Hidden Valley Lake Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

Hidden Valley Lake is a gated subdivision built in the late 1960s around a 100-acre lake. Initially, the town was a recreational retreat area centered around the Billy Bell golf course and nearby country club. People came to play golf, relax, and escape the hectic city life. Today, over 5,000 people who call Hidden Valley Lake home are attracted to the safe neighborhood and glorious natural views. Though the community is tucked away from most of the world, California State Route 29 does run through the outer limits of the community, bringing a steady stream of traffic each day.

If you or a family member suffered injuries in an accident in Hidden Valley Lake and need legal advice, call our law office at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400 to schedule a free consultation.

Though the neighborhood might seem idyllic, car accidents can occur in Hidden Valley Lake. Lake County saw 445 fatalities and injuries, making the state the 32^nd most dangerous in the state.

Unfortunately, a significant cause of these accidents was drinking and driving, with five people killed or injured by underage drinkers and another 19 harmed by drivers aged 21-34 who had been drunk. Other causes of car accidents include driving too fast for conditions, carelessness, and reckless behavior.

No matter how an accident unfolds, injured victims can face the daunting task of trying to pay unexpected expenses tied to their injuries. For example, many victims need tens of thousands of dollars to cover:

• Surgery
• Rehabilitation
• Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
• Mental health counseling
• Doctor's visits
• Tests and bloodwork

They also need to have their cars repaired. Even low-speed crashes can cause thousands of dollars, which might not be covered by a motorist's insurance. Accidents can ultimately total a vehicle in more severe collisions, leaving a person stranded without transportation.

We've also seen injured clients be unable to return to work. Instead, they are stuck at home, losing out on thousands of dollars of income. Whether you work for a wage or are self-employed, the loss of income can be particularly devastating.

This is where our legal team comes in. As experienced Hidden Valley Lake personal injury lawyers, we have helped our clients receive the money they need to cover their expenses and daily bills.

We only accept cases where clients have suffered severe injuries. We have represented clients in accidents involving the following:

• Trucks
• Motorcycles
• Bicycles
• Pedestrians

We are also ready and willing to assist people victimized in other types of accidents, including:

• Slip and falls
• Dog bite cases
• Defective product accidents
• Wrongful death

We've focused our cases on the clients who present the most severe injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage. If you've suffered soft-tissue or more moderate injuries, we'll be happy to refer you to a different Hidden Valley Lake personal injury attorney who can represent you.

California is full of lawyers. But not every injury attorney is right for your case. If you've suffered a severe injury, you need serious representation, but you'll need to dig to find the right Hidden Valley Lake auto accident attorney.

We've worked with thousands of clients, and many of them chose us after doing the following due diligence:

• Check out the law firm's website. Every lawyer should have a website today, and it should contain important and helpful information that shows the attorney keeps up with the law. If the site looks unprofessional or has grammatical errors, you can expect the lawyer to be careless.
• Read online reviews. Yelp, Google, and other sites have made it easy for a customer's voice to be heard. Go online and check out what people are saying. Of course, anyone can write a negative review, and those unhappy might be more motivated to complain. But check out trends or themes in the reviews. If everyone is complaining that a lawyer doesn't return calls, there might be a problem. We take pride in my firm's reviews, and we encourage you to read them carefully.
• Choose someone experienced in the field. Any lawyer can handle a car accident case if they have a bar license in good standing. But not everyone can provide the level of service and attention to detail that our legal team can. We've dedicated a large portion of our caseload to car accidents, and we've built up the know-how that few lawyers in Hidden Valley Lake have. We've written articles on motor vehicle accident cases to share our knowledge with other lawyers and the public, which you can read online.
• Meet with the attorney. You'll want to hire a good "fit." The only way to know that is to meet with them. We're proud to offer a free consultation to discuss your case and your legal options.

The video below will further explain choosing the best Hidden Valley Lake personal injury lawyer for your case.

The steps you take and your choices can dramatically alter the amount of money you receive in compensation. Some motorists make critical errors in the hours and days following a car accident. These mistakes cost our clients a lot of money, and in a few cases, our clients have forfeited their right to adequate compensation entirely.

Do the following:

• Call the police. You need to report any accident that causes bodily injury or causes $1,000 in damage. An officer can visit the scene and draft a police report, which you will need for your insurer.
• Swap insurance information. Get details like the other driver's phone number, address, and car license plate number.
• Take pictures. You might be too injured and need to wait for an ambulance. Get a few snaps of the vehicles involved if you can move around, especially where they were impacted. The other driver might get their car repaired quickly, so you want documentation.
• Don't say anything. You don't want to say anything incriminating and don't apologize or give any impression that you blame the crash.

Finally, get medical help and follow your doctor's advice. We've seen clients not follow their doctor's advice and lose out on compensation.

If you have been hurt in a car crash or someone else's negligence has injured you, we can help. For free and friendly advice, call our experienced Hidden Valley Lake personal injury lawyers at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400. You can also submit your inquiries on our online contact form.

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

See our client reviews on Google, Yelp, and Avvo and our past verdicts and settlements.

Editor's Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 3.30.22]

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