Car Accident Lawyers

Don’t talk to the insurance company. It gives the claims adjuster an opportunity and ammunition to hurt your case. During these calls, insurance adjusters ask leading questions to obtain statements they can later use against you. Additionally, they pressure you to accept lowball offers.

After an accident, you don’t have all the information you need to get the settlement that’s right for you. That is why it is best not to speak with the insurance company. When you partner with Sam & Ash Injury Law, we will communicate your best interests and protect your claim from the adjuster.

Not all car accidents require the help of a personal injury attorney, but you deserve answers. Even minor accidents cause injuries that should be compensated. For clear answers, get a free consultation from us. We’re available 24/7 to discuss What’s Right for you. No pressure, no hard sell — just the advice you need to help you move forward.

Insurance claims aren’t just for drivers. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and passengers who are injured in car accidents are also entitled to compensation. But being a passenger in a car accident can leave you with a lot of questions. Where exactly is your place in a personal injury claim?

In most cases, passengers do not cause car accidents. Passengers rely on others’ driving. If your own driver was at fault in the accident, it’s best to hire an attorney and pursue a claim on the driver’s insurance policy. Pursuing a claim is not personal — it’s about starting a process that provides compensation for your injuries.

In California, you can partly be at fault for an auto collision and still recover compensation. California follows a “modified comparative negligence” law that allows accident victims to recover payment for damages as long as they are not more than 50% at fault. When this is the case, the victim’s compensation is reduced by his or her percentage of fault.

So, for example, you suffer $100,000 in damages in a car wreck, but you are found to be 10% at fault for your crash. Your compensation would be reduced by $10,000 (10% of $100,000).