The Law Offices of Robert B. Colosia

Car Accidents

Have you been in a car accident?

San Diego personal injury attorney Robert Colosia specializes in auto accident cases in San Diego.

People with a lawyer collect 3.7 times more money than people without a lawyer.

San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Robert Colosia has many years of experience in settling auto accident and personal injury cases. He has provided the best representation and achieved the best results for his clients, including over $1,000,000 in judgments and settlements.

Attorney Robert Colosia is one of the few prominent San Diego Lawyers to sit on the Alumni Association Board of Directors at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Mr. Colosia has handled hundreds of auto accident, personal injury and wrongful death cases.

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What to Do In an Accident

If you have an accident:

1. Call 911 and explain the situation
2. Obtain as much information as you can from the other persons involved (name, numbers, licenses, car insurance info)
3. Draw a simple diagram of the accident
4. If you think you are in the wrong, you should NOT volunteer any information as to who was to blame for the accident, consult an attorney first
5. Report the accident to the police, then your insurance: however DO NOT discuss the case with them. You must report the accident to DMV within 10 days in an SR-1 form
6. Contact this office IMMEDIATELY
7. See a physician regarding your personal injury

Why You Need an Attorney

Many people attempting to save money, try to represent themselves and call an attorney only after they realize that they are in "over their heads." Unfortunately, there are many mistakes that cannot be "undone" even by the most experienced Personal Injury Attorney. These people ending up losing money and have a very difficult time. It is always important to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Why It is Important to Use an Attorney

You Will Get a Bigger Settlement

An experienced personal injury lawyer knows how to build your case, how to negotiate your case with an insurance company, and, if necessary, how to take your case to trial. A lawyer is in a good position to help you obtain a favorable settlement that, even with the attorney fee deducted, significantly exceeds what you can obtain without one. Considering that attorney fees are 100% contingent upon your recovery, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by hiring a qualified Personal Injury attorney.

To Negotiate with Insurance Companies

Insurance companies will do everything they can to take advantage of you and to effect the lowest possible settlement. Insurance companies are in business to make money, and the less they pay on claims, the greater their profit margin. They have defense lawyers working behind the scenes to protect their financial interests. You should have an attorney working on your behalf to protect your financial interest.

An Attorney Will Protect You

Any statements made to insurance company adjustors, can and will be used in court to minimize your recovery. Insurance companies are trained to elicit statements from you that could affect your case. Your attorney will protect you, and advise you when and how to talk to them.

To Preserve Evidence that May Otherwise be Lost

Attorneys know what evidence will be needed to make your case stronger. Sometimes this evidence needs to be gathered immediately. As soon as you have an accident, you should contact your attorney immediately after you have received any emergency medical treatment.

To File During the Time Period Allowed by the Law

If you do not file a case within the time allowed by law, you will not be able to get any money regardless of the damages.

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What Mr Colosia Offers that Other Attorneys do Not

Negotiate your Property Damage

Dealing with the property damage you sustain from an accident can be a time consuming difficult process. Attorneys do not help people with the property damage portion of their case, leaving them to struggle with this by themselves. However Mr. Colosia does handle the property damage in a case free of charge. Mr. Colosia wants his clients to focus on feeling better without additional hassles.

Protect Your Credit

Often times when people are in an accident medical bills pile up and can harm a person's credit. Mr. Colosia will make sure that your credit is protected, and will write letters and deal with medical billing so you don't have to. Make sure you keep a record of all your bills and the phone number and names of doctors who treat you and give this to the attorney. If anyone calls about billing give them your attorney's name and number