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ATTORNEY KRIS CRAWFORD

LAKE ELSINORE AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

We Take Cases on a Contingency Fee Basis.

Our fee is generally 1/3 of the settlement. Meaning if the case settles for $30,000.00 our fee would be $10,000.00. It is "contingent" on getting you paid. So, if we don't get you paid, we don't get paid.

We Offer a Free Consultation.

Give us a call and we will see if you have a case. Certain factors we consider are liability, injuries and whether the defendant has insurance or assets.

Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Law Firm.

We know what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. We communicate with you every step of the way. If you have a question, we will give you an answer. After all you are paying us a good size fee, so we should have to work for it right?

How to Get Started on Your Case:

First, give us a call to see whether we can help. If after our call you would like to procced with representation, then you will need to fill out our intake form. After we receive that, we can send you some sign-up documents. Then we will send out "Letter of Representations" to the insurance companies. During this time we will coordinate with you about making sure you are getting the right medical treatment you need.

TYPE OF COMPENSATION YOU CAN RECEIVE FROM A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

If you were involved in a car accident you will likely get compensation for your past and future pain a suffering, your past and future medical bills, and your past and future loss of earnings.

When we prepare your settlement demand, we include all these factors in determining how much your claim is worth.

Medical Bills.

Putting a value to your past medical bills is fairly easy. If you have health insurance the value is what your health insurance paid, plus any co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance you may have incurred as well. Your future medical bills can be a bit more speculative, but if you have not healed and your doctors have stated you need more medical treatment, than we can use that to figure out how much you will more likely than not, spend on future medical bills.

Wages.

You loss of earnings can be calculated by figuring out how much you make per day and multiplying by how many days of work you missed. Under the law, they have to pay you for your loss of earnings as long as its reasonable. If you only have a papercut, being out of work for a month would be unreasonable.

Pain and Suffering.

Your past and future pain and suffering is more difficult to ascertain and it really comes down to how this injury has affected your quality of life. We look at what things couldn't you do, like exercise, chores, dressing yourself, bathing, going to the restroom, etc. Also, what things you could do, but you had pain doing it. Many times, past jury awards can be helpful in figuring out how much you car accident claim is worth too. Because, ultimately, if you cannot come to an agreement to settle your injury claim, then the jury are the people who determine how much compensation you should receive.

LAKE ELSINORE PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

The Sooner You Have Legal Representation the Better.

It is important that we represent you early on in the process. We want to make sure you get the right medical treatment ASAP. Many times we get calls for personal injury, after months and months have gone by and we can't go back in time to give you the help when you really needed it.

Medical Providers.

We are familiar with the medical providers in Lake Elsinore and can get you an appointment right away for your personal injury. From there we will make sure you continue to get the treatment you need and we will be in your corner fighting for you. They will work on a "Medical Lien Basis." Meaning they don't need to be paid on an ongoing basis, and will be paid once you receive your settlement.

How Much is my Case Worth?

Everybody wants to know the answer to this right? Well its based on what you had to go through and what you will have to go through. If you feel better quickly (that's a good thing) your compensation would be less if you had to do more medical treatment to get better. Another factor is how bad the impact was and whether your pain can be connected to that impact. If it is a minimal impact, it is more difficult to connect big injuries, thus more compensation. You also may have had pre-existing injuries that caused you to be more susceptible to an increase in pain. The Law Office of Kris Crawford, will try to give you "ballparks" along the way based on the information we obtain.

Settlement Process.

Once you have finished medical treatment because you got better or you tried everything to get better, we request the remaining medical records and bills and enter this information into our well written demand. The demand is sent out and the insurance company has 30 days to respond. They can either accept our demand amount or provide a counter offer to settle the claim. If we are close, then it might settle that day. If we are too far apart, then we may try future negotiations or file a lawsuit. Once it is settled (either way) it takes about two (2) weeks to get paid.

Getting Paid and Wrapping the Case Up.

Once we receive the check, we deposit in our Trust Account. From there we will write you a check, us a check (for our fee) and pay any medical providers that are owed money.

What to do After a Car Accident?

Ensure everyone's safety: Move to a safe location if possible and check for injuries.
Call emergency services: Report the accident and request medical assistance if needed.
Exchange information: Share names, contact details, insurance information, and vehicle details with the other party.
Document the scene: Take photos of the accident scene, vehicle damages, and any relevant road conditions.
Notify your insurance company: Report the accident to your insurer as soon as possible.
Seek medical attention: Even if you feel fine, it’s important to get checked by a healthcare professional.
Don't admit Fault: Sometimes you may feel sorry that the other party is in pain, but don't say things like "I am Sorry," because that can be used against you later.
Call a Personal Injury Attorney: Give us a call to help you through the process.