Car Accident Attorney in Placer, CA and Surrounding Areas
When you’re involved in a car accident, its impact on your life reverberates well after the physical damage is done. There’s figuring out how to pay your medical bills, how you’re going to get to work or school, and how to recover from the stress and trauma of the whole experience. Legally proving the other driver’s fault is a complex process that no one could reasonably be expected to take on alone, especially during a time of recovery.
As a personal injury attorney, it is Derek L. Casey’s job to investigate the accident, prove who was at fault, and fight for the compensation that you and your family deserve. With a proven record of success, Derek L. Casey is here to gather evidence, detail your losses, and help you navigate the legal process while you focus on getting back to your normal life.
When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney for Auto Accidents
Building a strong case is imperative to a successful defense against the insurance company’s lawyers. To be prepared for the common methods these companies use to downplay your losses or imply your fault, you need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side. Derek L. Casey will carefully examine all evidence at hand, including medical records, security camera footage, and testimonies from industry experts, police on the scene, and witnesses.
Derek L. Casey’s investigative skills have helped determine and prove fault in numerous types of automobile accidents, including but not limited to:
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Rear-end collisions
- Speeding accidents
- Texting while driving accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Multi-car accidents
Car Accident FAQs
What should I do after a car accident?
Before you do anything else, call emergency services. Remain at the scene until a police officer arrives, and exchange any relevant information with the other driver if possible (their name, driver’s license number, vehicle make and model, and insurance company information). Remember, do NOT admit or suggest you are at fault when speaking to anyone at the accident scene.
Once you are cleared to leave the scene, seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you don’t think you are injured. Then, call a personal injury lawyer to get trusted legal advice on your next steps.
Do I need to hire an attorney after a car accident?
While you may go through the entire claims process on your own, hiring a personal injury attorney has many benefits. With our legal understanding, we can fight for a more robust settlement than the negligent driver’s insurance will initially offer. We can also help you avoid costly mistakes that can set your claim back or invalidate it altogether. If you’re not sure whether you need legal counsel, call Derek L. Casey for a consultation today.
What kinds of losses and damages can I be compensated for?
We will thoroughly review your case to determine all of your losses and damages, not only the surface-level damages that the other driver’s insurance company is likely to offer in an initial settlement. These can include:
- Your vehicle’s repair or replacement cost
- The cost of temporary transportation while waiting for repairs
- Out-of-pocket medical expenses, plus future expenses for long-term care needs
- The value of wages you lost as a result of your injuries
- Loss of earning potential if your injuries interfere with your work long-term
- Physical pain and suffering
