Car Accident Lawyer in Contra Costa County
The Law Office of Daniel Horowitz represents people injured in car accidents in Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Moraga, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Orinda, and nearby communities. With over 40 years of personal injury experience, Daniel Horowitz helps clients pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term recovery needs.
We Care! and it Matters
Years ago Daniel’s wife lived in Clayton and had a significant accident when she was struck by an inattentive driver. She was young and did not feel any severe injuries. Her personal injury lawyer handled a large volume of cases and put her file in the “Settle Quick – Easy Money Side”. She got a few dollars in her pocket and the case was over. Years later the same part of her back that was injured got so bad that she could barely walk. Suddenly the “Settle Quick” philosophy was still good for the lawyer but not so good for her. Her earlier injury had gotten worse over the years and now it was too late to make an injury claim. At the Horowitz office we do the opposite. We look very carefully at our client’s injuries to make sure that we find every present and potentially future harm from the crash. There is no such thing as easy money for the lawyers. The only thing “easy” is our close and caring relationship with our clients for whom we do our very best.
Our office is conveniently located at 3650 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette, across from Trader Joe’s. The office has plenty of parking. We can also meet with you on Zoom, by phone or over a cup of coffee at Philz.
What We Handle
Common Car Accident Claims
Every crash is different, but strong cases are built on early investigation, clear documentation, and a strategy tailored to the injuries and insurance issues involved.
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end crashes can cause serious neck, back, and brain injuries even at lower speeds. We work to prove fault, document treatment, and pursue full compensation.
Intersection Crashes
T-bone and red-light collisions often involve disputed liability. We gather witness statements, police reports, and other evidence to strengthen your claim.
Highway and Freeway Wrecks
High-speed crashes on busy roads can lead to catastrophic injuries. We evaluate the full impact of the collision, including future care and lost earning capacity.
Answers You Can Trust
Legal answers come from lawyers not from some guidebook read to you from a call center. For example, we sometimes get calls from people who are hit by an uninsured driver. We tell our client that they can make a claim on their own policy under the uninsured motorist provision. This can raise concerns – “If I make a claim on my own policy will it raise my rates?”
The answer is “No”. Under Proposition 103 and related insurance statutes (and case law) insurance companies cannot raise your rates, cancel your policy, or deny you policy renewal just because you filed an Uninsured Motorist (UM) claim for an accident where you were not at fault. You can trust our answers because they are based upon knowledge of the law and for new or complex issues from genuine (not AI) legal research.
Uninsured Driver Claims
This uninsured or underinsured motorist issue is increasing in California as many people are saving a few dollars by skipping insurance. This is why most policies protect you – the honest driver from this type of “no insurance” situation.
If the at-fault driver lacks adequate coverage, we help clients pursue recovery through uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits when available. We will look at your policy and tell you what your actual coverage is. And again, it cannot be said enough times – our answers are genuine and lawyer driven. Our in office training is by Daniel Horowitz personally. We don’t take shortcuts with our personal injury team and we don’t take shortcuts with your case.
Why Early Action Matters
Insurance companies begin evaluating a claim right away. Prompt legal guidance can help protect evidence, preserve your rights, and prevent costly mistakes.
The Law Office of Daniel Horowitz helps clients address medical documentation, recorded statements, liability disputes, and settlement pressure. From the first consultation through negotiation or trial, the focus is on building a claim that reflects the true value of your injuries and losses.
What To Do
Steps After a Crash
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“Daniel Horowitz brings more than 40 years of personal injury experience, has represented thousands of injured clients, and has achieved major verdicts and settlements in serious injury cases.”
Law Office of Daniel Horowitz
Personal Injury Representation
Contra Costa County