Personal Injury: The Financial Impact
- November 28, 2016
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OAKLAND, Calif. – Krista, a loving mother of two and college graduate, was injured in a car accident. She was waiting at a stop light on the corner of Cahuenga and Lankershim near Studio City when her car was slammed from behind. As her car jolted forward, so did Krista.
Luckily, Krista’s injuries did not require immediate hospitalization but she did suffer a whiplash injury, a sore back, and a mind-numbing headache. Although she refused treatment on the scene of the accident, the crash continued to have a major impact on her physical and financial life.
As days passed, the neck pain and the headaches didn’t go away.
Krista was referred between doctors, who recommended different treatments for her whiplash. Some recommended chiropractors. Others recommended acupuncture. For Krista, every option was an expensive one and her health insurance didn’t come close to covering the costs.
On top of that, she wasn’t getting any income from work. The headaches affected her motivation and productivity, so she took a month off to try to recover.
The bills were adding up. Her insurance had a $5,000 deductible, which she had to pay out of pocket. Within weeks, she was in a financial hole. Even if she could drive, the deductible to repair her car would cost $1,000. She didn’t know where to turn.
Krista, like almost every driver, knew accidents can happen, but she had no idea how much a minor crash could change her life.
Oakland car accident lawyers at The Barnes Firm hear stories like this every day, but they’ve also seen hundreds of crash victims and their families recover from these accidents.
“For a lot of families, it’s not about the money – it’s about getting your life back, and that can be challenging in an area as expensive as Oakland,” car accident attorney Landon Vivian said. “Even a minor accident can leave you out of work and paying medical bills while the usual monthly bills pile-up.”
Vivian said the stress can add up for some car accident victims, especially those who have a family relying on them for support.
“We’re honored to help hard-working families,” Vivian said of The Barnes Firm. “We don’t believe your bank account should be dented just because someone else was careless on the road.”
Oakland car accident lawyers said insurance companies can often put up a fight, leaving some families with little compensation. However, an attorney can change the game. Vivian says The Barnes Firm has helped accident victims all over the state.
Even if you are uncertain if a lawyer is the right choice for you and your family, the call and legal advice are free. The Barnes Firm also has a “No Fee Promise,” guaranteeing clients a winning case, or they won’t be charged.
For confidentiality purposes, some of the names and places in this story were altered.
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