Car Accident Attorney in Northern California
California recorded 151,285 crashes in 2023 alone, with over 52,000 involving injuries and more than 1,400 resulting in fatalities. Behind every one of those numbers is a person whose life changed in an instant. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim under California law.
How We Investigate Your Case
Our team conducts a thorough investigation of every car accident case we handle. That starts with obtaining and analyzing the police report, interviewing witnesses, and securing any available video evidence from traffic cameras, dashcams, or nearby businesses. We work with medical professionals to fully document your injuries and build a clear picture of the impact on your life. We handle all communications with insurance companies so you can focus on recovery without the pressure of adjusters looking to minimize your claim.
What to Do After a Car Accident
The steps you take immediately after a crash matter. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can mask serious injuries. File a police report at the scene. Document everything you can: take photos of the vehicles, the road conditions, and any visible injuries. Exchange information with the other driver, including insurance details. Contact an attorney before speaking with any insurance company. Keep a journal of your symptoms, treatments, and how the injury affects your daily life. This documentation becomes critical evidence later.
What Not to Do
Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company without first speaking to an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to get you to say things that can be used against your claim later. Do not accept an early settlement offer. These initial offers are almost always far below what your case is actually worth. Stay off social media. Anything you post can and will be used by the defense to undermine your case. And do not delay taking legal action. California's two-year statute of limitations is a hard deadline, and the sooner you start building your case, the better your outcome will be.
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Seek immediate medical attention
File a police report
Document the scene with photos and video
Exchange information with all parties involved
Contact an attorney before speaking with insurance
Maintain a treatment and symptom journal
Do not give recorded statements without counsel
Do not accept early settlement offers
Do not post about the accident on social media
Do not delay legal action
Results in Car Accident Cases
$2,300,000
Minor Injury (Confidential)
Details protected by confidentiality agreement.
$1,500,000
Head-On Crash
Father and son collision where employment scope coverage was unlocked.
$1,500,000
Golf Cart Injury
Passenger hit by a car while in a golf cart, requiring shoulder and neck surgeries.
$950,000
Pedestrian Hit
87-year-old pedestrian struck, resulting in a broken elbow and back injury.
$950,000
Highway 49 Crash
Intoxicated driver crossed the median. Caltrans barrier absence contributed.
What Our Clients Say
"About a year ago I was in an automobile accident where I was rear-ended while stopped at a meter light. I was very shook up from the accident. I couldn't be happier with my decision to hire Maurer Law. They were thorough, responsive, and it paid off."
"A while back I was hit by a reckless driver on the freeway causing me to roll several times. The next day I had insurance companies calling me pressuring me. Maurer Law handled everything from the smallest detail. It was stress free with consistent updates throughout the process."
Our Offices
We serve car accident victims from four offices across Northern California, making it easy to get experienced legal help close to home.
Injured in a Car Accident?
Free consultation. No fees unless we win your case.