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300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
Driving under the influence
Texting while driving
Drowsy driving
Speeding
Aggressive driving
Disobeying traffic laws
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
Call the police. An accident report will provide an official record
of the accident
Document the scene. Get contact information from involved parties and
witnesses. Take pictures of the vehicles and surrounding area
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
Even if you do not need to go to a hospital, see your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. Many serious injuries, such as a traumatic brain
injury, are not immediately apparent
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
Do not talk to the at-fault party’s insurance adjuster
Do not give a recorded statement to anyone
Do not agree to accept money
Do not sign an agreement of any kind
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
Another party caused, or contributed to, the collision
The other party was more at fault than you
You suffered some type of physical injury in the collision
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
Economic damages – including out of pocket expenses such as medical bills, property damage,
and lost wages
Non-economic damages –what most people refer to as “pain and suffering.” This is the emotional
and/or psychological injuries you suffered
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
• Type and severity of physical injuries• Number of physical injuries• Future prognosis for your injuries• If the injuries leave you scarred or disfigured• The need for continued treatment and/or future
surgeries• Amount of time you were unable to work• Your age and general health prior to the
collision• The defendant’s actions• Your own negligence (if any)
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
The vast majority of car accident cases are resolved by the parties reaching a settlement.
If your case goes to trial, it could take more before your trial date.
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
300 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807 Tel 888.394.1174
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