Upland Personal Injury Lawyers
Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits
There are many ways that you can be hurt, and as a result, there are equally as many forms of lawsuits you can file against the responsible party. You could have been injured while at work, while in traffic, or while walking down the street. No matter what kind of circumstance, you can talk with our Upland personal injury lawyers to figure out what kind of claim you should file and how to go about having the damages covered. Some forms of personal injury lawsuits we have filed over the years include:- Assault and battery
- Dog bites
- Bed bug infestations
- Dangerous drug lawsuits
- Medical malpractice
- Automobile accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bike and scooter crashes
- Premises liability
- Slip and fall
- Product liability
- Premises liability: The owner must have caused the hazard, knew about the hazard and chose not to fix it, or should have reasonably known about it but was negligent or careless in his examinations.
- Product liability: The product must have had a manufacturing error, design flaw, or lack of hazard or warning signs on the packaging.
- Medical malpractice: There must have been an established doctor/patient relationship between the parties.
- Dog bites: Dog owners are strictly liable for the actions of their dogs; there is no “one-bite rule.”
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The police may have shown up to conduct an investigation in some cases, such as in car accidents and assaults. If they came to the scene, you can request a police report from the station after it has been finalized and submitted. Always be sure to collect the necessary contact information and insurance details, if possible, from the responsible party. This will allow you to sue the correct entity. You will not have to search extensively to find your correct defendant. It is in your best interest if you contact a skilled Upland personal injury lawyer who can handle your case for you. Often, clients are confused on what to do and may not know the best way to go about filing a lawsuit. You may not have any legal experience at all or have the knowledge of how to negotiate. Our team of attorneys can ensure that your case is successful and that you are properly compensated for your injuries.Deadline To File A Lawsuit
You do not have an unlimited time to file a claim for a personal injury lawsuit. Statutes of limitations are in place to ensure that evidence is kept relevant and is not lost while defendants are not targeted years after incidents have occurred. In California, there is a 2 year limit to file a claim against a responsible party. If you do not adhere to this time frame, you will be prevented from acquiring any compensation in the future and will not be able to pursue a claim. Your lawsuit will be thrown out if you miss the deadline. There are a few exceptions to this 2-year limit, though. Minors and those left physically or mentally incapacitated do not have to follow the statute until they are legally of age and functioning or healthy, respectively. Further, the defendant must be in the state when you plan to sue; if he is not, the time limit will be suspended until he returns. You may not have the 2 years, though, if you file a claim against a government entity. In this case, you will only have 6 months to sue. Further, in medical malpractice cases, you only have 1 year from the date of the discovery of the injury or 3 years from the injury itself, whichever happens first. If you are unsure of your statute of limitations or whether or not you are eligible for any exceptions, you can call our personal injury attorneys in Upland for more help. We will file your documents for you and ensure that you do not miss any important deadlines.Personal Injury Lawsuit Compensation For Victims
Your lawsuit can result in various types of compensation depending on the circumstances of your case. You may be able to have the various damages and expenses totally paid off, as well as extra costs from additional incidents. For instance, a medical malpractice case could result in you requiring extra therapy, but it could also cause you to completely revamp your life. You may be permanently injured or paralyzed, which could require you to start using a wheelchair; in turn, you would need to make your home and vehicle accessible to assistive devices. These costs can be covered in your lawsuit. You could also have third-party costs, like exterminators, covered. Our attorneys will strive to bring you the maximum restitution available, which can include the following:- Medical bills for surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, medication, and more
- Future medical treatments
- Lost income from days of missed work
- Reimbursement of future wages if you needed additional treatments and had to miss work
- Property damage for any personal items, belongings, vehicle, electronics, books, and more that could have been lost, damaged, or broken in the event
- Pain and suffering damages to cover mental anguish, PTSD, anxiety, fear, and emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages in the event a family member or loved one died in the incident, including funeral and burial expenses, pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of relations, loss of expected savings and inheritance, and more
- Punitive damages if the defendant acted in gross negligence or tried to harm you, but these additional amounts of monetary compensation are not handed out too often as they are commonly viewed as unnecessary or excessively harsh (despite being used as a substitute for jail time)
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The DTLA Law Group’s Promise
The Downtown LA Law Group will proudly represent you if you were injured due to another individual’s negligence. We will go to court if necessary to fight for your rights and we will not stop pursuing every penny for your damages until we are completely satisfied with the result. To learn more, call our offices for a free legal consultation. You are encouraged to ask us questions and we’ll give you the answers you need. We’ll also tell you how much we feel we can win for your claim. If you hire us for our legal services, we will make sure you do not pay any out of pocket expenses during the case. We will not get paid unless and until we win, and if we lose, don’t earn any money whatsoever. Your financial status won’t be negatively affected because of the lawsuit. Get in touch with our firm to speak with an Upland personal injury lawyer today.
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