Item: Edward A Smith Law Offices
Rating: 5
Author: Alex & Dinah M.

Fort Bragg Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

Fort Bragg lies along the California coast, north of Mendocino, with spectacular views of the Pacific. Its long history and local attractions such as Glass Beach and MacKerricher State Park with its boardwalk and tidal pools make Fort Bragg an idyllic place to vacation or live.

Local residents know that Route 1, Highway 121 and Highway 20, used to get to Route 101, are all dangerous roads. Between the twisting and turning roads, narrow or negligible shoulders and larger vehicles that frequently cross the centerline while navigating around curves, accidents are common.

What Constitutes a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury law covers a wide range of accident injuries. The common element necessary for a personal injury case to proceed is that an individual or another entity was negligent. This means a duty was owed to the victim such as driving safely and the duty was breached, resulting in injury, and this had financial consequences for the victim.

Negligence can extend beyond individuals to city, county, state or federal governments, companies, employers of the negligent person in some cases and homeowners. For a complete list, check out my practice areas page. Some of the areas of personal injury are listed below.

What Do I Look for in a Fort Bragg Personal Injury Lawyer?

Receiving compensation for an accident injury is important since an injured person should not bear the brunt of the financial damages alone. However, there are ways you can check to see if a Fort Bragg auto accident attorney is right for you.

First of all, experience and success count. Good financial resources and a high number of positive verdicts and settlements means an attorney will be able to see a contingency case through. Because smaller firms might not have the financial resources to conduct investigations needed to mount a good defense, such as performing an accident reconstruction of the incident or hiring experts, this could adversely impact whether an injured person wins or not.

Second, lawyers who specialize in personal injury cases are professionals who keep up with changes in the law and are experienced in dealing with insurance companies. In addition, a prospective client should check that the lawyer has extensive trial experience. Not all personal injury lawyers do. In the event your case has to go to trial, you want someone who will do that rather than advising you to accept an inadequate settlement.

Check a lawyers’ association with other attorneys, awards and honors. This will demonstrate that the lawyer is respected among his or her peers and considered highly rated. As someone who has practiced since 1982 in the field of personal injury law, I hope these suggestions help you make a good decision to get the damages you need and deserve.

The following video provides more tips on how to choose the right Fort Bragg personal injury lawyer:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you recommend an auto repair shop in Fort Bragg?

A: Yelp shows high ratings for the following auto repair shops:

The Shop
105 N. Main St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 964-0770

Gordon’s Auto Service, Inc.
524 N. Main St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 964-7095

Q: I need a rental car. Can you recommend a rental agency in Fort Bragg?

A: Yelp shows the following vehicle rental agency in the Fort Bragg area:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
200 E. Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 964-4300

Fort Bragg Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

I’m Ed Smith, a Fort Bragg car accident lawyer. No one wants to become the victim of an accident, especially when it is caused by another’s negligence. Accidents can change lives and cause great emotional and physical damage. Call me at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly advice.

I offer friendly advice and can answer your questions. I work hard for my clients so that they can receive the maximum compensation for their accident injuries. I promise to do the same for you. Although I generally take on larger cases, if I believe your case has merit, I will be happy to recommend a local attorney who I believe will do a great job for you.

We are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

See a list of our past cases on our verdicts and settlements page and our client reviews on Avvo, Yelp, Google.

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Editor’s Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 12.9.19]

★★★★★

"Me and my wife; had a car accident. We were amazed how easy, professional, friendly attorney Ed Smith is along with his staff. Everybody is amazing. Thank you so much, we are very impressed!" Alex & Dinah M.

"Ed Smith and his office team took on a difficult personal injury case on my behalf and for the passenger in my car. Ed is a top- notch attorney. His staff couldn't have been more helpful and kind. No need to look elsewhere. I give Ed Smith my highest recommendation." Beverly

"Ed and Robert have been taking great care of my husband and I for the past 5+ years. They are always there when you have a problem and a quick resolution! Even when the issues have nothing to do with them. They are willing to help ease the pain off your shoulders. They are as good as it gets! Thank you again for everything." Annie T.

"Very professional. Great team, staff and service all around. Mr Smith was very honest, straight forward with his advice. He gives the word "attorney" an honest reputation. I will seek his council anytime, and would recommend him at the drop of a dime." Jeremy M.

"I would highly recommend Ed Smith to any friends or family in need of a personal injury attorney. Ed, and his staff, are very caring on top of being very experienced in this field. The staff always keeps you informed of the status of your case and they are always easy to reach by phone." Shannon D.

"Edward Smith law offices provide competent, thorough, and personable help for victims of personal injury. When you first meet the staff you know you contacted the right office. This law office treats clients like people. I recommend this office to anyone seeking representation regarding personal injury." David M.

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