As the Capital City of California, a number of major highways converge on Sacramento: I-80, I-99, I-5, Highway 580, and Highway 80. Traffic coming out of Oakland and the larger Bay Area traveling to Tahoe or Reno on I-80 can leave our highways more congested - and dangerous - than in other cities. In the winter, when snows make traveling the hills to Tahoe treacherous, car accidents increase.
At the Dolan Law Firm, our Sacramento County car accident lawyers work with accident investigators in measuring skid marks, using GPS technology to map the progression of an accident, and interview eyewitnesses to determine what happened. To counter attempts on the part of insurers to shift blame away from their policyholders, we work hard to expose negligent and reckless driving that injures our clients.
If you've been seriously injured in a car accident or have lost a family member in a traffic fatality, contact Sacramento County car accident attorneys at the Dolan Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Injuries Associated with Car Accidents
The Dolan Law Firm recovers financial damages for people suffering from the following kinds of injuries sustained in a car accident:
- Brain damage
- Head trauma
- Paraplegia / quadriplegia
- Whiplash
- Back injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Burns
- Disfigurement
Insurance Companies and Claims - Understanding Colossus
A large number of insurers use a software program called "Colossus" to calculate claims. Colossus uses pre-determined algorithms and variables entered by a claims adjuster to calculate injury claims. Instead of leaving a claim payment up to the judgment of a human agent, Colossus introduces a certain amount of automation into the claims adjustment process. Additionally, Colossus does not take into consideration costs that may arise from future medical complications. Further, its ability to consider pain and suffering or loss in quality of life is, in many cases, inadequate.
At the Dolan Law Firm, our Sacramento County car accident lawyers are intimately familiar with Colossus. We have the knowledge and resources needed to point out various shortcomings associated with its methodology and algorithms. Working with experts of our own, we go through ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes to accurately quantify the cost of our client's injuries in order to ensure you receive a just award or settlement.
Contact the Sacramento County Car Accident Lawyers at The Dolan Law Firm
As a personal injury law firm, we understand how to investigate car accidents, how to deal with insurers, and how to quantify the cost of your injuries. We also work with you to help establish a structured settlement or special needs trust to ensure you or your family member's future medical needs are taken care of. Our Sacramento County car accident attorneys can explain how a special needs trust can help you qualify for Medicaid and avoid certain kinds of taxes.
To learn how we can help you, contact Sacramento County car accident lawyers at the Dolan Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation.
