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When you've been hurt in a car accident in California, along with legal hurdles, you'll face challenges like high medical bills, difficulty working, and severe pain. Not to mention the challenges of involving with the insurance. To make things easier, you need an experienced California car accident lawyer who can negotiate and win cases.
At Nordean Law, we have experience handling all types of car accident cases. Our lawyers are experienced trial lawyers and aggressive negotiators. We will fight for your best interest during settlement negotiations or courtroom hearings. Rest assured, our consultations are free and confidential.
When hiring us, you can expect to:
"We never lose sight of the pain and suffering of your recovery, not to mention emotional trauma that lasts for years."
California follows a fault-based system for car accidents, meaning the at-fault driver and their insurance company are responsible for covering the damages resulting from the accident. To recover compensation, you typically need to establish the other driver's negligence.
California law requires all drivers to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance coverage. The minimum liability coverage limits were $15,000 for bodily injury per person, $30,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $5,000 for property damage.
California follows a comparative fault system, which means that if you are partially responsible for the accident, your compensation may be reduced proportionally. However, you can still recover damages even if you are partly at fault, as long as your degree of fault is less than that of the other party.
In California, there is a time limit, or statute of limitations, for filing a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident. This period is generally two years from the date of the accident. Failing to file within this timeframe could result in losing your right to seek compensation.
California law requires drivers involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000 to report the accident to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days. Additionally, you must exchange information with the other driver(s) involved and provide assistance to anyone injured in the accident.
Please note that laws and regulations can change over time, so it's crucial to consult with a legal professional from Nordean Law for the most up-to-date information regarding car accident laws in California.
There are two ways to prove fault in vehicle accidents in California.
To establish negligence according to common law principles, you must demonstrate the following elements:
To establish common law negligence, you'll need to present evidence such as police reports and witness testimonies.
The second, and somewhat simpler, method to establish negligence is by demonstrating that the other driver violated the California Vehicle Code or another relevant statute.
The accident's police report often indicates whether the driver was in violation of the code. If they were, they will be presumed negligent without the need for additional evidence.
If a driver is deemed negligent per se, it is their responsibility to prove they were not negligent. Otherwise, the law will hold them accountable for the accident.
Attorney Sam Nordean, founder of Nordean Law, has made a commitment to helping victims get back what was taken away from them. He fights for people that are injured and can’t fight for themselves.
“Going to court or negotiating a settlement is not akin to my client winning a lottery ticket. It’s about balancing the scales; it’s what they’re owed.”
Sam Nordean
Call us at 888-527-1267 or contact us through our online contact form, before you speak with an insurance adjuster, sign insurance forms, or accept a car accident settlement offer. We care about what happened to you and your family. We will get justice for you from the negligent party who caused your car accident.
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."
