Steps to File a Car Accident Claim in California
Recent auto accident statistics show that US roadways are an increasingly-dangerous place to be, with rates of fatal car crashes rising almost 15% nationwide over recent years despite countless advances in vehicle safety technology. In California alone, 3,680 people were killed in motor vehicle-related incidents in 2016, with 680 of those deaths occurring in Los Angeles County. Additionally, despite some of the nation’s strictest laws on cell phone use while driving, research shows that cell phone use by California drivers is on a steady rise.
Driving is a major part of life in Southern California, and unfortunately, this means that a car accident is something most of us will experience. Below, you’ll find the steps for filing a car accident claim in California. For help in filing a claim and getting the money you need after a Los Angeles injury accident, contact the personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles at Custodio & Dubey LLP for a free assessment of your claim.
What are the steps in filing a car accident claim?
- Contact your insurer: California car insurance carriers require accident victims to report a crash as soon as possible. Waiting to report a crash can hurt your eventual recovery by making your insurer more skeptical of your claims. You may need to report the claim to the at-fault driver’s insurer, as well. However, do not feel pressured to make a recorded or sworn statement to the insurer early in the claim process, as these words can come back to bite you. Be sure to consult with an attorney before making any statements on the record about your accident.
- Retain any records: Keep track of all medical bills, car repair deductible payments, and other proof of the cost of your injuries to use as proof of what you’re owed.
- Find a skilled car accident attorney: It is critical that you know what your accident claim is worth before you settle with insurers. If you’ve been seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident, you may be in need of compensation but overwhelmed by the claims process. Don’t go up against insurers or at-fault drivers alone. Contact the dedicated and skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at Custodio & Dubey LLP, for help getting the money you need after a crash.
For assistance in filing a claim after a car accident in California, contact the seasoned and dedicated car accident lawyers in Los Angeles, CA at Custodio & Dubey LLP, for a free consultation at (888) 280-8029.
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