There are few events in life more disorienting than sustaining an injury unexpectedly. The shock that can accompany the realization that you have been injured can prevent you from thinking clearly. It is, therefore, understandable if you do not feel like you can think quickly on your feet at the moment. However, it is important to act quickly to protect your legal options and preserve your legal rights as an injury victim. Speaking with our firm in a free, no strings attached, confidential case evaluation setting will allow you to obtain experienced and knowledgeable legal guidance without having to commit to any particular plan of action before you are ready. Acting quickly remains important, however, because some of your legal options may be time-sensitive and you’ll want access to all the information you’ll need to make informed choices at whatever pace is appropriate for your unique circumstances.

Seeking Effective Solutions to Challenging Legal Issues

When you’ve been injured as a result of another’s negligent, reckless, or intentionally dangerous actions or inactions, you deserve the best possible representation to advocate on behalf of your interests. Our firm has cultivated a reputation for excellence because we refuse to cut corners, and we refuse to prioritize serving a specific volume of clients over the priority of providing quality legal services. If you choose to work with our firm, you will benefit from knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate representation that is client focus and respectful.

Our approach is sufficient and effective. But with that said, you will never feel like we are taking less time than is needed to build the strongest possible case on your behalf. We would be happy to speak with you about our approach to representation during a free, confidential, no-risk case evaluation appointment. During that meeting, you will be invited to ask any and all questions you may have about your legal situation so that we can provide you with personalized, valuable, and knowledgeable guide designed to empower you to make whatever decision is best for you and your family at this time.

Bicycle Accidents

For many reasons, Orange County should be a perfect place to ride a bike. Between the scenery and the temperate climate, it is of little wonder that so many Orange County residents and tourists choose to strap on their helmets and pedal from here to there at any given time. Unfortunately, there are also reasons why Orange County isn’t a cyclist paradise. Congested roadways, trails that compete with pedestrians and hikers for space, and a notoriously aggressive approach to travel make Costa Mesa and the rest of the county a frustratingly dangerous place to ride.

If you have been injured while riding a bike, know that you may be able to hold others accountable for the harm you’ve suffered, even if what caused your harm was the condition of the road or trail you were riding on at the time of your crash. Depending on the circumstances you’re facing, you may have already been offered a settlement by one or more parties involved in your collision. Don’t accept the terms of a settlement before running those terms past our legal team first. Insurance representatives and lawyers retained by motorists and municipalities often try to take advantage of injured bike riders by offering them settlements that are far less than what their harm is financially worth. Know that no matter where you are in the process of seeking compensation for your bike injuries, our knowledgeable and experienced team can help.

Car Accidents

Southern California freeways are notoriously congested. When roads are overcrowded, even when every single driver is alert, sober, calm, attentive, and on their best behavior, accidents can still happen. And, as anyone who has ever driven on a Southern California freeway, highway, or major thoroughfare can attest, it is more likely that a blizzard will blanket all of Orange County than it is that every driver will operate their vehicle safely simultaneously.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you are obviously not alone. Southern California residents and tourists are injured in motor vehicle accidents every single day. Our firm has extensive experience handling both straightforward and complex car accident cases, so please don’t shy away from seeking legal guidance because you fear that your case is either too “minor” or too complicated to be handled by our team.

As you prepare for your free consultation, know that California is a “pure” comparative negligence state. This means that even if you were partially to blame for your injurious accident, you may still hold other parties accountable for their negligent, reckless, or intentionally dangerous contributions to your harm. In order to preserve the potential strengths of your case, avoid admitting fault and avoid speaking with insurance representatives until you’ve received an objective case evaluation and become empowered to make truly informed decisions about your legal options and your potential need for representation.

Construction Accidents

Working in the construction industry is a notoriously dangerous occupation. Federal data suggests that the injury rate suffered by construction industry workers is roughly 70 times higher than the injury rate ascribed to American workers on average (across the board). Too often, industry culture would have workers believe that because they have assumed notoriously dangerous work that they need to accept any injurious consequences of that work without question. This cultural approach should be rejected, both because it minimizes the amount of responsibility that employers must assume when placing their workers at risk and because it leads workers to believe that they have no options for recourse if and when they are hurt on the job.

If you have been hurt or made ill while working construction, please schedule a free consultation with our firm as soon as you possibly can. If you are afraid that in speaking up and exercising your rights that you’ll incur your employer’s wrath, know that our consultation process is confidential. Your employer will never know that you asked a lawyer questions about your rights unless you choose to take action. Also, retaliation is unlawful and we take the employment rights of both our clients and potential clients very seriously. Connect with our team today so that we can protect your rights as a worker and injury victim and help you make informed decisions about your legal options.

Trucking Accidents

Depending upon where they are traveling, large commercial trucks burdened by freight may weigh up to 80,000 pounds. By contrast, most passenger cars weigh roughly 4,000-6,000 pounds. Due to their size and weight, when trucks crash, even when the drivers of the truck(s) involved remain unharmed, others involved in any given collision in question are at great risk for catastrophic injury.

The causes of truck accidents tend to be complex and require thorough investigation. Even when the causes of a crash seem obvious, there may be root causes that are more difficult to identify at a glance. For example, say that a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel momentarily and then, upon waking, didn’t hit their brakes fast enough to avoid colliding with an SUV. It would seem that the driver’s fatigue and slow response time were solely to blame for the accident. However, upon investigation, it is revealed that the driver was fatigued due to illegal truck company practices that prioritized fast deliveries over safety. The brakes that the driver failed to engage quickly enough to avoid a collision were faulty. Additionally, the SUV that the truck driver hit was being operated by a motorist who had just run a red light. It is because these cases tend to be complex and tend to require investigation that you shouldn’t make assumptions about your particular case until you’ve attended your free consultation. Even if you’re concerned that the accident was completely your fault, you may still have opportunities to secure compensation available to you.

Additionally, if you were driving for work at the time of your crash, you should be aware that you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits as a result of your harm. As workers’ compensation isn’t a fault-based scheme, you may be entitled to a benefits award, even if the crash that caused your injuries was a single-vehicle crash and/or entirely your fault.

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits are generally made available – regardless of fault – to eligible workers who have been injured or developed an occupational illness while engaging in work-related activities. If you are classified as either a full-time or part-time employee (regardless of whether you are a documented or undocumented worker), chances are good that you’re eligible for a workers’ compensation benefits award if you’ve been hurt on the job. While not everyone who works hard in California is eligible for these benefits (including workers who have been properly classified as independent contractors), most workers are entitled to this coverage.

Eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits doesn’t bar you from also filing a personal injury lawsuit related to your situation, provided that you’re seeking to name a third party other than your employer as a defendant in the suit. If you have questions about which form(s) of compensation you may be in a position to pursue in the wake of a work-related injury, schedule a free consultation today.

Accidents Resulting in Wrongful Death

If you have recently lost a loved one due to conduct that was, at least partially, another’s fault, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. If your loved one experienced physical pain as a result of their injuries before their death and did so while conscious, our compassionate and dedicated team may also be able to assist you with filing a survival action. Finally, if your loved one was engaged in work-related activities when they were injured, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation death benefits, which can be significant and are paid in installments.

Although it can be undeniably challenging to make the effort to explore your legal options while your grief is particularly fresh, it is important to do so before your family’s finances become burdened by the financial costs associated with your loss. In addition to burial and funeral costs, you may be entitled to a damages award that will cover medical bills, lost earnings, loss of companionship, and a host of other financial consequences tied to your loved one’s death. Allow us to explain your rights as a surviving loved one during a free consultation.

Schedule a Confidential Free Case Evaluation Today

If you have not yet booked a confidential, risk-free, no-cost consultation with our trusted legal team, please do so now. Once we learn about your injurious circumstances, we will give you an objective assessment of your legal options and clarify your legal rights for you. At that time, should you make an informed decision to pursue legal action or compensation of any kind, our dedicated team will provide your case with the focus and respect that it deserves. We look forward to speaking with you.