How Can We Help You Recover Damages for Your Injuries Sustained in the Burbank, CA area?
Once we get together we will consider the facts in your situation. The evidence is the primary key to obtaining you the highest arrangement available, and arranging that evidence to complement a story is one of the things we do best. We will utilize the available evidence – actual physical evidence and witness testimony – to establish a persuasive storyline that we will then provide to all entities affected. We have to convince the remaining attorneys and the insurance providers of your innocence, and in those circumstances where we want to go to trial, we need to sway the judge and/or jury.Call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys if you or someone you know has been injured. It doesn't matter if those injuries were caused by a wrongful act, or the result of negligence or recklessness by somebody, AZ Legal Injury Attorneys and our power team of experienced personal injury attorneys will help you to win the maximum settlement available. And don't forget, we don’t get compensated unless we negotiate or win your case, so you have absolutely nothing to lose.
Categories of Lawsuits We Work On in Burbank, CA.
Our team of professional accidental injury lawyers have many years of experience in all types of areas. If you've suffered injuries – whether physically, emotionally, or both – that was as a result of another person or entity, we can assist you. Here are some of our areas of expertise:
Vehicle Crashes
Vehicle accidents are the most widespread cause of bodily injury in the USA. Over 200,000 men and women are wounded each year in California itself1, which is roughly 10% of the country wide amount. You could possibly be the most effective driver on the earth and you are nonetheless at the mercy of the capabilities of the individual in the vehicle alongside you; if s/he is a terrible driver, you are in jeopardy.There were 3,904 human beings killed in traffic accidents in California in 2017, and 277,160 people injured12... likely even people you know and somebody was responsible in ALL of those incidents.Whether the vehicle driver wasn't driving the vehicle in a safe fashion, the vehicle or one of its mechanisms broke, the vehicle was struck by an outside stimulus, or they happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong moment, something happened that caused and/or contributed to the incident. If you and/or your family were seriously injured in an automobile accident, we will find the answerable person and make sure that they and their insurance carrier pay for your damages.
Over The Road Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers are as much a component of California road traffic as traffic jams. Vehicle accidents including heavy trucks can lead to catastrophic injuries, and if the truck’s driver or company was to blame, our accidental injury professionals will help you to bring a complaint against the parties to collect a settlement.In 2018, accidents involving large trucks accounted for 11% of all motor vehicle crash deaths.4 There were 2,080 deadly accidents, comprising 40 percent of all work-related fatalities.54,136 men and women died in collisions of large trucks in 2018, 16% of these fatalities were truck occupants, 67% were occupants of cars or trucks and other passenger vehicles, and 15% were people walking, bicyclists, or motorcycle drivers.4 45% of large truck occupant fatalities happened in rollovers. 4The bottom line is that there are a lot of commercial trucks on the road and those vehicles are involved in a lot of traffic accidents. If you or someone you care about has been hurt in a truck-related collision, you should call us to talk about your situation and to see whether you have reason for a legal action.
Uber/Lyft Accidents
Ride-sharing providers like Uber and Lyft are economical, convenient, practical, and hazardous. The moment you get into a motor vehicle where anyone else is operating, you are putting your security and welfare in their control. If they don’t exercise an applicable standard of care, and you may be seriously injured. If that happens, AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will help you. If you have experienced a car accident involving a operator for Uber or Lyft, you need qualified legal advice.AZ Legal Injury Attorneys is a team of professionals that aid victims who have been hurt as the consequence of a traffic accident with Uber, Lyft, and other ride share providers. Regardless whether you happened to be hurt while riding as rider with Uber or Lyft, you were the driver or passenger of a vehicle that was crashed into by somebody driving a vehicle for Uber or Lyft, or you have been a pedestrian who was in the wrong spot at the wrong time, AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will be your advocate.To be certain that you can collect the greatest payment you are due, you should get a hold of AZ Legal Injury Attorneys before you actually talk to any insurance provider or settlement company. The skilled accident lawyers at AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will counsel you on what to mention – and what not to say – to the law firm for Uber or Lyft. With our legal team as your ally, you will have a quality partner that has been through the typically turbulent and murky waters of fighting with Uber or Lyft’s law firm. You need to call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys right now at (323) 676-1231 to set up a free, no obligation conference with one of our legal professionals. In the event you decide not to engage our skills, you should have a far better understanding of the legal process you face and the probable pitfalls of making an attempt to undertake it by yourself.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are oftentimes hard to see on the streets, and their habit of lane-splitting is hazardous for both the motorcycle operator and other cars or trucks. Add the reality that, unlike individuals in cars, motorcyclists aren’t shielded by a metal shell, and you have a formula for disaster. If you have been involved in an accident involving a motorcycle, you will want the solutions AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will provide.In 2018, 8.02% of American households owned motorcycles.6 Even though motorcycles are responsible for only 0.6% of all motor vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists account for 14% of all traffic deaths (4,985 in 2018)8 and 17% of all occupant (driver and passenger) deaths, and while 20% of passenger vehicle accidents bring about injury or loss of life, 80% of motorcycle accidents account for injury or loss of life.37% of motorcyclist fatalities in 2018 happened in single-vehicle crashes, and 63 percent happened in multiple-vehicle crashes.9Motorcycles can be perilous; especially in the city. But why? Could it be because motorcycles are difficult to see and may be more easily clipped by a car or truck changing lanes? Could it be that cyclists are much more likely to lose control of a 2 wheel vehicle than other drivers are to lose control of a four wheel vehicle?No matter what the answer may be - and it is probably a combination of factors - motorcycle accidents happen, and whenever they do the results are often terrible. If you know somebody who was involved with or killed in a motorcycle accident, there is no better law firm in Burbank, CA than AZ Legal Injury Attorneys to work with you. Click on our Contact link or call (323) 676-1231 right away to talk to one of our knowledgeable professionals. We will fight for you.
Pedestrian Accidents
There were 6,283 pedestrian deaths in 2018.10 81% of those deaths occurred in urban locations like Burbank, CA.10,11In California people walking constantly have the right of way. Whether you are walking, jogging, or engaging in any of many relaxing physical activities on foot, if you are a victim of a mishap with a car or other motor vehicle, you will commonly be the one who gets seriously injured.In motor vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian, the operator of the car or truck is thought to possess the ‘last clear chance’ to try to avoid or prevent the accident, so it is relatively easy to prove wrong-doing and prevail in a pedestrian lawsuit. Our legal professionals have has assisted numerous Burbank, CA and other SoCal victims to recover large sums of money for injuries they sustained as a pedestrian. Join them; call us at (323) 676-1231.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Some individuals are considerably more coordinated than others. If you stumble over your own shadow you are a Klutz, but if you trip or slip because of somebody else’s wrong-doing you are a victim. Not all slip & fall accidents are the responsibility of others, but if the person responsible Recognizes – or should have known – that a Hazardous Condition or situation existed, and they failed to repair, guard against, or furnish reasonable warning of the condition, they may be held liable.While all slips, trips, and falls are not fatal, they led to 791 fatalities in 2018,5 and whether you are seriously injured or not, the legal professionals at AZ Legal Injury Attorneys can assist you to win any money you are owed as a result of the wrong-doing of others.
Dog bites
California Civil Code section 3342 says that the dog owners in California are responsible for the actions of their pets. They are responsible for any injuries precipitated by their dogs provided the victim did not provoke the animal, and the person was injured while in public or lawfully on private property. (13)As a result, you can file a civil legal action against the owner of any dog who attacks someone, even if the animal has never injured anyone previously. If you have been attacked by an animal, don’t get bitten by the legal process as well: call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys right now.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death results if an individual or entity does (or neglects to do) something that triggers the loss of someone’s life.Negligence, malice, product liability, and/or premises liability can all be contributing factors to a wrongful death, and you deserve to be compensated if something or someone prompted or added to the loss of life.There are two main causes in a wrongful death claim:
- NEGLIGENCE. If the death was caused by the wrong-doing of an alternate entity, there must be appropriate substantiation of that negligence. We must illustrate that the responsible entity had a particular duty to the casualty, they failed in that duty, the failure led to the accident or injuries that triggered the loss of life, and the loss of life resulted in damages to you and other claimants.
- INTENTIONAL HARM. Quite a few wrongful deaths are the consequences of intentional physical violence. In this event we must demonstrate that the person possessed the intention to proceed with the act, the accused engaged in 'non-consensual contact' with the victim (this can include striking another person with a car or utilizing a weapon), and the contact was the cause of the loss of life.
The death of anyone you care for is distressing enough without the increased monetary pressure that can accompany the loss. Call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys today for a no-cost, no obligation, assessment to talk about the specifics of your case and to discover if you have grounds to file a claim. Call (323) 676-1231 today.
What Types of Personal Injury Damages Can I Receive in Burbank, CA?
California law permits recovery of damages for personal injury from several categories, and those damages are not restricted. You can potentially be awarded damages for:
- Current Medical Bills
- Future Medical Bills
- Long-term Care
- Lost Wages
- Lost Earning Capacity
- Physical and/or Occupational Therapy
- Pain and Suffering
- Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Wrongful Death
- Punitive Damages
- Injury to Reputation
Call for a Free Consultation with our Accident Lawyers
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident you have much more crucial issues to stress over than a legal bill! Our law firm of experienced lawyers will meet with you at no cost to assess your circumstances and advise you of its merits – regardless of whether you will likely prevail in a legal action – and then help you understand your next strategies. The court procedures in California and the Burbank, CA courts can be mystifying and stressful for somebody lacking the legal expertise to handle it. AZ Legal Injury Attorneys has that expertise, and we are ready to share it with you for free, so call us at (323) 676-1231 right now to set up your no cost, no obligation, consultation.
You Only Compensate Our Firm When We Negotiate a Settlement or You Win.
Even though we don’t usually work for free, if we fail to settle your lawsuit – or in the highly unlikely case that we lose – then you don’t owe us any money. Our legal team works under a ‘contingency fee’ system, so we don’t get paid until we settle your lawsuit, so you will have no out-of-pocket investment to engage our services.References:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Motor Vehicle Safety. See also California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) annual report.
- California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) 1000.Premises Liability—Essential Factual Elements; CACI 1003. Unsafe Conditions.
- Mayo Clinic - Traumatic Brain Injury
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/large-trucks
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf
- Motorcycle Industry Council (2019) - https://www.mic.org/#/statistics
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycle-safety
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - https://www.nhtsa.gov/traffic-deaths-2018
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/motorcycles-and-atvs
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - https://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/pedestrians
- California Highway Patrol - https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/switrs-internet-statewide-integrated-traffic-records-system/switrs-2017-report
- California Legislative Information - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=3342.&lawCode=CIV
