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How Soon Should You Contact a Lawyer after a Car Accident?

January 25, 2018/in /by damg20

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans are hospitalized for more than 1 million days annually because of injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions. Most accident victims would probably agree that the weeks and months following a serious crash are almost as chaotic as the scene itself, and getting back into a normal routine after a lengthy hospital stay is incredibly challenging.

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Handling simple tasks like cooking and cleaning is hard enough when recovering from debilitating injuries. For many individuals, filing a lawsuit against the liable motorist is at the bottom of their to-do list.

If you wait too long to bring a claim, though, you could end up losing the chance to recover compensation. For this reason, it is wise to talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

If you were hurt in a collision with a drunk, distracted, or reckless driver and you’re ready to discuss your case with an accident law firm in San Diego, turn to Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates. We have recovered more than $150 million for our clients in successful settlements and verdicts. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free consultation.

When Should You Hire a Lawyer after Sustaining Serious Injuries in a Crash?

In the state of California, accident victims typically have two years from the date of the incident to bring a lawsuit against the party liable for their injuries. If you fail to file a claim within this deadline, the court will simply dismiss the case, and you will have no recourse when it comes to recovering compensation for the damages.

Two years may seem like a considerable amount of time, but 24 months can pass fairly quickly when you are recovering from serious injuries. In general, you should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after getting hurt in a collision.

The sooner you start building the claim, the easier it will be to gather critical pieces of time-sensitive evidence. For example, if you were in a truck crash, the motor carrier may only save the drivers’ logs and black box data for six months. If either of these contains proof of liability, it is essential to obtain them before they are destroyed.

Likewise, if the accident occurred in front of a gas station or public parking lot, there may be footage of it on security cameras near the scene; however, there is no way to guarantee the keeper of this footage preserves it for any time at all.

If you sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision that was not your fault, it is in your best interests to call a lawyer as soon as you are well enough to do so. Even if you do not reach maximum medical improvement for several months, a strategic attorney will use that time to gather critical evidence and track damages.

Contact Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates online, or call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney in San Diego. If you want to learn more about car accident claims in California, visit the USAttorneys website.

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2021-06-08
I first retained the services of Jeffrey Estes about 20 years ago. I have referred friends and coworkers to him. They've all been very happy with the outcome due to the great service and the tremendous financial compensation. I highly recommend Jeffery Estes & Associates for your personal injury attorney. Do not settle with insurance companies without Jeffery and his team's representation.
Ana Hribernik
Ana Hribernik
2020-09-15
Jeff made all of the difference on my families case. I can't thank him and his whole team enough for their kindness, hard work and determination to get my case resolved!
Whitney Mason
Whitney Mason
2020-09-04
Jeff was a godsend. Truly thankful for his good work on my case. The whole team there at the office is phenomenal. I couldn't have expected a better result. I can't recommend this firm enough.
Alberto Malave
Alberto Malave
2020-08-20
I had an outstanding experience with Mr. Estes and his whole team. Very professional firm! Compassionate, honest and very reliable. He took great care to thoroughly explain the entire process from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
Stephen Kluthe
Stephen Kluthe
2019-04-22
Had an excellent experience with Jeff. He helped me through a personal injury case that I had where I was injured in a car accident. He did an excellent job preparing me for the trial and representing me. His professionalism is top notch and he's genuinely nice and easy to connect with. He was able to win the case for me and got a judgment much higher than I had even imagined which has been absolutely life changing. I would recommend him to everyone looking for services he provides.
Wayne Mealhouse
Wayne Mealhouse
2019-03-28
Holly Hauske
Holly Hauske
2018-02-07
I'm very pleased with my representation of Attorney Estes! He represented me in a profession manner, and was able to litigate my case out of court. I would totally recommend Attorney Estes should an accident be involved, especially caused by another person and they have done your bodily harm and totaled your vehicle.
Amanda Pentiuk
Amanda Pentiuk
2018-02-07
Mr. Estes is both professional and down to earth. He took the time to explain things to me and was always there when I called. I am forever in debt to him for what he did for me winning my automobile accident lawsuit. The compassion that he showed for me made me feel like I was part of his family and I cannot say enough good things about him both as a human being and an attorney.
Dee Branch
Dee Branch
2017-06-06
Attorney Estes was very helpful and knowledgeable in giving me details about my case. He handled it personally and got me what i felt i deserved. Highly recommend hiring this attorney if you want one that will take your case personally and be with you every step of the way!

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