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Is It Worth Filing a California Car Accident Claim? (2026)

Car Accident, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

A California car accident attorney is worth retaining in cases where total damages (medical treatment, lost wages, future care, property damage) exceed approximately $10,000, where liability is disputed, or where the at-fault driver has limited or no insurance. The cost-benefit math is straightforward: California attorneys work on contingency, so the client pays nothing upfront. Industry […]

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Average Settlement For a Broken Bone in a Car Accident in California

Car Accident, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

Average broken-bone settlements from California car accidents range from $25,000 to $75,000 for non-surgical fractures like a clean rib or wrist break, and $100,000 to $300,000 when surgical fixation, plates, or screws are required. Cases involving long-term hardware, permanent loss of motion, or comminuted fractures regularly exceed $400,000 in our practice. Settlement value tracks medical

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Average Pedestrian Hit By Car Settlement in California (2026)

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury Law, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

From Tom Feher, Esq. “Pedestrian cases are where the gap between a case’s true value and the carrier’s first offer is widest. Adjusters know pedestrian victims often need immediate help with rent, medical bills, and replacement income, and they price offers to exploit that pressure. The cases we recover the most on are the ones

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Were You a Pedestrian Hit By a Car? What to Do Next (7 Steps)

Hit by a Car While Walking in California: What to Do (2026)

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury Law, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

If you were hit by a car while walking, Feher Law recommends prioritizing your safety by moving out of traffic if possible and calling 911 immediately. Even if you don’t feel pain right away, seek medical care to document severe injuries, address shock, and protect your health after a pedestrian accident in California. Gather driver

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What Happens If You Reject an Insurance Settlement Offer in California? (2026)

Brain Injury, Car Accident, Personal Injury Law, Rideshare Accident, San Bernardino, Torrance, Truck Accident / Tom Feher, Esq.

Rejecting an insurance settlement offer in California is a legal counter-move, not a final answer: you can submit a written counter-demand, request the adjuster’s medical-bill itemization, and continue negotiating before any litigation deadline. In our cases, first offers typically come in at 30 to 50 percent of the case’s documented value, and counter-demands supported by

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What to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault in California (2026)

Car Accident, Personal Injury Law, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

After a California car accident that was not your fault, the first 72 hours determine the value of your claim: call 911, photograph vehicle positions before they are moved, get the other driver’s insurance and license, and seek medical evaluation even if you feel fine since delayed soft-tissue and concussion symptoms are common. California has

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California Car Accident Statute of Limitations (2026)

Car Accident, Personal Injury Law, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

California’s car accident statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1 for personal injury claims, and three years for property damage under CCP 338. Claims against a government driver or public agency drop to a six-month administrative claim deadline under Government Code 911.2, then six

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California Car Accident That Was Not My Fault: What to Do (2026)

Car Accident, Personal Injury Law, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

You should hire a lawyer for a not-at-fault California car accident any time you have a visible injury, lost work, medical bills above $2,000, or the other driver disputes fault. Self-represented claimants in California average $15,000 to $25,000 less per claim on similar injuries than represented claimants, according to Insurance Research Council data we track.

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How Much Can You Sue For in a California Car Accident? (2026)

Car Accident, Personal Injury Law, San Bernardino, Torrance / Tom Feher, Esq.

There is no statutory cap on what you can sue for after a California car accident, but realistic recovery is bounded by injury severity, liability proof, and the at-fault driver’s policy limits, which start at California’s $15,000 per person minimum under Insurance Code 11580.1b. Settlements in our practice typically range from $5,000 to $30,000 for

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