FAQs

The Sargent Firm Injury Lawyers never charges a fee unless we win. We provide top legal representation on a contingency fee basis. This means that we will pursue your case without any payment until your case is resolved. If we do not win, you owe us nothing. We offer FREE CONSULTATIONS with a personal injury lawyer all across San Diego County. Our office is located in Carlsbad, California just off the 5 freeway. If you cannot come to us, we can come to you. We regularly visit potential clients at their homes, hospital, and wherever they need us. Our office is very close to Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Encinitas, and all of North County San Diego. Give us a call or submit a free online case evaluation.

If we take on your case and you need medical treatment, but do not have health insurance, we can help you obtain treatment. Our California accident attorneys know a network of medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and many specialists that will treat you even if you don’t have health insurance. Our San Diego personal injury lawyers can help you find medical providers that will delay payment of their medical bills until your case is resolved.

You are not alone, most of our clients have never hired a lawyer before. Don’t feel guilty for wanting to get help with your claim. After all, the situation you are most likely in is the fault of the negligent party not yours. Not all cases end up with a lawsuit. In every case, we attempt to achieve a reasonable settlement with the negligent parties insurance company. If we cannot reach a fair and reasonable settlement with the insurance company then we will file a lawsuit to obtain a verdict or settlement that is consistent with the value of your case.

The answer is maybe. Everyone does not need a lawyer if they are involved in an auto accident. However, if you have been injured in an auto accident, then I suggest that you do find a San Diego car accident attorney. The insurance companies will push you to settle your claim far below the reasonable value. With the help of an experienced and aggressive car accident lawyer, you will be able to get the maximum value for your claim. Also, you will not have to deal directly with the insurance company as your injury lawyer will do this for you. On average, people who hire a personal injury attorney in San Diego County obtain 3 times more money than those who do not.

The answer to this question varies from case to case.  Cases can take anywhere from days to years. If you are in a financial situation and you need money before your case is finished we can help you with this.  We have a network of companies that will lend you money and you won’t have to pay it back until your case settles.

The process at The Sargent Firm Injury Lawyers is very simple.  First we will do our initial fact gathering. During this stage, we will gather all the facts surrounding your case.  We will order your medical records and medical bills.  We will order the traffic collision report or police report.  When necessary, we will hire top notch experts to testify on your behalf.  We have a network of medical experts, biomechanical engineers, accident reconstructionists, economists, vocational rehabilitators, and many other experts to help us build your case to achieve a maximum settlement/verdict.

Before we submit a demand to the other side, we will want to make sure we can assess what your total damages are.  Sometimes we will need to wait until your medical treatment concludes to finish the fact gathering process.

Once we have all the necessary information and know what your damages are, we will make a demand to the insurance company or the negligent party.  This will begin the negotiation process.  Our reputation as an experienced and aggressive personal injury law firm is known by the insurance companies.  They know we will not back down and will fight to obtain maximum compensation for your personal injury case.  This allows us to get maximum value settlements for your case.  If the other side is not being reasonable, we will file a lawsuit and proceed to trial to achieve a fair result.

Even though we sometimes have to file a lawsuit, not every case goes to trial.  This is because there are various steps throughout the litigation process to settle your personal injury case.  Our San Diego personal injury lawyer, Ryan Sargent, has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict throughout California.

If you have been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to receive money for your damages.  The law provides that you may be able to recover money for physical injuries, medical expenses (past and future),  pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, inconvenience, loss of income, loss of earning capacity, property damage,  and other losses.  You also may be able to recover punitive damages as well.   Most people assume that the insurance companies will pay you 3 times your medical expenses for your pain and suffering.  This is not true.  The insurance companies will try to pay you as little as possible to settle your claim.  This is why you may need a personal injury attorney to help identify what type of damages you are entitled to and to fight to get them. Most plaintiff’s who were injured in an auto accident and hire a personal injury lawyer will recover 3 times more money than they would have without a lawyer.

Insurance companies know if you do not have a lawyer they have a better chance of settling your case for less than what it is worth.  Our San Diego personal injury lawyers look at all of the facts to determine what the value of your case is.  Every case is different and needs to be individually evaluated to determine what the case is worth.  If you would like to speak to a personal injury attorney about how much your case is worth feel free to contact us.  We will talk to you about what your damages are and how much you may be entitled to recover free of charge and with no obligations.

The answer is yes.  In California, even if you are partially responsible for an accident you were involved in you still have the right to pursue a case.  However, the amount you recover may be reduced by the percentage of responsibility you may have for the accident.  For example, if you were 25% responsible for the car accident, than your recovery would be reduced by 25%.

Our San Diego car accident lawyers are here to help you determine if you have a case.  If you are not sure if you are at fault for your accident or the insurance company is blaming you for your auto accident, give us a call.  We offer a free initial consultation.  If we take on your case, you won’t pay us a dime until we win.

The insurance companies always try to get a recorded statement as soon as they can after an accident.  If you have been injured in a car accident and the insurance company keeps calling to get a recorded statement then you need to seek advice from an insurance claim lawyer or a car accident lawyer .  You are not required to give a recorded statement.  In fact, our San Diego personal injury attorney advises our clients to not speak to the insurance company ever unless your attorney is present or has advised otherwise.

The insurance company is not on your side and will try to use things you say in the recorded statement against you.  For example, sometimes injured parties in auto accidents develop symptoms several days after the accident.  If you speak with the insurance company before you have developed symptoms, such as neck pain or back pain, and give a recorded statement, the insurance company will not know about these accident related complaints.  When you present your claim, they will try to make it appear as though you are not telling the truth about the neck and back complaints because they came after your statement.  It is very important to let an experienced insurance claims attorney guide you through this difficult insurance claims process.  The insurance company will do its best to pay you as little as possible.

Our Oceanside Injury attorneys serve all of San Diego County including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, Encinitas, Poway, and all of Southern California.  If you have more questions and would like to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Carlsbad  personal injury attorney contact us today.  We don’t charge anything for your injury consultation.

In California, you have a specific amount of time to file a lawsuit or settle your claim or you can be forever barred from recovering anything. Depending on who is responsible for the accident can affect how long the statute of limitations period lasts.

The statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in California is two years from the date of the accident if the responsible party is a private party. What this means is that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit or settle your claim.

If the party responsible for your injuries is a governmental entity, then you have only 6 months to file your claim.

If the time to file a lawsuit expires you will be forever barred from any recovery.  Don’t risk losing your case.  Contact our office to speak with a San Diego personal injury attorney about your legal rights.  All consultations are free.  Call Now (833) 599-6667.