Fresno Car Accidents
The California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) reported that there were 1,677 car accidents in Fresno resulting in injuries in 2007 alone. Hopefully, you and your loved ones will never be involved in a Fresno car accident. It is essential to know what you and your Fresno car accident attorney should do to protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve for your injuries if you are injured as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another.
What you can do
The most important first step is to get medical attention for all injured parties if you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Fresno. If you or perhaps a passenger in your car is not seriously injured, your case will be improved by gathering as much evidence as possible right after the accident. Evidence can include:
- Names, contact information, and insurance information for anyone who was involved, including contact information for any witnesses
- Photos of the injuries experienced by you and any passengers, damage to the involved vehicles, and the accident scene, including any visible skid marks and the position of the cars after impact
- Any clothing or property that was damaged as a result of the accident
- A written accounting of what happened, including the direction both cars were traveling, what both cars were doing immediately before the collision, and any details noticed, for example if the other driver could be seen talking on a cell phone or even drinking a soda immediately before impact
Contact a car accident attorney in Fresno for assistance with your case as soon as possible.
What Fresno car accident attorneys can do for you
Car accident lawyers in Fresno have strong backgrounds in a wide variety of Fresno car accident cases. As soon as your initial consultation is underway, an experienced Fresno car accident lawyer asks the right questions to obtain critical information to support your case, particularly in the event that the case goes to court.
That said, not all cases go to court—they may be adequately settled by insurance or through an agreement with the negligent parties. Your car accident lawyer in Fresno helps you decide how to proceed and provides services such as:
- Evidence gathering
- Court representation, when needed
- Insurance company representation to settle claims fairly
- Out-of-court claim negotiation with other attorneys
The Fresno car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Rick Berman have proven track records for achieving optimal results for victims of car accidents in Fresno. The firm's lawyers have helped numerous injured victims maximize their potential recovery by obtaining full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Contact the Law Office of Rick Berman today for a free consultation.
