Elk Grove Motor Vehicle Accidents
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Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the U.S. every year. Even minor injuries from auto accidents can lead to substantial medical bills and lost wages, not to mention the incalculable amount of pain and suffering caused by the accident and its aftermath. If you or a loved one was involved in a motor vehicle accident, you deserve to be financially compensated for all of your damages. The attorneys at Guenard & Bozarth, LLP have the skills, resources, and experience necessary to fight for your rights and help you recover.
What to Do After an Accident
If you or a loved one was involved in an accident, every second matters. Accidents take place in the blink of an eye, and everything that follows should also happen quickly. After an accident, it’s crucial that you see to your own needs and that you also collect the necessary information for a lawyer to build a solid case on your behalf. Following an accident, the first thing you need to do is seek professional medical attention. Even if you feel fine or believe your injuries are minor, medical professionals can make sure you have not suffered any internal or brain injuries you may not be aware of. Furthermore, the longer you wait before seeking medical attention after your accident, the more difficult it is for your lawyer to prove the injuries you sustained were due to the accident and not as a result of something else. Even injuries that seem minor at first may end up needing chiropractic work, physical therapy, or other medical attention and therapies later on, so getting a proper and immediate diagnosis will enable you to factor in these potential future costs when filing your claim.
Be sure to get a copy of the police report from your accident, as well as the name and badge number of the officer who wrote the report and was present at the scene of the accident. This information can be useful in your case.
Next, try to get the names and contact information of anyone who was involved in or who witnessed the wreck. It’s also important to write down the insurance information of anyone else involved in the accident. Although the other party’s insurance details are likely to be included in the police report, it may be helpful to have this information on hand right away.
Another step you can take to improve your chances of a successful settlement is to write down a detailed description or draw a diagram showing exactly what happened. It’s best to do this while the event is still fresh in your memory. Make a point to note all relevant details, including which lane and direction you were traveling in, as well as the lane and direction traveled by the other vehicles involved in the wreck.
You may also consider installing a dashcam so you are sure to record accurate footage of any future accidents that may occur.
Common Auto Accident Injuries
Depending on the type and severity of the accident, there are a number of common injuries caused by roadway accidents. Some of the most common motor vehicle accident injuries are:
- Burninjuries. Burn can vary greatly in terms of severity. Some burns may be minor, while others can be fatal. More serious burn injuries can require skin grafts to heal and may cause permanent scarring.
- Neck and back injuries. Neck and back injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained in car crashes no matter how big or small. These injuries may include damage to the spinal column, whiplash, herniated discs, and sprains. Whiplash can be caused even at speeds of 15 mph, with or without a seatbelt.
- Brain and head injuries. Injuries to the brain and head can be among the most scary and common types of injuries sustained in auto accidents. These injuries include concussions, skull fractures, lacerations, and internal bleeding.
- Broken bones. The pain caused by a broken bone can be intense. Depending on the type and placement of the break, these injuries can require surgery and may take a long time to heal.
- Spinal injuries. Injuries to the spinal column can lead to numbness in the limbs, severe nerve damage, and in some cases, partial or total paralysis of the body.
- Soft tissue damage. Some people experience torn or stretched ligaments, tendons, and muscles after an auto accident. Depending on the type and severity of the damage, these injuries may cause long-lasting conditions and may require surgery.
- Knee injuries. Knees are delicate joints and can easily get twisted or smashed during an accident. This can result in a broken patella or tears to the meniscus, cartilage, or ligaments, which are caused by the sudden twisting of the lower leg.
- Lacerations. Broken glass, flying objects, or protruding metal can cause lacerations and open wounds to any part of the body.
If you or a loved one has experienced any of these or another type of injury due to an auto accident, you deserve financial restitution and compensation for your losses. If you were involved in an accident, make sure you receive medical attention right away.
When to Consult an Elk Grove Car Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Elk Grove, California, you need to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to help ensure you receive compensation for your losses. Thousands of motor vehicle accidents occur every year on California roadways, and many of these accidents result in serious injuries or even death. In 2019, there were more than 36,000 deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents in California alone, and thousands more accidents resulting in injury, hospitalization, and loss of work. In 2018, there were 783 accidents in Elk Grove resulting in death or injury. If you or a loved one was hurt in a motor vehicle accident in Elk Grove, it’s important to talk to a lawyer immediately following the accident so you are aware of all the necessary steps to getting compensation.
Choosing the Right Injury Attorney
Making Your Claim
If you or someone you love was hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Elk Grove, it can be difficult to know exactly how much compensation you are eligible for. Understanding how much compensation you should ask for is one of the first steps to ensuring you receive adequate and fair compensation after your accident. Our team of legal professionals can help you determine what damages you are eligible to claim and can also help you estimate the overall costs of vehicle repairs, lost wages, medical bills, and future expenses that may incur as a direct result of the accident. Unfortunately, medical expenses are rarely one-and-done, making it hard to estimate the total long-term cost. A personal injury lawyer has experience calculating damages and making claims and knows how to deal with insurance companies. Your attorney can help you determine the potential costs of ongoing treatment and rehabilitation, as well as any other possible damages. When making your claim, there are several types of damages you may be able to file. Possible damages include:
- Lost wages
- Medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Inability/reduced capacity to earn wages
- Punitive damages
How Elk Grove Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
Lawyers at Guenard & Bozarth have successfully represented thousands of clients injured in motor vehicle accidents in Elk Grove and throughout Northern California. If you were hurt in a car crash, our lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure you receive fair compensation for your losses.
There is a lot of legal work that goes into making a successful claim. While you are recovering from your injuries, your lawyer will:
- Organize and collect all necessary documentation and proof
- Calculate costs and expenses resulting from the accident and determine available damages
- Negotiate with claims adjusters on your behalf
- Ensure you receive proper medical care and treatment at an Elk Grove facility
- Prove negligence
Proving Negligence in Your Auto Accident Case
Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents
For over 25 years, Guenard & Bozarth have been providing quality, reliable, and dedicated legal services for individuals hurt or injured in auto accidents in Elk Grove and surrounding areas. We value each and every client and strive to hold the drivers, corporate entities, government bodies, and insurance companies involved accountable for the trials they are facing. During our years spent helping crash victims collectcompensation, we have successfully handled cases stemming from a wide variety of accident types and causes. Some common accidents here in Elk Grove include:
- Failure to yield
- Highway accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Roll-over accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Distracted driver accidents
- Drunk driver accidents
- Left-turn accidents
- Parking lot accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- School bus accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Speeding accidents
- Accidents caused by auto defects
During the quarter-century we have spent representing individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, and car crash cases, our team of lawyers here at Guenard & Bozarth have collected over $130 million from insurance companies on our client’s behalf. Guenard & Bozarth is the premier legal firm serving Elk Grove, Lodi, Galt, Sacramento, and the surrounding communities. When we take on a client, our lawyers remain intimately involved with the case and the client through every step of the process. We are dedicated to seeingour cases through to the end, even those that do not settle easily. If you or a loved one was injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Elk Grove or Northern California, contact Guenard & Bozarth today.
Elk Grove Practice Areas
Vehicle Accidents
INJURY PRACTICE AREAS
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
We will promptly investigate your car, motorcycle or truck crash to pursue maximum damages.
INJURIES ON PROPERTY
Wrongful Death
PERSONAL INJURY
We fight back when legitimate claims are unfairly denied by insurance companies.
INSURANCE BAD FAITH
Bad faith litigation is becoming more common as the insurance industry continues to engage in dishonest practices that trample the rights of policyholders.
INSURANCE COMPANIES KNOW US BECAUSE THEY’VE PAID OUR CLIENTS OVER $130 MILLION DOLLARS.
$2.9
MILLION
CAR ACCIDENT INJURY
Guenard & Bozarth llp obtained a $2,962,903 jury verdict in the Sacramento County Superior Court for plaintiff David Schoonover, who suffered head and neck injuries and fractures in a head-on accident on Roseville Road in Roseville on July 22, 2012
$300
THOUSAND
HAIR SALON INJURY
Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a case for $300,000 involving a hair weave that went terribly wrong. Our client was a young lady, and aspiring model, who experienced pressure necrosis from a tight weave and it changed her life.
$500
THOUSAND
SLIP & FALL INJURY
Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a slip and fall case for $500,000 a couple weeks before trial. The client slipped and fell on a wet piece of cardboard in a grocery store and sustained a serious shoulder injury that required surgery.
$300
THOUSAND
NEGLIGENCE INJURY
On February 13, 2013 Maricela, a Certified Nursing Assistant presented to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Room with complaint of neck and back pain. She was diagnosed with a neck strain and was given Ibuprofen and instructed to return if her symptoms did not subside.
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