National City Car Accident Lawyer

Driving is often an essential part of National City residents’ everyday routine, whether they have to go to work, school, or other activities. Every time you operate your vehicle, you trust those around you to drive safely and responsibly, following all traffic laws and focusing on the road. 

However, many people neglect this duty by driving recklessly, while distracted, or carelessly and cause serious accidents and injuries. According to the California Highway Patrol, 143,476 injury crashes occurred in the state in 2020, many resulting from driver negligence. If you have suffered injuries in a car accident due to another party’s negligence, you may have the right to file a claim and pursue financial compensation for your losses. 

At Jassim Law, we have proudly provided National City car accident victims unmatched legal services for over 21 years. Our compassionate and aggressive lawyers strive to keep communities safer by fighting for justice and holding liable parties accountable. 

With our dedication and a proven track record of success, you can trust us to handle every aspect of your car accident claim. Just read our reviews from real recent clients. We allow you to focus on recovery with the peace of mind that your claim is in the right hands. 

Proving Fault in a California Car Accident Claim

Several factors contribute to safe driving conditions, including other drivers, government agencies, rideshare drivers, and trucking companies. However, it can be challenging to identify a liable party and prove negligence, which is a major aspect of filing a car accident claim. Our Jassim Law car accident lawyers conduct a thorough investigation to gather clear evidence and fulfill your burden of proof.

Burden of Proof

The burden of proof is a car accident victim’s responsibility to prove the liable party’s negligence in their claim. This involves presenting evidence that demonstrates the following points:

• The at-fault party owed you a duty to drive carefully and safely.
• They breached this duty by acting negligently.
• This negligence directly caused the accident and your injuries.
• Your injuries resulted in damages.

The standard of proof requires you to prove each element is “more likely true” than not true. Unlike a criminal case, which requires proof “beyond a reasonable doubt.” If the above elements are proven, you likely have a strong car accident claim, and with Jassim Law’s attention to detail and commitment to justice, you have the best chance of achieving a successful outcome.

Evidence

To fulfill your burden of proof and hold the liable party responsible for their negligence, we gather and analyze all available evidence. The types of evidence we may utilize in your claim include the following:

• Traffic collision reports/statements
• Medical documentation
• Photographic evidence
• Video footage
• Witness statements/testimony
• 911 dispatch records and audio recordings
• Police body cam footage
• Expert testimony
• Cell phone records
• Dashcam and surveillance camera footage
• Vehicle Event Data Recorder (“black box”) data
• Vehicle physical damage evidence

With our access to valuable resources, advanced skills, and extensive knowledge of state law, you can rely on us to build a strong claim and fight for your rights.

What Damages Can You Recover After a National City Car Accident?

After suffering injuries in a car accident, you may worry about paying medical bills and how your injuries will impact your life going forward. At Jassim Law, we understand these concerns and advocate for the maximum compensation for your economic and non-economic losses, which may include the following:

• Non-economic harms (Pain and suffering)
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Physical Impairment
  • Mental suffering
  • Disfigurement
  • Emotional distress
  • Pain
  • Anxiety/Grief
  • Inconvenience
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation expenses
• Cost of prescription medication
• Lost wages or income (past and for the future)
• Loss of companionship
• Damages for the injury to a spouse or registered domestic partner (Loss of Consortium)
• Wrongful death damages
• Punitive damages

In many car accidents, multiple parties can share responsibility, including the victim filing the claim. If this is the case for you, you may still recover compensation. With California’s pure comparative negligence rule (California Civil Code Section 1714), all parties involved receive a percentage of fault for the accident, which gets deducted from their respective damages. For instance, if you are 20% at fault for a car accident, and your claim is worth $250,000, you will receive $200,000. 

It is important to note that ultimately the “percentages” of fault are determined by a jury after a trial, if a settlement cannot be reached. This means neither the attorneys, insurance company, police, nor the judge determines fault. So, even if a Traffic Collision Report places fault on you, or others, that is not determinative of fault. Additionally, collision reports are not evidence, they are hearsay and practically never admissible at trial, largely because the officers that prepared the report did not “witness” the collision. 

This means you should not be discouraged from consulting with an attorney just because the collision report places you either fully or partially at fault. We have obtained very significant recoveries of injured people, even when the collision reports have placed them at fault. 

Our knowledgeable lawyers understand this system, how even if you are partially at fault how you can still be entitled to fair and reasonable justice and compensation after an accident. We are knowledgeable regarding tactics insurance companies may use to shift an unfair portion of the blame onto you. With our years of experience handling high-value claims, we develop nuanced and innovative strategies that help you secure a fair settlement, or to prevail at trial.

How Can a Help With Your National City Car Accident Claim?

If you have been hurt in a car accident, your recovery should be your top priority. However, this can be challenging without the help of an experienced lawyer. At Jassim Law, we take your legal burdens off your plate and handle every aspect of your car accident claim, including the following:

• Filing a lawsuit to subpoena evidence that is not otherwise available
• Thoroughly investigating every detail of your case IMMEDIATELY
• Collecting and preserving vital evidence and witness statements
• Hiring the best experts your case requires
• Analyzing the accuracy of the collision report
• Interviewing critical eyewitnesses
• Obtaining 911 audio/dispatch and video records
• Going to the scene and reconstructing how the accident occurred
• Securing any evidence, surveillance video, photos, and witness statements
• Ensuring you receive the best medical care, no matter what health insurance coverage you may or may not have
• Filing all paperwork correctly and on time
• Advocating aggressively for your rights and interests inside and outside of court
• Supporting you through every step of California’s claims process
• Helping you get your vehicle repaired or replaced without delay
• Determining if the negligent party was on the job at the time of the accident
• Determining whether additional parties or entities are at fault
• Answering your legal questions
• Keeping you updated on the status of your case
• Negotiating with all parties on your behalf
• Retaining top-notch accident reconstruction and other experts

Contacting a National City car accident lawyer immediately is critical due to The California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1’s two-year statute of limitations for car accident claims. We can help you understand any exceptions to this time limit and work promptly to file your claim on time, so you can take full advantage of your opportunity to receive compensation.

Schedule a Free Consultation With the Trusted National City Car Accident Lawyers at Jassim Law

Dealing with insurance companies and adjusters after a car accident can be overwhelming, as they often use anything you say against you and only protect their bottom line. Our dedicated lawyers at Jassim Law are here to protect you and your best interests. Attorney Pajman Jassim has practiced law for over 17 years and has been awarded a Super Lawyers honor for several consecutive years. With this commitment to high-quality service and a safer community, you can depend on our support from start to finish.

We understand the injuries and challenges you may face after a car accident, so we come to you. We also offer video, Zoom, or telephone consultations. To schedule a free consultation today, call us at (858) 524-6140 or fill out our contact form.