Getting Compensation for Damages & Injuries
Los Angeles California Car Accident Lawyers

If you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident in California then you may be able to recover car accident compensation. California car accident lawyers  can help you get that compensation. There are statutes of limitation periods that vary by state, In California, for example, the statute of limitations for most personal injury actions (including those resulting from car accidents) is one year from the date of the accident. Therefore, you should take legal advice from a quality car accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Have you Been Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

After a car accident, know your rights as they pertain to damage compensation and possible Legal Consequences:

• Secure a copy of the police report.
• Know what protection your insurance policy provides.
• Sign a medical release so that injury records will be made available to the insurance company.
• Make a claim for any injuries under medical pay coverage, even if you have other coverages or if the other person is responsible.
• Make a claim for injury, lost wages or extended disability under uninsured motorist coverage if the other party was at fault but not insured or inadequately insured.
• Secure at least two car repair estimates, or three value appraisals if your car was totaled.
• Present estimates and allow your car to be photographed and inspected.
• Present bills for towing and storage costs.
• Ask your agent to help arrange for a temporary substitute vehicle if you have rental reimbursement coverage.
• Notify your agent of any damage from the accident discovered during the course of car repairs.