Car Accidents
Attorneys for Car Accidents in Fresno
What Kinds of Car Accidents Can We Help With?
What Kinds of Car Accidents Can We Help With?
Collisions that collide head-on
Rollovers of Vehicles
Accidents involving a single vehicle
Collisions with the back of the vehicle
T-Bone Sideswipe Collisions (Side Impact)
Accidents involving a hit-and-run driver
Multiple-vehicle collisions
Accidents involving ridesharing
Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and Street Racing
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving
Drivers who are uninsured or underinsured are prohibited from driving.
What Should You Do If You Are Involved in a Car Accident?
First and foremost, safety!
Determine whether medical help is required and, if so, dial 911.
Get to the safest spot you can, away from incoming vehicles and other potential dangers.
Document after document after documentÂ
A police report is required.
Take pictures of the driver's license and insurance information, as well as any other people who were involved in the accident.
Gather witness information if you are physically able (this is crucial - most witnesses will not wait for the cops).
Addresses for Names
Phone numbers to keep on file for future contact in case you need to establish your claim.
Take images of all involved automobiles and other tangible evidence if you are physically able and can do so from a safe location.
Marks left by skids
Automobile components
After the crash, the positions of the vehicles at rest
Take pictures of the license plates of all the vehicles involved.
As soon as you are physically able, take notes on your phone or use your voice memo to document everything that transpired.
Don't put it off any longer; contact a personal injury lawyer straight away.
You will not be charged anything unless we win your case.
Fresno car accident attorney Tim Mazzela is available 24 hours a day to meet with you by phone, via video chat, or in person. Because of COVID, we are not available to come to homes or hospitals, but we can handle business.
Why should you employ a car accident lawyer?
The benefit of engaging an attorney as soon as possible after an accident is that you can document the evidence and evaluate the level of inquiry required to build your case and safeguard your rights. Your lawyer will also question witnesses and take notes during depositions.
You will be guarded and protected from the defendant's insurance company's pestering and underhanded techniques.
An expert personal injury lawyer can also assist you in obtaining necessary medical treatment, repairing your car or obtaining a total loss settlement, and obtaining a rental vehicle.
Above all, they will make you better settlement proposals and decide whether or not the settlement is fair.
When should you contact a personal injury lawyer after a car accident?
If you have been hurt or hurt in a car accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney as quickly as possible. It is the obligation of the other driver's insurance company to contact you as soon as possible and try to settle the case for the lowest sum possible.
If any of the above scenarios apply to your accident, contact Tim Mazzela, a Fresno personal injury attorney.
If there is a serious injury, such as a broken bone, a head injury, or even death,
If it's not evident who's to blame,
If there were additional vehicles engaged, pedestrians, or someone on a bicycle,
If the accident is not adequately described in the police report
If the accident happened near a school or in a construction zone,
If you have questions about your insurance coverage or liability limits, please contact us.
If your insurance company arranges for you to meet with one of their attorneys, take advantage of it.
When I'm hurt in a car accident, what may I get paid for?
Putting a monetary value on a case requires years of legal experience. Tim Mazzela, a Fresno personal injury lawyer, uses decades of experience with his judgments and settlements, as well as reviews of other famous lawyers' judgments and settlements and materials not available to the general public, to estimate the value of a case.
Economic Losses
Economic Damages are defined under California law to include the following items.
Medical bills from the past
Medical costs in the future
Wage loss in the past
Wage loss in the future
Loss of earning potential
Surgical procedures in the past and in the future
Medical bills from the past and the future
Household services are lost.
Adapting your home to suit your impairment
Out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the accident-related injuries and disability.
Damages that are not economically based
Non-Economic Damages are defined by California law as the following
Have an effect on your personal life
Your family relationships will be affected.
Your work life will be affected.
Imperfection
The impact on your life and that of your family
Sufferers of Pain
Loss of pleasure in life
Disappointment
Distressed mental/emotional state
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder that (PTSD)
Temporary incapacitation
Incapacity for life