Napa Car Accident Lawyers

Who Can File a Car Accident Claim After a Crash?

If your accident was caused by someone else’s careless or reckless behavior, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation. Common causes of accidents include distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence, or failing to follow traffic laws, but any sort of mistake can justify a claim in certain scenarios. Even if you believe you may have contributed to the crash through a mistake of your own, California’s comparative negligence law could still allow you to recover compensation, though it may be reduced in proportion to your share of fault.

Because every case is different, it’s important to talk with an experienced attorney from our firm about the details of your situation. We can evaluate whether you have a valid claim and explain your options moving forward.

Types of Compensation Available After a Car Accident

The aftermath of a collision can bring a wide range of financial and personal challenges. The point of a car accident claim is to try to get you as much compensation as possible to undo your losses and overcome those challenges.

A successful car accident claim may provide compensation for:

• Medical expenses for emergency treatment, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
• Lost wages if you miss work while recovering, as well as reduced future earning capacity if your injuries limit your ability to work long-term.
• Pain and suffering, including the physical pain, emotional distress, and overall impact on your quality of life.
• Property damage to repair or replace your vehicle and personal items damaged in the crash.

Dealing with Auto Insurance Companies

After a car accident, auto insurance companies often try to minimize payouts by disputing fault, undervaluing injuries, or pressuring you into a quick settlement. Facing these tactics on your own can put your recovery at risk, especially if you are busy with other things in your life.

At Kuvara Law Firm, we take on this burden for you. Because Attorney Neal Kuvara once worked as an insurance claims adjuster, we know how these companies operate and how to interrupt their strategies. We are here to handle all communications and attempted negotiations with insurers so that you can focus on healing, not fighting over paperwork and phone calls.

Preparing for Your Free Initial Consultation

When you schedule a free consultation with us, it helps to bring any information you’ve already gathered about your accident and injuries.

Useful items may include:

• Police report or accident number
• Photos or videos from the accident scene
• Medical records, treatment notes, and related bills
• Your insurance policy and any letters or emails from insurance companies
• Contact information for witnesses, if available

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything, though. We can still get started with minimal information. It is just usually better to see more information early on, so we can start to think about what else we need to strengthen your case.