Car Accidents

Palm Springs Car Accident Attorney

More Than 40 Years Representing Injured Clients After Car Accidents

Our Palm Springs car accident attorney Barry Regar brings court and jury trial legal experience to each claim. We represent injured clients in Palm Springs and throughout the Coachella Valley, helping them evaluate fault, document their losses, and respond to insurance pressure. At Barry Regar APLC, we provide clear guidance from the initial consultation through settlement negotiations or trial.

These personal injury cases can range from collisions causing temporary limitations to crashes in which people are seriously injured or killed on roads and highways. Establishing responsibility may require careful documentation.

Injured people may require medical care for days, weeks, months, or even a lifetime. When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the responsible party may be liable for the resulting monetary damages.

Insurance communications can influence how a claim develops. Recorded statements, requests for medical or employment information, and early settlement offers should be considered in light of the available evidence and the full course of an injury. Some symptoms become more apparent over time, making continued medical evaluation and documentation important when assessing present and future losses.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Palm Springs, contact Barry Regar APLC at (760) 440-5643 to discuss your next steps.

Our Car Accident Settlements & Verdicts

Prompt action can help preserve evidence and clarify the insurance coverage available after a collision. We have recovered more than $86 million for injured clients through settlements and verdicts, including the car accident results below.

These examples show the collision circumstances and injuries we have handled:

$1 million settlement: We represented a 48-year-old woman who was a passenger in a vehicle driven negligently and recklessly when it was involved in an intersection collision.
$1 million settlement: We represented a 75-year-old client who suffered blunt force trauma to his chest, heart, neck, and back in a two-vehicle collision.
$550,000 verdict: We obtained this verdict for a client whose vehicle collided with a delivery truck after the truck driver made an illegal left turn.

Read more about our verdicts and settlements on our case victories page.

Evidence, Compensation, & Deadlines in a Car Accident Claim

Claims arising from car accidents in Palm Springs and across the Coachella Valley commonly involve allegations such as:

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Palm Springs

Driving while impaired
Using a cell phone or otherwise driving while distracted
Encountering poor roadway conditions
Driving while fatigued
Speeding or making an unsafe turn

The cause of a collision determines what evidence may be needed to establish responsibility. Photographs, witness accounts, collision reports, vehicle damage, medical records, and available roadway or surveillance footage can help explain what happened. California’s comparative fault rules, which allow responsibility to be divided among multiple parties, may also affect an injured person’s recovery.

Collisions involving trucks, motorcycles, or pedestrians can also result in catastrophic injuries. Each scenario can raise different questions about visibility, vehicle operation, applicable insurance, and the parties responsible for the collision.

Compensation After a Car Accident

After a Palm Springs traffic accident caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, you may be entitled to seek compensation for accident-related losses. If your injury has rendered you unable to work, we can evaluate lost wages and the effect the injury may have on your future earning ability.

Depending on the evidence and applicable California law, a claim may include:

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages and reduced future earnings
Pain and suffering
Emotional harm
Loss of enjoyment of life
Other accident-related out-of-pocket losses

The value and availability of these damages depend on the injury, treatment, employment impact, insurance coverage, and evidence connecting each loss to the collision. Property damage and bodily injury may arise from the same crash, but they can require different records and valuation methods.

California Deadlines for Car Accident Claims

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, injured individuals generally have two years from the date of a personal injury to file a civil lawsuit. That general deadline isn’t universal. Claims involving a government agency may require an administrative claim within a much shorter period, while the discovery of harm, tolling rules, the identity of the defendant, or a related property damage claim can change the analysis.

A missed deadline can prevent a claim from proceeding regardless of its underlying facts. Reviewing the collision early also allows time to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and determine which deadline applies.

Palm Springs Car Accident Cases & Riverside County Courts

The Riverside County Superior Court identifies Palm Springs as a civil court location, and some motor vehicle injury lawsuits connected with the area may proceed through that court system. The proper venue and filing location depend on factors such as where the collision occurred, where the parties are located, the amount in controversy, and the claims being asserted. Not every local collision case must be filed at the Palm Springs courthouse.

How Our Palm Springs Car Accident Lawyers Can Help

As Palm Springs car accident attorneys, we can file an injury claim or lawsuit on your behalf and negotiate with the insurance company for a reasonable settlement that you approve. If the case can’t be reasonably settled, we can take it to court. Our firm is well-known in the legal community, and we use aggressive legal tactics and compassionate counsel when handling injury claims.

After we’re retained, we can manage communications with insurance companies, organize supporting records, and evaluate settlement proposals. We explain what is known, what remains uncertain, and what information is needed before you make major decisions about settlement authority or trial strategy.

We also outline expected timelines, discuss the risks and potential benefits of available options, and provide updates as the claim develops. Our goal is to handle the legal and logistical details while you focus on medical care and recovery.

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Discuss Your Car Accident Claim in a Free Consultation

With more than 40 years of experience and more than $86 million recovered for injured clients, we represent people in Palm Springs and throughout the greater Coachella Valley. A consultation can help you understand potential claims, evidence needs, insurance issues, and practical next steps without requiring an immediate decision to file a lawsuit.

Contact our office today at (760) 440-5643 to schedule your free consultation with one of our Palm Springs car accident attorneys. You don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you because we work on a contingency fee basis!

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Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

$5.71 Million Jury Verdict
$2.4 Million Settlement
$1.75 Million Settlement
$1,527,000 Settlement
$1.3 Million Dollar Settlement
$1.2 Million Settlement

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Hear From Our Happy Clients

At Barry Regar APLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

“He took care of everything I needed.”
Mr. Reager was a great attorney for my case. I'm so happy I decided to go with him. He's intelligent and professional. He took care of everything I needed.

- Anna B.
“He took care of everything I needed.”
Mr. Reager was a great attorney for my case. I'm so happy I decided to go with him. He's intelligent and professional. He took care of everything I needed.

- Anna B.
“I couldn't be more pleased.”
“Barry Regar and his legal assistant Rebecca were always professional and available to answer my questions.”

- Steve B.
“The best phone call I made after my accident”
The best call I made after my accident was to Barry Regar. He and his team are responsive and smart and managed the pain of dealing with the insurance company and others as I recovered from a broken arm--the result of a trip and fall. Barry Regar successfully got me a generous settlement that was easily twice what I had hoped for!

- S Davis
“An experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy team”
Barry and his legal assistance Rebecca, were and are the absolute best. They are experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy, as well as patient and kind. They always kept me up to date and made sure I understood what was going on. I'm so thankful to and for them. I highly recommend Barry Regar.

- Sophia SWV
“An experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy team”
Barry and his legal assistance Rebecca, were and are the absolute best. They are experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy, as well as patient and kind. They always kept me up to date and made sure I understood what was going on. I'm so thankful to and for them. I highly recommend Barry Regar.

- Sophia SWV
“I would highly recommend Barry to anyone needing good, strong representation in the courts.”
Many are quick to denigrate lawyers but not all lawyers deserve the reputation. I called Barry Regar on a Sunday afternoon and, unlike the others I Called, Barry returned my call quickly even though it was Sunday. After I gave Barry the history of my accident he acted quickly and decisively. He laid out how things would proceed, The expected timeline of events, and a clear understanding of his charges. Barry did not hand me off to an associate but rather was hands-on throughout the process. Barry communicated regularly, keeping me informed as to the progress he was making and what to expect. I never felt like he left me hanging. When I called him, he was always quick to answer the phone. Everything happened just as he said. We got the maximum from the other party. I would highly recommend Barry to anyone needing good, strong representation in the courts.

- Robert H.
“Barry Regar is a Top Personal Injury Lawyer with 4 decades of experience & fought my case with the Insurance Company and won!”
Barry Regar is a Top Personal Injury Lawyer with four decades of experience and fought my case with the Insurance Company and won! I am very pleased! I had a trip and fall accident and I was trying to get over the pain. A friend suggested I call Barry Regar and I'm glad I did! My pain got worse and I had many tests and Doctor appointments. Barry was so knowledgeable with personal insurance companies and Medicare and he solved many billing issues that kept coming up! Barry has impeccable follow-through and would always call me with questions or good news! He handled my claim expertly and made it so easy for me since I know nothing about personal injury law and it would have been a monumental task to do it myself. Barry's assistant was always there for me and as a team, they work wonderfully together and his door is always open! I was very pleased with the final results, it has made my life much easier.

- Cindy E.

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