Maison Law represents the victims of Lancaster car accidents. Our personal injury lawyers aggressively seek compensation for our clients from insurance companies who cover at-fault drivers.
Please contact us after an accident caused by another driver’s recklessness. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation for all local injury victims.
It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold insurance companies fully responsible for recovery costs.
Lancaster Car Accident Claims Process
How Do I Know If I Need a Lawyer After a Lancaster Traffic Accident?
If a car collision only leaves you with some minor bumps and bruises, or just car damage, you may not need the help of a lawyer. But if your injuries end up being serious and another motorist caused the crash, it’s wise to talk to a lawyer about your options. If you suffer an injury like a broken arm or head trauma, a legal representative can show you ways to avoid having to pay the hospital bills for an accident you didn’t cause.
When medical costs are high, car insurance adjusters fight hard to avoid having to pay out full compensation. They’ll try to shift blame in an accident or use their own doctors to say that your injuries aren’t as bad as your medical charts say. Your Lancaster Car Accident Lawyer is your shield against these bad-faith tactics. Your Maison Law attorney uses evidence to force insurance companies to provide the maximum in compensation for you and your family.
Car Accident Dangers in Lancaster
Reckless motorists and distracted drivers make travel around Lancaster a dangerous journey each day. A speeding driver on Highway 14/The Aerospace Highway may not see cars slowing down ahead and cause several rear-end collisions. Many occupants may suffer neck injuries or worse.
A driver staring at a cellphone screen while rushing down Avenue J can make a turn in front of oncoming traffic, leaving another motorist with no time to brake or steer clear of a collision.
The accident statistics recorded by California transportation officials show the risk that local drivers face. Lancaster documented 904 accidents involving injury in 2023, leading to 24 tragic deaths. Those collision rates were even worse in 2022 when 1,059 accidents were recorded along with at least 31 fatalities.
These accidents are far more than statistics. They resulted in tragic deaths and life-altering permanent disabilities for some victims. Lancaster families and the entire community were affected by these often preventable accidents.
Of course, injured victims and grieving families should never face the costs of another driver’s mistake alone. A Maison Law attorney is a safeguard for victims to make sure they receive fair treatment and every benefit available to them from unhelpful insurance companies.
What Should I Do After a Lancaster Car Accident?
After an accident along a busy street in Lancaster or a rural highway, there are steps to take to make sure you have proof of what happened.
On the scene, right after a collision, you’ll find the best evidence. You’ll need this evidence when you file a claim against unhelpful insurance companies. They’ll attempt to say that you were to blame for what happened and cast doubt on how badly you are hurt.
So, if you are well enough, try to gather certain details on the scene of your traffic collision:
- Dial 911 no matter how minor you think the accident and your injuries are. Give a full report to Lancaster Police, a Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy, or the California Highway Patrol. Allow paramedics to check you over and go to the emergency room if necessary.
- Use your cellphone to snap pictures. Take photos of the damage to all vehicles. Show relevant traffic signs and lane markings. Get pics of any visible injuries.
- Get driver’s license and insurance information from everyone involved. Don’t offer your opinion on who caused the crash or how bad your injuries are. These statements can be used against you later.
- Talk to all witnesses. Get their contact information.
- Note any security cameras nearby. Business security cameras or doorbell cams on homes may have recorded the accident.
- Get checked out by your physician. Pay special attention to any injuries that appear in the days after an accident. Follow your doctor’s orders and see specialists if you are instructed to do so.
- Tell your insurance company about your wreck.
- Contact a Lancaster car accident lawyer. Evidence can disappear and witnesses can become hard to locate. Surveillance video showing your accident may be erased if it’s not requested quickly. If you will need a lawyer to get the most out of your injury claim, you’ll want to give them a head start on building a strong case for you.
What Can I Earn Compensation for After a Car Accident?
Your lawyer will build a full list of every hardship you’ve faced since your accident. This includes the financial damages and the emotional and physical toll victims endure.
If you earn a car accident injury settlement or a court judgment you can expect to receive compensation for several factors involved in your recovery:
- Hospital and medical expenses and those expected in the future.
- Costs associated with a permanent physical disability such as brain damage, vision impairment, paralysis, or the loss of a limb.
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Emotional Anguish.
- Loss of enjoyment of life. Loss of consortium (Intimate Relationships).
- Earnings you’ve lost while missing work.
- Damage or destruction of property.
- Wrongful death benefits. Families who have lost a loved one to a careless driver’s mistake can also receive support after a tragic accident.
Frequently Asked Questions...
Act quickly. You are granted up to two years to file an injury claim. Waiting longer than two years would usually mean your right to seek support would be lost.
You can still afford the protection of a Maison Law attorney. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the insurance settlement check you receive from an insurance company.
Only offer basic information. Insurance adjusters for the opposing car insurance company call you asking for a recorded statement about what happened. Decline. They hope you’ll say something they can twist to use to attack your case later. Direct the insurers to your attorney.
Contact a Lancaster Car Accident Attorney
Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an actual Lancaster car accident lawyer. We want to hear what happened to you. We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are fully aware of the insurance tactics you’ll face. These shady practices are meant to limit the money you receive. Avoiding these pitfalls will be key to earning what’s fair for your car accident injury claim.
Maison Law serves all victims in Lancaster and the surrounding area and makes sure they aren’t taken advantage of by insurance adjusters. We seek to get the maximum in compensation available for victims and their families.
