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Newport Beach car accident lawyers see their share of terrible collisions. Southern California is known for its congestion, traffic jams, and aggressive drivers. Newport Beach offers no exception.
Many of our clients have been hit by other motorists who had no business to be driving the way they were. Speeding, improper lane usage, tailgating, and other risky behaviors of negligent drivers sent our clients to the hospital with major injuries. Many found themselves temporarily or permanently disabled.
Despite the clear liability of the defendants, insurance companies still try to turn the tables and claim the plaintiff was at fault. More often than not, they make these claims without evidence using specious reasoning.
But from their perspective, it makes sense to proceed with inane defenses because they can delay the process and try to persuade the plaintiff to take less money to avoid further loss of time.
Nordean Law fights back against such delay tactics in Newport Beach and nearby areas. We build cases that the defense cannot refute and ensure that continued litigation costs the defense and benefits our clients. With leverage on our side, we compel attractive settlements.
Nordean Law has a team of expert car accident lawyers that have helped many clients win deserving compensation after falling victim to tragic car accidents. We believe everyone is liable to fair compensation, and drivers who choose to be negligent on the road must be punished.
We are dedicated to helping anyone we can and guiding them through all the procedures, and ensuring any third-party companies are appropriately treating you.
California and the LA region, in particular, have some of the most dangerous roads in America. Consider the following statistics:
Car accident claims without injuries can often be settled without an attorney. The insurers usually make their clients whole and figure out the expense sharing themselves. If the vehicle is totaled, you get book value.
Most injury claims require an attorney to obtain the best results. The exception is small claims court cases, which have a limit of $10,000. California small claims courts bar attorneys from their proceedings.
However, small claims litigants can consult an attorney for advice and counsel.
Larger injury claims require a trained litigator’s expertise, experience, and tenacity. Insurance companies spend a large portion of their budgets on legal defense. Therefore, denying claims or offering inadequate settlements is in their interests.
Without legal counsel, you give them a huge advantage and substantial leverage. By engaging an attorney, you level the playing field and put the odds on your side.
The most common types of car accidents are:
Driver error causes most accidents, though mechanical problems and street repair issues sometimes play a role. The most common causes of accidents include the following:
It’s basic physics that the faster a vehicle travels, the longer it stops. However, if you observe California roadways, where vehicles ride bumper to bumper at high speeds, you might think drivers have never considered stopping distance. Unfortunately, this leads to many accidents.
When turning left at an intersection, you must be cautious because the oncoming traffic has the right of way. When people cut it too close, left-turn accidents result.
When you exceed the speed limit, you greatly increase the chance and severity of an accident, as anyone should know.
Many drivers momentarily take their attention off the road to terrible results.
Texting takes people’s eyes off the road for more than a moment, which can lead to severe collisions.
Tired drivers react slowly and only notice the danger once it is too late. In the worst cases, they doze off and crash.
Stressed drivers make rash decisions, often causing dreadful accidents.
Despite all the public safety campaigns, people still drive drunk or high.
Proper vehicle maintenance saves lives. Fresh tires and brakes reduce stopping distance, and regular inspections prevent sudden breakdowns.
Newport Beach car accident injuries range from superficial to life-threatening to fatal. Thankfully, most injuries are treatable, and victims make a full recovery. Nonetheless, even very solvable medical issues lead to outsized expenses. For this reason, insurance companies usually try to reduce payments even when the fault is clearly on their insured’s side.
Common injuries include the following:
Read our article about what to do after a car accident that's not your fault.
Your personal injury attorney plays an essential role in proving your case, negotiating an equitable settlement, and winning your case before a jury. Here are some of a personal injury attorney’s key duties:
No personal injury case gets off the ground without evidence. Your attorney knows what courts need to rule in your favor. They collect and analyze witness statements, physical evidence, and documentation that demonstrates your injury resulted from the defendant’s negligence.
Proving you suffered an injury is not enough. To win, you must prove that the defendant breached a legally recognized duty of care and that said breach caused you harm. The defense tries to undermine your case by casting doubt on its culpability for your injury. Your attorney uses her legal knowledge to build a case that gives the defense no wiggle room.
Much of the art of practicing law resides in negotiation skills. Almost all car accident cases settle out of court. Therefore, negotiation skills are exceptionally important. Personal injury attorneys establish leverage by building strong cases that win before juries. Then they can compel the defense to offer a substantial settlement.
Maximizing compensation is the focus of personal injury attorneys. Insurance companies only pay the full amount they owe if they have an alternative. Personal injury attorneys build their cases to eliminate defense options. Facing the prospect of an expensive trial, they pay maximum compensation to spare that expense.
Personal injury law firms handle insurance companies every day. They understand how these companies operate, the strategies and tactics employed by the defense, and the pain points that convince them to settle.
When you consult with a personal injury attorney, he lays out the process and suggests the next steps. As the process continues, he sets realistic expectations and helps you decide when it is worth it to settle and continue litigating.
Car accident cases can be worth anywhere between a few thousand dollars and seven or eight figures. Small claims may result from cases with property damage and superficial injuries. Any serious injury likely results in hefty medical bills and other life interruptions, resulting in a much more valuable case.
When lifelong disabilities or death result, very large verdicts, and settlements may apply.
California law entitles accident victims to seek economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
Punitive damages only apply in exceptional cases. The defendant must have acted in an outrageous way that the court wishes to deter.
Nordean Law’s top-rated car accident litigation team handles all types of car accident cases in Newport Beach, CA. Contact Nordean Law for a free consultation.
We’re proud to have helped countless clients across California achieve justice and compensation.
"After my car accident in Irvine, I didn’t know where to turn. This team took care of everything, from dealing with insurance to getting me a fair settlement. Highly recommend!"
"I was injured in a truck accident on the freeway near Riverside. They fought hard for me and won my case in record time. Professional and caring every step of the way."
"Nordean Law is working in my injury case and can't thank them enough. Sam and his team have been reaching and keeping me informed with all pending matters. I appreciate that because with all that is currently going in right now, I need some stress off my shoulders. Thank you Nordean Law!!!"
"The best lawyer in the area! He and his team will take great care of you. They are very good with taking questions and answering them without lying to you. I will use Sam and his firm for any cases I might encounter. Highly recommend!!"
"If you are worried about your claim you should contact Nordean Law. Sam Nordean and his team are not only true professionals with integrity, but also sincerely care about their clients well being and state of mind throughout the process."
