If you have been involved in an accident in San Diego County, the insurance companies and their agents will try to take advantage of you while you are in a vulnerable state immediately following the accident. Often times, insurance agents will reach out to you and try to obtain statements from you that will help shield the insurance company from responsibly. Our San Diego personal injury attorneys will step in and take over all communication with the insurance company to make sure your future interests are protected. We will begin the investigation process immediately by documenting the facts of the case and collecting evidence.

Our San Diego personal injury lawyers have years of experience helping clients navigate through the complex aspects of their personal injury case. When you’re struggling with the fall out of being injured physically or psychologically in an accident, the last thing that you will want is to deal with the legal hassle the comes with filing a personal injury claim. Here are some examples of the type of cases that our personal injury attorneys in San Diego can help you with: 

• Car Accidents 
  If you have been in an automobile accident, you will need to consult with a personal injury attorney who has experience in car accident cases to help provide you with an explanation of your rights after this event. Regardless of whether or not you have insurance or there is an insurance issue with the other drive, our personal injury attorneys can help to guide you through the process. 

• Truck Accidents 
  If you were the victim of a truck accident, our personal injury attorneys can help you to remedy the mess and the chaos that you may be experiencing after this painful type of event. We will review the details of your accident to determine whether or not you have a claim. 

• Motorcycle Accidents 
  Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are fairly common not only in San Diego but all over the country. Regardless of whether you have been seriously or minorly injured in a motorcycle accident, our personal injury lawyers can help you to understand your rights after this type of accident. 

• Uber, Lyft and Rideshare Accidents 
  If you were the passenger in an Uber, Lyft and Rideshare accident, there is a possibility that you may be able to sue not only the driver that is responsible for the accident but Uber, Lyft or the rideshare company as well. 

• Brain Injury Cases 
  If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury as a result of the negligence of someone else, you may have recourse to sue that person. Our personal injury lawyers will review the details of the case to determine if you have a viable personal injury claim. 

• Boat Accidents 
  Although being out on the water on a boat on a beautiful day may be fun, if you were injured as a result of a boat accident, you may have be able to sue the responsible party for your pain and suffering. 

• Pedestrian Accidents 
  Were you the victim of a hit and run pedestrian accident? Perhaps you were struck by a car in the crosswalk? If the answer is yes, then it’s imperative that you sit down and speak with one of our personal injury lawyers to discuss the compensation that you may be entitled to. 

• Wrongful Death 
  If a loved one passed away as the result of the willful negligence of another person, then you may be entitled to a settlement. During this difficult and trying time for you and your family, you should always reach out to a personal injury attorney who focuses on wrongful death to determine whether or not you have a case. 

• Slip & Fall Accidents 
  Have you been a part of a slip and fall accident and you believe that the property owner could be at fault for your injuries? Our personal injury attorneys will take a deep dive into the circumstances of the case to determine whether or not you are entitled to financial restitution. 

• Dog Bite Attacks 
  Experiencing a dog bite attack is something that you will not soon forget. If you were injured physically or psychologically, there is a strong likelihood that you may be able to sue the party that is responsible for the dog. 

The most important thing for you to do after an accident is to visit a medical professional to diagnose and treat your injuries. Our San Diego personal injury attorneys will help connect you with leading medical professionals in your San Diego community so that you get the care you need. If you are not able to afford treatment, HHJ will help you obtain treatment on a medical lien basis, which means that you do not pay for treatment out of your own pocket upfront; rather, your medical costs are paid from the settlement or award at the conclusion of your case. Once your injuries are diagnosed and you have received treatment, HHJ can then begin negotiations with the insurance company.

After you receive treatment for your injuries, our personal injury attorney in San Diego will then begin negotiation with the insurance companies on your behalf. We will put together an entire “demand package,” which is a compilation of evidence, documentation of the accident, diagnosis and treatment costs, etc. This will create a persuasive account of why the insurance company should pay for the harm caused to you or someone you love. The insurance company will evaluate the demand package and will either accept, reject, or make a counter offer to your proposal. HHJ will keep you informed throughout the entire process. Ultimately, you are the only person that decides if you want to accept the insurance company’s offer.

If you decide that the insurance company made a fair compensation offer for your injuries, you can then accept the offer. You will sign a settlement release which will officially close your case and release the insurance company from further liability in exchange for the agreed upon financial compensation. Our personal injury attorney in San Diego will help you negotiate with your medical providers to reduce your bills so that you can keep as much money from the settlement as possible. Our personal injury attorney’s in San Diego has the main goal is to get you just compensation as soon as possible so that you can put your accident behind you and continue living your life.

If the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer of compensation for your injuries, HHJ Trial Attorneys will file a lawsuit on your behalf and fight the insurance company in court. Compared to many other personal injury lawyers in San Diego, the attorneys at HHJ are not scared of going to court. In fact, court is where the attorneys at HHJ started their careers—fighting for clients’ rights in jury trial after jury trial. Simply put, if the insurance company makes an unfair and unjust offer, we’ll fight them tooth and nail. Often times, filing a lawsuit gets the insurance company’s attention and can result in a higher settlement. HHJ Trial Attorneys will pay for the costs of going to trial so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. Trial costs will be reimbursed from the settlement or award after trial.

Often times before a jury trial begins, your case will go through a process called mediation, where a neutral third party will hear both sides of the case and make settlement recommendations. Sometimes, cases settle at this stage in the process if the insurance company finally decides to give a fair offer. If you feel that the insurance company’s new offer is reasonable, then you can accept the offer and the case does not need to proceed to trial. Arbitration is similar to mediation and is often required when you are trying to obtain a settlement from your own insurance company. If your case does not resolve in mediation, then HHJ will take the fight to the ultimate arena—jury trial.

If the insurance company continues to deny you just compensation for your injuries, HHJ will fight to get you compensation at a jury trial. Our San Diego personal injury attorneys will present your case before a panel of jurors, composed of regular members of your community, who will ultimately decide your case. Insurance companies do not like jury trials because they are tedious, time-consuming, complex, stressful, and risky. Insurance companies stand to lose a lot of money at a jury trial if the jury sides with the injured party. Unfortunately, many lawyers out there do not like jury trials for the same reasons as the insurance companies. In addition, many lawyers do not have the skill, passion, or trial experience to successfully litigate a case and win. Not so with Hepburn, Hernandez, and Jung Trial Attorneys. HHJ is composed of a group of talented trial attorneys battle tested in over 100 jury trials. The expert trial attorneys at HHJ will passionately and effectively present your story to the jury so the jury WANTS to help you obtain the compensation and justice you deserve.

Choosing the right lawyer for your case isn’t as simple as selecting the first firm that offers to take your case. How do you know they have the experience necessary to handle a case with details like yours? Have they ever had a substantial success in court for their clients, or are they only capable of small recoveries? At HHJ Trial Attorneys, we’ve established ourselves as a trustworthy provider of legal services in San Diego. Here’s how:

• We’re no strangers to the courtroom. Our highly experienced partners achieved the milestone of 100 jury trials litigated in court within their first five years of practice. As a result, we’re well-equipped to take your case through the system.
• We don’t view your situation as “just another case.” Our personal injury attorney in San Diego takes a personal interest in our clients and provide a supportive framework of accessible legal insight during this challenging time.
• We know how to craft compelling personal injury cases for the courtroom, but we’re no strangers to the negotiating table either. We’ll always explore every option to find the one with the best chances for a desirable outcome.

Insurance companies are difficult to deal with, and successfully mounting a personal injury claim — even one that was no fault of your own — can be difficult without legal backup. How much your claim may be worth, and how you may pursue it, depend on a variety of factors that include some action on your part. Review the following “dos” and “don’ts” to avoid common mistakes while connecting with an accident lawyer with the skills to handle your claim.

Do:

• Seek treatment for your injuries as soon as possible and follow all directions given to you by your doctor.
• Gather all the facts and retain evidence, from photos of the accident scene to information about your medical bills and lost wages.
• Schedule a consultation with an accident attorney to review your case as soon as possible.

Don’t:

• Make statements about the accident to insurers. These statements often come back to cause problems in cases because insurance companies use them to invalidate claims.
• Widely discuss or share your story on social media. Although tempting to share, such posts can complicate or even endanger your ability to make a claim.
• Wait weeks or months to seek legal representation.

In short, care for yourself, seek legal consultation and let the facts speak for themselves.

The potential value of any claim will depend on many factors, from the severity of the injury to the facts of the accident itself. Every case is different, and recoveries in one set of circumstances may not be typical of all cases. The best way to find out what you could recover is to take action now. Set up a consultation with our attorneys to discuss the facts of your case and to determine the right way to proceed.

Contact us today for friendly and experienced insight.

Last year I was in a car accident and ended up with ongoing neck pain. I was extremely intimidated at the prospect of finding a personal injury lawyer to assist me in getting the cost of medical care covered. I was pleasantly surprised throughout the process; HHJ Trial Attorneys made it all very simple and clear. Elliott met me where I work to sign necessary paperwork, was available for all of my questions, and answered quickly. The best surprise was that I ended up getting much more in the settlement than I expected!