Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you are likely facing a significant drain on your finances and a disruption of your day-to-day life. There is no way to turn back time, but there is a way to get the resources you need to get through this.
If your injuries came about due to another person’s negligence, you might have a valid claim. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers can explain the process for recovering compensation and help you understand your legal rights.
Why Choose The Sacramento Car Accident Attorneys at Cutter Law
We’re here to take the stress and anxiety out of the legal process so you can focus on regaining your health. We understand how stressful it is to face an uncertain future because another driver’s carelessness caused you to suffer sudden harm. We want to carry that burden for you so you can focus on getting better.
A lot of our clients have been carrying the weight of whatever they’ve been through on their shoulders for a while, and I want them to know that they can hand that to us and we’ll carry it from now on.
Margot Cutter,
Partner of Cutter Law
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Attorney Brooks Cutter was listed on Forbes Advisors’ Best Car Accident Lawyers Sacramento, CA Of 2025.
We Prioritize Communication
Communication is everything. Some car accident cases can take months to resolve, and complex cases can take a year or more. The last thing you need is to be left in the dark. We will always welcome your phone calls, answer your messages, and go out of our way to keep you informed.
I was involved in an accident where I was injured and sent to many months of therapy. Even though we had to wait a couple months til the therapy over, I was never abandoned or felt abandoned because John Roussas was checking in every step of the way to make sure things were going ok- either with a quick phone call or email.
Also, John kept me informed in every step of the decision making. I knew what was happening at every point. Even if there were things I didn’t understand he would patiently and politely explain them to me. If I didn’t know how to proceed, he would give me a couple options and explain those as well.
Car Accident Verdicts and Settlements
At Cutter Law P.C., we have a long record of successfully representing clients hurt from motor vehicle accidents in California. Below is a representative snapshot of the successful cases our law firm has handled:
for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured when a car failed to yield the right of way.
for a pedestrian whose knee and pelvis were injured as a result of being hit by a vehicle.
How Much Compensation Can I Receive?
The severity of your injuries is a major factor in determining the value of your car accident case. It could be a minor amount of money if you’re back to work the next day with some bumps and bruises. It could be tens of millions of dollars if you’ve had the tragic misfortune of being permanently injured.
Types of Compensation for a Car Accident
Two kinds of damages can be recovered in a car accident: economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages in California injury cases include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost earning ability
- Property losses
- Burial costs in wrongful death cases
Non-economic damages are harder to quantify but are just as real. They include:
- Emotional distress
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of life’s enjoyment Loss of consortium
- Permanent disability, impairment, or disfigurement
When you’ve been injured or have lost a loved one in a car accident in California because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation, whether for quantifiable economic damages or for non-economic damages that affect your quality of life.
How to Prove Negligence in Your Sacramento Car Crash Case
California is an at-fault state regarding traffic accidents. That means that whoever was negligent and caused the accident is responsible for paying for the damages (or, rather, their insurance company must pay).
Evidence of which party is at fault would involve things like:
- the police report
- witness statements
- pictures of the vehicles and the scene
- medical reports
Insurance claims adjusters will look at these and determine who was at fault. A traffic citation to one party will go far in proving their negligence. However, suppose you dispute the findings of the insurance claims adjusters. In that case, you can also hire a personal injury attorney who will review all the evidence on your behalf to prove the other party’s negligence.
What If I Am Also at Fault for My Car Accident?
Oftentimes the injured party is deemed to be partially at fault. When this occurs in California, degrees of fault are determined for each driver, and the injured party’s compensation is reduced in proportion to their degree of fault.
How Do I Know if I Am Eligible for Compensation?
To know if you are eligible for compensation, you must consider a few criteria. First, you must take action within two years of the accident. Second, the other party must be at fault (or mostly at fault). Consider also the extent of your injuries and the significance of other losses.
Also, consider whether the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured. You may still be able to file a claim, but you will need to be aware that it may be much more challenging to get any money from them. Generally, if it is still within the statute of limitations (2 years from the accident) and the other party is at fault, you are most likely eligible for compensation.
Time Limits to File Your Case
In California, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury claim for damages, including medical bills and property damage. After the two years have elapsed, the claim is invalid unless it falls under one of the exceptions.
Exceptions to the statute of limitations for personal injury claims include:
- Delayed discovery of the injury
- The injured party was a minor or mentally incapacitated.
- The responsible party left the state and couldn’t be served.
Despite these exceptions, most injury claims brought after the two-year deadline are void. For this reason, it’s in your best interests to reach out to an experienced Sacramento car accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to get your claim started.
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Sacramento, CA 95864
Frequently Asked Questions
Our clients often have many questions about car accidents lawsuits, such as those listed below. We are more than happy to answer any questions our clients have.
Can I Settle My Claim Without a Car Accident Attorney?
You’re not required to hire a car accident attorney to handle your case. However, your settlement award will likely be far lower than if you had a dedicated attorney fighting for your rights. Remember that insurance companies want to pay you as little as possible to help preserve their bottom lines.
At Cutter Law P.C., we advise our clients to reject low-ball offers when they deserve more. We know how far financial resources can go in helping victims and their families recover. This is why we don’t let insurance companies off the hook with inadequate settlement amounts.
What If an Insurance Company Contacts Me?
If an insurance company contacts you regarding your injuries, they are likely trying to get you to accept a settlement offer. It’s important to realize that most initial settlement offers are far below what victims deserve. Therefore, you should speak with an attorney before agreeing to anything with an insurance company.
Additionally, it is not uncommon for car insurance companies to reach out to injury victims for any evidence that the victim was negligent. For this reason, you’ll want to limit what you say to insurance representatives and investigators and have a car accident lawyer take care of this for you.
At What Point Should I Call an Attorney?
The sooner you call an attorney, the better chance you’ll have at getting the compensation you deserve. Once an injury occurs, a series of procedures are set in motion. During this time, insurance companies work diligently to minimize their payouts. You need someone working for you from the beginning.
Book a Free Case Review with Our Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers
If you’ve suffered an injury, a big step toward getting your life back is realizing that you may have a viable personal injury case.
Many injury victims have missed out on compensation simply because they didn’t know they had the right to seek financial recourse for their injuries—or they found out too late.
At Cutter Law P.C., our Sacramento car accident attorneys are ready to review your case. Your initial free case review allows us to review the facts of your situation, determine whether you have a viable claim and explain your options if you do.
We provide legal representation for car accident victims throughout Northern California, including those in Elk Grove, Roseville, and Arden-Arcade.
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Start with a free consultation. We listen to what happened, how it’s affected your life, and what you need to move forward.
You’ll have a direct line to our attorneys. We keep communication open and ensure you always know what’s happening with your case.
From day one, we go all in—gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and preparing for trial if needed. You pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
In California, the responsibility for paying medical bills after a car accident primarily depends on who’s at fault.
Pain and suffering could be worth tens of millions of dollars if you’ve had the tragic misfortune of being paralyzed or permanently injured.
Yes, a car insurance company can deny your auto insurance claim in California. If you have been denied coverage, you don’t have to accept it as final.
As a family run California law firm we pride ourselves in providing every client personal attention and representation. The outstanding results we have gotten for our fire clients are a direct result of our commitment to understanding and presenting all aspects of their case.
Hear from our previous clients about the relationships we build together.
I found Margot and Brooks Cutter when I was looking for car accident lawyers in Sacramento to help me with my case. I am very glad I did. They were extremely professional and courteous and explained the process of recovery. They took the time to listen to my story and stayed in contact with me at every stage. If you are looking for the best Sacramento personal injury attorneys, Cutter Law is it!
I was injured in an auto accident, and I was in terrible need for an attorney. I was very pleased with how professional and caring John and his team were with my case. I never had any problems with communicating with John, and he was always able to answers questions or concerns I had in a reasonable time. I always felt that John did all that he could for me through the litigation of my case; I would have never reached the outcome that I did without his expertise.
Brooks has a long-established, respected reputation as a skilled trial attorney and a record of proven success.