Below are questions people often ask us after sustaining injuries in a California car accident. These answers are for informational purposes only. SOMETIMES, EXCEPTIONS APPLY. RELY ON YOUR OWN ATTORNEY TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN EXCEPTION APPLIES TO YOUR CASE.
Only by consulting an experienced attorney can you be sure your rights are fully protected.
Car crashes can happen in an instant, but their impact can last a lifetime. When negligence causes serious injury or loss, you need experienced trial lawyers who know how to hold wrongdoers accountable. For more than 75 years, CaseyGerry has helped crash victims across San Diego rebuild their lives and recover fair compensation.
If you’ve been in a car accident, your actions in the moments and days after the crash can shape your recovery — both physically and legally.
Insurance companies often move quickly to minimize payouts. Our attorneys step in immediately to protect your claim, investigate the crash, and pursue the maximum recovery possible.
We handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on healing:
At CaseyGerry, you don’t pay upfront fees — we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we’re paid only if we win compensation for you.
Many serious collisions are preventable. Some of the most frequent causes we see include:
Each accident is unique, and identifying the underlying cause is critical for proving liability and securing fair compensation.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to damages for:
We work to capture both the financial and human impact of your loss — because true recovery means restoring stability, dignity, and peace of mind.
Our trial lawyers bring decades of experience to every case we handle. We collaborate with investigators, reconstruction specialists, and medical experts to tell your story with precision and power.
We’ve earned our reputation through honesty, preparation, and results — resolving cases successfully in and out of the courtroom.
At CaseyGerry, we combine the resources of a legacy firm with the care and attention of a personal advocate.
If someone caused a crash that injured you or killed someone in your family, you should consult with an experienced auto accident attorney. Getting legal representation can help you seek compensation for medical expenses and other bills (and/or funeral expenses if your loved one died) from the person responsible. CaseyGerry has two full-time investigators who get to work right away pursuing the details of their clients’ cases.
Of course, proper medical attention is the #1 priority after sustaining injuries. Once you have received all necessary immediate care, contact a law firm with extensive California accident law experience. The sooner you act, the better. The firm’s accident investigators will be able to preserve more evidence to show what happened and who is at fault. In addition, California and various applicable federal statutes limit the time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Delaying action could forever bar you from seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. The sooner you contact a knowledgeable attorney, the better your chances of protecting your rights.
Your attorney will also handle the insurance company, which will be calling after your crash. Insurance adjusters aim to minimize payouts, so they will look for information to reduce the amount paid to satisfy your claim. Your lawyer will speak to the insurance company to avoid any misunderstanding being used against you.
It’s important to seek medical attention after any vehicle crash. Certain injuries may not show symptoms for a few hours or even days. They could then be debilitating, and treatment might be more complex at that point. Further, having a physician’s medical records immediately after the crash can help explain your injuries, should you decide to file a lawsuit.
If I file a car crash lawsuit, who might be a defendant?
The unique facts of your car accident injury case will dictate who the defendants might be. Depending on how and why your injuries happened, you may be able to hold the following parties (and/or others) responsible:
The car accident legal team at CaseyGerry has two full-time investigators on staff. They can find out why our client’s crash happened and who is at fault. You can reach our firm by calling (619) 724-4782.
