Common Personal Injury Questions and FAQs

Q: What is a personal injury case?

A: A personal injury case is a case in which an individual or a loved one seeks compensation for past and future damages suffered.  There are many instances in which a case falls under the category of personal injury. The most frequent causes of personal injury actions include, automobile accidents, premises liability, and injuries sustained from slips and falls. In any case, where someone is injured due to the negligence of another, a personal injury claim may be warranted.

Q: Just how is negligence defined?

A: Under the law, everyone is required to act with reasonable care toward another. When someone fails to do this, it is called negligence. In any personal injury case, negligence must be proven. And in some cases, even if one of the individuals was partially negligent, he may still recover compensation for some or all of the damages suffered - provided that his negligence is less than the other parties involved.

Q: How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

A: The only way to know for sure if your case satisfies the requirements for bringing a personal injury claim is to our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers. Our Personal Injury Law Firm provides a free evaluation of your claim to help you determine the best way to proceed. Different courses of action can include settling for an agreed upon amount, not brining an action, or taking your case to trial.

Q: What do I need to prove negligence?

A: After you have contacted and spoke with our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers, we would then typically need to prove three things in order to recover awards and damages in any personal injury case. With the assistance of our Personal Injury Attorneys, we will have to show evidence of damages, evidence of someone else's negligence, and proof that their negligence caused your injuries and damages.

Q: How much can I expect to be rewarded or compensated?

A: There are several factors the law will consider, and there is no specific compensation for a given accident or injury. These personal injury factors might include the amount of lost wages, costs for medical and personal care, pain and suffering, as well as present and future impairment. Our Los Angeles Lawyers can put our expertise to work for you and examine the different aspects of your case to determine just how strong your case might be and give you possible paths you can elect for your recovery.

Q: What should I do if I am hurt as a result of an accident?

A: The very first thing you need to should do is contact our Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys.  Once we speak with you, we will discuss your next causes of action which include getting examined by a physician. Your injuries may not be outwardly obvious, and may not appear for days / weeks / months from the initial injury. In addition to seeking medical care, you should also file a police report as soon as possible -- at the scene is best. If you can, write down every detail of what happened as soon as possible, taking care to get the names, addresses and numbers of any witnesses and any other parties involved in the accident. Take pictures of the accident scene and of your injuries. Our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers provide free case evaluations, and can advise you on the best route to pursue with your claim.

Q: What should I avoid doing in the event that I am injured due to an accident?

A: You should seek legal advice from one of our Personal Injury Los Angeles Attorneys prior to making any statements to ANYONE or before signing any documents. Furthermore, you should not talk to any insurance company representatives, or say anything to play down the seriousness of your injuries. All told, it is just better all around to not do anything without talking to one of our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers first. We can assist you with any questions that you may have especially with our free initial consultation.

Q: What are punitive and compensatory damages?

A: Compensatory damages reimburse an injured party for actual losses sustained as a result of the negligence actions of the other party that caused the accident. This includes payment for medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing care, as well as consideration for pain and suffering.
Punitive damages are designed to punish the person responsible for causing the accident in which you were hurt. They are meant to serve as an example in order to discourage others from being negligent in the same manner as the defendant. Contact one of our Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys today to further discuss what compensation your case may have.

Q: So, at what point should I call a lawyer?

A: Don't delay, call one of our experienced Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible after sustaining injuries in any accident. Our personal injury lawyers are standing by and are available 24 hours/day to help you move forward with you claim or lawsuit. You only have so much time to go after the person or persons who caused you injuries. Contact us now, before it is too late. 

Call our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers toll Free - 800-715-4489. 

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