What You Need to Know about Car Accidents in Los Angeles
Los Angeles car accidents can be minor and result in no injuries or damage to the vehicles. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Many California car accidents cause injuries. The victims of these accidents then go on to deal with lost wages from having to miss work, rising bills for current and future medical care, and sometimes even disability and loss of life.
What can you do after a car accident in Los Angeles to protect yourself? Keep reading to learn more.
Call the Police
Many times, accident victims do not think to "get the police involved". This could be a mistake. Even if you’re not hurt in the car accident, the police can come and take a report. The report can be used down the road in a potential legal claim. The police can also help with the exchange of personal information between the drivers, which is helpful if the guilty driver starts to become difficult.
Seek Medical Attention
Spinal cord injuries, head and brain injuries, extreme bleeding, and broken bones are all serious injuries. You should not delay in seeking immediate emergency medical care. However, if you don’t believe you have a serious injury, you should still get checked out by your doctor or go to urgent care. You could be suffering from internal injuries that you have no way of knowing about without proper medical testing. Additionally, minor injuries may get worse if you go without medical treatment.
DO NOT Sign Anything from Any Insurance Company
At the end of the day, insurance companies are businesses. And like any business, they are interested in increasing their bottom line. Paying out on claims is an expense. By signing a settlement agreement without speaking with an experienced accident attorney first, you could sign away your right to bring a lawsuit and not receive all of the money your injuries entitle you to.
DO NOT Wait to Contact an Experienced Car Accident Attorney
In California, you only have a certain length of time available for you to bring a lawsuit because of a car accident. To protect your potential legal claim, contact an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible.
For a free, no obligation consultation, contact the winning attorneys at Ghozland Law Firm today.
