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If you suffered injuries in a car accident, there is a good chance that the other side will try to pay you as little as possible. Insurance companies employ teams of lawyers whose main objective is to save the company money by lowering your payment. Hiring your own personal injury attorney will help you fight back against the red tape. Here is why you should hire a lawyer instead of relying on the insurance company after a car accident:
Insurance Companies Want to Save Money
In most personal injury cases, the other side’s insurance company already knows that they will have to pay for your injuries. However, they also know when they can take advantage of injured parties in order to save money. Insurance agents will try to get in contact with you right after an accident and offer you a lump sum for your pain. This offer may initially seem reasonable, but it rarely takes into account any lost wages or future medical bills.
Get the Compensation You Deserve
An experienced personal injury attorney can help ensure that you get a fair settlement for your pain. However, an attorney can help apply relevant legal decisions to your case and ensure that the insurance companies reimburse you for lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical expenses, and current medical bills.
Representation in Court
Standing up in front of a judge is best left to experienced personal injury litigators. An attorney can help ensure that your claim is strong and that you are adequately represented in court.
Injured Californians who are facing lowball estimates from insurance companies should call the law firm of Steinberg & Spencer at (310) 450-5960 today. Our team practices in personal injury law and will work to ensure that you receive a fair amount of compensation for your pain.
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If you take time from work to recover from an injury sustained in a car accident, you may be able to recover the missed salary. This video discusses how a lawyer can quantify and recover your lost income during a personal injury case.
A qualified attorney will contact your employer and properly compute the amount of compensation that you missed out on during your recovery. If you are self-employed, the computation process may be more difficult, but your lawyer will be able to help you arrive at a conclusive number.
Steinberg & Spencer is a Southern California firm practicing in personal injury and workers’ compensation law. If you sustained an injury as a result of a car accident or workplace injury, call a member of our team at (310) 450-5960. We know the ins-and-outs of the law and can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
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Millions of accidents occur on U.S. roads every year, and some collisions occur with enough force to cause traumatic injuries. The most serious injuries are those to the brain. They can have long-lasting cognitive effects on the victim and require lifelong medical care. If you or a loved one sustained a brain injury due to a car accident, consult a local personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Collision-Related Bruising
The force associated with a car collision will move the bodies of passengers within each vehicle. This quick jolt may also cause your brain to move or shake within your skull, causing a traumatic brain injury. Generally, this type of injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head that can disrupt the standard function of the brain. While not all car collisions will result in brain injuries, rapid back-and-forth movement of your brain within your skull can cause serious bruising.
Tearing and Swelling
Aside from bruising, a car accident can also cause brain tissue swelling and tearing. Due to the importance of the unique synapses in your brain, tearing and swelling can impair cognitive functions and cause permanent medical issues. You can be at risk for TBI-related tearing or bruising even if you do not have any scrapes or outward bruises from the accident. If you feel woozy or have memory loss following your accident, consult a medical professional as soon as possible. No matter what your diagnosis, any medical issues or injuries sustained as a result of this accident may be compensated through litigation.
Traumatic brain injuries can cause serious consequences and high future medical costs. Santa Monica-based Steinberg & Spencer is a law firm with decades of experience in helping victims calculate the true cost of their injuries and obtaining compensation from insurers. Call our office at (310) 450-5960 today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our staff.
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At Steinberg & Spencer, we represent California residents facing serious injuries caused by the negligent actions of another. Learn more about driver negligence and dog bite accidents with the following links and call (310) 450-5960 to schedule your free initial consult.
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles addresses negligent driving on this website.
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Read this information from the Negligent Driving campaign for more information on what negligent driving is and how to avoid it when you’re on the road.
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Get medical information about dog bite treatment and prevention from FamilyDoctor.org.
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Learn more about dog bite accidents in California and how much insurance companies are paying victims in this article from Huffington Post.
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See Section 3342 of the California Civil Code to learn more about the law surrounding dog bite liability.
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If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury from a motorcycle accident; or if you have lost someone due to another party’s negligence, it’s time to talk to a serious injury attorney and learn about your options. At the Southern California law offices of Steinberg & Spencer, we offer settlement advances and don’t charge you fees until we win. Schedule your free initial consult at (310) 450-5960.
