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Justin Lamarr Ward, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Sacramento, CA with 40 reviews
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03 May, 2024 by Raxa ali
Justin Ward is one of the best lawyer in town. He helped one of my family member in their case and he has shown exceptional commitment. We are very grateful to have him for his unwavering support throughout the case.
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18 Feb, 2024 by Robyn fleming
Justin has represented one of my family members as well as friends I have referred. Justin always starts with listening to your issue or question then providing honest and thorough suggestions for next steps. His knowledge of the law, persistence, and follow through are excellent. Justin is trustworthy and has been recognized by his community and peers for his servant leadership. I highly recommend hiring Justin to represent you.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Damon jennings
Justin and his Staff are excellent people. Justin is my go-to person whenever I have a legal matter. One of the best! Reliable, honest and works with integrity.
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Kirill B. Tarasenko, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 16 reviews
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09 Jan, 2025 by Anonymous
This man had claimed to an attorney I doubt it this man represented me post a car accident He never informed me of what was going on although I requested frequent updates This man sold me out Worst attorney!!!!’
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02 Nov, 2020 by Marion d
If you locate yourself in need of an lawyer this is the guy for you. He become able to secure my launch from jail on a Sunday of a 3 day vacation weekend. When each person else was announcing nothing can be accomplished he were given consequences in a depend of mins. I wish to never want those sorts of offerings once more however I may be maintaining his range for any future problems and could refer my pals and circle of relatives to him. Great process and thank you for purchasing me lower back to my own family so expeditiously.
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15 Sep, 2020 by Liliya
Kirill is the best! I hired him again and I always refer him to friends and family. Thank you, Kirill for your great job
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Joann Leigh Pheasant, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 9 reviews
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13 Oct, 2015 by Crista
Ms. Pheasant worked with me on my complicated employment law case around my schedule. She was thorough in her research and support. Working tirelessly to develop a case which was labor intensive All of which led to a successful outcome
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19 Jul, 2015 by Monica
Our artist's cooperative was having difficulty working with our landlord. The landlord wouldn't work with us to improve several safety issues associated with the retail site. We hired Ms. Pheasant to give us legal advice on how we might proceed with severing our ties with the landlord. Her legal advice was concise and spot on. We followed her advice, drafted our letter, submitted it to our landlord and reached a resolution that was palatable to both parties. Ms. Pheasant saved us quite a large sum of money which, in turn, allowed us to look for a different retail space without the safety problems.
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28 Dec, 2014 by Caroline
Joann helped us find a family lawyer in New York - we live in Washington - during a messy family law case. She not only put out a call to all her peers, but she looked up precedent info and reassured us about jurisdiction rules. Despite a full case load of paying clients, Joann was very responsive and helpful. And she didn't charge us for the advice she provided. This was over 3 years ago, but we are still grateful today for the handholding and professional guidance.
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Daniel Johnson Tenenbaum, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 203 reviews
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05 Feb, 2025 by Cassandra jeffery
I just had Mr. Crowell represent my husband and as time did seem lengthened out, it was worth the wait.
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28 Jan, 2025 by Heather thixton
Robert Darrohn was a fantastic attorney and we were extremely pleased with the outcome as the case was dismissed. Definitely would use his firm in the future as well as highly recommend him to my friends and family . Very professional and easy to work with! Thank you very much
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28 Jan, 2025 by Jason rogers
Excellent Representation from Robert Darrohn!!! Highly Recommended! 5 Stars! 10 Stars! Got my ticket 100% Dismissed!!!🎉🎉🎉
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Jeffery Paul Weninger, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 10 reviews
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25 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
I was referred to Jeff Weninger by a chiropractor to help me resolve my injury case. My accident occurred in April 2021. The communication is close to non existent, it takes days to get a response via email and every time I call to check the status of my case Jeff is in a meeting. I was originally told my case would easily be resolved in 6 months it’s now going on 10 months and this case is still has not been settled. Jeff the lawyer I’m working with shows no sign of proactive involvement or a sense of urgency to resolve my case. Please be warned if you are seeking legal assistance with an accident case and looking to move on with your life, look elsewhere because Jeff Weninger has a lack of urgency, horrible communication, and he will take FOREVER to resolve your case. Today I had to find out my car has been deemed a total loss by going to my dealership. Jeff was not aware nor have I been compensated for anything this situation is a TOTAL NIGHTMARE.
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16 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Jeff was an Excellent Attorney. During the car accident he answered all of my questions promptly, explained things to me where I could understand them. During Litigation was always looking after my best interest. His paralegal Korene kept me informed. She answered & returnedcalls promptly. Both Jeff & Korene VERY PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS & KNOWLEDGEABLE. I would rate Jeff & Korene a 10 out of 10. So if your looking for a GREAT ATTORNEY its JEFF WENINGER.
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11 May, 2020 by Lucille
I recommend Jeff to anyone wanting clear directions. I had no clue what to do or where to start. I had no idea what was going to happen. Jeff lead us through all the legal stuff that was foreign to us. He was patient, thank goodness. His staff took care of all the research, paper work, etc. The only hard part was the travel time to Sacramento. I had a hard time riding in a car after my accident. I was rear ended. Any little sudden movement was upsetting. But we persevered. Thank goodness we had Jeff to handle everything. He is very kind. Thank you Jeff.
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Donald J. Murphy, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 42 reviews
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17 Jan, 2025 by Tracy helphingstine
I've had the privilege of knowing Jonathan Sanders for over five years, and during that time, I've come to admire his exceptional professionalism, dedication, and expertise in business and real estate law. Jonathan has a rare ability to make even the most complex legal matters understandable and manageable, always taking the time to explain every detail with clarity and patience. What sets Jonathan apart is his unwavering commitment to his clients. He is not only highly capable and knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate and ethical—qualities that are invaluable when navigating challenging legal situations. He genuinely cares about the outcomes he delivers, and his hard work consistently reflects that. Jonathan is an all-around great human being who goes above and beyond to ensure his clients feel supported and confident in their legal decisions. If you’re looking for an attorney who combines legal expertise with integrity and approachability, I can’t recommend Jonathan Sanders highly enough. Thank you, Jonathan, for all that you do! Tracy Helphingstine, Realtor.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Michael aguirre
Highly recommended, great team! Roy and his team helped me get through a very difficult time in my life! They was there every step of the way to help, and guide me through! His team was very good at keeping communication with me, and also very caring! Thank you Roy and everyone else who help me you all are very appreciated!!!
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19 Oct, 2024 by Barney ross
Roy and his team are awesome! They are always very professional and quick to respond. His team is very knowledgeable. I always refer people looking for a good worker comp attorney to Roy’s office. Keep crushing it Roy Yang team!
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Robert Warren Brannen, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 42 reviews
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17 Jul, 2024 by Sol abassi
I had the privilege of working with Mr. Fulton on my case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service provided. From the very beginning, Mr. Fulton and his team stood out by genuinely listening to my concerns when nobody else would. He took the time to understand the nuances of my situation and provided thoughtful, expert guidance every step of the way. Mr. Fulton demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, consistently offering clear and sound advice that made a significant difference in the outcome of my case. He and his teams dedication, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to my best interests were evident throughout the process. Thanks to Mr. Fulton's expertise and support, I felt confident and well-represented. His professionalism and compassionate approach made a challenging situation much more manageable. I highly recommend Fulton Law Corporation to anyone in need of legal assistance. You will be in excellent hands.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Jim zadeh
I had a great experience with Lynne Prescott. Extremely professional and answered all my questions. Highly recommend.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Seranaqua duplechan
I had the opportunity to retain this attorney. He was very professional, knowledgable, detailed, and experienced. His paralegal Brandy is the heart of the law firm and is absolutely amazing. If you want someone who cares and will fight with passion this is the attorney for you.
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Eric James Ratinoff, experienced Car Accident, Insurance attorney in Sacramento, CA with 11 reviews
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23 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
Eric did an incredible activity of dealing with our case and getting us a agreement. I relatively advise his company to every person in need of help.
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18 Oct, 2018 by Lois
Never have we experienced a law group, and the individuals who work there, so interested in putting you first and making you feel like a caring family. Their communication throughout the process was excellent, phone calls, personal meetings, text messages and e-mails keeping us "in the loop''. The end result for us was truly amazing, and we felt we made lifelong friends. We highly recommend them.
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19 Nov, 2015 by Deb
Eric is the best lawyer. He took my case and worked so hard on it. When things did not look good he told me not to give up hope. I hung on to those words for four years. Then things changed and we went to the mediator and Eric went in there and fought for me and we won !! Eric is a outstanding lawyer in my mind they don’t come any better than him ! His office and staff are very hard working and they take care of you in the right way, they care about you.
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Margot Patricia Cutter, experienced Car Accident, Class Action attorney in Sacramento, CA with 186 reviews
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31 Jan, 2025 by Veronica sharp
Love their professionalism and their ability to handle business with ease and grace
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31 Jan, 2025 by Heidi van zant
I have had a most positive experience with Cutter Law — they are professional, compassionate and honest.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Ryan kinnear
I had the opportunity to observe Brooks, Celine, and Margot in a professional setting and was impressed by their expertise, clear communication, and dedication. They approach their work with care and a deep understanding of the law. Highly recommend!
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Samuel Evans Guthrie, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 186 reviews
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31 Jan, 2025 by Veronica sharp
Love their professionalism and their ability to handle business with ease and grace
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31 Jan, 2025 by Heidi van zant
I have had a most positive experience with Cutter Law — they are professional, compassionate and honest.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Ryan kinnear
I had the opportunity to observe Brooks, Celine, and Margot in a professional setting and was impressed by their expertise, clear communication, and dedication. They approach their work with care and a deep understanding of the law. Highly recommend!
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Robert Joe Gonzalez, experienced Car Accident attorney in Sacramento, CA with 2 reviews
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19 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
my calls were never returned.he didnt tell me bout an ins check he recieved for over a year.which i never seen or signed! it took four years for me to recieve any of that money.some of the medical providers thought he went out of business,because they could not get in contact with him. in the end, i do not recommend this attorney to anyone.
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19 Sep, 2010 by Anonymous
I would recommend Robert to all my friends. He returned my calls all the time and kept me posted. Also I was satisfied with an outcome at the end.
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Joanne Marie Biernacki, experienced Car Accident, Child Custody attorney in Sacramento, CA with 2 reviews
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26 Jul, 2023 by Ratina dixon
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21 Dec, 2020 by Annabell abeleda
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William Larry Brelsford Jr, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Sacramento, CA with 2 reviews
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04 Feb, 2024 by Na
Would not recommend this guy. Misleading and mishandled my case from the begining. :(
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25 May, 2022 by Anonymous
Our case was a travesty. Mr. Brelsford told us we were at third base with regards to settling. Then he did a 180, after we had met with all the attorneys involved. He told us we could not win, that no one would care there was an assault by a healthcare worker, that we had gone to too many physicians trying to get help for an undiagnosed spinal cord injury resulting in a permanent disability. He said we had to settle for what was offered by one physician. The settlement didn’t even cover the three years lost income. He claimed to have thousands of dollars invested in our case, but settled for a fraction of what he said would be offered.
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Michelle Catchot Jenni, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Michael Ray Loewen, experienced Car Accident, Family Law attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Bradley Robert Larson, experienced Car Accident, Litigation attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Christopher G. Romero, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Isabell Wong Flores, experienced Business, Car Accident attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Phillip Richard Atillio Mastagni, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Blair Harvey Widders, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Alan Ray Barnes, experienced Car Accident, Litigation attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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Anthony J Garilli Jr, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sacramento, CA with 0 reviews
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What a Car Accident Lawyer Can Do for You

A car accident lawyer specializes in representing individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. These lawyers help victims secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses resulting from a car crash. They also negotiate with insurance companies, investigate the cause of the accident, and, if necessary, represent clients in court to ensure they receive fair compensation.

If you've been injured in a car accident - whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian - a car accident lawyer can help protect your rights, navigate the insurance claims process, and ensure you receive the compensation you're entitled to.

When Should I Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?

Consider hiring a car accident lawyer in several situations, especially when the accident results in injuries, property damage, or disputes with the insurance company. Key situations include:

  • Serious injuries: If you’ve suffered significant injuries, such as broken bones, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain injuries, a lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, future treatment, and pain and suffering.
  • Disputes with the insurance company: If your insurance claim has been denied or the insurance company offers an unreasonably low settlement, a lawyer can negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get fair compensation.
  • Liability disputes: If the other driver’s insurance company is disputing fault or claiming you were partially at fault, a lawyer can gather evidence to prove the other party’s negligence.
  • Wrongful death: If a loved one was killed in a car accident, a lawyer can help the family pursue a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages.
  • Uninsured or underinsured driver: If the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance coverage, a lawyer can help you explore other compensation options, such as filing a claim with your own insurance company.
  • Complex cases: Accidents involving multiple vehicles, commercial trucks, or complicated circumstances require legal expertise to manage complexities and hold all responsible parties accountable.

Hiring a lawyer early in the process can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the full compensation you deserve.

What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?

A car accident lawyer provides various legal services to help injured individuals pursue compensation for their injuries and losses. Their responsibilities often include:

  • Investigating the accident: Gathering evidence like police reports, witness statements, photos, and video footage to determine how the accident occurred and who was at fault.
  • Filing insurance claims: Assisting clients in filing claims with their insurance company and the at-fault driver’s insurer to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted correctly.
  • Negotiating settlements: Working with insurance adjusters to secure fair compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
  • Calculating damages: Determining the full extent of your damages, including current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
  • Handling medical bills: Coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure your medical bills are paid and helping you avoid financial hardship during the claims process.
  • Filing lawsuits: If the insurance company refuses a fair settlement, the lawyer can file a lawsuit and represent you in court.
  • Representing you in court: Presenting your case before a judge and jury, providing evidence and witness testimony to prove negligence and your right to compensation.

How Are Car Accident Lawyers Paid?

Most car accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win or settle your case. The key aspects include:

  • Contingency fee: The lawyer’s fee is typically between 25% and 40% of the total settlement or award. You won't pay upfront fees; the lawyer's payment comes from the compensation they recover for you.
  • No fee if no recovery: If the lawyer doesn’t secure compensation for you, you generally don't owe any legal fees.
  • Case expenses: You may be responsible for certain costs related to your case, such as filing fees or expert witness fees. These are usually deducted from the settlement after the lawyer's fee is paid.

Discuss the fee structure during your initial consultation to understand how much you'll owe if your case is successful.

How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a car accident lawyer is generally based on the contingency fee arrangement. General estimates include:

  • Contingency fee percentage: Lawyers typically charge between 25% and 40% of the total settlement or award. For example, if you receive a $100,000 settlement and the lawyer's fee is 33%, the lawyer would receive $33,000, and you'd keep the remaining $67,000.
  • Case expenses: Additional costs such as court filing fees, expert witness costs, and administrative fees can range from $1,000 to $10,000 or more, depending on the case complexity.

Ensure you get a clear explanation of fees and expenses during your consultation.

Top Questions to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer

Before hiring a car accident lawyer, consider asking the following questions:

  1. What experience do you have with car accident cases?
    Confirm the lawyer has handled cases similar to yours, especially involving serious injuries or complex liability issues.
  2. How do you charge for your services?
    Understand the contingency fee percentage and any additional costs you may incur.
  3. What is the likelihood of success in my case?
    Seek an honest assessment of your case's strengths and potential challenges.
  4. How long will the process take?
    Get an estimate of the timeline for settling or taking the case to trial.
  5. Will you handle my case personally?
    Ensure you know who will be managing your case and their level of involvement.
  6. What kind of compensation can I expect?
    Ask about the types of damages you may be entitled to, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

How to Check the Credibility of a Car Accident Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable lawyer, take the following steps:

  • Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing.
  • Review their experience: Look for specialization in personal injury and car accident cases.
  • Read client reviews: Consult platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell for testimonials and ratings.
  • Ask for references: Request contact information of previous clients willing to discuss their experience.
  • Check professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Association for Justice (AAJ) indicates a commitment to the field.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:

  • Police report: A copy of the accident report filed by the police.
  • Medical records: Documentation of your injuries, treatments, and medical expenses.
  • Photos and videos: Any visual evidence from the accident scene and of your injuries.
  • Insurance information: Copies of your insurance policy and any correspondence with insurance companies.
  • Witness information: Contact details and statements from any witnesses.
  • List of questions: Prepared questions about your case and the legal process.

Being well-prepared helps the lawyer assess your case accurately and advise you on the best course of action.

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