Frequently Asked Questions of Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney

When an accident happens causing injuries and damages, your life is overwhelmed as you cope with the injuries that you suffered, insurance companies and investigators calling, and you need answers on what to do.  The personal injury attorneys in our Los Angeles law firm have compiled a list of questions they are most commonly asked.  If there are additional questions you have or you would like to discuss your personal injury accident with our expert personal injury lawyers, please call today.

Q:  If I get hurt while on someone else's property, can I get money for my medical bills and injuries?

A:  It will depend upon the circumstances of how you were injured.  There has to be proof that the property owner was negligent.  Typical conditions that can cause someone to fall would be uneven stairs or sidewalks, slippery conditions on the walkway or in the aisle of a grocery store or sales floor of a department store, poor lighting which prevented you from observing a dangerous condition, or many other situations.  Each case must be evaluated on its individual facts.  However, you must contact our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys immediately.  It is important than an investigation be conducted as quickly as possible to preserve the evidence before the property owner has a chance to repair the dangerous area.  If at all possible, obtain pictures of the location, names and contact information for any witnesses to the incident.

Q:  If it is clear that another driver was at fault for a traffic accident, will the insurance company pay for my car repair before I finish my medical treatment and the case is concluded?

A:  Yes.  It is typical for the vehicle repair to be a top priority, especially as you could be entitled to a rental car while your car is not drivable and being repaired.  The insurance company will want to minimize the damages and will want to get the vehicle repaired and back in your possession as soon as possible.

Q:  How long will the personal injury case take to reach a settlement?

A:  This will all depend upon the injuries involved and the facts of the accident.  The more complicated the accident, the more serious the injuries the longer the case will take.  If you were involved in a simple fender-bender with no serious injuries, the case typically will be resolved in a few months.  However, a multi-vehicle collision with many involved parties and injuries, could take a considerable amount, possibly a year or two, to complete.

Q: theother party's insurance company is calling asking for a statement, should I give a statement?

A:  It is normally not a good idea to give a statement to an insurance company.  When the claims adjuster is calling you asking for a statement, they typically have a statement from their insured.  If their insured as stated the accident was not their fault, blaming you or another party, the insurance adjuster is not going to be convinced of any other version.  Insurance adjusters have a list of questions that could actually harm your case.  For example, an adjuster could call you the day after the accident and ask about your injuries.  You could state that only your back and neck hurt, however, a few days later you experience shoulder pain, headaches, or any other injuries.  The inconsistency from your statement to the insurance adjuster only hours after the accident, to the medical treatment you require several days later contradicts each other and the adjuster could use that against you to not pay for medical bills or allow compensation for those other injuries.  It is always best to speak to a qualified personal injury lawyer before giving any statement to an insurance adjuster or investigator for the insurance company.

Q:  Why should I hire your personal injury law firm?

A:  Our expert personal injury attorneys have many years of practicing representing clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of other people.  We care about our clients, keep them informed as to the status of the case, working with the clients to fully understand their injuries and needs.  The injury accident lawyers in our Los Angeles personal injury law firm have an excellent record representing personal injury clients, and work with the best experts to make certain that you receive the best medical care to ensure the best possible physical and emotional recuperation, and build a strong case to achieve the maximum compensation.

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