Have you been involved in a crash in L.A. County? Were you injured? Did you lose a loved one as the result of another person’s reckless behavior?
You've been wounded – both physically and emotionally. No legal action can undo your trauma, but a successful Long Beach personal injury claim can help you overcome the economic hurdles your family may be facing. While you may need additional or ongoing treatment, you should be able to do so in relative financial comfort.
But, you'll need strong legal representation to pursue your claim. Insurance companies are not in the habit of offering fair amounts to their insureds’ victims. The Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV has been handling personal injury cases since 2002 and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients. To schedule a free consultation, please call (562) 273-3404 or toll-free at (888) 997-2470 today.
Disclaimer: The case results mentioned on this page are not intended to be representative of usual results. Each case is different and a prospective client's individual facts and circumstances may differ from those of the results and testimonials provided. To discuss your case and the range of reasonable case values, please contact The Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV.
Personal injury lawsuits in California are an aspect of "tort law," which deals with wrongful acts by individuals that cause harm or loss to another. Every person is expected to uphold a "standard of care" and take reasonable steps to keep other people safe. In a personal injury case, you must generally prove the other person or business was "negligent" and this negligent behavior directly led to your injury. Here are some situations that may become grounds for a catastrophic injury claim in Los Angeles County:
Car Accidents: Thousands of crashes occur daily in Southern California. They can include multiple vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, and commercial vehicles such as buses or semi-trucks. Usually, at least one driver is to blame for what happened – cars don’t spontaneously crash. For example, if a driver is distracted by his smartphone and runs a red light, hitting you, he should be the one paying for your bills.
Falls: Falls are a leading cause of death in the United States, especially for vulnerable populations like children or the elderly. Unsafe conditions can be fixed by property owners, and they are required by law to maintain their properties in a reasonably safe condition for lawful visitors. Poor upkeep of stairs, insufficient lighting, and allowing water to pool in a place people need to walk can all make a landlord liable after a slip-and-fall.
Workplace Injuries: Construction sites see thousands of deaths every year, but any workplace can be dangerous. A workers’ compensation claim can help with your financial difficulties, but you may be able to file an additional personal injury claim if a third-party company was responsible for your on-the-job injury or illness.
Nursing Home Abuse: When a caregiver betrays your trust and abuses or neglects a loved one in their care, it is important to hold them accountable for their actions. Personal injury claims following nursing home abuse are separate from criminal charges and are often needed to get the victim the care he or she needs to recover mentally and physically.
Medical Malpractice: We trust doctors. Unfortunately, they make mistakes all the time. If a doctor doesn’t diagnose you properly, or an anesthesiologist doesn’t keep an eye on your oxygen levels during surgery and you suffer brain damage, they’re the ones to blame, not you. When a patient is harmed by a preventable error, financial liability falls on the doctor or medical professional who made the error, but these cases are tougher to prove and require an attorney with medical malpractice experience.
Assault and Intentional Damage: Intentional injury can also be grounds for a civil lawsuit, but it may or may not be worth pursuing against the perpetrator. Filing a claim against the perpetrator will be separate from any criminal charges after an assault, and the outcomes will not be connected. In many cases, it’s a better idea to file a premises liability claim against the property owner if a lack of security allowed the assailant to commit the crime.
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