Dealing with injuries sustained in an accident caused by another person can be an overwhelming and painful experience. You might be worried about how you will be able to pay your medical bills and unsure when you will be strong enough to get back to work. Fortunately, Venerable Injury Law can pursue the compensation you need to handle the financial and emotional pressures caused by a car accident, motorcycle crash, slip and fall, or any other type of accident.
A highly skilled legal advocate could make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer from our team today to learn more about how we can help you recover from your accident. When you do, we can discuss potential damages, liability, and how personal injury claims work in LA.
Accidents We Can Help You Recover from
Our personal injury team has experience handling a wide variety of accident types. We have helped injury victims recover millions of dollars for injuries suffered in auto collisions. Our premises liability lawyers in Los Angeles have assisted in many other dangerous situations. No matter how serious or complex your accident was, you can turn to our law office to get the legal advice and representation you deserve if you have been involved in any of the following accidents:
Car Accidents
If you have been hurt in a car accident, you might not know how to file an insurance claim or whether you should consider filing a personal injury suit. That is where our Los Angeles team can step in. We can investigate your collision, collect the evidence we need to prove fault and pursue full compensation from the driver who caused the crash.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents are known for causing some of the most devastating types of injuries. It is not uncommon for our clients to report severe spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain damage, loss of limbs, and other catastrophic injuries. Your commercial truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles will be prepared to conduct an intensive investigation to determine who is responsible.
In many cases, truck accidents are caused by reckless truck drivers or profit-driven trucking companies. Truck drivers may not uphold the higher standard that is expected of them, while trucking companies may force or encourage truck drivers to violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA hours of service regulations under 49 CFR Parts 300-399. Some tractor-trailer accidents are also caused by overloaded trucks that ultimately roll over or jackknife.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can leave the victim with painful and potentially long-term injuries. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, road rash, or another condition from a motorcycle crash, a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer can help you get the money you need. You can use these funds to cover your medical bills and support yourself during your physical recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents
Getting struck by a car while walking can lead to catastrophic injuries and a great deal of emotional distress, and if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you will need a skilled personal injury team to protect your right to compensation.
A Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer can use your medical bills, witness testimony, footage of the incident, and other pieces of evidence to hold the negligent driver responsible for the pain and financial loss they have caused you. If your claim is successful, you are more likely to receive compensation for the suffering and monetary loss you have endured.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Grocery stores, hotels, homeowners, and other types of property owners must protect guests from foreseeable dangers. If you have been injured in a slip and fall that a property owner should have prevented, a slip-and-fall accident lawyer in Los Angeles can help you file a claim with their insurer. You might also be able to take them to court to maximize your payout.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
When you have been attacked or bitten by a dog, you may be considering your legal options. Filing a personal injury claim against the dog’s owner may be in your best interests. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may have an opportunity to secure maximum compensation for your damages by filing a claim against the dog owner’s homeowners insurance policy, renters insurance policy, or general liability insurance company.
However, this may not be enough to fully compensate you for your damages. The insurance company may also exclude certain dog breeds, according to Policygenius. If this is the case, the dog owner’s insurance coverage may not be active, which could mean your best option is to move forward with a dog bite injury lawyer in Los Angeles.
Work Injuries
Securing the financial compensation you deserve after suffering an on-the-job injury is of utmost importance. This is particularly true if your injuries are so severe you need to take time off work while you heal. In some cases, you may be able to collect worker’s compensation benefits in California according to the Department of Industrial Relations.
However, worker’s comp generally only offers approximately 2/3 of your average weekly wages in the form of disability benefits, coverage of your medical expenses, and potentially vocational rehabilitation benefits. This is not meant to ensure you receive compensation for every loss. For this reason, you may need to consider pursuing a work injury lawsuit.
You may forfeit your right to sue your employer if you are collecting worker’s compensation benefits, according to the California Department of Insurance. However, if another third party is at fault, you may still have the authority to file a personal injury lawsuit against them even if you are collecting workers comp benefits. You can explore your legal options further with a talented work injury lawyer from Venerable Injury Law on your side.
Additional Accidents
Serious accidents can occur at any time and place. If you have been injured in a dangerous situation caused by another party that is not listed above, we will likely be able to help you seek damages. Contact our firm today to get the advocacy you need to move forward after any of the following incidents:
- Mass transit accident
- Bicycle accident
- Uber, Lyft, or taxi accident
- Car accident
- eBike accident
- eMotorcycle accident
Wrongful Deaths
When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, working with a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney may be the best way to ensure justice is served. While the Criminal Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court of California may decide to pursue criminal charges under CCP 377.60 (a), your family may also have the opportunity to file a wrongful death action. Here, the decedent’s surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Damages will be awarded to the decedent’s surviving family members under CACI No. 3921. This might include damages to be awarded to the decedent’s estate for their medical expenses and funeral or burial costs, along with damages to be awarded to the decedent’s surviving family members for their emotional distress, loss of financial support, and other relevant damages. In some cases, punitive damages are also appropriate.
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You Have an Opportunity to Demand Justice and Maximum Compensation
It is important to consider all potential opportunities for financial relief after enduring a catastrophic injury. Fortunately, the California Tort Claims Act allows injury victims an opportunity to hold liable parties accountable and recover the compensation they are entitled to. Your personal injury Lawyer in Los Angeles will carefully review the specific details of your case to determine which options apply to you and your family.
Consider Filing an Insurance Claim First
Many of the types of accidents our clients are involved in give them an opportunity to file a claim with the liable party’s insurance. For example, if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, according to California Code, Insurance Code – INS § 11580.1, all drivers are required to carry auto insurance coverage, and claims will be filed on a fault basis. This means you would file a claim against the liable party’s insurance policy after an accident.
The same can apply to many other types of accidents. For example, if you were involved in a slip and fall accident at a place of business, that business owner likely has general liability insurance coverage in place. Or perhaps you were involved in a work-related accident and would have the right to file a claim against your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance policy.
If the liable party does not have any type of insurance coverage in place, this may not be an option. However, if they do, you may be able to recover a portion of your damages based on the policyholder’s policy limits and types of covered losses. Do not expect the insurance company to compensate you for every loss, however, as many policyholders do not carry enough coverage to fully compensate victims for their damages.
Pursue a Personal Injury Lawsuit
When the individual or entity responsible for causing your injuries does not have insurance coverage, filing a personal injury lawsuit is often the next best option. It may also be necessary to file a personal injury claim if the liable party’s insurance coverage is lacking. For example, according to the automobile coverage limits set by the California Department of Insurance, motorists are only required to carry a minimum of $30,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage, which only provides a maximum of $30,000 for medical expenses.
If your medical bills exceed this limit, the remaining medical expenses could be sought after through your personal injury claim. At trial, you will not face the same types of settlement restrictions that come with filing an insurance claim. However, it is worth noting that there is a cap on the amount of compensation surviving family members can recover for wrongful death caused by medical malpractice, which is set to reach up to $1 million by 2032, as per new legislation signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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How to Prove Negligence and Responsibility for Your Damages
The burden of proof in the California personal injury claims is based on a preponderance of the evidence according to the California Civil Jury Instructions. While your personal injury team will not need to prove liability beyond a reasonable doubt, we must introduce evidence that is clear and convincing. Some examples of the most powerful types of evidence include:
- Photos of your injuries
- Copies of the defendant’s criminal, driving, or employment history
- Data obtained from vehicle black boxes
- Safety inspection logs
- Video footage of the accident scene
- Witness statements
- Reports curated by accident reconstructionist
- Police reports and crash data
- Expert testimony
- Laboratory analysis of forensic evidence
The exact types of evidence that will prove most useful will vary based on the type of accident you were involved in. For example, if you were hit by a drunk driver, the defendant’s chemical blood alcohol test results demonstrating their BAC levels reaching or exceeding .08% according to the state’s legal limit under Section 9 of the California Driver’s Handbook could prove their liability for the accident.
However, if you were injured in a work accident caused by defective machinery, your employer’s lack of safety inspection records could show their disregard for your safety or that of your colleagues.
Refuting the Defense’s Allegations of Partial Fault
It is not uncommon for the defense to accuse the injury victim of sharing blame for the accident. This is because injury victims who are partially at fault for the accident can have their settlements reduced according to California’s pure comparative negligence laws under Civ. §1431.2. The amount of blame you share will determine what percentage is deducted from your settlement.
California Personal Injury Laws Can Dramatically Impact Your Claim
It is important to understand how California’s personal injury laws can have an impact on the outcome of your case. The type of accident you were involved in will determine which laws apply in your case. Here are some of the most notable rules and regulations you should be aware of.
The Statute of Limitations
We will be prepared to meet important filing deadlines. According to California’s statute of limitations, most accident victims have two years from the date of their incident to submit a personal injury lawsuit. Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers can make sure your suit is prepared correctly and filed on time so you have the best chance possible of getting a fair verdict.
Strict Liability Laws
California has strict liability laws in place for all types of property owners, including dog owners. Property owners have an obligation to maintain the safety of their premises for all invited guests and patrons under California Civil Code §1714(a). Similarly, dog owners are held strictly liable for the actions of their pets under California Civil Code §3342.
This means even if a dog has never been or shown a propensity towards violence, the dog owner will still be responsible for their animal. However, property owners and dog owners may be able to avoid total financial liability if the dog was provoked or the injury victim was trespassing on the property owner’s premises at the time of the attack. Your Los Angeles personal injury attorney can offer further insight into how strict liability laws may affect your case.
The Open and Obvious Doctrine
The open and obvious doctrine can be found under CACI No. 1004. Obviously Unsafe Conditions. This most often applies to various types of premises liability claims. Here, when dangerous or hazardous conditions would be considered obvious or out in the open to any other reasonable person, the property owner may not be 100% liable if a victim suffers serious injuries.
For instance, if you have ever been inside a grocery store and noticed a large red or yellow “wet floor” sign, this is the establishment’s way of protecting themselves from liability. By placing the wet floor side near or on the safety hazards in question, they are warning patrons of the risk. This means the patron has now assumed responsibility for their safety and well-being.
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Compensation You Could Receive with Our Help
If you choose to work with the personal injury team from our location in Los Angeles, we will work tirelessly to get the money you need. We understand you deserve full compensation for the financial, emotional, and health-related struggles that your accident has caused. Depending on the challenges you have faced in the days and weeks following your incident, our firm may pursue any of the following damages on your behalf:
Economic Damages
In general, economic damages can help you cover the concrete financial losses you have incurred due to the accident. Our team can help you obtain economic damages for your medical expenses, future medical care costs, lost wages, decreased earning ability, and property damage. Increased insurance premiums and loss of household services are a few other examples of potentially recoverable damages.
Non-Economic Damages
These types of damages are geared toward the emotional and intangible challenges you’ve faced due to the accident. Your non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, or even diminished quality of life. No matter how significant your economic or non-economic losses are, your personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles will demand the correct amount of compensation for all of the bills, setbacks, and inconveniences you have been forced to deal with.
Punitive Damages
Under CACI No. 3940, punitive damages can only be awarded if specific conditions apply. It is not enough for a victim to endure severe bodily injury or death. The defendant’s actions must be considered willfully or intentionally harmful, or grossly negligent for an award of punitive damages to apply.
We see punitive damages awarded in some types of cases more often than others. For example, if your injuries were caused by a drunk driver with several DUI convictions on their criminal record, punitive damages may be appropriate. However, if you were involved in a slip and fall caused by a defective ladder, punitive damages may not apply.
Why Our Firm Is the Smart Choice for Your Personal Injury Case
There are so many reasons why working with the team at Venerable Injury Law is the right decision to make after a bad accident. Working with our firm will make your life easier. We may be able to improve your chances of receiving fair compensation by:
- Keeping you updated on your claim – Recovering from a personal injury accident can be stressful, but getting regular updates on your case can take the anxiety out of filing a claim. Instead of worrying about whether or not you’ll be able to recover damages, use our ClaimTrack app to get real-time client support and claim updates.
- Offering free consultations – You should not have to pay a fee to meet with an attorney, especially if you are unsure whether you want to work with them yet. That is why our firm offers free, no-obligation consultations to all potential clients.
- Never charging a fee unless we win – Dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and other financial setbacks caused by your accident is stressful enough without introducing a steep legal fee. That is why our team represents injury victims for a contingency fee. In other words, we will not charge you unless we win your case.
How Our Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help You Achieve Justice
At Venerable Injury Law, our main focus is securing the compensation and justice our clients need to regain control of their lives and put their injuries in the past. To make that happen for you, our team can perform a number of legal services, including:
- Conducting a thorough investigation of your accident
- Analyzing evidence
- Identifying the liable party and proving fault
- Constructing a solid insurance claim or lawsuit
- Negotiating with the insurance company
- Taking your case to court
- Fighting for the compensatory damages you need to get back on your feet
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Skilled Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles Today
If you are watching your medical bills pile up, missing paychecks while staying home from work to recover, and wondering how you will replace the property damages in your accident, you will want to make sure your personal injury claim is in experienced hands. When you work with Venerable Injury Law, you are handing your claim over to a team of highly skilled lawyers who are committed to getting the results you need to get your life back on track.
Contact us today by phone or through our contact form to schedule a free consultation, learn about your legal options, and make the smart choice for your case.
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