California Car Accident Lawyers

Given our state's freeway system, Californians find themselves in cars quite a bit. Plenty of Californians work within a city, yet live in a suburb that's half an hour to an hour or more away; it's no wonder that car accidents can occur with regularity. Traffic, gridlock, drivers on cell phones—there's just no escaping it, and every now and then, accidents resulting in serious injury occur. If you're injured in such an accident, it's a good idea to contact experienced California car accident lawyers as soon as you can. At the firm of Demas & Rosenthal, we can offer you experienced legal help following your car accident. We know that you have more important things to do than fight insurance companies, like recover from your injuries and regain control over your life.

If you're looking for California car accident lawyers with years of successful experience winning claims in cases like yours, Demas & Rosenthal is your choice. We're known for being hard-hitting and effective; we fight every case as if it's going to trial, even if an out-of-court settlement seems more likely.

Tips for Avoiding Accidents

Chances are, if you're reading this, you've already been in a car accident and you're seeking legal help. If not, or if you're trying to figure out how to prevent or reduce injury in the future, here are a few tips:

• Drive defensively. With over three million motor vehicle injuries per year in the U.S., the danger of being involved in a car accident is very real. Anticipate how other drivers will react. If you see someone driving erratically or talking on a cell phone while driving, give them a wide berth.
• Wear your seatbelt properly. Many traffic fatalities could have been prevented if individuals had been wearing seatbelts during a crash.
• Don't drive without insurance. Always purchase adequate accident coverage, including underinsured motorist coverage.
• If you are tired or otherwise incapacitated, don't drive. It's not worth the risk.

In Case an Accident Occurs

Get out of harm's way as much as possible and contact police.

Seek medical attention immediately. If possible, obtain documentation of your treatment and prognosis as soon as you can. Seek follow-up attention to reduce the risk of subtle injuries that go unnoticed.

Try to take a picture of the accident scene with your cell phone camera or other camera. This could come in handy later on for proving your case.

Talk to your insurer as required, but don't discuss potential accident causes. Consult with your lawyer first. Do not talk to any other insurance companies, and do not settle out of court without legal advice.

In order to receive financial compensation as part of a car accident injury claim, your case will have to meet certain requirements. The accident must have been directly caused by the negligence of the other party and injury must have been a direct result. If you're in doubt about the cause or you think you may have been partially to blame, you may still have a case. Contact Demas & Rosenthal today for a free evaluation of your case. We have substantial experience with cases like yours, and we look forward to helping you claim appropriate damages for your car accident injury case.