According to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, nearly 36,120 people died in automobile traffic accidents in 2019. The California Office of Traffic Safety collects data for traffic accidents statewide. Moreover, according to their latest statistics, the car accident death rate was 9 in 100,000 people in 2018. Auto accidents are also the leading cause of death due to unintentional injuries in California.

Mr. Joseph Ryan earned his JD from the San Fernando Valley College of Law in Woodland Hills, CA. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1982. His relentless drive to pursue justice for his clients is why he has built a successful legal career over four decades. Specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases, Mr. Ryan is skilled in negotiation tactics and litigation.

Here are some other reasons to hire us for your car accident case:

• We provide client-centered and strategic legal representation for victims of automobile accidents in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County.
• Our team works dedicatedly with you to understand your unique situation and handle your case accordingly.
• We help you file your personal injury claim, negotiate a higher settlement, deal with the insurance company, and litigate for the best outcome.
• We have a solid track record of recovering millions of dollars for our clients through favorable verdicts and settlements.
• There is no need to worry about your case and its legal costs. We provide a free consultation with a contingency fee structure. That means we collect legal fees once your case is won and compensation is secured.
• We have access to the best medical providers, ensuring you get the attention you need in this critical time.

We are committed to reducing your stress throughout the process of personal injury claims. Our award-winning attorneys have years of experience efficiently handling vehicle collision cases.

According to the California Vehicle Code 16025, you should do the following:

• Provide your name and existing address to the authorities
• Take the driver's license number of the other party
• Take the address of the registered vehicle owner

Additionally, it would help if you tried to collect the following information as quickly as possible:

• Document and take pictures of all damages to your vehicle
• Collect insurance information
• Immediately see a doctor and request that they document all physical injuries you have sustained, especially internal injuries.
• Gather the names and contacts of the witnesses who were present at the time of the car accident

The following information needs to be collected from the at-fault driver:

• Driver's name
• Contact details, including phone number and address
• In case the other driver is not the vehicle owner, you should also collect the owner's contact details

It would be best if you didn't try to diagnose the injuries you sustain alone. You should immediately seek medical attention after the car crash to document your injuries. This provides you with solid evidence. Our legal team has the expertise to provide legal help with claims of various injuries and seek compensation.

Remember never to sign documents or talk directly to the insurance adjuster before consulting with an expert car accident attorney. Discussing your case with our professional auto accident attorneys would be best. When you choose us as your partner for a car accident case, we handle everything on your behalf so you can recover with peace of mind.

Our Newport Beach car accident lawyers deal with clients regularly who have sustained serious injuries in vehicle accidents. Many vehicle accidents result in minor injuries. However, these injuries sometimes require medical attention, resulting in expensive medical bills. Moreover, car accident victims suffer severe injuries and even death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association 2019 report, out of 6.7 million auto accidents, 1.9 million resulted in severe injuries to one or more parties involved. Our Newport Beach car accident attorneys have effectively represented clients who suffered various injuries in car crashes.

We can deal with all kinds of car accidents and injury cases, including but not limited to the following:

Damages during car accidents vary widely depending on the injuries' severity and damages. You can file a personal injury lawsuit to be compensated for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost income, future medical expenses, and other property damage expenses. In addition to recovering compensation, you can file a wrongful death claim if you have lost a loved one in a vehicle accident in Newport Beach, Orange County, or other parts of Southern California.

Your car accident may entitle you to compensation for injury and damages, and our expert Newport Beach personal injury attorney will fight to get you the maximum payouts.

Under California law, the insurance carrier or responsible party should pay for the following losses to the injured victim:

They can be a result of the following:

• Negligence of traffic rules by the driver
• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Inclement Weather
• Failure of any car part
• Traffic lights failure
• Essential traffic signs non-existence

Generally, according to California's statute of limitations, you can file your injury claims after a car accident within two years from the accident date. However, if your injury results from traffic signs or lights malfunctioning, you have only six months to file your compensation claim to the relevant government agency. Due to this short time frame, you must immediately contact a licensed, registered, and experienced Newport Beach car accident lawyer. Once the deadline is missed, you will not have another opportunity to file a car accident claim.