With over 85 years of combined experience, our car accident lawyers have successfully represented countless accident victims across California. We’ve earned a reputation for being fierce advocates for our clients and will fight for the compensation you need. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Campbell car accident lawyer.
The award-winning legal team you need in Northern California is at Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys. Our Northern California car accident lawyers have achieved high status with recognition in the Top 100 Attorneys in California by the American Society of Legal Advocates and are AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® for having the highest ethical standards and legal prowess. Our law firm has the most prestigious distinctions in the industry, but our greatest distinction from other law offices is that our top priority is always doing the right thing for our clients.
We advocate for car accident victims to help them hold liable parties accountable for their injuries, pain, and financial despair. Our Campbell car accident lawyers provide the strength needed to make a difference in every case.
In 2018 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 36,000 people were killed in car accidents across the country, with thousands more sustaining serious injuries. Because California is one of the most populous – and densely-populated – states, there are more car accident injuries and fatalities here than in any other state in the country.
If you or your loved ones have been hurt because another driver was negligent or distracted, our car accident attorneys in Campbell can help you pursue justice.
While you may be able to file an insurance claim, insurer settlements are rarely enough to account for the most catastrophic and life-altering injuries – and insurance companies are also reluctant to pay what a case is truly worth.
With over 85 years of experience, our legal team at Caputo & Van Der Walde will fight for the true value of your claim. Our auto accident lawyers have recovered millions for crash victims in Campbell, San Jose, and throughout the Bay Area.
Because California is a “fault” or “tort” state when it comes to car accidents, you will need evidence that the other driver was at-fault for the accident before you can file a claim. Under the rule of comparative negligence, however, California drivers can still recover damages even if they were partially responsible for their accident: The final award will just be reduced based on their percentage of fault.
For example, if you are ruled 10% responsible for a crash with a drunk driver, you could still receive up to 90% of the requested compensation.
California also requires all drivers to carry car insurance, so your first step after an accident will usually be to file with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver. From there, an attorney can help you investigate the accident, negotiate with the insurance company, and file a lawsuit if you are unable to obtain a fair settlement.
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.