Over 500 people in Newport Beach lose their lives or suffer injuries due to auto accidents over the course of the year, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. Many of these car accidents could have been prevented if the drivers involved had exercised reasonable care behind the wheel.
or over 40 years, our Newport Beach personal injury firm has been providing personalized, compassionate legal help to clients fighting for justice after auto accidents, and we can put our legal knowledge to work on your case. Meissner Law Firm is here to help car accident victims, as well as surviving loved ones of those who die in crashes.
Schedule a free consultation with a Newport Beach car accident lawyer today at (310) 833-2335 to learn more about how we can represent you.
What are Your Rights After A Newport Beach Car Accident?
California is a fault state, which means you can recover compensation for economic and non-financial loss from another driver who caused you to become involved in the accident. This includes payment of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress damages.
You can sometimes resolve your case with the insurance company of the other driver. If the insurer offers to pay a fair amount to settle your case, you may decide to accept to avoid the stress of court proceedings. However, once you accept a settlement, you give up the possibility of filing any future claims.
You may also need to go to court in some cases to recover full and fair compensation if the defendant’s insurer denies responsibility or is only willing to make a low settlement offer. You’ll have to show in court that the defendant violated road safety rules or otherwise breached their legal obligation to you.
Insurance companies often make low settlement offers because they don’t want to pay out more than is necessary. Be sure you get legal help before you accept a settlement offer and find an attorney who can be there with you for all phases of your case, from investigating and claim building to going to trial if needed in your pursuit of justice.
How Does The Meissner Law Firm Help You?
When you turn to The Meissner Law Firm to help in your accident’s aftermath, our firm will:
- Obtain police reports and other evidence from the crash scene, including pictures and videos of the incident and eyewitness testimony.
- Subpoena records, including your medical records and any other documentation that may be needed, such as the other driver’s cell phone records, in cases where you believe distracted driving was to blame for the crash
- Send a demand letter and negotiate with the insurance company for you. A demand letter lays out your expectations to start negotiations on a firmer footing.
- Go to court and represent you in a trial. While not all personal injury attorneys are experienced in courtroom litigation, our team is, and we’ll be there to fight for your rights.
These are just some of the many different ways that the Meissner Law Firm can help you as you pursue your damage claim and seek justice. Our firm is focused on providing real help and support to clients, which is why you’ll always be able to talk to a lawyer directly and why members of our team have the experience needed to resolve your case both in and out of court.
Contact A Newport Beach Car Accident Lawyer Today
When you are ready to begin moving forward with building a strong car accident claim, contact The Meissner Law Firm today for help. Your consultation is free, so reach out to talk with a Newport Beach car accident lawyer to get a compassionate and knowledgeable advocate on your side.