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Personal Injury Lawyers
Living in an increasingly busy world, there are a number of challenges and obstacles we must navigate. With so much to do and so little time, accidents resulting in injuries are bound to happen. A personal injury can drain your wallet, your emotions, and your physical health.
Thankfully, Glendale Personal Injury Law Firm is always prepared to provide legal recourse for victims of negligence. We will investigate your accident and help you build your case to ensure you receive the compensation you need to recover.
How to prove someone was at fault for my injuries?
Earning compensation for injuries sustained in an accident requires successfully proving that another individual, company, or group of individuals were responsible for your injuries. Negligence is found when all of the following elements are met:
Car Accident Lawyer
Cases involving injuries resulting from car, motorcycle, or truck accidents caused by negligence or recklessness.
slip and fall lawyer
Cases involving injuries sustained due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, such as slippery floors, uneven surfaces, or inadequate maintenance.
medical malpractice lawyer
Cases where injuries or harm are caused by the negligence, errors, or misconduct of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, surgeons, or hospitals.
product liability lawyer
Cases involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products, such as defective automobile parts, faulty medical devices, or unsafe consumer goods.
workplace accident lawyer
Cases involving injuries sustained while on the job, such as construction accidents, industrial accidents, or exposure to toxic substances.
dog bite lawyer
Cases involving injuries caused by dog attacks or other animal-related incidents, where the owner’s negligence or failure to control the animal led to harm.
wrongful death lawyer
Cases brought by the surviving family members or estate of a person who died due to the negligence, misconduct, or wrongful act of another party.
bicycle accident lawyer
Cases involving injuries sustained by cyclists or pedestrians due to collisions with vehicles or hazardous conditions on the road.
What kind of damages might I be entitled to receive?
Medical Expenses
The most comment form of reimbursements in personal injury claims are for medical expenses. Medical expenses include hospital bills, prescriptions, medical equipment and surgery. You may be entitled to receive compensation for past and future medical expenses related to the accident.
Property Damage
If your property was damaged in the accident, you can recover compensation for property damages. Property damages are typically measured by comparing the market value of the property before and after the accident.
Duty
There must be a legal duty where an individual or business must fulfill. For instance, drivers owe a duty of care to other motorists on the road. Duty of care for drivers include obeying traffic laws, avoiding drinking and driving, and/or refraining from texting while driving.
Breach of Duty
Breach of Duty is found when the Defendant breached a legal duty by failing to exercise a reasonable amount of care.
Lost Wages
Your injuries can prevent you from being able to attend work. Therefore, you may be entitled to compensation for the wages you lost as a result of missed work. You can generally also recover lost wages for any personal, sick, or vacation time you were forced to use while healing.
Loss of Earning Capacity
Your ability to work may be diminished or completely eradicated in a case where an injury is long-lasting or permanent. If you are no longer able to work or are limited in the amount of work you can do, compensation for loss of earning capacity will be largely dependent on a physician’s diagnosis of your condition.
Wrongful Death
When a loved one passes in an accident, there are provision under the law that allow surviving family members to pursue compensation. Wrongful death damages could include medical bills, burial expenses, lost wages, and more.
Punitive Damages
Some courts may award Punitive Damages for certain types of injury claims. These damages are awarded as punishment for the wrongdoer to deter others from similar conduct.
Loss of Consortium
Loss of Consortium can be claimed when a loved one is injured or killed. Damages can be sought for loss of love, comfort, affection, companionship, or sexual relations that the injured or deceased victim can no longer provide. This is typically reserved for death or severe and enduring injuries such as amputation, paralysis, or incontinence.
CAR ACCIDENTS
There are more than 400,000 car accidents that occur in California every year. In Glendale, there have been more than 14,000 car accidents in the past 5 years. Common causes for car accidents include distracted drivers, driving under the influence, and speeding. The car accident attorneys at Glendale Injury Law Firm can help you settle with the insurance company, have your medical bills paid, and obtain future medical care if necessary.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
California is home to miles of scenic roads and warm weather throughout most of the year. California is also home to more than 800,000 registered motorcycles. Many drivers do not share the road safely with motorcyclist. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, our attorneys at Glendale Personal Injury Law Firm will help you recover medical bills, future medical care, and pain and suffering if you’ve been injured by a negligent driver.
TRUCK ACCIDENTS
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck accidents remain a major problem throughout the United States. In 2019 alone, there were 162,467 accidents involving big rigs, 12,761 of which were in California. The accidents were responsible for 452 deaths and 5,464 injuries.
Not all truck accidents are fatal. Each year, thousands of Californians suffer serious injuries, including broken bokes, traumatic brain injuries, internal injuries and even paralysis. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, contact Glendale Personal Injury Firm to help defend your rights and earn compensation for your injuries.
PEDESTRIANS ACCIDENTS
It’s never a bad time to go on a walk in California. The warm weather and sunshine provides great incentive to get out and stretch your legs. Nevertheless, pedestrian safety can be at risk by aggravated or distracted drivers.
When 4,000 pounds of a steel vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the resulting injuries are almost always severe. Contact Glendale Injury Firm to explore your legal rights.
SLIP & FALL ACCIDENTS
California is home to many multinational and local stores where property owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises are free from dangerous hazards and defects. If you have suffered injuries due to a slip and fall as a result of an unsafe property conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Glendale Injury Firm to help defend your rights and earn compensation for your injuries.
RIDESHARE ACCIDENTS
Over the years, Uber and Lyft have made ridesharing more convenient, make the streets safer, and reduced driving under the influence (DUI). Unfortunately, rideshare accidents do occur and these companies now have policies in place and require their drivers to carry certain form of insurance.DOG BITES
According to the California Department of Health, around five million Americans are bitten by dogs each year.
Some of these injuries are minor and don’t require extensive medical treatment, however, not all animal attacks victims are fortunate. When you’re the victim of a dog bite or attack, it can be a traumatic experience that can inflict both physical and emotional injuries.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog attack, then it is crucial that you reach out to an experienced attorney to help navigate you through the legal process. Contact Glendale Injury Firm to help defend your rights and earn compensation for your injuries
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