California Car Accident Lawyer

The Goldwater Law Firm Should Be Your First Call After a Car Accident in California—Here Is Why

We partner with some of the largest, most successful firms in California and nationwide. You can be sure that the legal team we refer you to will be wholly dedicated to you and your case as:

Client Service Is a Top Priority for Us and Our Law Firm Partners

Securing fair settlements and verdicts is a car accident lawyer’s responsibility. While we understand the importance of getting results, our co-counsels place client satisfaction on the same pedestal.

Expect your California car accident lawyer to:

• Hear you out, starting with your account of the car accident (and how the accident has affected you)
• Keep you abreast of all developments in your case, providing immediate updates and regular check-ins
• Answer your calls immediately or return them as soon as possible (while also being available through email, text message, and other communication channels)
• Treat you as they would treat a family member who was injured in a car accident

Your attorney will be conveniently located near you in California, ensuring you get the personalized, in-person representation you deserve.

Our Reputation for Success Precedes Us

The Goldwater Law Firm is among the most widely recognized firms in the United States. We have earned many stellar results for car accident victims throughout California. 

When you trust us to find you the right lawyer, you:

• Leverage our partnerships with some of the most well-known, accomplished firms in California
• Get a firm that has handled high-stakes litigation yet treats every car accident victim like our most important client
• Has experience and success with cases like yours

Our firm represents The Gold Standard of Injury Law. Our reputation is at stake when we refer you to a law firm. We will partner you with a firm whose culture, resources, experience, successes, and attorneys are the right fit for you.

We Refuse to Stand by as Car Accident Victims Suffer 

Our firm was built on the desire to get justice for clients. We refuse to sit back and let insurance companies lowball, delay, and take advantage of those reeling from car accidents.

You deserve specific compensation, and our co-counsels will work hard to ensure you receive every dollar you are entitled to. Nobody will take advantage of you—not when you have The Goldwater Law Firm on your side.

We Work with a Large Network of Accomplished Experts

The Goldwater Law Firm and our law firm partners are known for the resources we offer. We will spare no expense as we fight for you, and we may hire:

• Engineers with a background in crash dynamics
• Medical professionals who can detail your injuries, document your treatment and help value the cost of your care
• Mental health professionals who can speak to your pain and suffering
• Other qualified experts from our nationwide network

Once you sign on with our law firm partners, we can determine what resources may benefit your case.

Consider the Potentially High Cost of Your Car Accident

The National Safety Council (NSC) explains that the average economic cost of a car accident with disabling injuries is $162,000. When you then consider that most car accident survivors deal with pain and suffering and other intangible damages (which aren’t included in this figure), you can understand the high cost of collisions.

Many car accident survivors in California hire a lawyer to lead their cases because:

• Physical, psychological, and emotional injuries limit what an accident victim can handle.
• The stress that comes with car accident claims and lawsuits can endanger an accident victim’s physical and mental health.
• They have little to no experience with high-stakes car accident claims (and likely no experience with lawsuits, which can follow car accidents).
• They trust a law firm—with its experienced attorneys, financial backing, and support staff—to get the result they seek.

If you handle your own case and lose, you will likely be in for serious hardship. If you don’t get the compensation you deserve, you may not be able to pay for medical treatment, mental health services, or a work absence—which will require you to make difficult choices you shouldn’t have to make.

What You Can Expect from Your California Car Accident Attorney

Our law firm partners are in the legal field to improve clients’ lives. The primary way that they can improve your life is by handling every step of your case, whether it includes an insurance claim, lawsuit, or both.

A California car accident lawyer will assist you by:

• Creating a personalized strategy: Your car accident attorney will create a personalized strategy for approaching your fight for compensation.
• Securing all evidence that strengthens your case: You must prove fault to recover the compensation you need. Your attorney will collect, review, and use all relevant video, witness statements, and other evidence of your car accident.
• Securing proof of all of your damages, then demanding a fair settlement: Your California car accident lawyer can establish your injuries and damages with medical records, including X-rays, bills, and doctor’s diagnoses. Other necessary documentation may include mental health experts’ diagnoses, bills for vehicle repairs, and your testimony about pain and suffering.
• Overseeing any lawsuit and trial: Most car accident cases don’t require a trial. Sometimes, though, suing and going to court is the only path to a fair financial recovery. If you choose to sue and later decide to pursue a trial, your attorney will oversee these critical responsibilities for you.

California law does not provide room for hesitation after a car accident. CCP § 335.1 and other statutes of limitations require us to file car accident lawsuits within a strict time frame. Our law firm partners are ready to start your case today; we just need to hear from you.

Your Accident-Related Damages Will Be Your Lawyer’s Priority (These May Be Among Them)

Car accident lawyers investigate each of the clients’ cases individually, knowing that no two car accident victims have the same:

• Severity of accident
• Injuries
• Symptoms
• Recovery timeline
• Professional circumstances (or disruptions)

Your California car accident lawyer will demand compensation for your accident-related damages. You may be eligible for money covering:

All Accident-Related Healthcare Costs

A car accident victim should never have to forgo medical care because they’re concerned about cost. A California car accident lawyer will total the cost of any emergency care, surgeries, medications, and other accident-related medical care.

Pain and Suffering

Your attorney will consider the non-economic harm you suffered, which may include:

• Immediate and chronic pain
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Emotional anguish
• Psychological distress
• Sleep loss
• Lost quality of life

Our co-counsel will bring impressive resources to your case, which may include a mental health professional to document your pain and suffering (and provide treatment if you need it).

Vehicle Repair Costs and Other Property Expenses

Some common property-related expenses for auto accident victims include:

• Vehicle repairs
• The repair of other personal property 
• The replacement cost of a totaled vehicle
• The cost of temporary transportation

While injuries often take center stage in car accident cases, property costs count, too.

Professional Damages

Auto accidents can cause immediate, sometimes long-term, interruptions in victims’ careers. Some standard professional damages include:

• Lost income
• Diminished earning capacity
• Lost benefits

You may also lose the chance to earn promotions, bonuses, and other incentives you can only earn while healthy. Your attorney will calculate the cost of such missed opportunities.

There is also the most tragic consequence of car accidents. If you need them, a California wrongful death lawyer can demand justice for the harm you and your loved ones have suffered—which, no doubt, is devastating. 

Is a California Car Accident Lawyer Expensive?

No, hiring a California car accident lawyer is not expensive. The Goldwater Law Firm can partner you with an attorney on a contingency basis. Your law firm won’t require any out-of-pocket payment—in fact, they will only get paid if they win for you.