Maison Law helps injury victims in California by answering their questions about the legal process. One of the main questions many clients have involves what all they can get out of the claims process. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers can help you understand how to value your claim and what compensation is available to you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Much Compensation Do You Get For a Personal Injury Claim in California?
When it comes to how much compensation you get for a personal injury claim in California, there’s really no set amount. Rather, your particular case is going to be valued based on your losses, which is going to be specific to your accident. This is the main legal protection you or any other injury victim has: filing an injury claim to recover this compensation, which is called “damages.”
It’s here that the amount depends on a few factors like:
- How hurt you are – The more severe your injuries, the higher the compensation you can get. Serious injuries needing long-term treatment or causing lasting disability often lead to larger settlements. This compensation covers medical bills and may also include extra amounts for pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
- Who’s liable for the accident – If multiple people or entities are responsible, each may have to pay a share of the damages, which can increase your total compensation. The amount of fault each party has and their insurance coverage impacts how much you can claim.
- Strength of your case – A strong case with solid evidence like medical records and witness statements can potentially give you higher compensation. Also, having our team or legal representation helps negotiate better settlements and makes sure all your damages are taken into account.
While every case is different, your damages are going to hinge on these factors. So, there’s two very important things to think about: what you need to do for a strong claim and how having our team can help you do that.
What Can You Do to Strengthen Your Claim for Compensation?
Whenever you file an injury claim, it’s extremely important to make it as strong as you possibly can. In order to do that, it’s vital to do a few things right after the accident happens:
- Keep calm – It’s normal to feel scared after an accident, but try to stay calm to think clearly and remember important details.
- Report the accident to police or authorities – After ensuring you’re safe, inform the relevant person about the accident. This could be the police for car accidents or a homeowner for incidents like dog bites. Reporting helps address the issue and prevent further problems.
- Call 911 for an ambulance – Call 911 for immediate medical help and transport to the hospital or urgent care for any serious injuries.
- Document the accident scene – Take pictures and videos of the accident scene to record damage and injuries. This evidence is crucial for understanding what happened.
- Save evidence and don’t admit fault – Make sure to keep any evidence you collect in the same condition it is right after the accident. Also, when talking about the accident, don’t admit fault. Just stick to the facts of what happened.
Again, these steps are very important for your claim. And while they apply to virtually all accident situations, it’s more difficult to do them if you’re badly hurt. That’s where our team can step in.
How Can a Lawyer Help Your Personal Injury Case?
In California, there’s any number of potential causes of accidents that can leave you injured. That said, you aren’t required by law to have a lawyer. But as we’ve laid out, having an experienced team on your side can not only make everything easier, it can also be beneficial to your overall recovery.
There’s a few specific reasons why you need a lawyer for a personal injury case though. Our team at Maison Law can help your case by:
- Investigating the accident – We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your accident to help you figure out who’s at fault and has to pay for your damages.
- Gathering important evidence – Our team will assist in collecting essential evidence such as medical records, witness statements, and accident reports to strengthen your case.
- Talking with witnesses and experts – We will interview witnesses and consult experts to bolster your claim and provide valuable insights.
- Managing negotiations – We will handle all interactions with insurance companies and the other party’s lawyers to make sure your case is protected.
- Getting you a fair settlement – Our goal is to achieve a fair settlement that reflects the full extent of your injuries and losses.
Remember, your needs depend on your situation. You can handle the claims process yourself, but a lawyer can help you get the compensation you need to recover, especially if you have serious injuries.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay us upfront. We take our fee from whatever result we get for you. But more importantly, our goal is to make the process easy and stress-free while getting the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Contact Maison Law After a California Accident
Over the years, our team of California personal injury lawyers at Maison Law has been helping people that have been hurt in all different types of accidents. With our experience and dedication, we can make sure you get the support and compensation you need. More than that, we’ll be with you every step of the way, so you can concentrate on getting well.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in California, don’t wait. Contact us today for a free consultation.
