26+ Years of Experience as a Car Accident Attorney Serving Covina & West Covina

Attorney Eric Paris is a highly experienced car accident lawyer serving Covina and West Covina, and has won millions of dollars for clients in verdicts and settlements. The Paris Firm helps people who’ve been injured in auto accidents obtain financial compensation for the damages they’ve suffered. Since 1994, our law firm has won verdicts and settlements for our clients’ pain and suffering, property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, lost future earning capacity, and other accident-related losses.

Any type of car accident can cause an injury to drivers and passengers, from major freeway collisions to low speed crashes at stop signs or in parking lots.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

In the moments following a car accident, you should:

Assess you, your passenger and the other vehicle’s injuries
Move to a safe place away from traffic
Contact authorities
Exchange driver’s license, insurance and contact information
Document the accident scene with photos and or videos
Do not talk to insurance company representatives
Get medical attention
Contact The Paris Firm

For more detailed information, please download What to do after a car accident, our free E-Guide.

I wasn’t severely injured, should I see a doctor anyway?

Absolutely. There are tremendous forces involved in a car accident that may result in serious injuries, although the symptoms are often subtle. In addition to seeing a medical professional shortly after the accident you should watch out for symptoms of injury. Once you have received medical attention, contact the West Covina car accident lawyers at The Paris Firm to schedule a free consultation.

What are the major symptoms of a serious injury?

There are many common car accident injuries that may not show symptoms right away. Look out for brain injury symptoms such as:

Dizziness
Confusion
Inability to sleep/nightmares
Personality changes, moodiness or depression
Fatigue
Memory loss

Also look for spine injury symptoms such as:

Back pain
Pain elsewhere in the body
Numbness
Tingling
Weakness

This may involve one limb, a pair of limbs, certain regions of the body, or certain organs. It may worsen with time.

Is my insurance company there to help me?

In some ways, your insurance company may be your ally. They have certain obligations by law and contract that mean you have common interests. In other ways, your insurance company may be your adversary. An insurance company’s profits increase by paying less in claims, including your car accident claim. They may see your accident (and you) as a liability, and that may cause them to make decisions that save them money, rather than benefit you. It’s a conflict of interest that they’ll never acknowledge.

Do I Need an Attorney for My West Covina Car Accident Claim?

An attorney is recommended any time you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident that resulted in any amount of medical bills or lost wages. Since consulting with the attorneys at The Paris Firm about your car accident is free, it’s better to talk to us and be told you don’t need one, than to not talk to us and suffer because you didn’t have representation.

When Should I Contact an Attorney About My Car Accident Claim?

You should contact an attorney about your auto accident claim when:

You have been diagnosed with injuries and presented with a treatment plan
You have received a settlement offer from your insurance company
You are being pressured to give multiple statements about the accident, or you feel your claim is being handled too slowly
You feel overwhelmed by the issues related to your car accident

Catastrophic Injury Claims

Serious car accidents can stop the progression of a person’s life and cause a huge step backwards in your career, social and personal life. These accidents can result in life-altering injuries, such as:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis
Fractures
Internal injuries
Amputations
Burns

We regularly work with certified life-care planners in Southern California to make sure that all your accident-related needs are met. We identify all liable parties and pursue financial compensation to cover the full extent of your damages. What you do in the minutes after a car accident may have potentially serious ramifications to your health, safety, and the outcome of your car accident claim.

If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury in a car accident, you may need ongoing medical care, multiple surgeries, and physical and psychological therapy. You may need a motorized wheelchair, a handicapped van. You may even need modifications to your home to make it handicapped accessible.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or wrongful death due to the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another driver, you have the right to obtain financial compensation for the damages you have suffered. Call The Paris Firm today at (909) 551-4040, serving car accident victims in Covina and West Covina, and schedule a no obligation consultation. If there’s no recovery there is no fee and there are no up-front out of pocket fees. Our firm advances costs on behalf of our clients.