Capitola California Car Accident Lawyers
Injured in a Car Accident in Capitola? Let Our Award-Winning Lawyers Help You Recover The Compensation You Deserve.
A car accident can happen in an instant, whether you’re merging onto Highway 1, driving down 41st Avenue, or navigating the parking lot of Capitola Mall. What follows—painful injuries, missed work, hospital visits, and dealing with insurance companies—can be overwhelming.
If someone else’s carelessness caused your accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The experienced Capitola car accident attorneys at The Hassell Law Group are here to protect your rights, take on the insurance companies, and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
We serve injured clients throughout Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz, and nearby communities. Call us now for a free consultation.
Don’t settle your car accident injury claim for less than it’s worth. You could be entitled to substantial compensation for your injuries.
No fee unless we recover compensation for you. We are paid out of the compensation we obtain for you.
Call Us Now: (831) 508-8819
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Why Choose Our Capitola Car Accident Lawyers?
For over two decades, The Hassell Law Group has been representing injury victims across Northern California with integrity, compassion, and proven results. We’ve recovered multi–million-dollar case results for our clients, and we understand how to navigate the local roads, court system, and insurance tactics that affect Capitola residents.
Here’s why we’re the right choice for your car accident case:
- Top Lawyers with award winning results for seriously injured clients
- Local experience with accidents in Capitola
- You work directly with a skilled attorney—not passed off to a case manager
- We pursue the maximum compensation you deserve, not a rushed settlement
- No fees unless we recover compensation for you
We handle the legal process so you can focus on your recovery.
What Types of Car Accident Cases Do We Handle?
Every crash is different, but most are caused by driver negligence. We represent clients injured in:
- Rear-end accidents
- T-bone (side-impact) collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Multi-vehicle pileups
- Rollover accidents
- Accidents caused by distracted or impaired drivers
- Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare-related crashes
- Commercial vehicle or delivery truck accidents
- Accidents caused by a driver with no insurance
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
- Bus accidents
We know the common crash locations and risk areas throughout Capitola, including Bay Avenue, Monterey Avenue, Capitola Village and busy shopping centers like Capitola Mall.
Common Injuries After a Capitola Car Accident
Car accidents can lead to serious injuries that require weeks or months of recovery. We help clients suffering from:
- Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
- Head injuries, including concussions and TBI
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries or organ damage
- Joint injuries (shoulder, knee, hip)
- Lacerations and bruising
- Emotional distress and PTSD
Don’t assume you are okay after a crash. Some injuries won’t appear immediately, some will get worse over time. Always get immediate medical attention—and legal guidance.
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What Should You Do After a Car Accident in Capitola?
- Call 911 and get medical attention immediately, even if you seem okay.
- Document the scene – take photos, get witness contact information, and note the location.
- Don’t admit fault – things that you say can be used against you.
- Get a police report – this is a critical piece of evidence.
- Contact our car accident lawyers before speaking to any insurance company- even your own.
You should also avoid posting about the accident on social media — insurance companies look for anything they can use to dispute your claim or injuries.
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured, yes. Insurance companies don’t have your best interest at heart. Without a lawyer, you risk:
- Settling for far less than your case is worth
- Making decisions without the proper guidance
- Signing forms and documents that you should not sign
- Being blamed for the crash
- Making legal missteps, including missing important legal deadlines
- Failing to secure or preserve evidence that could be vital to your case
We’ll deal with the insurance company and all legal paperwork while you focus on healing.
When Should You Contact a Lawyer?
Right away. You should call us if:
- You were injured in the accident
- You’ve missed work or face long-term recovery from the injury
- The other driver fled the scene
- The other driver is not insured
- The accident was caused by a drunk driver
- You’re getting pressure from the insurance company to settle
- The insurance company is trying to deny responsibility
Let us step in and protect your rights from day one.
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What Compensation Can I Recover?
If you were hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to:
- Medical bills – Hospitalization, ER visits, surgery, doctor visits, rehabilitation, medications, future medical care
- Lost income – from missed work or reduced ability to earn
- Pain and suffering – for physical pain and emotional distress
- Property damage – including your car and any valuables
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages – if you lost a loved one in the accident
We’ll work to recover everything you’re entitled to—no exceptions.
What If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?
You may still be able to recover compensation through your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We’ll handle the claim, navigate you through the entire process seamlessly and make sure your insurance company treats you fairly.
What If I Was a Passenger?
Passengers have rights, too. Whether you were in a friend’s car, a rideshare vehicle, or a stranger’s car, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. We’ll evaluate your situation and guide you through the process and make sure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Where Do Car Accidents Happen in Capitola?
Crashes often occur at:
- Capitola Road and 41st Avenue intersection
- Bay Avenue and Park Avenue corridors
- Highway 1
- Capitola Village
- Capitola Mall and nearby shopping centers
- Parking lots and local businesses
We know the common accident hotspots and how to build cases around them.
What Our Clients Say
”The Hassell Law Group is one of the top personal injury law firms and you will not find more brilliant representation.”— Thomas C.
“Dawn Hassell is an absolutely brilliant attorney who employs only the brightest, most hardworking and caring lawyers. Together they make an unstoppable team who put the fear of God into insurance companies who only want to diminish your pain and long-term suffering and dismiss your Claim for the least amount of money that they can get away with. Fortunately for me, The Hassell Law Group was having none of that!”— Barbara S.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my case worth?
It depends on the nature of your injuries, the medical costs, how the accident impacted your life, amount of time off work, and a number of other factors. We’ll review your case for free.
Do I have to go to court?
Most cases settle outside of court. But if a trial becomes necessary, we’re ready to fight for you.
How long will my case take?
That depends on the severity of your injuries, and a number of other factors. We’ll move quickly to get your case going and on the right track. We’ll keep you informed all the way.
What does it cost to hire you?
There’s no cost to you unless we recover compensation. That’s our no win, no fee promise. We are paid out of the money we recover for you.
Recent Case Results
We’ve helped countless seriously injured accident victims in Northern California recover life-changing compensation.
$12.5 Million+ Confidential Settlement for a severely injured woman in a head on collision caused by a commercial truck driver.
$5,000,000 settlement for an injured woman in her 70’s and her husband who was killed in a head on collision caused by a negligent driver.
$4,900,000 result for our client in his mid-50s who was seriously injured when his vehicle was T-boned by a cement truck.
$4,677,244 court judgment for a motorcyclist in a serious motorcycle accident who was hit by a wrong way driver.
$4,500,000 settlement for a pedestrian in her 60’s who was hit by a vehicle while crossing in the crosswalk.
$2,525,000 result for two pedestrians struck by a loose trailer.
Speak With a Capitola Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Capitola, don’t wait to get the legal support you need. We’ll explain your rights, investigate the accident, and fight for full and fair compensation.
- Call The Hassell Law Group at (831) 508-8819
- Contact Us Online
- Free consultation – No fees unless we win
The general information provided on this website should not be considered legal advice and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult directly with an attorney. If you contact us by telephone, email, letter, live chat, or contact form submission through this website, please note that such communication does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship. We cannot act as your attorney until we are hired by a formal written agreement.