Helping Bakersfield And Kern County Car Accident Victims Recover Compensation
At the law firm of McKnight and McKnight Law, APC, in Bakersfield, we are committed to helping victims of car accidents rebuild their lives. Experienced and aggressive, our lawyer works tenaciously to help our clients get the compensation they are entitled to.
If you have been injured, we can help you obtain monetary compensation. If you lost your loved one to a fatal accident, we will work to seek justice and hold the perpetrator accountable.
Call us today at 661-578-5669 or contact us online for a free consultation. Our lawyer handles car accident injury and wrongful death cases throughout Bakersfield, Kern County and California’s Central Valley.
Preserving Evidence Of Liability In Car Accidents
Within 48 hours after an accident occurs, most of the evidence about how the accident happened may have been removed, destroyed or lost. It’s important to find out if the police made a report and what was in that report. It’s also important to take pictures of the wrecked vehicles, skid marks and other evidence at the scene. Our lawyer often hires private investigators and uses accident reconstruction experts who can testify how an accident happened in case liability is later contested. We can also guide you through what to do following a motor vehicle injury.
The Risks Of Communicating With Insurance Companies
Communicating with the insurance company adjuster on the other side is risky. Most people have no prior experience dealing with the medical and legal consequences of a serious personal injury or with the loss that accompanies the wrongful death of a loved one. But insurance companies are sophisticated machines whose sole objective is to minimize the amount that they have to pay on injury or death claims or to prevent them from being paid at all. Without an attorney to protect your interests, you could say or do something that the insurance company might attempt to use to deny or limit your claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents
People often do not know where to turn after a car accident. With our attorney’s experience, we can guide you through the process of resolving a claim.
What should I do after a serious car accident?
After a serious car accident, you should get medical attention and you should contact an experienced car accident lawyer to discuss your accident. Talking with a lawyer will ensure that you do not make any mistakes that could harm your car accident case.
Keep all medical and insurance documents from the accident. These will likely be used in your case.
Call or message us today to learn how we can help you after a serious car accident.
What can I file a claim for in a car accident injury?
You may be entitled to file a claim for economic and noneconomic damages after a car accident. This may include:
- Damage to your vehicle
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost income (past and future)
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of household services (errands, cooking, child care, etc.)
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability
- Emotional distress
- Funeral and burial expenses
How can an experienced auto accident attorney help me?
An experienced auto accident attorney can help you in many ways. Your attorney will investigate the accident and determine who is liable for your injuries and property damage to your car. They will take care of talking with the insurance companies and negotiating with their lawyers for a settlement that covers all of your losses. If the other driver’s insurance company will not negotiate fairly, your attorney can take the case to trial.
At McKnight and McKnight Law, our lawyer fights relentlessly to protect our clients’ rights and interests after a car accident. Benton McKnight has represented hundreds of people injured in California car accidents. In addition, we represent families who have lost loved ones to wrongful death because of car accidents throughout Kern County, including Bakersfield, Arvin, Delano, Wasco, Shafter and Ridgecrest. You can rely on our team’s experience and compassion in these difficult situations.
Do I really need a lawyer after a car accident?
Yes. Even though a car accident case may seem straightforward, a lawyer can see what types of problems may arise as the case progresses. Many times, there are issues of fault for the accident. California law in relation to car accidents follows pure comparative negligence, which allows people to get some compensation even though they share some measure of fault for the accident. This a complex matter that an attorney needs to handle.
A lawyer will also be able to calculate how much compensation you need for your injuries, including all past, current and future losses from the accident. When valuing a case, we often work with medical experts and economists to calculate the damages our clients need. A layperson likely will not know how to value their claim on their own.
Get A Free Consultation To Answer Your Questions
The first step to protecting your rights and obtaining compensation for your damages is to contact a lawyer. There are often important deadlines to meet, so time is of the essence. At McKnight and McKnight Law, APC, we will help you act quickly. To discuss your case with our car accident lawyer, call 661-578-5669 or fill out the contact form on this website.