WHAT DOES PERSONAL INJURY MEAN?

The Justice Firm — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:33:02 GMT

California Personal Injury

WHAT DOES PERSONAL INJURY MEAN?

Under California law, an individual who has been the victim of an accident or injury can take action against those responsible. As a personal injury victim – or plaintiff in the case – there are options for the types of claims and lawsuits that can be brought against the wrongdoers responsible for causing the harm. Given the complexity of personal injury law – including differences in statutes of limitations, injuries, and losses – skilled personal injury attorneys are necessary to navigate the process.

As a personal injury victim it is important to remember that financial losses resulting from the injury can be extreme. The bills pile up. Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis. This means victims do not need to pay for legal expenses out of pocket. Lawyers are paid as a percentage of the personal injury settlement after it is paid out to the victim. In this way, as a victim of an accident or injury you can focus on your health while your lawyer advocates on your behalf. Effective legal representation does not need to be an additional burden.

What Types Of Injuries Are Personal Injuries And What Losses Can We Recover?

If you or a loved one has suffered an accident or injury due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or an intentional wrongful act; California law allows you to recover money for both physical and emotional injuries. Physical injuries can range from bicycle and car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, workplace injuries, to fitness center and gym accidents, equipment malfunctions, and pedestrian injuries. Emotional injuries include pain and suffering, trauma, and distress including injury to self-esteem and reputation.

The losses that you are able to recover in a personal injury case in the form of money – or compensatory damages – that the wrongdoer pays fall mostly into two categories: economic damages such as medical bills, property damage, lost wages; and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, impairment, disfigurement, and inconvenience or loss of quality of life and enjoyment. These general damages can be difficult to quantify and your personal injury lawyer will advise on the best record-keeping method to ensure all of your losses are recovered.

What Do I Do Now?

Remember that no legal fees will be paid until we settle or win your case and you are paid. If you or a relative or friend has been a victim of an accident or personal injury, there are remedies available to you. It is critical you consult with an experienced and qualified Personal Injury Lawyer. Our California team has years of experience fighting for you. Remember, you cannot let wrongdoers get a pass. You must be prepared, organized, and with your personal injury team you have the best opportunity to recover all of your losses. Contact us now for a Free Consultation.

Four People Lose Their Lives After Truck Jackknifes on Interstate 10

The Justice Firm — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:58:42 GMT

On May 21 of this year, an accident involving a truck carrying steel pipes triggered a bus accident that left four people dead. According to a report at U.S. News & World Report, a flatbed truck was hauling steel pipes on a remote stretch of Interstate 10 that links Arizona and Southern California when it drifted into the dirt median causing it to jackknife.

When the truck jackknifed, its load of steel pipes scattered across the highway in an area that is not adequately lit. According to California Highway Patrol Lt. Cmdr. Gustavo Guzman, the driver of the truck was driving on a section of highway where the speed limit is 70 mph when he attempted to pass vehicles that were moving at a slower speed. He lost control when his truck drifted onto the dirt.

A bus traveling from El Paso, Texas to Los Angeles carrying 33 passengers struck a load of the steel pipes, which caused it to overturn after sliding down an embankment. Four passengers of the bus were killed; at least seven others were seriously injured, according to news reports. The steel pipes were scattered across all east and west bound lanes. Two other vehicles struck the pipes, however there were no injuries reported in those incidents. The driver of the truck was not identified; neither he nor the driver of the bus was injured.

Is the driver of the truck to blame in this tragedy, or even the trucking company? While CHP did report that there is no lighting on the stretch of highway and that it was a half moon that evening, victims’ families have endured the absolute worst thing families should ever have to endure – the senseless loss of a loved one. Seven people were seriously injured as well, and now face medical expenses.

Under California law, victims and surviving families of those killed in an accident have the right to file civil actions against any individual or party who is determined to be responsible. Victims who were injured may recover damages that include medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Families who lose a loved one in a tragic accident may be able to recover compensation of funeral/burial costs, lost income, loss of companionship or consortium, and other costs.

No amount of money will provide comfort when a loved one is lost, however compensation can help defray the costs and avoid serious financial issues. If you have been injured in a truck or bus accident or have lost a loved one, contact a compassionate and skilled Los Angeles personal injury attorney at once.

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WHAT DOES PERSONAL INJURY MEAN?

Four People Lose Their Lives After Truck Jackknifes on Interstate 10