Tustin Car Accident Attorneys
Here’s the one thing we wish all injured car accident victims knew.
That friendly person calling from the insurance company gets paid for paying you less. They’re nice because it works. While you’re in pain, missing work, and scared about how you’ll cover everything, they’re trained to lowball you and make it sound like they’re doing you a favor.
Attorney William D. Shapiro has been looking out for injured Tustin car accident victims since 1985. Our team has recovered millions for people just like you because we know exactly how these companies operate, and we don’t back down.
Call or text our Tustin car accident lawyers right now at 714-602-6990. We answer 24/7 because car accidents don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.
If you’re coming from Tustin, you can find our closest office at 1020 Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. We are just minutes from the Discovery Cube and easily accessible from Interstate 5.
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Types of Car Accidents We Handle in Tustin
Our firm represents people hurt in every type of car collision, from fender benders that cause hidden injuries to catastrophic freeway pileups that change lives forever. Whether you were rear-ended at a stoplight, sideswiped during a lane change, or hit by a drunk driver, we’ve handled cases just like yours and we know how to win them.
- Head-on collsions
- T-bone accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents where the other driver fled the scene
- Drunk driving crashes
- Distracted driving accidents involving texting or phone use
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
Where Do Tustin Car Accidents Occur?
Tustin sits at the crossroads of some of Orange County’s busiest highways. If you live or work in Tustin, you know the bumper-to-bumper traffic that crawls along the I-5. But even once you get off the highways and interstates, you have some of the most dangerous roads and intersections in Tustin.
Major Freeway Areas:
- I-5/SR-55 interchange (the “Orange Crush”)
- I-5 between Red Hill Avenue and Jamboree Road
- SR-55 at Edinger Avenue
- I-5 at Jamboree Road exit/entrance ramps
High-Traffic Intersections:
- Jamboree Road and Irvine Boulevard
- Red Hill Avenue and Edinger Avenue
- 17th Street and Tustin Avenue
- Jamboree Road and Main Street
- Newport Avenue and Tustin Ranch Road
- Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue
- Tustin Avenue and McFadden Avenue
Busy Commercial Areas:
- The District at Tustin Legacy (congested parking and surrounding streets)
- Tustin Marketplace area along Jamboree
- Tustin Ranch Road near The Market Place shopping center
- Newport Avenue through Old Town Tustin
Your Rights After a Tustin Car Accident
California follows an at-fault system for car accidents. This means the driver who caused the crash is responsible for your damages. You have the right to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Insurance companies know most accident victims don’t understand their rights. They use this to their advantage by offering quick settlements that sound good but fall far short of covering your actual losses. Once you accept their offer and sign the release, you cannot go back for more money even if your injuries turn out to be worse than expected.
What Is My Tustin Car Accident Case Actually Worth?
We know that you need money now, especially after a car accident. Our Tustin car accident lawyers can give you a good idea of how much your case might be worth once we go over the details of your crash.
Every car accident case is different, but your compensation should cover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and vehicle repairs or replacement. Non-economic damages compensate you for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disability.
Insurance adjusters will try to convince you that your case is worth only the cost of your current medical bills. They ignore future treatment, ongoing pain, and how the accident has changed your daily life. We calculate the full value of your case by working with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and economists who can project your future losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer? Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, never from your pocket.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident? California uses comparative negligence. Even if you share some blame, you can still recover compensation reduced by your percentage of fault.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company? No. Politely decline and refer them to your attorney. Anything you say will be used to minimize or deny your claim.
What to Do Next? Call Our Tustin Injury Law Firm
Getting the compensation you deserve starts with one phone call. Here’s what happens when you contact us:
- Call or text 714-602-6990 for a free initial consultation.
- Bring any documents you have, including the police report, medical records, insurance information, and photos from the scene.
- We explain your options and answer all your questions with no pressure or obligation.
- If you hire us, we handle everything from this point forward.
Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you during the most difficult time of your life. We fight so you can heal.
Contact William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. today at 714-602-6990 or visit our Santa Ana office. We’re ready to fight for you.
