There are several factors that we take into consideration to determine how much your car accident lawsuit may be worth. For example, the different factors we take into consideration include:

•   The severity of the injuries
•   The number of parties involved
•   The parties involved
•   The responsibilities of each party
•   Where the accident occurred
•   How the accident occurred

There are several other factors our top-rated Los Angeles accident attorneys also take into consideration. To determine what specific questions apply to your case, contact us today.

 The different steps you take after an accident are crucial, and may make or break your entire lawsuit. That is why it is important to constantly be alert and make sure to have this checklist in mind if you have found yourself in a car accident.

Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. Accidents are most common in congested cities such as Los Angeles, as several thousands of drivers are on the road every day to get to work or school. Below are some steps our attorneys advise our clients to take to make sure that they have a successful car accident claim against the responsible party.

1. Stay calm: throughout this entire experience, it is very important to stay calm and make sure that all the parties are okay. This is one of the most crucial factors to remember. Unfortunately, many may start crying or start to ramble on about their guilt to the other party. It is very important that you stay cool and collected after the accident, especially when dealing with the other parties involved.
2. If your car is in the middle of the road, move your car to a safe side.  If a car accident occurs on a busy street, it is important to move your car to the side of the road to prevent any other accidents. Side swipe accidents are very common after a major accident when cars are left in the middle of the road. Although you must still remain at the scene of the accident, we advise that you move out of the way of oncoming cars. If possible, open the hazard lights of any vehicles that have been damaged and are not drivable.
3. Seek medical care: check to see if any parties are injured. If there are any injured parties, contact 911 to seek medical care immediately. Even if you feel okay and do not feel any pain, we still advise everyone to seek a medical evaluation. Usually, injuries do not become apparent until days, even weeks after an accident. For example, traumatic brain injuries are not readily apparent at first. If you fail to seek any medical care, it may be used against you in a future lawsuit.
4. Contact the police immediately: police usually arrive on site a couple minutes after an accident. When they arrive, they will prepare an accident report. This accident report will be available to all parties within a couple of weeks. This accident report will go into specifics as to where the accident occurred, who the parties are, along with any other property damage information.
5. Gather information: take pictures of the property damage you suffered, gather all the medical bills regarding your car accident injuries, and try to get the contact information of any witnesses that were present at the scene.
6. Do not leave the scene of the accident unless you need to  for your medical circumstance. If you have been severely injured, then you should leave with the medical emergency team. But if you are not severely injured, we advise everyone to stay at the scene.
7. Exchange information with the other party: this includes information such as insurance information, driver’s license information, and addresses.
8. Contact an experienced top rated car accident attorney immediately to see how they can help you with getting compensated for your injuries. Our attorneys have been representing car accident victims for decades, and we understand the different types of legal hurdles we must have to jump through to make sure that you get the justice you deserve. We have collected around 300 million dollars for our clients, and provide individualized attention to each one of our clients.
9. Contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles: the car accident must be reported to the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days. But, not every accident must be reported to the DMV. If you are not sure whether you should contact the Department of Motor Vehicles, contact our car accident attorneys immediately after the accident to determine how you should file this paperwork and how to report this accident.