Posted on Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at 2:17 am    

When you are in a traffic-related accident, you call 911 to have the police come to the scene to investigate the crash. The police officer files an accident report based on his or her investigation. However, this report may not include all information related to the crash.  Furthermore, the officer may not have considered everything when he or she made a decision regarding fault.

Because proving fault is essential for recovering damages in a personal injury case, you need an experienced Sacramento attorney to conduct an independent accident investigation as soon as possible. Call (916) 999-9000 to schedule your free appointment when one of our attorneys to discuss your claim in further detail.

Waiting to Contact an Attorney

One of the biggest mistakes a person makes after an accident is waiting to contact an attorney. Part of preparing a case for settlement or trial is identifying and preserving key evidence used to prove fault. To recover money for your claim, you must prove the other driver caused the collision. You need to gather evidence as soon as possible before the evidence is destroyed or lost. Furthermore, you need to obtain statements from eyewitnesses before memories fade as months or years pass.

In some cases, we may need to retain the services of an accident reconstructionist to prove how the collision occurred. It is much more difficult for the expert to reconstruct the collision if too much time has passed and the physical evidence at the accident scene has changed or is not available. Hiring an attorney early in your case increases the chance that you will obtain key evidence to prove fault.

Taking Your Claim Seriously

In addition to investigating the accident to gather evidence, hiring a personal injury attorney can signal to the adjuster that you are taking your claim seriously. Your injury lawyer can handle all matters related to the claim, including the dealing with the adjuster so that you can focus on your health. In addition, the adjuster knows that you are prepared to file a lawsuit and go to court if your claim is not treated in a fair and just manner.

Don’t Let Your Claim Be Denied or Ignored

The insurance adjuster is not working for you — he works for the insurance company. You need someone on your side who has your best interest as his top priority.  Furthermore, you need someone who understands how to investigate your accident and use the laws governing personal injury claims to maximize your chance of recovering full value for your claim.

Don’t wait to contact an attorney to discuss your accident claim. The sooner you retain counsel, the sooner you can focus on your health and family. You also increase your chance of settling your claim quickly and for a higher amount because your attorney can work toward preparing a strong demand for settlement using evidence obtained from his accident investigation.

For a free consultation with one of our lawyers, contact The Tiemann Law Firm by telephone at (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website.  Our law firm serves clients in SacramentoFolsomRoseville, El Dorado Hills and other communities in the greater Sacramento area.

Client Testimonials

Hanna Padilla Testimonial
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From the very start of my case the Tiemann Law Firm was wonderful. Perter came all the way to my home to sit down and talk to me about my options. He made me and my partner feel very comfortable and promised us he would take the very best care of my case. Peter kept me informed every step of the way and was always on top of things. everything was done in a timely manor and I always felt like I was the only case he was working on because he was so fast. In the end Peter got me back way more money than I ever expected. I would recommend this law firm to everyone. I am very happy with the outcome of my case thanks to the Tiemann Law Firm! Thank you!

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It is hard to put into words the care and dedication that I received from the Tiemann’s. They have been here for me every step of the way and were always available when I had questions or concerns. My husband and I will be forever grateful for everything they have done for us and our family. Thank you so much for all of the hard work and time you have put into my case, we greatly appreciate it and your friendship. We highly recommend this firm and will always be thankful for everything they have done. Thank you so much again, Kim

Maye Ly Testimonial
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I just saw my lawyer Jelena Tiemann on a t.v ad, which reminded me how much she helped when I was in a desperate situation. I just love her! That is why I feel a need to tell everyone. I had a situation that happened & didn’t know what to do, our where to go. I didn’t even know if she could help me or if any lawyer could. All I wanted was it to go away & was afraid most lawyers wanted to drag it out & possibly go to court. For one she was very professional but was very personable (maybe b.c she’s a lady). She didn’t make me feel embarrassed or self-conscious that I did something wrong or was the cause of the situation. She immediately said we should try our best before going to court. Let me handle some paperwork, if at the last we do go to court we have documents. She gave me all the details, pros and cons but reassured me she deals with these cases all the time. She came through and made it as painless as possible. I now have my life back.

Jennifer Birdseye Testimonial
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Tiemann Law Firm helped us with an injury case for my nephew. They were very knowledgeable and we are very happy with the service they provided. The entire staff is topnotch!

Elizabeth Ochoa Testimonial
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I chose Tiemann Law Firm to help me after a car accident I was involved in. Throughout the entire process, Moe made sure to keep me updated, he always responded quickly whenever  I had questions about anything. My case won thanks to this law firm and its dedication. My experience with Tiemann Law Firm was amazing! 10/10 recommended.