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Santa Rosa Auto Accident Attorney
A serious car accident is a complex, life-altering event for most people. The injury victim is likely to need emergency medical treatment, perhaps including surgery, setting of broken bones and repair of internal injuries. One or both vehicles is likely to be totaled, perhaps resulting in many thousands of dollars of property loss.
Emergency response vehicles, such as police, fire and/or ambulances may arrive at the scene of the accident. Police will gather information and write a report. While the police report may be helpful, a diligent personal injury lawyer will need to verify its conclusions in other ways, such as interviewing eyewitnesses.
The first few hours and days after the accident are critical in determining the long-term prospects for the injury victim who has suffered serious harm, such as the following:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Back and neck injuries
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Serious injury to critical organs and other body parts, such as eyes or fingers
While immediate family members will naturally be greatly relieved if the car accident victim survives the crash, challenges and concerns may soon overwhelm survivors. How will medical bills be paid after a serious or catastrophic injury? How will the injury victim function over time, perhaps unable to walk or go to work for a very long time, if ever? Who was responsible for the auto accident, and who is responsible for compensating the victim for injuries and losses?
Insurance questions related to a car wreck can be complex. Unfolding developments in the injury victim's healing and long-term prognosis are compelling and all-absorbing for survivors in many cases. At the same time, there are many details that must be tended to. An experienced personal injury attorney who understands legal, insurance and medical issues is a valuable ally for the injury victim and family members.
Contact a California Car Crash Attorney
Since 1975, Teal Montgomery & Henderson has been standing in the gap on behalf of injured car accident victims and their families. From our law offices in Santa Rosa and Sacramento, we work hard to help injured Californians pursue compensation from negligent parties and begin to move forward beyond the trauma and loss of a serious car accident.
Our team of dedicated, skilled personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys includes a doctor who is also a lawyer. The entire law firm of Teal Montgomery & Henderson is prepared to place a high priority on excellent, effective preparation of your Santa Rosa area car accident case.
For more information relevant to car accidents, see the following Web pages:
- Common lawsuit errors
- Lawsuit resolution
- Car accident statute of limitations
- Litigation
- Fault state
- Injuries
- Filing auto accident lawsuits
- Injuries requiring an attorney
- Mediation
- Litigation process
- Lawsuits and settlements
Find out more about our legal services on the " How We Can Help You" page. Learn more about personal injury law on our " Frequently Asked Questions" page. See a sampling of " Results" and " Testimonials." We welcome you to contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation at your convenience after a rear end collision or other type of car or truck crash. Our Santa Rosa auto accident lawyers can visit you in your home or hospital if necessary.
