Elk Grove & Sacramento County Car Accident Attorneys

In 2019, the car accidents that occurred in California resulted in 3,316 fatalities, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, along with innumerable injuries requiring medical treatment. Many of them were catastrophic and life-altering.

No matter how carefully you drive you have no control over how others drive, and you could be injured or killed by someone else's negligence or driving error. When you have been seriously injured or a member of your family has been killed in a California auto accident, your life may never be the same. You may be unable to work, support your family, or pay your bills. When your injury or loss was caused by another driver, you are struck by the unfairness and injustice of your suffering

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Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento County to Handle a Car Accident Injury Claim

Those who suffer an injury in an accident due to the negligence of another should seek the counsel of a seasoned attorney as soon as possible. Doing this will ensure they know what their rights are and what can be done to protect these. An attorney who has experience executing the necessary steps involved in winning a top settlement for his or her clientele is key in obtaining a positive outcome. Your lawyer should be focused on proving that the other driver caused the accident, as well as show how the incident resulted in your injuries, calculate all the resulting expenses, which would include your pain and suffering.

One of the hurdles of any injury claim is dealing with the insurance companies who are known to look after the best interests of their own company, which would mean attempting to pay as little as possible for each claim. Therefore, choose an experienced law firm that has a history of going up against insurance companies and winning large settlements.

When you need help and you pursue justice following a car accident in California, call Elk Grove and Sacramento County personal injury attorneys, John M. O'Brien and Grant Zehnder for the experienced legal representation that you require. Having the right lawyer working on your behalf is the best way to ensure that you recover compensation for your damages and hold the person responsible accountable for the harm you've suffered due to their wrongdoing.

Ten Necessary Steps after a California Automobile Crash

A significant difference in your ability to recover a sufficient amount of compensation to reflect the full range of your economic and quality of life damages can be made by what you do (and don't do). Here are some tips on the steps you should take when you've been in an auto accident:

  • DO put on your flashers. If possible to do so safely, move your vehicle off the road.
  • DO take a moment to check the condition of any passengers in your car, then in other vehicles involved. Seek medical attention immediately if you need it.
  • DO call the police to request for an officer to be dispatched to the scene. If an ambulance is needed, let the dispatcher know.
  • DO get the contact info, registration, and insurance info from owners, drivers, and passengers in all vehicles. Get contact info for any witnesses.
  • DO take photos of the accident scene. Include all vehicles, showing the point of impact and damages to vehicles. If possible, include a photo of some geographic marker or street sign that will make location identification easier.
  • DON’T examine with other people involved who was at fault for the accident or how it happened. Do not apologize for anything. A simple polite apology may be wrongly construed as an admission of guilt.
  • DON’T give details about the state of your injuries. You could not realize immediately that you're hurt because adrenaline could be masking the pain. Also, some injuries are not immediately apparent.
  • DO call the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm and speak to an experienced Elk Grove car accident lawyer.
  • DON’t allow an insurance company representative to take a recorded or written statement from you. Do not sign anything for the other driver's insurance company. Do not provide authorizations for medical records unless your attorney tells you to. Refer the insurance adjuster to your lawyer.
  • DO be honest about your injuries. Understand that the insurance company will usually hire an investigator to determine if you are actually suffering the impairments you claim.

The Best Attorney for Your Car Accident Case

Choose an accident lawyer who is an expert in personal injury and wrongful death claims, not a general practice attorney. A lawyer who does only this type of work has the skills, experience, and reputation with insurance companies that can maximize your recovery. Check the attorney's ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo.

Select a law firm that is known as being highly experienced and who have the best possible ratings. Attorney John M. O'Brien has the highest possible peer rating with Martindale-Hubble, 5/5 or AV Preeminent, and a perfect 10 (superb) Avvo rating.

Free Consultation at the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm

At the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm, we know how to help and we understand what you are going through.

We are a results-oriented law firm, committed to obtaining justice for every client we represent.

We care about our clients and are always prompt in returning phone calls and emails. We keep you in the loop at every stage of the process.

You pay us nothing until your compensation check is issued and if we don't win, you owe us nothing. The time to file your claim is limited, so contact the Elk Grove car accident attorneys at the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.