Compensation for Serious Automobile Accident Injuries
Car and truck accident injuries are by far the most common types of transportation-related personal injury claims. It makes sense: People generally drive in cars far more often than they fly in planes or travel by train. However common these accidents are, however, there are times when they are just as serious, yielding catastrophic injuries or wrongful death just like these other accidents.
At Bowles & Verna LLP in California, we are fully equipped to help you obtain adequate compensation for your injuries after a car accident. With experience handling some of the most complicated personal injury cases, our Oakland car accident lawyers are well-equipped and comfortable helping you get the compensation you need after a car wreck.
What to Do After an Accident
Most people experience at most one major car accident in the course of a lifetime, so most people are not prepared when that accident comes. There are a few basic things you should know after an accident:
- Seek medical help, including repeat doctor visits: Even if you do not feel like you have been seriously injured, there are many brain injuries and spinal cord injuries that stay latent for a length of time before a victim will feel any pain. You could lose your chance for higher recovery without overly mild diagnosis from a doctor.
- Do not say anything to the other driver or the insurance companies: Insurance companies are in a position where they will lose money by paying out on major claims, so they are always looking for a legitimate reason to avoid paying these claims. The more you say to the insurance company, especially right after an injury, the more likely you are to say the wrong thing an hinder your chances to collect the personal injury award that you truly deserve.
- Call an attorney: Get the advice and counsel you need from an experienced personal injury attorney.
Contact an Oakland Truck Crash Attorney | Free Consultations
If you or someone you love has just suffered major injuries in an automobile accident, you can talk to one of our lawyers free of charge to learn more about your rights and options. To contact Bowles & Verna LLP, call 925-478-5696 or e-mail us.
