Citrus Heights Car Accident Lawyer

What Services Does MVP Offer?

At MVP Accident Attorneys, our legal team handles a wide range of cases, including:

Do I Need to Hire a Citrus Heights Car Accident Attorney?

If you’re injured in a car accident that was caused by a negligent driver, you are not required by California law to hire legal representation. However, when you hire an attorney to represent your claim, you have a significantly higher chance of recovering the accident-damages you’re owed.

At MVP Accident Attorneys, our legal team can handle every aspect of your claim, including:

Work With Experts

At MVP Accident Attorneys, our car accident lawyers often work with industry experts to uncover the truth, identify all liable parties, and accurately value a claim.

Some experts we work with include:

And more.

Settlement Negotiations

At MVP Accident Attorneys, our car accident lawyers know how to negotiate a fair settlement. Insurance adjusters often attempt to contact the accident victim as soon as possible after a collision, hoping they will accept a low settlement offer. They may even harass or pressure the injured party, calling several times a day. When you hire a car accident attorney on our legal team, those harassing phone calls will stop. We will take over all communication with the insurance company to protect your rights and your peace. If the claims adjuster refuses to make a fair offer, we can file a lawsuit on your behalf and present your case before a judge and jury.

Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers

At MVP Accident Attorneys, our Lyft and Uber accident lawyers can help you recover compensation if you were injured in a collision involving a rideshare vehicle.
At MVP Accident Attorneys, we commonly handle a wide range of complex rideshare accident cases, including claims that involve:

• Injured rideshare passengers
• Rideshare drivers who were involved in a collision with a negligent motorist
• Drivers struck by negligent rideshare drivers

Our legal team is familiar with rideshare accident laws and know what types of evidence is needed to prove build a strong case and prove liability.

What Are Common Types of Car Accident Injuries?

The injuries sustained in car accidents can range from mild to life-changing. In some cases, an accident victim may only require minor medical treatment. In major collisions, the accident victim may require medical treatment for several weeks or months. If they sustain catastrophic injuries, they can require medical treatment for the rest of their life.

Common accident injuries include:

What Types of Compensation Can I Pursue After a Car Crash?

Your settlement or award amount you’re entitled to will depend on many factors. After a car crash, economic and non-economic damages accident victims typically pursue can include:

• Past and future medical costs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of earning capacity
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability
• Scarring and disfigurement

An accident attorney will work with professionals to accurately value your case and determine its value and what damages to pursue.

What Should I Do Following a Car Accident in Citrus Heights?

If you were involved in an auto accident in Citrus Heights, there are certain steps you must take to avoid damaging your claim.

These steps include:

Contact 911 or Non-Emergency Police

Immediately following a car crash, check for injuries. If you or a passenger are injured, contact 911. If there are no obvious injuries, call the local non-emergency police line.

Exchange Information With the Other Driver

If the other driver is calm and not injured, exchange insurance information. Do not apologize for the accident or admit fault.

Speak With Law Enforcement

Wait for law enforcement to arrive. When speaking with the responding law enforcement officer, do not admit fault. If the police officer asks if you are injured, say you do not know, even if you feel fine. Injuries can present themselves several hours or days following an accident. If you tell the police officer you are not injured, but find you sustained injuries days later, the insurance company may try to claim you were injured at some point after the collision.

Gather Evidence

If you are able to walk around, take photos of the accident scene, including the damage to each vehicle, any skid marks, debris on the road, the position of each vehicle, any missing traffic signs, or faulty traffic lights. Also take photos of any injuries sustained.

Seek Medical Attention as Soon as Possible

Even if you feel fine, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. A medical professional can evaluate you and run the necessary tests. If injuries are identified, this can help tie them to the collision.

Contact Your Insurance Provider

Report your accident to your insurance provider as soon as possible. Most insurance companies will require policyholders to report a collision within 72 hours.

Do Not Talk to the Other Driver's Insurance Provider

Avoid speaking with the other driver's insurance provider. They may try to contact you shortly after the accident and ask to record your statement. They will ask confusing and misleading questions, hoping you may admit fault or downplay your injuries. They may also try to pressure you into accepting a low settlement offer.

Contact An Accident Attorney

Speak with a car accident lawyer at MVP Accident Attorneys as soon as possible. An attorney can take over all communication with the other driver's insurance carrier and can help you recover a fair settlement.

2021 Citrus Heights Car Accident Statistics

Fatal accident count: 5

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 7

Fatalities: 5

Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8

Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1

What Are the 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Citrus Heights?

• Antelope Road and Sunrise Boulevard
• Dewey Drive and Greenback Lane
• Greenback Lane and Binet Drive
• Antelope Road and Tupelo Drive
• Auburn Boulevard and Charwood Lane
• Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard
• Madison Avenue and Fleetwood Drive
• Auburn Boulevard and Old Auburn Road and Sylvan Road
• Birdcage Street and CR 14 and Greenback Lane
• Burich Ave and Greenback Lane

Contact Us Today!

If you were involved in an auto accident in Citrus Heights, CA, contact a car accident lawyer to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

At MVP Accident Attorneys, a Sachs Law Company, an attorney will discuss your case and explain how they can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Don't try to go it alone – schedule a free consultation with MVP Accident Attorneys today and learn how we can help you during this difficult time.