Like other parts of California, Ventura can see a lot of heavy traffic. Heavy traffic makes it more likely that accidents will occur. If you are involved in a car accident, it is important to hire an injury attorney as soon as possible. Learn more about the benefits of hiring an attorney after a car accident:
You won’t be taking legal advice from someone who is on the other side.
The insurance company represents the other driver. As a result, they are actively working against your interests, in order to pay as little as possible on your claim. You should never take legal advice from someone who is on the other side. Your injury lawyer will be able to protect your legal rights in order to get you fair compensation for your losses.
Your attorney will also help you prove all the intangible losses you have suffered as a result of the accident. You are entitled to losses for pain and suffering, which includes all sorts of intangible losses. Insurance companies often throw out a low settlement number that makes small compensation for the physical pain of your injuries. You are also entitled to compensation for your emotional distress, your inability to participate in hobbies and your other usual activities, the stress your injuries have placed on your relationships, and other intangible losses.
You will know the fair value of your case.
So what are these intangible losses worth? If you ask the other driver’s insurance company, the answer is “not very much”. Accident lawyers know what juries have awarded in other cases. They use this knowledge to appraise your case, and determine whether a settlement offer is fair. The choice to settle your case or go to court is always yours. In order to make an informed decision, however, you need advice from your own lawyer about what your case is fairly worth. You cannot get this information from a claims adjuster who is working for the other guy.
You can litigate your case if necessary.
During settlement negotiations, it is important for the insurance company to know that you are willing to go to court if necessary. Avoiding litigation is the only reason why the insurance company has any incentive to pay your claim at all. When an injury victim negotiates their own claim, the insurance company knows it will be difficult for that person to file a lawsuit. As a result, the insurance company is likely to make a lower offer than they would to an attorney who is prepared to file a lawsuit that very day.
If you do need to actually file a lawsuit and litigate your case, it will be difficult to do this without an attorney. You have the right to try to do this on your own if you choose. Unfortunately, you will be facing an army of lawyers that are working for the insurance company, so it will be nearly impossible to stand up to them without a lawyer of your own.
The Right Injury Lawyers For Ventura Car Accident Cases
The Ventura car accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Bamieh & De Smeth fight hard for car crash victims. Call (805) 643-5555 or visit our website to schedule your free consultation.
