California Car Accident Lawyers

Although it’s possible, handling a car accident insurance claim alone is risky due to complex laws and aggressive insurer tactics aimed at minimizing payouts. Without legal knowledge, you may accept unfair lowball car accident claim offers – or miss important deadlines. Studies show that those with car accident attorneys on their side receive settlements that are on average 3.5 times higher than those who negotiate independently. An experienced car accident attorney protects your rights and maximizes compensation through skilled negotiation.

Braff Law Firm works on a 100% contingency fee basis – our clients pay nothing unless we win their car accident case. This arrangement removes financial barriers to accessing quality legal representation after a car accident. Our commitment to accessibility includes:

● $0 initial consultation comprehensive car accident case evaluation at no cost
● No retainer fees required to start working on your car accident claim
● Zero out-of-pocket expenses during the entire legal process

● Payment only from a successful settlement or verdict

Our contingency fee structure typically ranges from 25% to 35% of the final recovery amount, depending on car accident case complexity and whether it goes to trial. This percentage covers all legal services, including case investigation and evidence gathering, medical record collection and review, expert witness consultations, court filing fees and documentation, along with settlement negotiations.

Braff Law Firm has a strong presence in several of California’s major cities, offering expert legal representation to car accident victims throughout the state. Our team of experienced car accident attorneys serve clients in over 80 California communities including:

Los Angeles County:  Including Downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood, Culver City, Pasadena, Long Beach and Lancaster
San Diego Region:  Including Downtown San Diego, Encinitas, Chula Vista, Oceanside
San Francisco Bay Area:  Including Downtown San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley, Alameda
Central Valley:  Including Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Sacramento and Turlock

All of our personal injury law offices are staffed with dedicated car accident lawyers who understand local traffic patterns, court systems, and insurance company practices that are specific to their region. Our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys maintain strong relationships with local medical providers, accident reconstruction specialists, and other experts essential for building strong auto accident cases.

Dealing with an uninsured driver in a car accident claim creates significant challenges for injury victims seeking compensation. California law requires all car drivers to carry minimum liability insurance, yet approximately 15% of motorists remain uninsured. Braff Law’s experienced car accident lawyers help clients explore multiple recovery options when facing uninsured driver scenarios including:

Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM): Your own auto insurance policy’s UM coverage can provide compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages and other damages. Our car accident lawyers thoroughly review your policy to identify all available coverage.

Personal Assets: Our meticulous car accident lawyers investigate the uninsured driver’s personal assets that could potentially satisfy a judgment. This includes real estate holdings, investments or other valuable property.

Braff Law’s personal injury lawyers leverage decades of experience handling uninsured motorist claims across major cities in California including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Fresno, San Francisco and over 80 other locations. We understand local court systems and maintain strong relationships with medical providers who can treat our clients, regardless of their car accident claim insurance status.

California law establishes strict time limits for filing car accident claims. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the auto accident. Missing this deadline can result in the permanent loss of your right to seek compensation through the court system. Different scenarios may affect these car accident case timeframes:

Government entity involvement:  If your car accident claim involves a government vehicle or employee, you must file an administrative claim within 6 months.

Property damage only:  Car accident cases solely involving vehicle or property damage have a 3-year statute of limitations.

Discovery rule exceptions:  The clock may start when you discover injuries that weren’t immediately apparent after your car accident.

When you hire Braff Law Firm for your car accident claim, you can relax. Our expert car accident attorneys track all case-specific timelines to protect your rights.

Insurance companies commonly delay car accident claims with excessive documentation requests and investigations. They also make a point of offering quick lowball settlements before full injury assessment; dispute injury severity despite medical evidence; question treatment necessity; challenge liability even when clear; record statements for use against claimants; and pressure victims into accepting inadequate offers early on. Having an experienced car accident lawyer from Braff Law Firm defeats these tactics effectively through strong negotiation and litigation readiness.