Personal Injury Lawyer Monrovia
At Lem Garcia Law, our firm has successfully handled all types of personal injury cases all over Monrovia, California. Whether your case is settled in negotiations or goes to trial, having a personal injury lawyer Monrovia on your side is your best bet when it comes to maximizing your compensation.
Our accident attorneys will investigate your case and keep you informed at all stages of the process. Regardless of where you live in CA, contact our firm today to learn about your legal options and what our team of experienced PI attorneys can do for you.
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Our firm handles many different types of personal injury cases in all parts of CA. We have extensive experience with the following types of claims:
- Construction site accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Auto accidents
- Dog bites
- Slip and falls
- Defective and dangerous products
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
There are some types of injury and accident cases that are difficult to categorize. Keep in mind, if you sustained bodily injury or other damages due to the actions of another person, the government, or a business, you may be eligible to receive compensation for damages.
Your injury claim might be from a defective product, an incident at work, poor medical treatment, or a car accident. Whatever harm you have suffered, a jury award or settlement is a real possibility.
Bodily injuries from a personal injury claim can include:
- Disfigurement
- Amputations or crushed limbs
- Broken bones
- Facial injuries
- Neck injuries
- Whiplash
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Birth injuries
- Burns and more.
You should never negotiate with an insurance adjuster without first speaking with an attorney. An attorney will know the true value of your case and will be familiar with the types of tactics an insurance company will use to attempt to get you to accept a lowball settlement amount.
During negotiations, having a deep understanding of California insurance law is a must. Additionally, when you attempt to negotiate a settlement without legal representation, you run the risk of agreeing to a settlement that’s not nearly large enough to cover the cost of medical expenses, damaged property, and time missed at work.
While many people will decide to go it alone simply because they won’t have to give a portion of the settlement to their attorney for legal fees, an attorney will be able to expertly negotiate a higher settlement amount, which means you’ll receive a significantly higher settlement than what you will if you negotiate without an attorney.
Every case is different. While there are many common types of personal injury cases, no two cases are the same. The circumstances, parties involved, and other details, will all impact claim value. Your injuries, the severity, and whether or not you will need ongoing medical treatment, can all affect the value of your claim.
Determining liability all boils down to proving negligence. Negligence can take many forms, depending on the situation. Anything that a prudent or reasonable person would or wouldn’t have done in a similar situation can constitute negligence.
Examples of negligence can include:
- Distracted driving
- Lack of property maintenance
- Medical malpractice
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Driver Negligence
Negligent drivers cause thousands of personal injuries and deaths in the state of California every year. It’s a driver’s duty to reasonably prevent injuries to others on the road. Failure to uphold their duty on the roadways can result in a car accident.
Some examples of negligent driving can include:
- Texting while driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving while fatigued
- Driving while talking on the phone
- Speeding
- Not following traffic laws
Lack of Property Maintenance
Slip and fall claims or premises liability claims occur when a property owner does not stay on top of routine maintenance or fails to make repairs. This can result in hazards such as:
- Broken steps
- Dangerous staircases
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Exposed wires
- Missing handrails and other types of slip and fall hazards
A property owner can be held liable if his or her negligence directly caused an accident.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is the failure of a medical professional or facility to adhere to the high standards of patient care in the medical field. Examples of medical malpractice include:
- Malfunctioning medical equipment
- Birth injuries
- Surgical mistakes
- Medication errors
- Misdiagnoses
- Inadequate patient care
There are many different types of compensation available for a PI claim. While every case is unique, the following damages are typically awarded in a jury verdict or settlement:
- Coverage of medical expenses
- Recovery of lost wages from work
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earning potential
- Loss of enjoyment of life
In cases that involve gross negligence, punitive damages may also be awarded. These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for their reckless behavior and to deter the public from committing the same acts in the future.
The total amount of compensation awarded in this type of claim can vary from case to case. The settlement amount will depend on many factors including the level of pain and suffering, the total cost of medical bills, and the severity of the injuries the accident victim sustained.
If you’re not sure whether someone’s negligence played a major role in your accident and injuries, meet with an attorney at Lem Garcia Law. We will listen to your side of the story, review documentation, including your medical records, and learn as much about your case as possible. After we have reviewed the details of your case, we can determine who is liable for your damages.
The next step is filing a personal injury claim against the negligent entity or person within
California’s two-year statute of limitations.
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, contact our office today to schedule a consultation with one of the top personal injury lawyers in California. We will review your case and discuss your rights and legal options. If we believe you have grounds to file a claim, we’ll handle all the paperwork on your behalf. Our team will be right by your side, through every step of this type of challenging legal process. Don’t put off meeting with an attorney. Now is the time to act. Call our firm today to schedule a meeting with one of our experienced lawyers and find out how you can protect your claim and hold the negligent party responsible for their actions.
A workplace injury whether minor or serious leads to a variety of questions and concerns. Feel free to call me 24/7 with your questions and concerns about your workplace injury. I look forward to helping you get through this difficult time. I am a West Covina personal injury lawyer and I service Southern California.
CALL (626) 337-1111 OR TEXT (626) 252-2168.
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Lem Garcia | Law
For Accidents and Injuries
1720 W. Cameron Ave., Ste. 210
West Covina, CA 91790
17777 Center Court Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
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