Fairfield Car Accident Lawyer
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A Car Accident in Fairfield Puts You Up Against the Insurance Company Immediately
A crash on I-80 or Highway 12 in Fairfield can total your car in seconds, and the medical bills, missed paychecks, and calls from an insurance adjuster pile up right behind it. That adjuster is hoping to settle the claim as quickly and for as little as possible. You need to know what your claim is worth before you say yes to anything, and you need someone insurance companies do not push around.
As your Fairfield car accident lawyer, Guenard & Bozarth has represented injured drivers against insurance companies across Northern California for 38 years and secured a $2,962,903 jury verdict for a client hurt in a head-on collision.
From here, we handle every call from the insurance company, gather the evidence that proves fault, and build your case toward its full value, not a rushed number. Contact us to learn more.
From here, we handle every call from the insurance company, gather the evidence that proves fault, and build your case toward its full value, not a rushed number. Contact us to learn more.
| 38+ Years of Injury Litigation | ABOTA Life Fellow | Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb | $2,962,903 Jury Verdict |
What a Fairfield Car Accident Claim Can Include?
Car accident claims cover more than a fender bender on I-80. Our Fairfield car accident attorney builds your claim around the type of crash and the type of injury. Common crashes we see include:
- Rear-end and intersection collisions on Fairfield streets like Travis Boulevard and North Texas Street, where sudden stops and left-turn crashes are common.
- Highway crashes on I-80 and Highway 12, where higher speeds often mean more serious injuries.
- Commercial truck and delivery van collisions, which involve separate insurance policies and stricter reporting rules.
- Rideshare accidents involving Uber or Lyft drivers, where coverage depends on whether the driver was logged into the app.
- Hit-and-run and uninsured motorist claims, where your own policy may be the only source of recovery.
The Two-Year Clock Starts the Moment Your Fairfield Crash Happens
A serious crash costs more than your car. Medical bills start right away, lost wages pile up if you cannot work, and the insurance company already has an adjuster building a file to pay you as little as possible.
In general, California law gives you 2 years from the date of your crash to file a lawsuit, under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. There are a few exceptions.
- If you were under 18 when the crash happened, the clock does not start until your 18th birthday. In practice, that usually means you have until your 20th birthday to file.
- If the at-fault driver left California before you filed, the time they were gone does not count against you.
- If your injury was not obvious right away, such as a head injury that got worse over time, you may get more time — the two-year clock can start on the date you discovered the injury instead of the date of the crash.
- And if a government vehicle or agency was involved, the deadline is much shorter. You have to file a claim within 6 months, not 2 years. If you miss that window, you may still be able to ask the agency for permission to file late, but that option is not guaranteed and has its own deadline.
These exceptions are narrow and easy to miss, so do not count on one applying to your case without talking to us first.
Real Car Accident Results for Fairfield and Solano County Clients
Insurance companies do not pay what a case is worth. They pay what they think they can get away with, and the only way to change that math is to show you are prepared to go to trial. We take that same trial-ready approach into every Fairfield and Solano County car accident claim.
Outcome | Case Type |
$2,962,903 Jury Verdict | Head-on collision, Sacramento County Superior Court |
$2,250,000 Case Result | Head-on collision, Northern California |
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and a result from one crash does not predict what another case is worth.
Fairfield Car Accident Questions We Hear Most
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Fairfield Car Accident Lawyer?
We work on contingency, so you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover money for you. Our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, never out of your pocket before that.
Do I Need a Lawyer If the Insurance Company Already Offered Me a Settlement?
A fast offer is often lower than what your claim is worth, especially before you know the full extent of your injuries. We review any offer before you accept it.
What Happens If I Was Partly at Fault for the Accident?
California still lets you recover damages even if you share some of the blame, though the insurance company will use that share to try to cut your payout. We gather the police report, witness statements, and crash evidence to push to put as much of the fault as possible on the other driver.
What If I Already Gave a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?
A recorded statement can still hurt your claim, but it does not end it. Insurance companies use those calls to find something you said that lets them pay less. We review what you said, figure out where it leaves your claim, and build our case around it from there.
How Long Does a Fairfield Car Accident Case Take to Resolve?
Simple claims with clear fault can settle in a few months once your medical treatment is finished. Cases where fault is disputed or the injuries are serious often take longer, especially if the insurance company refuses a fair offer and we have to prepare for trial. We can give you a realistic timeline once we know the details of your crash.
Call for a Free Consultation With a Fairfield Car Accident Lawyer
Every day you wait is a day the insurance company spends building their side of the story. Glenn Guenard has spent 38 years making sure that story does not win — work recognized by his invitation-only Life Fellowship with the American Board of Trial Advocates. Bring us the details of your Fairfield crash and we will tell you plainly what your claim is worth and how we plan to get it.
Contact us for a free consultation and let us handle the insurance company.
Fairfield Practice Areas
Premises Liability
INJURY PRACTICE AREAS
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
We will promptly investigate your car, motorcycle or truck crash to pursue maximum damages.
INJURIES ON PROPERTY
Wrongful Death
PERSONAL INJURY
We fight back when legitimate claims are unfairly denied by insurance companies.
INSURANCE BAD FAITH
Bad faith litigation is becoming more common as the insurance industry continues to engage in dishonest practices that trample the rights of policyholders.
INSURANCE COMPANIES KNOW US BECAUSE THEY’VE PAID OUR CLIENTS HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
$2.9
MILLION
CAR ACCIDENT INJURY
Guenard & Bozarth llp obtained a $2,962,903 jury verdict in the Sacramento County Superior Court for plaintiff David Schoonover, who suffered head and neck injuries and fractures in a head-on accident on Roseville Road in Roseville on July 22, 2012
$300
THOUSAND
HAIR SALON INJURY
Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a case for $300,000 involving a hair weave that went terribly wrong. Our client was a young lady, and aspiring model, who experienced pressure necrosis from a tight weave and it changed her life.
$500
THOUSAND
SLIP & FALL INJURY
Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a slip and fall case for $500,000 a couple weeks before trial. The client slipped and fell on a wet piece of cardboard in a grocery store and sustained a serious shoulder injury that required surgery.
$300
THOUSAND
NEGLIGENCE INJURY
On February 13, 2013 Maricela, a Certified Nursing Assistant presented to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Room with complaint of neck and back pain. She was diagnosed with a neck strain and was given Ibuprofen and instructed to return if her symptoms did not subside.
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