Glendale Car Accident Lawyer Seeks Payment for Injured Plaintiffs
Aggressive litigator supports victims of Southern California auto accidents
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you might be suffering intense pain, facing an uncertain prognosis for recovery and dealing with an insurance company that refuses to acknowledge your right to compensation. Geragos Law Group in Glendale can put you back in control. We provide experienced and aggressive legal representation for cases arising out of all types of motor vehicle accidents. Attorney Matthew Geragos knows how to deal with unreasonable insurance companies and how to secure impressive results through skillful negotiation. When warranted, we will take your case to trial and assert your rights in court. For clients throughout Southern California, we provide highly personalized service so you can be confident in our determination to fight for you.
Common causes of motor vehicle accidents in Southern California
For decades, our firm has represented victims in a full range of California vehicle claims, including cases involving:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian-related accident
- Rideshare accidents
We are well versed in the common causes of these crashes, such as:
- Aggressive driving
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Red light and stop sign running
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Failure to yield right of way
- Wrong way driving
- Fatigued driving
To present the strongest possible legal argument, we consult with experts in accident reconstruction to pinpoint what led to your crash. We also speak to witnesses and examine police reports to get a comprehensive understanding of what happened.
Injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents
In three plus decades of practice, we have seen just about every possible type of injury resulting from vehicle crashes, including:
- Concussion and traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Bone fractures and crush injuries
- Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
- Burns, scarring and disfigurement
- Blood loss and shock
- Loss of limb
- Blindness and hearing loss
- Wrongful death
Our personal injury firm consults with medical professionals to understand the full extent of your injuries and your prognosis for recovery.
Steps to take after a motor vehicle accident
Immediately after a car crash, your first priority should be your safety and the safety of everyone else at the scene. You should start by taking the following steps:
- Get your vehicle off the road to prevent a secondary collision
- If the car cannot be moved, place flares or reflective triangles in the road
- Call 911 to request police and an ambulance
- Take photos of the damage and injuries
The law requires you to exchange identifying information with other drivers and render first aid, as necessary. If this feels unsafe, simply remain at the scene until police arrive. As soon as possible after the accident, you should seek medical attention and contact an attorney.
Advantages to hiring a lawyer sooner rather than later
Many accident victims put off hiring a lawyer, because they believe their case is so straightforward they should have no trouble filing their insurance claim. Unfortunately, when insurance companies deal directly with individual claimants, they trot out the Three Ds: deny, delay, and defend. Your straightforward case is now a nightmare of a stalemate. By the time you hire a lawyer, physical evidence has disappeared, and witnesses have forgotten what they saw. You’re now in a much weaker position than you would have been if you’d hired an attorney right away. Strengthen your case by making your call to our firm today.
Contact an experienced lawyer for a free auto accident consultation
Geragos Law Group in Glendale provides aggressive personal injury representation for victims of auto accidents in Southern California. To schedule a free consultation, call 213-652-2129 or contact our office online.
