Oakland Car Accident Attorneys
Fighting on Behalf of Injured Bay Area Motorists
Being involved in any car accident—whether a minor fender-bender or a serious highway collision—is a frightening experience. In the aftermath of the accident, you may find yourself facing a number of new challenges as you cope with your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and significant pain and suffering.
At Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers, we understand just how devastating a car accident can be, as well as the lasting effects it can have on nearly every aspect of your life. However, if someone else was at fault for the accident, you don’t have to simply deal with these consequences on your own. The law allows you to bring a personal injury and/or property damage claim and seek compensation for your damages—and our Oakland car accident lawyers can help. With multiple offices, we serve victims of serious automobile collisions throughout the Bay Area. We are deeply committed to our community, and we truly care about helping injured individuals and families seek the fair compensation they are owed so that they can get back on their feet.
Contact us online or call (888) 740-6434 today to request a free initial consultation with a member of our team. We can help you understand your rights and determine the best course of action for your case.
Who Is Eligible to File a Car Accident Claim in California?
Like most other types of personal injury cases, car accident claims are dependent on the issue of liability. In order to be eligible to bring a car accident claim in California, you must show that another person (or entity) was at least partially at fault for the accident that caused your injuries and other damages. Note that under California’s rule of pure comparative negligence, you do not need to prove that someone else was entirely at fault for the accident—or even mostly at fault. In fact, you are able to file a claim for damages even if you were mostly at fault for the accident. However, your total recovery will be reduced by whatever percentage of fault you are deemed to have. So, for example, if a jury decides that you are 30% at fault for an accident because you were speeding when you were hit by another driver, and your total damages amount to $10,000, you will only be able to recover up to 70% of that total amount, or $7,000.
In order to file a car accident claim, you must demonstrate all of the following elements:
- Another Person/Party Owed You a Duty of Care: Generally speaking, all motorists are presumed to owe others a duty of reasonable care, meaning they must take reasonable actions while driving to not cause harm to other people. In other words, this is one of the easier elements of a car accident claim to prove.
- The Duty of Care Was Breached: Typically, you can prove that another person/party breached the duty of care by proving that they acted negligently or wrongfully. For example, a distracted driver is being negligent (and is possibly breaking the law, depending on the distraction). Therefore, that distracted driver has breached the duty of care by failing to take reasonable action to ensure your safety.
- As a Result of This Breach, You Were Injured: In other words, you need to prove causation, meaning that the breach of the duty of care was the direct cause of your damages. If the breach was not the cause of the accident, you do not have a case. Similarly, if you did not suffer any damages (injuries, medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, etc.), you do not have grounds for a personal injury claim.
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“¡Farber hizo que fuera muy fácil y sin estrés para mí! Ellos hicieron todo el trabajo duro y me hicieron sentir tranquila en la situación que estaba atravesando. Nunca habría esperado que el resultado fuera tan bueno. Me mantuvieron al día de todo lo que pasaba en mi caso. Todos los abogados con los que traté eran tranquilizadores y positivos. Recomendaría a Farber a cualquier empleado que necesite ayuda con su compensación de trabajadores.”
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Pacific Workers' Comp is one of the best places to get help from when you need help with an injury from work!
“Iana and Sergio are very helpful, and Pacific Workers' Comp is one of the best places to get help from when you need help with an injury from work they have been helping me out through my trying time and doing a damn good job with dealing with stuff that I can't handle and I really appreciate all their help if you ever need help with an injury at work this is the place to go.”
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Bilal is very professional, caring and committed to his clients!
“My lawyer Bilal took the time out on a late Friday afternoon to meet with me and answer some questions that I had. Who stays late and meets with you on a Friday afternoon? Very few do, Bilal does. It speaks to his professionalism, caring, and commitment to his clients. Which creates a culture value at PWC. This is only one example of my experience with them, there are many more just like this.”
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“Thank goodness for my team of lawyers and assistants that always take the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and act on my behalf when my company does nothing!! Someone else said it, and I second that the people at PWC are angels!! At least I feel that someone is on MY side now!”
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“I was lucky enough to obtain the services of Pacific Workers' Compensation Law Center. They worked tirelessly to receive the best care, and finally a C&R settlement from SCIF for me. Without them, I would have been just another injured worker without medical treatment.”
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“I would recommend Pacific Workers' Compensation Law Center to my family and friends. I was so blessed to talk with AlMarie in March 2018 after receiving horrible service from another attorney's office. AlMarie took the time to talk to me and give me the information that I needed. Lauren and Alex are super great, and I feel I made a good decision for the law center to represent me. I received my packet with great information, resources, and how to communicate and contact the team who will be assisting me and working on my case.”
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Jason exuded complete confidence in my case & really understood what I went through!
“My attorney Jason Insdorf exuded complete confidence in my case and made me feel like he really understood what I've been through (didn't hurt to read about his extensive credentials and expertise specific to my case). Karla Ortega made me feel at ease, listening intently when I explained details dating back 12+ years. Also, I was very impressed by the compassion, communication, and overall professionalism.”
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Pacific Workers' Compensation helped me get the justice I deserved!
“It was my first injury at a job and I did not know what to do. I did not know if my rights as an employee were being met. So, I was able to call to ask Pacific Workers' Compensation about my injury that occurred and what were my rights as an employee. They were able to help me get justice.”
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After Pacific Worker's Compensation started handling my case, I started getting the respect of an injured worker and not just a number.
“My caseworker is amazing. She is quick to respond to my messages and concerns. Before contacting Pacific Worker's Compensation, I was getting the run around with my doctors and worker's compensation insurance for my employer. After Pacific Worker's Compensation started handling my case, I started getting the respect of an injured worker and not just a number.”
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Bilal is always kind, professional, compassionate and explains everything thoroughly!
“Bilal Kassem is the nicest attorney a person dealing with a workers compensation mess can ask for. Always kind, professional, compassionate, and explains everything clearly.”
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“Kiki was such a help. She works with Robert Davis. After dealing with the ins Co and there run around, blood pressure tossing, I turned my case one to PWC. No more headaches, no stressing, just relief. Thank you, Kiki and Robert & Pacific Workers Compensation.”
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Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?
Our Oakland car accident attorneys understand the ins and outs of California’s personal injury and motor vehicle laws. While you may have the right to seek compensation, actually obtaining the full compensation you are owed is not always easy. Remember: Insurance companies are businesses and, like any other for-profit entity, their primary motive is to make money. In order to do this, they will often employ deceitful or deceptive practices to limit how much they have to pay out in accident claims. The insurance adjuster from the liable party’s insurance company is NOT your friend!
We strongly advise you to avoid speaking to any insurance adjusters who attempt to contact you after the accident. Instead, reach out to our car accident lawyers for assistance. We provide free consultations and do not charge any attorneys’ fees unless/until we successfully recover compensation for you.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle
At Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers we have extensive experience in all types of complex car accident claims and have taken on some of the nation’s largest insurance providers. We are known for being incredibly tenacious when it comes to representing our clients; we won’t stop until we have exhausted every possible avenue of compensation. With over 130 years of combined experience and a 98% success rate in the cases we’ve handled, we are ready to fight for you and your recovery.
Get in touch with our team today at (888) 740-6434 to schedule your no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
