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Car accidents can leave victims with major property damage and devastating injuries that may lead to lifelong care, or even death. If you or a loved one was injured or someone has died in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Compensation may include such as medical and rehabilitation bills and the costs of repairing or replacing a vehicle through insurance or a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit.
At a difficult time when bills are piling up and you are trying to recover from the accident, it makes sense to have a lawyer on your side who can provide guidance, deal with insurance companies, navigate the intricacies of California law, handheld the responsible party accountable.
The car accident lawyers at Sim Law Offices offer a 100% free consultation to discuss what happened and show you how we can help get you the best settlement possible. Call us today at (714) 912-9717 for you 100% free, no obligation case evaluation.
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Recover the damages you deserve
Sim Law Offices is your go-to legal team when it comes to major and minor car accidents, including (but not limited to) the following common cases:
Rear-end
Side-impact
Head-on collision
Multi-vehicle collision
Economic Damages
Referred to as economic damages, your financial damages encompass every debt, expense, and financial loss you experienced because of the accident and/or your injuries. In general, these damages may include:
Costs for ambulance services, hospitalization, and ER treatment
Costs of other medical care, including surgery, therapy, and medication
Future costs of medical care
Lost wages if you missed work due to your injuries
Future wages you will lose as a result of having long-term or permanent injuries
Reduced earning potential
Costs to fix or replace the property that was damaged in the accident, such as your vehicle
We may suggest other financial damages based on the specifics of your case.
Non-Economic Damages
Referred to as non-economic damages, your general damages involve more subjective forms of losses, such as the physical and emotional pain you suffered after the car accident.
These losses can be more ambiguous since they do not have a monetary value, but our car accident lawyers in New York can assign a figure to them that reflects the accident’s impact on your life. These damages may include:
Pain and suffering
Permanent disability, including vision and hearing loss
Physical disfigurement, including scarring and burns
Diminished quality of life
Emotional distress and mental anguish
Loss of consortium or changes in your relationship with loved onesSim Law Offices has proven success in recovering damages for victims of major and minor car accidents. Our best attorneys work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve.
Different kinds of car accidents
Auto accidents can take a variety of forms that include the following:
Road Rage. In cases of “road rage,” drivers use their vehicle as a weapon. Such drivers often face serious criminal charges.
High Speed Crashes. Recent statistics have found that speeding was cited as a factor in 30 percent of all deadly auto accidents in the U.S., and that number is likely a conservative estimate.
Texting And Driving. Most states have implemented bans on texting and driving. Ignoring these laws could cost drivers a hefty fine, but it still pales in comparison to the costs associated with major car accidents.
Drunk Driving Accidents. Thanks to public awareness campaigns over the past several decades, the number of alcohol-fueled crashes has decreased, but they still remain a serious problem across the country.
Rollover Accidents. These are often extremely serious crashes, and a vehicle defect or poor road conditions can sometimes be factors. To prove there was a defect in your vehicle or the road, street, or highway that contributed to a rollover crash, you’ll need an experienced attorney.
Reach out to Sim Law Offices rear-end attorney to learn more about the different kinds of car accidents.
How long should you be sore after a car accident?
There are over six million car accidents that occur across the United States each year. Even though car accidents occur relatively frequently, that knowledge doesn’t diminish the shock a victim feels when they are involved in a crash. When another person’s negligence causes a car accident, the victims may be left with extensive injuries that may persist past the weeks following the incident.
At Sim Law Offices, our car accident lawyers with experience help clients who have been injured build strong claims. While car accident injuries may vary from person to person, if you are experiencing soreness following an accident, it is essential to be aware of approximately how long that symptom should last.
How Long Should Your Soreness Last After a Car Accident?
Experiencing some soreness after a car accident is normal and expected for most victims. After a minor car accident, you may expect to be sore for a few hours or even a few days after the accident. However, if you’re involved in a more severe car accident, you may be experiencing soreness for several weeks or months after the incident.
In most cases, you may experience soreness or residual pain due to bruising or stiffness for up to six weeks. If you were in a minor car accident or fender bender and continue to feel sore past six weeks, you may have a more severe injury and should consult a doctor and a car crash injury lawyer as soon as possible.
When Could Soreness Be More Serious After a Car Accident?
If your soreness has persisted past six weeks and occurs in any of the following areas, you should seek medical attention as it may be a symptom of a much more severe injury:
Head: If you are sore on or around your head, you could be experiencing the symptom of a serious injury like a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Even if you can only physically see a small cut or bruise, you should be seen by a medical professional if you feel sore in this area.
Back: While it is not uncommon to feel some soreness or stiffness in your back after an accident, you may have a more severe injury if it persists past six weeks.
Ribs: While a bruised rib is not fatal, you should see a doctor to ensure you have not broken a rib if you have continued soreness around your ribs.
Neck: Neck injuries such as whiplash are common in even the most minor of car accident cases, but if your soreness continues past the maximum time limit of six weeks, it is vital that you seek medical help.
Spine: If you are experiencing continued soreness or stiffness along the spine, you should seek medical help as soon as possible. If you have a more serious injury that you are unaware of, leaving a spinal cord injury untreated can be dangerous for car accident victims.
If you’ve been injured as a result of a negligent driver, an attorney for car accident may be able to help you build a strong claim.
Proactive Steps You Can Take After a Car Accident
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Seek Medical care
It is always a good idea to seek immediate medical care after an accident. Even if you feel OK, internal injuries may be hidden, and subtle symptoms could get worse. A doctor can fully evaluate you and begin treatment. They can also create a link in your medical record between the accident and your injuries that may be used in your case.
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Retain Evidence
While it is our job to collect evidence for you, you should keep and preserve any evidence from the accident if possible. This includes:
Photos
Videos
Witness contact information
The other driver’s contact information
The police report
Medical records
These documents may all be useful in your case. They all contain potentially crucial information.
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Be cautious when communicating your case
We recommend using caution when communicating about your case with insurance companies or on social media. This is because:
Insurance companies may be able to use minor inconsistencies or omissions in your statements to reduce or deny your claim.
Insurance companies may be able to obtain your comments on social media and use them to “prove” that you are not as bad off as your lawsuit claims. For instance, if you post about spending the day out with friends, they may try to claim this is proof that you have recovered and do not need damages.
Insurance companies may offer you a lowball settlement right away. This might seem like easy money, but it is really designed to prevent you from suing for additional money in the future.
In short, it is important to remember that the liable party’s insurance company will do anything to reduce their payout. Instead of speaking to them alone, you can let a car accident attorney from our firm represent you in all meetings with insurance representatives.
Our car accident lawyers can recommends these steps after your accident. If you did not or could not take one or more of these steps, you do not have to let that stop you from contacting our firm. We may still be able to help you pursue a case against the liable party.
are you ready to lawyer up?
After a car accident, victims may be left with many injuries, including soreness. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a negligent driver, get help from our best attorneys for an auto accident.
Sim Law Offices are experienced and highly trained lawyers are experts in handling cases involving auto accidents. But don’t take it from us; we let our results speak for us.
If you’ve suffered traumatic injuries as a result of a major car accident, you must hold the responsible parties liable — let us help you. With the right legal representation, you could receive a large settlement as compensation for your pain and suffering. The sooner your act, the stronger your case will be.
Contact us today for a free, no-risk consultation with our accomplished legal team.
Our Legal Team Provides Multiple Services When Managing Legal Cases
Car accidents often leave victims with negative life impacts, and some of the effects can last for months or even years after the accident. If you are facing severe physical injury, you may find it challenging to pursue compensation for the losses incurred.
A lawyer from our team can relieve you of the burden of legal work. When you hire Sim Law Offices, our team works together to build and manage your case. This involves:
Answering your legal questions and giving you legal advice
Discussing possible outcomes in your case
Managing your legal paperwork and deadlines
Communicating with all parties on your behalf
Identifying the liable party or parties
Gathering evidence for your case
Placing a value on your injuries based on evidence
Negotiating a potential settlement offer with the responsible party’s insurance company
Taking your case to trial if the other party is not willing to make you a fair settlement offer
When you allow a car accident attorney from our firm to take these tasks off your shoulders, you can concentrate your time and energy on recovering from your injuries.