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Ventura Car Accident Lawyer

Auto accidents range from mildly inconvenient to life-changing. Assuming that there is no substantial damage to either vehicle and neither person has any injuries, you may be inclined to handle a fender-bender yourself. However, you may want to give yourself a few days after the accident before you make that decision as the adrenaline from a wreck often masks specific injuries. Moreover, many injuries, such as tissue and brain injuries worsen over time. You may feel fine immediately after the accident only to realize you have more severe injuries over the next few days. Likewise, your car could look fine, but you want to have a mechanic check it out before you assume it is damage-free.

The claim process can become frustrating if you have injuries or substantial property damage. While you should be focused on healing, you might find yourself instead juggling medical bills, lost wages, an endless calls with insurance companies. A Ventura car accident lawyer could help you navigate the claims process or even take a case to court if an insurer does not agree to a fair settlement. Our personal injury attorneys are ready to support your claim.

The Role of Insurance Companies In Auto Accidents

Many people believe that insurers are neutral fact-finders because insurance companies conduct investigations to determine who is at fault in an accident. The truth is insurers are far from neutral but are instead biased parties. Not only do they have a legal duty to represent the individual they insure, but they also have a fiduciary duty to stockholders to try to reduce monetary payouts. However, many clients do not understand this but rather, assume that if their insurer is involved in negotiations, they must have someone fighting for them.

Similar to insurance adjusters, a lawyer can evaluate the facts of an accident to help them determine liability. However, unlike insurance companies, our lawyers fight for victims. After gathering evidence, we can craft an argument to help support the injured person. Additionally, we help evaluate the monetary value of a claim and project future expenses to ensure a person is not unknowingly accepting a lowball settlement offer. Our experienced car crash attorney in Ventura will equip a person with the knowledge they need to decide whether to accept or reject a settlement offer.

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Is Accepting a Settlement After a Car Accident a Good Idea?

In a car accident case, our Ventura attorneys are prepared to settle or go to court.

A reasonable settlement offer is almost always preferable to litigating since the dollar value of a settlement is guaranteed, while any potential awards from a trial are not. Settlements may happen at an accelerated pace, giving an individual quicker access to the funds and avoiding prolonged stress. Our diligent attorneys will work to get a person a favorable settlement before going to court.

Insurers have the motivation to settle as well as they could owe much more if they go to court. Not only is the cost no longer fixed as it is with a settlement, but they also have to pay attorney fees. Insurers do not have the same time constraints as an injured person. Unlike those involved in car accidents, insurance providers have more time, and therefore can use it to their advantage to convince a person to settle the claim even if it is not in their best interest.

Insurance providers should not be allowed to bully a person into an unfavorable settlement just because the insurers have deeper pockets. That is why it is so vital for an attorney to be willing to take a case to trial.

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Consult with a Ventura Car Accident Attorney

It can be challenging to determine who is at fault in a car accident. Since California is a comparative fault state, it is essential to determine the degree of fault, not just who has the majority of the responsibility. You can recover from those responsible, even if you carry 99% of the fault. While this approach does not make financial sense in extreme cases, it can be essential to recover even small percentages of damages when someone has severe injuries.

Determining liability, working with insurance providers, and repairing damages can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to heal. Get the help of our Ventura car accident lawyer and focus on healing rather than the intricacies of your case. Schedule a consultation today to find out more.

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