California has more cars than any other state, and auto accidents occur daily. Sadly, so do auto accident deaths. A total of 4,161 traffic accident deaths occurred in the state in 2021, and about 200,000 injuries.
The Continuing Damage of Car Accidents
Severe injuries and fatalities crush family relationships and ruin their finances. Mounting medical bills could cause victims to fall behind on household bills, especially if they cannot work due to the accident. A traffic accident fatality might mean a loss of support and sudden medical, funeral, and burial bills to consider.
Pursuing Compensation for Damages
Sometimes personal injuries or fatalities result from someone else’s negligence. The victim or surviving family may be eligible for compensation for damages, but they’ll need to prove fault. What’s needed is to prove negligence by a preponderance of the evidence. Meaning that the victim’s version of the events is more likely accurate, and the evidence supports it. So, here’s what victims need to show:
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The person or entity that allegedly caused the accident owed the victim a legal duty to operate the vehicle safely
- There was a breach of that duty
- The breach of that duty caused an accident
- The accident was the proximate cause of the victim’s injuries or death
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The victim, or their surviving family members, suffered damages recognized by the legal system
The Competing Interests
The opposing insurance company will attempt to compensate an accident victim with as little as possible or even nothing at all. For this reason, our goal is the opposite here at Maison Law. Our mission is to maximize any possible compensation for our client through a settlement or award.
Examples of Evidence in a Car Accident Case
The evidence presented by a car accident victim is crucial in proving his or her case. For this reason, the experienced California car accident lawyers from Maison Law know the type of evidence that is necessary for your case. Here are a few examples of the typical evidence given in determining fault and damages in a car accident case. For example, these are either in direct negotiations with an insurance company or in court with a judge and jury:
- An investigating police officer’s investigation, findings, and written report
- Admissions of fault by the party who allegedly caused the accident
- Statements of any witnesses
- Photos of the accident scene, damage to the vehicles involved, and the victim’s injuries
- Any traffic, security, or dash cam footage
- Copies of all medical records, reports, and bills
- Evidence of earnings lost or diminished earning capacity
- Testimony of any retained expert witnesses on the victim’s behalf
Contact a California Car Accident Lawyer
Maison Law can pursue the justice and compensation you deserve. If you received severe injuries or lost a family member in an auto accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact our California Car Accident Lawyers. You’ll receive a free consultation and case review on any traffic accident anywhere in California.
