit you.
The medical records and repair invoices can help confirm that the pain and costs you suffered happened directly from the accident and not a previous unrelated injury.
Damages
Finally, an insurance company or jury will look for proof of actual harm. This isn’t just about medical bills from visiting the ER, but can also include time missed from work, ongoing physical therapy, damage to your car, and pain that impacts daily routines. Keeping records, receipts, and journals that describe your recovery all make it easier to support your damages in a personal injury claim.
When all of these elements are clearly supported with solid evidence, your car accident claim should be successful.
Reach Out to Avant Law Corporation To Schedule a Free Consultation With a Car Accident Attorney in Cerritos
After a car accident, even simple tasks can feel exhausting or overwhelming. Your car repair bills, long-term health, income, and access to care deserve significant attention. With the help of a legal professional, you can get your questions answered and work to get what you’re entitled to.
Contact us at Avant Law Corporation to schedule a free consultation with a Cerritos car accident attorney.