San Francisco Car Accident Attorneys
Seeking Justice & Fighting for Your Right to Compensation
The San Francisco car accident lawyers at Delfino Green & Green provide uncompromising representation for seriously injured car crash victims, as well as for families of the fatally injured. We recognize that people coping with debilitating injuries and wrongful death face many challenges financially, physically, and mentally.
Several challenges that often come with car accident injuries include:
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential due to the inability to work
- Permanently altered quality of life
These results can be devastating. Compensation for successful personal injury or wrongful death claims cannot alleviate all of the challenges you face. However, the help of an experienced and dedicated San Francisco car accident attorney may ease financial burdens and improve your quality of life immensely.
Injured? Get in touch with a skilled San Francisco car accident lawyer
from our firm today to seek compensation.
Don’t Wait to File Your Claim!
According to the California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the statute of limitations for a car accident case is two years. This means you have only two years from the date of your accident to file a claim, or you most likely be unable to do so. The statute of limitations can be shorter, depending on the specifics of your case. In some cases, the time limit to file a claim can be extended. If you have any questions, contact an attorney from our firm right away to learn about your options and California law. Call us today, we offer free, no-obligation consultations!
Common Causes of Car Accidents
The causes of car accidents are almost as varied as their effects, though many collisions are the direct result of some form of driver negligence. Drivers have a duty to obey traffic laws and take a certain level of care to protect other motorists on the roadways. Unfortunately, whether due to carelessness or recklessness, drivers regularly breach this duty and cause devastating collisions.
Some of the most common causes of car accidents include:
- Speeding
- Texting while driving
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Violating right of way rules
- Unsafe lane changes
- Following too closely
An Overview of California's Car Accident Laws
California is a "fault" state when it comes to car accidents, meaning that the at-fault driver (or more accurately, their insurance company) will shoulder the financial cost of the crash and any resulting injuries. Injured parties may recover compensation for injuries and property damages up to the limits of the at-fault driver's policy. If the injured party's losses exceed these limits, or if the driver was uninsured, they may sue the at-fault driver for additional damages.
Establishing fault is not always black and white, however, as multiple parties may be to blame for a collision. In these situations, each party will be partially financially responsible for their share of blame in causing the collision.
Under California's comparative fault laws, car accident victims may still recover compensation even if they are found to be partially at fault for the crash, though their eligible recovery will be reduced by a percentage equal to their level of fault. For example, say you were injured in a crash and suffered $100,000 worth of damages. At trial, a jury finds you to be 20% at fault for the crash. In this case, you would only be able to recover $80,000 total (or $100,000 less 20%).
Insurance companies are well-versed in the rules of comparative negligence and will likely use this knowledge to pressure you into accepting a far lower settlement than you deserve. An attorney from our firm can help level the playing field and fight to secure a settlement that fully compensates you for your losses.
Can I File A Car Accident Claim After Insurance Pays?
Since most settlement agreements state that no additional compensation will be paid out after the settlement amount, once you agree to a settlement it can be very difficult to recover any further compensation. If you have been offered a settlement amount it is very important to speak to an attorney before you sign anything. If you have already agreed to a settlement, call our firm today to learn what options you may have and what our qualified attorneys can do for you.
Should I Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?
It’s important to speak to an attorney after suffering injuries in a car accident. Not only can they walk you through the often complicated legal process of filing a personal injury claim but, unlike insurance companies, they are true advocates on your side. Insurance companies are looking out for what will save their company the most amount of money, not what you need in order to recover well.
Additionally, many people find that the injuries they sustain in a car accident turn out to be more severe days or weeks after they sustained them. If you accept a settlement offer before you know the depths of your injuries, you may find your settlement no longer covers all your medical expenses. An experienced attorney from Delfino Green & Green can fight to protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Take Back Your Life with Our Help
At Delfino Green & Green, we handle car accident cases involving:
- High speed/highway car accidents
- Front-end car crashes
- Vehicle rollovers and roof crushes
- T-bone/side-impact crashes
Take the first step in taking back your life following a car accident. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury or your loved one was killed in a car accident, we can help you build a brighter future for yourself and your family. All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we don’t get paid unless you get paid.
It all starts with one telephone call to schedule a free initial consultation. All calls are returned within 24 hours. In certain cases where you are unable to visit us, we will come to you. Spanish speaking attorneys and evening appointments are also available for your convenience.
Call us today at (415) 466-8544 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable auto accident lawyers in San Francisco.