California Car Accident Attorneys

Attentive, Responsive Legal Counsel When It Counts

Thousands of car accidents happen across California each year due to negligence and recklessness that should have been completely avoidable. To make everything even more frustrating, many of the drivers who cause a crash are never held accountable. If you were in a wreck and now need compensation to get your life back together, then do not assume that everything will “just work out” because you have auto insurance. Take legal action to fight for the full amount that you truly deserve.

Alvandi Law Group proudly offers comprehensive and responsive legal counsel to Californians who have been in serious car accidents that were not their fault. We know that you have a lot going on after a crash, so it is far too easy to forget something important about your case or make a mistake. When you leave us in charge, though, you can rest and recover in peace while we move your case forward. We fight tirelessly for the best possible outcome.

The Alvandi Law Group is a powerhouse injury law firm whose attorneys are 100% committed to providing justice for our clients. Call (800) 980-6905 for a free consultation. We will come to you within 24 hours.

Why Do Car Accidents Happen?

In some contexts, calling a car accident an “accident” at all can feel misleading. After all, the vast majority of crashes happen because a motorist makes a mistake that could have been prevented. Is it really an accident if a driver chooses to act negligently behind the wheel in one way or another?

Our car accident attorneys can start your case by investigating what caused it. Ideally, we will be able to show that you did nothing wrong, so 100% of the liability belongs to the other driver. If your liability is 0%, then you can demand the full amount of compensation owed to you, rather than a reduced amount. You can bet we will fight to make sure your liability stays as low as possible.

Forms of negligence that commonly cause a car accident include:

• Drunk driving: Intoxicated drivers are some of the biggest threats to safety on the roads. After just one drink, a driver loses the ability to drive safely, defensively, and responsibly.
• Distracted driving: Using a smartphone while driving is as common these days as it is dangerous. Checking a text message while traveling at highway speeds can cause the vehicle to be driven “blindly” for 300 feet or more.
• Reckless driving: Day-to-day recklessness and negligence are also major causes of car accidents. For example, speeding, tailgating, and unsafe lane changes are all common forms of reckless driving.

We can even work on auto part defect cases for our clients. When an auto part defect causes a wreck – such as a brake failure – or worsens a client’s injuries – such as a roof that collapses in a rollover – it is only right to hold the automaker liable for the damages. Fighting an automaker is not an easy task, though, so you should only start such a claim with our attorneys at your side.

Car Accidents on California Freeways

Freeways are essential infrastructure, but they also present unique dangers for drivers. Car accidents on freeways are often more severe due to the high speeds, heavier traffic, and increased potential for multi-vehicle collisions. Drivers must also contend with sudden lane changes, merging traffic, and aggressive driving behaviors, all of which raise the risk of accidents. When crashes occur on freeways, the consequences can be devastating, leading to serious injuries or fatalities.

Several California freeways are known for their high accident rates and specific hazards. Here are some of the most dangerous freeways in the state:

• State Route 99 (SR-99): SR-99 is a major route in central California, often seeing high accident rates due to rural stretches with limited safety barriers and high truck traffic. Accidents along SR-99 can be especially severe, given the mix of high speeds and heavy vehicles.
• State Route 91 (SR-91): SR-91 connects Riverside and Los Angeles counties and is notorious for traffic jams and aggressive driving. Car accidents on SR-91 are common, especially near interchanges with I-15 and I-5, where merging traffic creates additional hazards.
• Interstate 5 (I-5): Stretching from Mexico to Canada, I-5 is a major north-south route with high speeds, heavy commercial traffic, and frequent construction zones. These factors contribute to numerous accidents, particularly in busy areas like Los Angeles, San Diego, and further north in the Central Valley.
• Interstate 405 (I-405): Known as one of the busiest freeways in California, the 405 sees a high number of accidents due to its constant traffic congestion and frequent lane changes. Car accidents on the 405 are often severe, particularly in high-traffic zones through Los Angeles and other densely populated areas.
• Interstate 15 (I-15): Running from San Diego to the Nevada border, I-15 is a busy freeway with long stretches of open road, which leads to high speeds and frequent accidents. This freeway is particularly dangerous in the inland regions near Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
• Interstate 215 (I-215): Serving the Inland Empire, I-215 is known for congestion and frequent rear-end collisions. The combination of high traffic volumes and frequent merging, particularly near urban areas, increases the likelihood of multi-vehicle accidents.

If your car accident occurred on a freeway, highway, or other high-speed roadway anywhere in California, our team at Alvandi Law Group, P.C. can help. With offices throughout the state and an exclusive focus on personal injury, we know how to handle cases involving freeway auto accidents.

Evidence to Use in a Car Accident Case

Proving negligence in a car accident case can be a challenge. The driver who hit you will be fighting you at every step. The insurance company representing them will be against you, too. If you want to make a case that can push them back and win the money you are owed, then you should prepare a variety of useful evidence, which is where our attorneys can step in and take over.

Four types of helpful evidence in the average car accident case include:

• Dashcam footage: Let us review any footage that your dashcam captured to see if it shows what the other driver did to cause the wreck. We can also investigate to see if the other driver had a dashcam.
• Eyewitness testimonies: People who saw your crash from a third-party perspective might have had a better view of what happened and why. We can talk to eyewitnesses for you, so their accounts can help build your claim.
• Police reports: Official reports from trustworthy sources like the police or other first responders can be difficult for an insurance company to refute. Let us know if the police helped at the scene of your crash, so we can access the reports they made.
• Photographs: Did you use your smartphone to take pictures of the crash, including injuries and traffic conditions? The photographs that you took might be the best form of evidence for your argument.

See a Doctor After a Crash

It is important that you see a medical professional as soon as possible after being in a car accident. Even if you do not feel any injury after the collision, you should head to urgent care within the next hour or two. In some cases, an injury does not become apparent for a few hours or days because of its subtle nature, as well as the adrenaline rush that comes during the crash. A doctor can check for telltale signs of underlying issues like whiplash or a head or back injury.

Also, seeing a doctor on the same day as the car accident will help your claim by putting a note in your medical record. If the insurance company tries to say that you are exaggerating your injuries or falsifying the accident entirely, then your medical record will show when and why you were hurt.