Hit on Highway 4, Lone Tree Way, or Hillcrest Avenue? We handle the insurance company, the paperwork, and the fight, so you can focus on getting better.
While you wait:
The first few minutes after a crash determine a lot. Here’s exactly what to do, and what not to do:
Don’t say “I’m fine” or admit fault. Never apologize or suggest the accident was your fault at the scene, even if you think it might have been. California uses pure comparative negligence, meaning fault can be shared. Anything you say can be used by insurance companies to cut your compensation. Politely decline any recorded statements until you’ve spoken with an attorney.
Antioch sits at the eastern edge of the Bay Area commute funnel. Highway 4 carries Antioch, Pittsburg, Oakley, and Brentwood residents into and out of the central East Bay every single day, volume that outpaces what the road was designed to handle. The result is chronic congestion, sudden braking, and a predictable pattern of high-speed, high-impact crashes.
Off the freeway, Antioch’s surface streets carry the second wave of risk. Lone Tree Way is one of the busiest retail and commuter corridors in eastern Contra Costa County. Hillcrest Avenue, Somersville Road, Deer Valley Road, and Contra Loma Boulevard all feed Highway 4, and produce their own steady stream of intersection collisions and rear-end crashes.
Estos son los corredores e intersecciones que representan la mayoría de los choques con lesiones graves que manejamos en Antioch:
Tráfico intenso de entrecruzamiento, geometría estrecha para incorporarse y choques por alcance frecuentes durante las horas pico de la mañana y la tarde. Una de las ventanas de choques de mayor volumen en el este de Contra Costa County.
Incorporaciones de alto volumen comercial y de traslado. Los conductores que cambian de carril a último segundo para llegar a la salida de Lone Tree Way causan algunos de los choques laterales más violentos que vemos en Antioch.
Intersección comercial de alto tráfico con colisiones frecuentes al girar a la izquierda. El tráfico comercial de avance y alto del corredor de Somersville Towne Center crea un patrón crónico de choques por alcance.
Intersección semaforizada de movimiento rápido donde las diferencias de velocidad entre carriles crean condiciones peligrosas para choques en T. Pasarse la luz roja es un problema documentado en este cruce.
Calles antiguas en cuadrícula, carriles más estrechos y tráfico mixto de peatones y vehículos. Los patrones de choques aquí se inclinan hacia incidentes nocturnos por DUI y choques en T en intersecciones.
Si no cumple con estos plazos, puede perder por completo su derecho a obtener una compensación:
Statute of limitations from accident date (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1)
If City of Antioch, Caltrans, or Contra Costa County was involved (Gov. Code § 911.2)
La mayoría de las pólizas requieren notificación pronta después de un accidente
Insurance adjusters, even from your own insurer, are not on your side. Their job is to pay as little as possible. Here’s how to protect yourself:
Write down your symptoms daily: pain levels, headaches, difficulty sleeping, limitations on daily activities. This becomes powerful evidence for pain-and-suffering damages that insurance companies routinely undervalue on their own.
ER bills, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, specialist visits, and the cost of future care you’ll need as a result of the accident.
Income you’ve already missed plus reduced earning capacity going forward if your injuries affect your ability to work.
Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, and impact on your relationships, all compensable under California law.
Vehicle repair or replacement, plus diminished value: the reduction in your car’s resale value after an accident even after repairs.
Available in cases involving DUI, street racing, or other egregious conduct. These go beyond compensating you. They punish the at-fault driver.
Six steps from the first call to the check in your hand. We handle every one of them.
Usted nos llama al 1-800-707-0707. Escuchamos, respondemos sus preguntas con honestidad y le decimos si tiene un caso que vale la pena perseguir. Sin compromiso. Sin honorarios.
We pull the Antioch PD or CHP report, gather medical records, identify witnesses, and secure surveillance footage from Lone Tree Way and Somersville Road businesses before it’s overwritten.
Lo conectamos con la atención que necesita y coordinamos tratamiento bajo gravamen para que pueda recibir atención médica incluso sin seguro médico.
Once you’ve reached maximum medical improvement, we send a demand to the insurance company with the full picture of your losses and negotiate hard for everything you’re owed.
If the insurance company won’t pay what your case is worth, we file suit at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez. Willingness to go to trial is what produces serious settlement offers.
Acuerdo o veredicto. Resolvemos los gravámenes médicos pendientes, deducimos honorarios y costos, y ponemos su cheque en sus manos.
We pull crash reports for our clients as part of intake. You don’t have to deal with the bureaucracy yourself.
More Antioch injury help:
Two years from the accident date (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). Claims against government entities, the City of Antioch, Caltrans, or Contra Costa County, require a written claim within 6 meses (Gov. Code § 911.2). Don’t wait. Call us as soon as possible to preserve evidence.
Nothing up front. Scranton Law works on contingency. Our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, only if we win. We also front investigation costs, expert witnesses, and litigation expenses. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
Almost never before you talk to a lawyer. Early offers are designed to close your claim before you understand the full cost of your injuries, including future medical care and lost earning capacity. Once you sign a release, the case is over. Call us first, it costs nothing.
You can still recover. California’s pure comparative negligence system lets you collect even if you were 50% or more at fault. Your award is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault. Don’t assume you have no case.
Es posible que aún tenga cobertura a través de su propia póliza de motorista sin seguro (UM) o motorista con seguro insuficiente (UIM). Los casos de choque y fuga en Hwy 4 son lamentablemente comunes, y sabemos cómo construir reclamos UM con base en grabaciones de cámaras disponibles y evidencia física.
Yes. Soft tissue injuries, concussions, and back and neck injuries commonly surface 24 to 72 hours after a crash. Adrenaline masks pain at the scene. See a doctor as soon as symptoms appear and document them. They are fully compensable.
Sí, significativamente. Los casos de camiones comerciales implican regulaciones federales de transporte, registros de horas de servicio del conductor, pólizas de seguro comercial y, a menudo, múltiples partes responsables (conductor, transportista, remitente). Vea nuestra página de abogado de accidentes de camiones en Antioch para detalles específicos de esos casos.
The insurance company’s first offer is what they hope you’ll accept, not what your case is worth. Consulta gratuita. Sin honorarios a menos que ganemos.
Attorney Advertising. Scranton Law Firm, 2450 Stanwell Dr, Concord, CA 94520. Responsible attorney: Christian Scranton, California State Bar #196959. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
