Those living in Orange County are familiar with auto accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. An accident is a traumatic situation that results in physical injuries, financial losses, and psychological trauma. As a result, you find yourself with many questions on your mind, such as:
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How will I pay my medical bills?
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What if I have to stay out of work for a long time?
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Can I sue the driver that caused the accident?
If you are in need of information on your rights and legal options, you may have thought about talking to an attorney. But you are in need of a lawyer who can speak Spanish, and this may be the reason you are hesitant to contact a law firm. Don’t worry, as Normandie Law Firm is ready to help you in a language you can understand. Our bilingual car accident lawyers are fluent in many languages, including Spanish, and we are happy to provide you with a free consultation.
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Injuries Associated with Car Accidents
Regardless of how you ended up in an accident, the injuries you sustain are the most important element when it comes to your case value and the damages you are entitled to. Protecting your health is your primary goal, but you also want to preserve evidence and start the foundation for a strong case against the negligent party. With that in mind, seek medical attention right away if you were injured from a car accident.
Injuries that we commonly see among car accident victims include:
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Neck or spinal cord injury
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Deep cuts resulting in excessive bleeding and infection
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Traumatic brain injury
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Severe burns
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Bone fractures
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Joint dislocation
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Damage to the ear canal, leading to hearing loss
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Retinal detachment and other eye injuries
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Soft tissue injuries (damage to ligaments and tendons)
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Complex regional pain syndrome
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Permanent nerve damage
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Damage to internal organs, like ruptured spleen
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Loss of consciousness (coma)
Wrongful Death Compensation after a Car Accident
Was your family member or spouse killed in a car accident in Orange County, California? If so, you may have cause to seek compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a legal action that allows you to recover monetary damages like funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and value of expected income that would have been earned by the decedent.
You can learn more about wrongful death lawsuits by contacting our law firm, where you can be assisted by a Spanish speaking car accident attorney.
Your Right to File a Car Accident Injury Claim
There are plenty of dangerous conditions that can cause you to end up in a car accident. Those who are injured from a rear-end crash, head-on collision, rollover, or any other type of auto accident have questions about their right to seek compensation. If you believe that someone else is responsible for the accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim, which is based on the concept of negligence. Basically, you would have to prove that another individual or entity failed to take reasonable care, which could have prevented harm to you and your loved ones.
For instance, you must obey traffic rules and make sure that your attention is on the road at all times. You must keep up with maintenance on your car and make repairs in a timely manner. Defective car parts, like worn brake lines are responsible for countless accidents, so routine upkeep is extremely important. In addition, you must drive in a safe and responsible manner, like not driving a motor vehicle when you are under the influence of alcohol.
If you are interested in learning more about liability and your right to sue for injuries from a car accident, call us and speak to a lawyer who speaks both Spanish and English.
Compensation Available to Car Accident Victims
If you are eligible for an auto accident claim, there are specific damages that you can receive, based on many details that are specific to your accident and the harm you suffered. A Spanish speaking car accident lawyer at our office can go over the payments that apply to you and your situation. To get a sense of what can be recovered, here are the damages that are available to you:
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Medical expenses, like cost of surgery, doctor’s appointments, medications, and physical therapy
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Value of lost income and job benefits
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Property damage, i.e., payments to repair your car or buy a replacement car
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Pain and suffering
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Emotional distress
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Legal fees
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Punitive damages
How Long You have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit
It’s essential to understand that you only have a specific amount of time for an accident claim. Under California law, you have 2 years from the occurrence of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. With that in mind, it’s in your best interest to initiate a claim right away. That way, you have time to gather evidence, put together a strong and compelling case, and negotiate for maximum payments towards your medical bills and other expenses.
What if you lost a family member because of a car accident that was caused by someone else? The statute of limitations for a wrongful death lawsuit is 2 years, starting from when your loved ones passed away.
Help from a Spanish Speaking Attorney
No matter how much insurance companies try to convince you otherwise, their number one priority is how to maintain profits and pay as little as possible to those who are injured in an accident. That’s why you need someone who is looking out for you and fighting for the compensation you need and deserve.
The Orange County car accident lawyers of Normandie are with you every step of the way. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions and educate you on your rights in a language you can understand. As a contingency-based law firm, we also provide a Zero Fee Guarantee. This is a policy where you as the client pay nothing to hire us for an auto accident claim. If we successfully recover your payment, a percentage of the compensation is deducted to cover legal fees. If you don’t get paid from a car accident lawsuit, you owe us $0, meaning there is no loss to your finances whatsoever.
We look forward to hearing from you, so call us today for advice and guidance from a lawyer that’s fluent in Spanish.