It makes perfect sense to want to settle your car accident claim as soon as possible. After all, you might be so injured that you can’t return to work—while medical bills arrive by the handful in your mailbox. Many of our clients are worried that they won’t be able to pay their bills or even stay in their homes. They need money, and they need it fast.
However, many personal injury accident victims harm their cases by settling too soon. They end up getting much less money than they could, all because they did not have an attorney by their side who was looking out for their best interests.
If you have been injured, contact a Pomona car accident attorney right away.
A Lawyer Can Properly Value Your Damages
Let’s say you broke your arm, strained a shoulder muscle, and suffered a bump on the head in your car accident. Do you know how much money to ask for in compensation?
Many people know that they can get their medical bills paid for. But, under California law, you may be entitled to much more. For example, you can also be paid for any lost wages. If you miss two months of work and make $3,000 a month, you can ask for $6,000 in addition to your medical expenses.
You can also request compensation for pain and suffering, which is an umbrella term in California for:
- physical pain
- mental anguish
- inconvenience
- loss of enjoyment of life
- disability
- disfigurement
That broken arm and head injury could lead to constant headaches, depression, anxiety, and an inability to pursue your hobbies for several months. If you had surgery on your arm, you might be left with an ugly and visible scar as well. An experienced Pomona car accident lawyer can calculate how much you qualify for in compensation for this pain and suffering.
Without meeting with an attorney, you might simply settle for your medical bills, which is far less than you deserve.
A Car Accident Lawyer Can Negotiate a Higher Settlement
Some insurance companies play hardball. They might initially only offer to cover a small percentage of your losses and act as if they have no ability to pay more. As experienced car accident attorneys in Pomona, we know better. We know that insurance companies can afford to pay full and fair compensation to all injured victims.
With the right attorney by your side, you can maximize the amount that you take home. Our attorneys know all the tricks that insurance adjusters use, and we have developed techniques for countering them. If you try to negotiate on your own, you might too easily settle for pennies of what you deserve.
Contact a Downey, California Car Accident Attorney
Settlement negotiations are high-stakes, and you need the best people to look out for your interests. Once you settle, you can’t sue the defendant for more, so you need to do this right the first time.
Contact the JLF Firm today at 562-222-3067. We will immediately swing into action to ensure your rights to compensation are protected.
