Larry H. Parker Personal Injury Law Blog on Lawyers.com

It is no secret that San Bernardino car accidents are extremely common. The National Transportation Safety Board reports that an auto accident occurs every ten seconds. Many of those accidents result in litigation. A recent Department of Justice study showed that although nearly 60 percent of personal injury cases involve auto accidents, only four percent of personal injury lawsuits that are filed in court actually go to trial. Thus, the likelihood is that, when you are involved in a San Bernardino car accident, your case is going to settle eventually.

However, reaching a reasonable settlement with an insurance company takes skill, dedication, and experience. Do not make the mistake of believing that the insurance company is on your side. It is in business to make a profit, and that means it is going to try to minimize its payout to you. The amount you recover greatly depends on your attorney’s ability to negotiate effectively on your behalf. Your car accident attorney also knows how to place a value on your damages and hire the right experts to prove those damages, both of which can affect the amount you recover.

After your accident, be wary of any offers

Insurance companies are notorious for making low offers soon after your accident. What you are offered at first is generally far less than they are willing to pay. Do not sign any release papers, and do not accept any checks to settle the case. A San Bernardino car accident attorney skilled at negotiating with insurance companies knows how to present evidence backing your claim so that the insurance company increases its offer to settle.

What you can collect

A person who has been injured in a San Bernardino car accident can seek recovery for the following:

• Medical expenses
• Time lost from work
• Lost wages
• The value of damaged property, such as your car
• Any permanent disfigurement or disability
• Emotional distress
• Physical pain and suffering

We’ll Fight For You!

Our lawyers provide aggressive representation after car accidents in San Bernardino

Contact an experienced San Bernardino car accident lawyer after your injury. The team of attorneys at The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has a 91 percent success rate. Under the California statute of limitations, your time to file a lawsuit is limited. Call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker in San Bernardino at 888-732-1347 or use our online contact form to arrange for a consultation to discuss your case.

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