Top Redding Car Accident Lawyer

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If you've been injured in a car accident caused by another person's negligence, our experienced car accident injury attorney can help you file a claim to pursue justice. For over 20 years our team at Haslerud Law Office has been committed to obtaining maximum compensation for accident victims in Northern California, and we provide the strong and effective advocacy you need.

In order to receive the compensation that you deserve from an insurance company or from a negligent party, you must be able to prove the following three vital components of your case:

• The extent of your damages
• How the harm was caused
• Liability of a negligent party

The difficult and detail-intensive process of gathering proof and presenting it to the insurance company is your responsibility as the victim. To avoid un-needed stress and time spent dealing with the insurance companies, it is wise to contact our qualified, competent Redding car accident attorney at Haslerud Law Office. We can handle even the most complicated cases from paperwork to representing you in the courtroom.

Statute Of Limitations Car Accident California

According to California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the statute of limitations on car accidents in California is two years. If the statute of limitations ends before you file a claim you will almost certainly lose your ability to do so along with your right to recover compensation.

There are, however, some exceptions that can extend this two-year time period so it’s important to speak to an attorney about your case as soon as possible. Some of these exceptions include if your car accident was caused by a government employee, such as a bus driver for example, you only have six months to provide a notice of your claim.

Additionally, if your case includes the wrongful death, the stature of limitations "clock" will start the date of your loved one's death, not the date of the accident that led to their fatal injuries, which may be a different date. Last, if you would like to file a claim to pursue compensation for damages to your vehicle only, California law gives you three years to do so.

Liability Laws After a Car Accident

In the event of a car accident, California follows a “at-fault” rule to determine liability. An at-fault rule means that the driver who is responsible for causing an accident is also responsible for paying the resulting damages through their insurance carrier. This law is straightforward enough for accidents where only one driver it at fault, however, it’s true that most accidents can find both parties at fault in some way, no matter how small. Examples of “fault” that that are easily overlooked would be driving slightly about the speed limit or failing to put on a turn signal. In these circumstances, an injured driver can still recover compensation through California’s "pure comparative negligence" law.

This law states that any injured party can file a claim against a negligent party but the percentage of responsibility they are found to bear will also be reduced from the overall compensation awarded to them. For example, if you are found to be 10% at fault for the accident, the total compensation awarded to you will be reduced by the same amount, 10%. Our experienced attorneys will be happy to answer questions you may have about this complicated area of the law during a free consultation.

Can I File A Car Accident Claim After Insurance Pays?

Most insurance companies ensure they include in their settlement offers that no additional compensation beyond the settlement amount, can be collected after an agreement is signed. If you sign a settlement offer, you will most likely be unable to recover anything else, even if your injuries become more serious in the following weeks and months following your accident, a common occurrence with injuries sustained in a car accident. If you have been offered a settlement, or if you have already signed one, call Haslerud Law Office, A Professional Corporation today to talk about your case.

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From the most complex accidents to simple fender benders, we represent each client to medical parties and insurance companies in order to resolve medical bills, insurance claims, and more. Haslerud Law Office helps clients in Shasta and the surrounding counties, and our Redding car accident attorneys are ready to fight for you. Through open communication, persistence, and personalized attention to each client and his or her case, we are dedicated to pursuing the resolution you desire, and winning the damages you deserve.