Can you hold a negligent party financially accountable for a California shopping center auto accident resulting in injuries? We recently settled another shopping center auto accident case favorably for our client. Our client was on her way home, when her car was hit in the right side by a vehicle coming out of a shopping center. The other driver claimed that he was making a right turn, but we were able to demonstrate he was in fact making a left turn, from the shopping center.
Our client sustained headaches, neck and back injuries, and some memory loss
We were also so were able to show that he was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the accident. The client was taken to the hospital, and released. She had complaints of neck and back injuries, and headaches. We were able to document memory issues due to the accident. The driver’s insurance company paid their policy limits and the employer paid an additional six figure settlement in the California shopping center auto accident case.
What should you do if you are involved in an auto related accident?
First, always seek qualified medical attention even if you don’t think you are injured. Injuries can take days or weeks to present injuries and if you fail to see a doctor after the accident your otherwise valid injury claim will be rejected by the insurance company.
It’s also important to contact our experienced and highly recommended auto accident injury attorneys and get help with your case. Gather as much evidence and information as possible. Here are a few things you can do in the aftermath of an accident to help with your case.
Get Contact Information Of Everyone Involved
Of course, for that same reason you also should get contact information of everyone involved — and that includes just the involvement of being a witness. Even if they witness declined to give a statement right off the bat, be sure you have all the contact information and perhaps they’ll be more inclined to speak with your lawyer at a future date. And of course, any drivers involved should not be allowed to leave the scene until they give over their information.
Video and/or Photograph everything around you
It is extremely important in any California shopping center auto accident scenario that you gather information. Use your smart phone and take some pictures and video. Photograph and/or video everything around you following the accident. Video and take photographs of the damage to all the vehicles, witnesses, and the environmental condition; regardless of how bad the accident was, and even more so if it’s particularly bad with a lot of damage. Capture anything that may have contributed to the situation. Everything, including the automobiles and debris will ultimately be cleared from the road to allow traffic to continue. That means that the scene cannot be preserved for further analysis later.
Get Witness Statements
Witness statements are crucial in an auto accident case. There are typically a wide variety of variables that led up to what actually caused a California shopping center auto accident. Furthermore, individual perception often plays a role in how each person sees the accident. And even if the other driver realized from the get-go that it was their fault, their mind may change over time. Witness statements will help to clear up any confusion and altered perceptions.
Don’t be judgmental by admitting guilt or blaming the other
Don’t provoke the other person(s) involved with the accident by accusing them of fault and no matter how guilt you feel you may be, don’t admit guilt. A California shopping center auto accident is a shocking experience, and you may or may not feel that the accident was your fault. Let the insurance companies and attorneys determine who was at fault and who is liable.
Contact the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell Immediately
I invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact us or call 949-305-1400 to speak with me personally for a free consultation. There is no cost to you out of pocket as we work on a contingency fee basis.
