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Car accidents are a common occurrence on the nation’s roads. More than 38,000 people die every year in crashes across the country, and millions of people are injured. California is well-known for its busy highways. Between commercial traffic, residents and tourists, the state is very congested.
Were You or a Loved One Injured in a San Diego, CA Car Accident?
Our Lawyers Can Get You Compensation.
We Are The Levinson Law Group, San Diego Car Accident Lawyers Near You
We are a dedicated San Diego car accident law firm with extensive experience working with clients who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions.
The Levinson Law Group is a respected group of car accident lawyers in San Diego with extensive experience working with clients who suffered injuries in motor vehicle collisions. We only handle car accident claims, which gives us an unparalleled knowledge of what goes into these cases. If you need help with car accident compensation in California, give The Levinson Law Group a call. We accept cases on a contingent fee. That means that if there is no recovery in your case, you pay no fee. And in most cases, we even advance the costs. With extensive experience working for some of the country’s largest insurance companies, attorney Levinson and his team command an in-depth understanding of the insurance industry and use that knowledge to help clients obtain the compensation they deserve. Most accident victims do not know their legal rights and cannot adequately protect themselves in court. Many do not know the laws of the state they live in. A personal injury lawyer knows the law and how it applies to personal injury claims and can represent your best interests. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, reach out to The Levinson Law Group attorneys right away. At The Levinson Law Group, our dedicated team of car accident lawyers is here to help. If you have questions about the recovery process, we can answer them. If you are not sure you want to bring a case against the other driver, we will not pressure you. We only want to make sure that you are informed to make the best decision for yourself and your family. When you decide to work with The Levinson Law Group, you can rest assured that you will have someone in your corner throughout the entire process. To learn more about your options, call The Levinson Law Group at 760-827-1700. We accept cases on a contingent fee. That means that if there is no recovery in your case, you pay no fee. And in most cases, we even advance the costs. Levinson Law Group in San Diego recently secured significant settlements for clients injured in motor vehicle accidents in San Diego, CA. These significant settlements reflect our firm’s commitment to obtaining justice for clients who have suffered severe injuries in car accidents throughout San Diego County. In March 2024, we went to trial and fought for our client to win a car accident payout for a client who was rear-ended on the freeway during heavy traffic. The accident left the individual with a neck injury that led to chronic pain and migraines, requiring ongoing treatments, including Botox injections. Despite an initial offer of just $23,400 from the insurance company, Levinson Law Group fought tirelessly on behalf of their client, ultimately achieving a settlement of $380,000. In a recent case handled by Levinson Law Group in San Diego, CA, a pedestrian in Los Angeles was struck by a safety truck that backed into him, causing significant neck and back injuries. Despite the absence of surgery, the initial settlement offer was less than $600,000. However, through persistent legal efforts, Levinson Law Group secured a $2,000,000.00 settlement for their client on August 6, 2024, demonstrating their commitment to achieving maximum compensation for injury victims. In a recent case handled by Levinson Law Group in San Diego, a client was rear-ended on the freeway, causing their vehicle to spin out of control. The accident resulted in shoulder and back injuries, though no surgery was required. Levinson Law Group successfully secured a settlement of $15,000 for the client on March 21, 2024.
What to Do After a Car Accident
Get to safety
Call 911
Exchange insurance information
Document the scene
See a doctor
Contact an attorney
Our Experience Works for You
Why Do You Need a San Diego Car Accident Lawyer from Levinson Law Group?
Because We Win.
Recent San Diego Car Accident Settlement Examples
$380,000 Car Accident Settlement in San Diego, California
$2,000,000.00 Car Accident Settlement in Escondido, California
$15,000.00 Car Accident Settlement in San Diego, California
What to Do After a Car Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, in 2018, there were 33,654 fatal car crashes in the nation. Out of that, 20,333 thousand passenger vehicles were involved in fatal car accidents. Millions of people are injured in vehicle collisions every year. According to NHTSA, in 2018, there were 3,259 fatal car accidents in California. Of that, 2,261 passenger vehicles were involved in deadly collisions. In 2018, 3,563 people died in fatal accidents in the state.
California Highway Patrol data shows that the top 3 cities in San Diego County for auto accidents in 2018 were San Diego, Chula Vista and Oceanside. San Diego has the largest population base and had 49,090 collisions and 44,042 injuries. Chula Vista had 7,705 crashes with 6,019 injuries, and Oceanside had 7,355 auto accidents and 5,103 injuries.
After a crash, the two most important things you need to do are to seek immediate medical attention and to retain legal counsel.
If you get into a crash on the roadway, and if you are not disabled, do the following: first, immediately get to a place of safety.
Your first priority should be to avoid getting hit by another car speeding by your crash scene. Call the police, call for an ambulance, and call for roadside assistance as quickly as possible. If it’s possible, exchange information with the other driver, and only if it’s safe to do so, take some pictures.
Nowadays, most people have smartphones which are quite convenient in situations like this, so if possible and only if you are in a place of safety, take pictures with your smartphone of the damage to your car, the damage to the other car, the crash scene, and the roadway.
Were there skid marks on the road? Were there no skid marks on the road? Take pictures of that. Take pictures of the other person’s driver’s license, registration, license plate, and insurance card whenever possible. But engage in these kinds of investigation steps only if it’s safe.
After a car crash, people are often offered an ambulance ride. It’s at this point that most people start thinking about money. “Is the ambulance going to be covered by my medical insurance?”
Understand that EMTs who drive and operate ambulances have medical training and have medical equipment aboard the ambulance. You don’t know if you are suffering from internal bleeding or a broken rib cage or some other life-threatening, potentially fatal injury.
Don’t be a cheapskate. Take the ambulance ride.
If you don’t take the ambulance ride you may be putting yourself in harm’s way and not even know it. Be sure and go to the emergency room after a car accident whether or not you think you may have a life-threatening injury. At the emergency room doctors will conclusively rule out life-threatening conditions and broken bones.
Once you are in the emergency room, it is critical that you describe your symptoms accurately and completely to the doctor. Do not leave out symptoms. Describe them all. The doctor will later prepare a record of this encounter. If you leave out symptoms when talking to the doctor, those symptoms will not appear in your medical record. And that record is the best evidence of the injuries you sustained. Evidence you will need later when you make your damage claim for bodily injuries. So be thorough.
The other reason it pays to be thorough is that your doctors need complete information to diagnose and treat your injuries. So be sure and tell them everything.
Also, be sure and follow your doctors’ recommendations for treatment and follow-up care. Acquire and take all prescribed medications. Schedule and attend all suggested follow-up appointments. Doing so is good for your health and your future case.
Retain legal counsel as quickly as possible. Legal cases have deadlines, so don’t delay. Be sure to select an attorney who has been referred to you by someone you know and trust. Or be sure to select an attorney with a reputation for excellence and honesty.
Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance companies. The reason they want a recorded statement is that they hope you will say something that hurts your case. Don’t give it to them. Consult an attorney first.
Lastly, don’t accept the lowball offer you are sure to receive and don’t sign away your rights. The insurance company is hoping you will settle fast and cheap. But as Elvis Presley sang: “Only fools rush in.” Don’t be a fool. Seek counsel.
Causes of San Diego Car Accidents
Aggressive driving
Fatigue
Inexperience
Not signaling
Distracted driving
DUI/DWI
Speeding
Physical Car Accident Injuries
Car crashes almost always end in injury. The most common personal injuries suffered from a car accident include, but are not limited to:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Whiplash
- Spinal injuries
- Fractures
- Broken bones
- Internal bleeding
- Sprains
- Cuts
- Bruises
Non-Physical Car Accident Injuries
Other than physical injuries, auto collisions can also cause emotional or psychological injuries. Both physical and emotional injuries can reap havoc on a person’s life. If you or a loved one were injured in a San Diego car accident, know that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries from the negligent driver.
Our San Diego accident attorneys at The Levinson Law Group are ready to assist you.
California Insurance Requirements
Do not risk your ability to recovery compensation.
Minimum California Car Insurance Coverage
California requires drivers to carry, at the minimum, the following vehicle insurance:
- Bodily injury liability coverage: $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident minimum
- Property damage liability coverage: $5,000 minimum
Despite the law, many drivers refuse to carry the minimum insurance coverage or cannot afford the premiums on such insurance.
In response to this growing number, California now requires all vehicle insurance providers to offer drivers insurance coverage for accidents involving uninsured and underinsured drivers. This coverage is known as uninsured motorist coverage (UMC). Uninsured motorist coverage is made up of uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage.
Why You Need a San Diego Car Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one was involved in a San Diego car accident, you should consult an attorney right away. While you can represent yourself, many people often find out that they do not understand the legal procedures involved in litigation, settlement or mediation. Many plaintiffs do not know which documents to file, how to complete those forms and how to deal with insurance companies. Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as possible. Do not face insurance companies and their attorneys alone.
Not only is self-representation challenging, but it can also result in the claimant losing out on compensation. A 1999 study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) shows that car accident victims represented by attorneys scored significantly higher settlements, including in cases like a rear-end collision settlement. Insurance companies have teams of attorneys ready to protect their bottom lines. With the help of a skilled car accident attorney, you can rest easy knowing you will get the highest reward.
Will I Get More Money If I Hire A Car Accident Attorney?
Generally, hiring a car accident attorney will increase compensation for your injuries and damages. The value of a personal injury car accident case rises if you need significant medical care. Hiring an experienced car accident attorney can help you get more money to help pay for your medical and other related costs.
Additionally, hiring a knowledgeable car accident attorney at the Levinson Law Group means they handle an insurance adjuster’s lowball settlement offer that would not cover your ongoing expenses in the aftermath of a serious crash.
Insurance adjusters aim to make money, not spend it on settling claims. If you have a valid claim and attempt to negotiate with them on your own, you end up not getting what your claim is worth. Having an experienced attorney on your side is essential.
What Factors Affect a Car Accident Claim?
In the aftermath of a car collision, each action you take can affect the value of your car accident claim. Here are some tips on what to do after a crash:
- Call 911.
- Remember is to remain at the scene of the crash.
- Exchange contact and insurance information with all other drivers involved in the accident.
- Take photos of the accident scene, all vehicles involved, the road, signs and signals, and your injuries.
- Obtain contact information from any witnesses.
- Seek medical help even if your injuries feel minor. It is a mistake not to get medical care, and not doing so can affect your claim if you chose to file one.
- Keep a journal of all medical appointments, consultations, results, tests and your treatment plan. The more information and proof you can provide, the greater the value of your personal injury claim.
- Report your accident to your insurance. Stick only to the facts and do not discuss who may have been at fault, even if you feel it was partially your error that caused the collision. Remember that even your insurance company is going to look for ways to reduce a payout. Let your attorney handle all communications with your insurer and the other driver’s insurance company.
- Keep every bill related to the car accident. Those receipts support your claim for compensation for your injuries. The more proof you can provide, the higher the compensation may be. Your records can include medical bills, emergency services provided, such as an ambulance ride to the hospital, diagnostic testing, therapy, medications, and any required medical devices.
Additional Actions That May Affect a Car Accident Award or Settlement
Off work? Not sure when you can return? Keep all payroll information that outlines your salary and any paid time off to recover from your accident. These costs may potentially result in a higher car accident award or settlement.
While you are documenting all the costs related to the collision and your injuries, be sure also to keep receipts relating to any home or vehicle modifications that were necessary to allow you to live as normally as possible.
Another critical thing to keep doing is seeing your doctor for regular check-ins and updates on how your injuries are healing. This provides a paper trail that your car accident attorney can use to file your claim and prove that your treatment is ongoing. If you miss appointments, this means defense attorneys and insurance companies assume you are not as severely injured as you claimed or that the accident did not cause your injuries.
Documenting injuries, treatment and healing are vital components of filing a claim seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a car crash. The length of time to recover from serious injuries also plays a part in the amount of compensation possible.
You are likely to get an early settlement offer from the other driver’s insurance company. Do not accept any offers without first speaking to your attorney. Once a settlement offer has been accepted, the claim cannot be revisited. Additionally, many first settlement offers are far lower than what a plaintiff with a good case may be awarded in court should the matter go to trial.
Two other actions that may bode well for your car accident claim and result in a higher award or settlement are not talking to anyone else about your accident except your attorney and not posting about it on social media.
Never speak to anyone else. There is a chance you may say something that could reduce the value of your claim, such as, “I think it might have been partially my fault.” Statements like that can reduce the value of a claim as it indicates partial liability for the accident.
Stay off social media and do not post about your accident. Do not post pictures, comment or share any information about the crash. Everyone can see it, and that includes insurance company accident investigators. If you have to post something, then discuss it with your car accident lawyer first.
We Only Handle Car Accident Cases
- Drunk Driving Accident
- Fatal Car Accident
- Head-On Collision Accident
- Neck Injury From Car Accident
- Paralysis Caused by Car Accident
- Rear-End Accident
- Reckless Driving Accident
- Rollover Accident
- Spinal Injury From Car Accident
- SUV Accident
- Texting & Driving Accident
- Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims
- Uber Accidents and Fatal Uber Accidents
- Lyft Accidents and Fatal Lyft Accidents
- Accident Lawyers National City CA
Examples of car accident cases we handle include:
Brain Injury Caused by Car Accident Child Injury
