Uninsured motorist coverage protects you if you’re hit by a driver who doesn’t have car insurance. So if you get into an accident caused by someone without car insurance and you’re injured, how can you get paid for your medical bills and pain and suffering?
“When am I going to get paid?” This is a question we encounter frequently at Mercado & Sacramento, PC. The answer depends on various factors, including the duration required to finalize your case.
It’s common for people to ask what the value of their auto accident is, but every case is different and there are a variety of factors that need to be taken into consideration before putting a price tag on it.
After an auto accident, receiving medical attention should be a top priority. However, it is not uncommon for the other driver’s insurance company to reach out with a lowball settlement offer before the injured party incurs significant medical expenses.
Often insurance adjusters will minimize your claims based on the severity of the property damage. However, property damage is not a reliable indicator of injury, including in low-speed collisions.
Oftentimes insurance companies reject claims and deny compensation for victims of a car accident simply because the claimant is delayed in filing a claim or seeking medical treatment.
The amount of compensation is directly affected by the legal definition of negligence in the state where the accident occurred and the percentage the adjuster assigns to each party.
In California, you have two years to file a lawsuit for your injuries from the date of your car accident. California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1.
Passengers have the same rights to be compensated for their injuries as drivers in a car accident. However, most passengers will have questions regarding how to get their claim started.
The steps you take after a car accident are crucial, both to your health and your case financially. There are certain steps that an experienced attorney can and should do to ensure you get the most benefit from your case.