A Santa Ana Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

Being injured in a car accident can lead to long-term, life-altering injuries, the costs of which can burden your household for years without a sufficient settlement. The purpose of reaching out to a Santa Ana car accident attorney after a crash is to get help building a strong claim so you can recover not just a low initial offer, but the full present and future compensation you are entitled to.

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Car accidents often result in injuries to drivers and passengers. When this happens because of a negligent motorist, victims may seek relief from the insurer or directly from the at-fault party. The process can be complex, and many accident victims face resistance when pursuing coverage for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian. Our car accident lawyers understand the challenges claimants face and what can be done—in and out of the courtroom—to prove the seriousness of your injuries.

Start this process today with a consultation with our Santa Ana personal injury attorney. Contact our offices to request a free case evaluation.

A Lawyer for All Types of Accident-Related Injuries

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident in Southern California, it is important to speak with a personal injury lawyer about seeking just compensation. Your medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly, and accident-related injuries can also lead to significant non-economic losses.

These are all costs a Santa Ana car accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian can help you pursue—as reflected in our case results. If you have a personal injury claim, our lawyers will help you understand the full long-term costs of your injuries and use our experience to fight for the compensation you deserve.

We handle all types of car accident cases in Santa Ana and the surrounding areas, including those involving:

Broken and Dislocated Bones

Bone fractures and dislocations are serious injuries that require prompt treatment and extended recovery. While some heal fully, others result in chronic pain or permanent limitations. Surgery and rehabilitation can be costly, and those costs should be part of your claim.

Car accidents frequently result in fractures to the wrist and arm because drivers and passengers will often brace their hands against the dashboard or steering wheel just before the impact. When a driver’s chest hits the steering wheel, that often causes broken ribs or fractures of the sternum. These fractures can also occur due to pressure from the seatbelt when the vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

In front-end crashes, such as head-on collisions, those in the front of the vehicle often suffer fractures to the lower extremities. A driver’s femur, tibia, or pelvis may be broken or crushed when the engine is pushed into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

While simple, closed fractures may fully heal with treatment, fractures that result in shattered bones or piercing of the skin often require multiple surgeries, and victims may never fully recover. Compound fractures are often subject to infection, which can lead to additional long-term injuries.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries—from strains and sprains to tears requiring surgery—are common in crashes because the sudden force placed on the body when a vehicle is jerked to a stop in the collision stretches tissues beyond their reasonable limits. Recovery often requires time away from work, leading to lost wages in addition to medical bills. Victims may suffer long-term pain and limitations on mobility, along with increased susceptibility to future soft tissue injuries.

Nerve Injuries

Nerve injuries can be life-altering. The violent physical action that occurs during car accidents can cause nerves to be stretched, pinched, or completely severed. Nerves are frequently lacerated by flying glass or sharp pieces of metal during an accident, potentially leading to paralysis or peripheral neuropathy.

Some nerve injuries can be repaired, many cannot, and all can carry substantial financial and non-financial costs. When someone else is to blame, a knowledgeable Santa Ana car accident lawyer may be able to help you recover full compensation.

Neck Injuries

The jerking motion that occurs during car accidents frequently causes damage to the vulnerable cervical spine and surrounding tissues. For instance, whiplash is quite common in rear-end collisions. When the force of the collision causes one of the cervical vertebrae to crack, the victim can suffer permanent paralysis or death.

Force from the collision can also cause the center of spinal discs to rupture or bulge, putting intense, painful pressure on the nerves of the neck.

Neck injuries can have lasting effects. Whether temporary or permanent, you should understand the compensation available. A Santa Ana car accident lawyer at our firm can assess your losses and pursue appropriate recovery.

Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord transports messages between the brain and the rest of the body, so any injuries that damage the spinal cord interfere with bodily functions. This can include essential life functions such as breathing and swallowing. Modern science has yet to develop effective ways to repair spinal cord damage. The most that doctors can do is to attempt to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and hope that it will heal on its own.

Spinal cord injuries often have lifelong consequences, from limited mobility to paralysis. Choose experienced counsel capable of pursuing the full compensation you and your family need.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

The external and internal forces on the brain during a car crash often cause traumatic brain injuries. In a collision, a victim’s head may directly impact the dashboard, door, or another surface. But the injuries can be just as severe without direct contact because damage caused by the brain smashing against the inside of the skull often leads to severe injuries stemming from bleeding in the brain and other effects of impact.

While concussions are common in collisions, more severe TBIs—such as coup-contrecoup injuries or diffuse axonal injuries—are also common and can result in substantial, long-term losses. Prompt evaluation and thorough documentation are critical to your claim. However, the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can take time to develop, so it is essential to return to the doctor if new symptoms develop hours, days, or even weeks after the accident.

Internal Trauma

Damage to internal organs, like traumatic brain injuries, often presents no immediate obvious symptoms. The blunt force trauma that occurs during a car crash often injures the liver, spleen, and kidneys of victims when their bodies come in contact with parts of the car’s interior. Broken bones can also damage internal organs, such as when a broken rib pierces a lung.

Internal bleeding and organ damage are dangerous medical emergencies and may lead to significant ongoing costs. Speak with a highly experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Driver Negligence & Accident Liability

California is a “fault” state. Liability must be established for insurance coverage to apply. When fault is disputed, our firm gathers the evidence and testimony needed to prove liability.

Negligence has four elements:

Duty – Drivers must follow traffic laws and act reasonably.
Breach – A driver violates that duty (for example, using a cellphone while driving in violation of California law).
Causation – The breach causes the crash.
Damages – You suffered measurable losses (medical bills, lost earnings, property damage, and more).

Insurers scrutinize claims to minimize payouts. We value your claim accurately and negotiate firmly—taking cases to court when necessary.

While Santa Ana is renowned for its vibrant architecture and cultural scene, our congested roads cause problems for locals and tourists alike. The worst area may be the Orange Crush Interchange (or simply “The Crush”), where the Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Orange freeways converge. It has been called the most complicated interchange in the world, with so many on- and off-ramps, carpool flyovers, and unexpected connections that it confuses motorists and often leads to unexpected lane changes.

Other intersections known as common trouble spots with frequent collisions include:

East First Street at Elk Lane
Civic Center Drive at Main Street
West First Street at Main Street
Hazard Avenue at North Euclid Street
Edinger Avenue at South Orange Avenue

When a driver fails to operate responsibly on our busy roads, their actions can trigger a collision that could quickly envelop multiple vehicles.

Examples of driver negligence that commonly occur around Santa Ana include:

Speeding and aggressive driving – Drivers who speed or violate traffic laws and cause crashes can be liable for resulting damages.
Drunk driving – Intoxicated driving is illegal and dangerous. The CDC reports thousands of alcohol-involved fatalities each year.
- According to the CA Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2019 there were 124,141 DUI arrests, 1,187 alcohol-involved crash fatalities, and 27,333 alcohol-involved crash injuries.
Distracted driving – The California Office of Traffic Safety notes that dialing, talking, or texting while driving greatly increases crash risk.
Driving while fatigued – Fatigue reduces reaction time and awareness. For commercial trucks, the FMCSA found driver fatigue was a factor in many large truck crashes.
Unsafe turns, merges, or failure to yield – Violations of the California Vehicle Code can establish fault.
Drifting out of lane/onto shoulder – Driver error or vehicle defects may create liability for the driver or manufacturer.
Tailgating and rear-end collisions – These can cause TBIs, whiplash, and spinal injuries.

Evidence can include phone records, witness statements, vehicle data, and—especially in trucking accidents—onboard logs and camera footage. We handle the legal work so you can focus on recovery.

How Do I Prove What the Other Driver Was Doing?

Call the police to create an official report and exchange information. Your Santa Ana car accident lawyer can then use tools like requests for production and depositions to uncover what happened and establish liability.

How to Recover Damages for Your Santa Ana Car Accident

Before explaining how our car accident attorneys can help you recover damages, here’s a high-level overview of the process:

Gather evidence proving fault.
Confirm available insurance coverage and assets.
Obtain follow-up medical evaluations to document short- and long-term needs.
Use an occupational expert, when appropriate, to measure lost wages and future earning capacity.
Draft and file a detailed claim with the correct insurer.
Negotiate based on the strength of the evidence—or litigate when necessary.

The actual claims process will vary considerably depending on the circumstances. If you contact us for a free consultation, we can explain how the process might work in your specific situation.

An insurance representative is likely to reach out soon after the accident to ask questions. While no one wants to be rude, it is a good idea to put off talking to them until you’ve consulted a Santa Ana car accident lawyer first. Insurance representatives act friendly, but their ultimate goal is to ensure that you receive little or nothing from them, so they are looking for information they can use against you.

If they make a settlement offer early on, it probably provides much less money than you’d be able to receive if your case went to court. Generally, an attorney must calculate the value of all past and future losses and preserve evidence to establish liability, and then present that information to the insurance company. When the company can see that they are likely to lose in court, then they are more willing to offer a settlement that offers reasonable compensation for your losses. While most cases settle before trial, it is often necessary to move the litigation process forward, including discovery, before the parties can agree on a resolution.

California Car Accident Statistics

Serious crashes occur every day in California. Many victims hire an experienced Santa Ana car accident lawyer to protect their rights. Consider the following:

Traffic fatalities increased – Per the California OTS score card, statewide fatalities rose 7.6% from 2020 to 2021.
Alcohol-related deaths rose – Drunk-driving fatalities increased 16% over the same period.
Santa Ana ranks high for underage DUI crashes – Among large CA cities, Santa Ana ranks third worst for crashes involving under-21 drivers.
Pedestrian risks remain significant – OTS data show rising pedestrian fatalities; Santa Ana ranks third worst for incidents involving victims 65+.

Will Insurance Cover Me?

California requires liability insurance, but many drivers carry minimum limits that may not cover serious losses. Insurers also resist paying full value even when liability is clear. We negotiate firmly and file suit when necessary.

Beyond car crashes, related cases can involve motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, unsafe property conditions under premises liability, and—when a life is tragically lost—wrongful death. Our firm handles these matters as part of a comprehensive injury practice.

Connect with a Santa Ana Car Accident Lawyer from the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident or other motor vehicle collision in Santa Ana, call 714-400-2000, visit our homepage, or schedule your consultation. You can also learn more about our attorney on the bio page.

FAQs

How much is my Santa Ana car accident injury claim worth?

The value depends on documented medical records, expert opinions, and other evidence that supports your short- and long-term losses.

How do I collect the compensation I am entitled to?

By filing a detailed claim with the liable party’s insurer and supporting it with strong evidence. If the insurer won’t pay fairly, we can file a lawsuit.

How much does a car accident attorney cost?

Your initial consultation is free, and we only get paid if we win. We answer all fee questions up front before getting started.

When should I contact an attorney?

After you have received medical attention, reach out to a Santa Ana car accident lawyer to protect your rights and preserve evidence.