How Can We Help You Recover Damages for Your Injuries Sustained in the South Pasadena, CA area?
Whenever we meet we will discuss the information in your situation. The evidence is the key to obtaining you the highest settlement available, and organizing that evidence to fit a story is one of the things we do best. We will employ the pertinent evidence – actual physical evidence and verbal testimony – to produce a powerful storyline that we will then submit to all entities involved. We want to convince the other lawyers and the insurance providers of your innocence, and in those cases where we need to go to court, we need to convince the judge and/or jury.Call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys if you or someone you care about has been hurt. It doesn't matter if those physical injuries were the result of a wrongful act, or the end result of negligence or recklessness by another party, AZ Legal Injury Attorneys and our team of qualified personal injury attorneys will work with you to recover the maximum settlement achievable. And remember, we don’t get compensated unless we negotiate or win your case, so you have absolutely nothing to lose.
Types of Cases We Tackle in South Pasadena, CA.
Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys have years of experience in all types of areas. If you've suffered a physical injury – whether physically, psychologically, or both – that was attributable to another individual or entity, we will assist you. Here are some of our areas of expertise:
Automobile Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions are the most prevalent cause of personal injuries in the United States. Over 200,000 people are hurt each year in CA by itself1, which is approximately 10% of the nationwide amount. You could very well be the most efficient driver on the earth and you are nonetheless at the mercy of the abilities of the driver in the car or truck next to you; if s/he is an awful driver, you are at risk.There were 3,904 individuals who lost their lives in vehicle crashes in CA in 2017, and 277,160 individuals hurt12... perhaps even a person you know and somebody was to blame in EVERY ONE of those accidents.Whether the driver wasn't driving the vehicle in a safe and secure manner, the vehicle or any of its parts broke, the car or truck was struck by an outside force, or they were in the wrong place at the wrong moment, something happened that triggered and/or contributed to the accident. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in an automobile accident, we will find the responsible person/people and make certain that they and their insurance underwriter pay for your damages.
Commercial Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers are as much a part of CA road traffic as traffic jams. Vehicle accidents including over the road commercial transport trucks can contribute to devastating personal injuries, and if the truck’s driver or company was at fault, our personal injury professionals will help you to bring a court action against all of them to recover a settlement.In 2018, accidents involving commercial trucks accounted for 11% of all motor vehicle accident deaths.4 There were 2,080 fatal incidents, comprising 40 % of all occupational fatalities.54,136 people died in accidents involving over the road trucks in 2018, 16% of these deaths were truck drivers and occupants, 67% were occupants of cars or trucks and other passenger vehicles, and 15% were people on the streets, cyclists, or motorcycle drivers.4 45 percent of large truck occupant deaths happened in rollovers. 4The conclusion is that you'll find a lot of commercial trucks on the road and those trucks are involved with a lot of major accidents. If you or your family member has been seriously injured in a truck-related accident, you need to connect with us to chat about your situation and to determine whether you have argument for a legal action.
Ride-sharing Accidents
Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are convenient, economical, practical, and hazardous. Whenever you get into a car or truck where anyone else is operating, you are putting your safety and well-being in their control. If they don’t exercise an appropriate standard of care, and you could be seriously injured. If that happens, AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will help you. If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident while riding with Uber or Lyft, you really need experienced legal care.AZ Legal Injury Attorneys is a law firm that helps victims who have been harmed as the consequence of a collision with Uber, Lyft, and other ride-share providers. It doesn't matter if you have been wounded while riding as a passenger with Uber or Lyft, you have been the driver or occupant of a motor vehicle that was struck by anyone driving a vehicle for Uber or Lyft, or you have been a jogger who was in the wrong spot at the wrong moment, AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will be your supporter.To be certain that you can recover the highest pay out you are due, you need to talk to AZ Legal Injury Attorneys before you try talking to any insurance carrier or settlement company. The experienced accidental injury lawyers at AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will counsel you on what to mention – and what not to mention – to the insurance provider for Uber or Lyft. With AZ Legal Injury Attorneys as your advocate, you will have a proven associate that has navigated the frequently rough and muddy waters of fighting with Uber or Lyft’s legal team. You need to call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys right now at (323) 676-1231 to set up a no cost, no commitment assessment with one of our professionals. In the event you decide not to engage our services, you should have a much better comprehension of the process you can expect and the probable hurdles of making the effort to tackle it entirely on your own.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are frequently hard to see on the streets, and their practice of lane-splitting is dangerous for both the motorcycle operator and other vehicles. Add the actuality that, unlike individuals in cars, riders aren’t protected by a metal shell, and you have a formula for disaster. If you have been involved with an accident involving a motorcycle, you will need the assistance AZ Legal Injury Attorneys will offer you.In 2018, 8.02% of US households owned or operated motorcycles.6 Even though motorcycles make up only 0.6% of all motor vehicle miles traveled, riders make up 14% of all traffic deaths (4,985 in 2018)8 and 17% of all occupant (driver and passenger) fatalities, and while 20% of passenger vehicle accidents lead to an injury or death, 80% of motorcycle accidents account for personal injury or death.37% of motorcyclist fatalities in 2018 happened in single-vehicle crashes, and 63 percent occurred in multiple-vehicle accidents.9Motorcycles can be dangerous; particularly in the city. But why? Could it be because they are hard to see and might be more easily clipped by a car or truck changing lanes? Could it be that motorcyclists are more likely to lose control of a two-wheeled vehicle than other drivers are to lose control of a four wheeled vehicle?Whatever the correct answer may be - and it is probably a combination of factors - motorcycle accidents happen, and whenever they do the results are very often tragic. If you know someone who was involved with or killed in a motorcycle accident, there is no more appropriate law practice in South Pasadena, CA than AZ Legal Injury Attorneys to work with you. Click on our Contact link or call (323) 676-1231 immediately to speak to one of our knowledgeable legal professionals. We will fight for you.
Pedestrian Accidents
There were 6,283 pedestrian deaths in 2018.10 81% of those deaths occurred in metropolitan areas like South Pasadena, CA.10,11In California people on the streets constantly have the right of way. Regardless if you are walking, jogging, or engaging in any of many relaxing recreational activities on foot, if you are involved in an incident with a car or other motor vehicle, you will normally be the one who gets seriously injured.In motor vehicle accidents involving a person on the street, the operator of the vehicle is thought to possess the ‘last clear chance’ to try to avoid or prevent the collision, so it is relatively simple to demonstrate carelessness and triumph in a pedestrian lawsuit. Our law firm has has assisted numerous South Pasadena, CA and other Southern California victims to collect significant amounts of compensation for accidental injuries they suffered as a pedestrian. Join them; call us at (323) 676-1231.
Slip & Fall Accidents
Some people are more nimble than others. If you stumble over your own shadow you are a Klutz, but if you trip or slip as a consequence of anyone else’s wrong-doing you are a victim. Not all slip & fall accidents are attributable to others, but if the person responsible Realizes – or should have known – that a Dangerous Condition or situation existed, and they failed to fix, guard against, or furnish fair warning of the problem, they may be held accountable.While all slips, trips, and falls are not fatal, they led to 791 deaths in 2018,5 and regardless if you are seriously hurt or not, the specialists at AZ Legal Injury Attorneys can help you win any damages you are due caused by the negligence of other people.
Dog bites
California Civil Code section 3342 says that the owners of dogs in California are accountable for the actions of their dogs. They are liable for any injuries caused by their dogs as long as the victim did not provoke the dog, and the person was injured while in public or lawfully on private property. (13)This means that you can file a civil claim against the owner of a dog who attacks someone, even if the dog has never bitten anyone previously. If you have been injured by an animal, don’t get bitten by the legal system as well: call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys immediately.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death results if an individual or entity does (or neglects to do) something that leads to someone's death.Negligence, malice, product liability, and/or premises liability can all be contributing elements to a wrongful death, and you deserve to be reimbursed if something or someone caused or resulted in the loss of life.There are two main causes in a wrongful death legal action:
- NEGLIGENCE. If the death was because of the wrong-doing of any other party, there must be appropriate evidence of that negligence. We must demonstrate that the responsible entity had a certain duty to the casualty, they failed in that duty, the failure led to the trauma or trauma that resulted in the loss of life, and the loss of life resulted in losses to you and other claimants.
- INTENTIONAL HARM. Some wrongful deaths are the consequences of willful physical violence. In this circumstance we must prove that the individual had the objective to commit the act, the accused made 'non-consensual contact' with the victim (this could include striking a person with a vehicle or utilizing a weapon), and the 'non-consensual contact' was the cause of the death.
The loss of anybody you care about is upsetting enough without the additional monetary stress that can accompany the loss. Call AZ Legal Injury Attorneys today for a free, no obligation, consultation to consider the specifics of your situation and to discover if you have grounds to file a lawsuit. Call (323) 676-1231 today.
What Kinds of Personal Injury Damages Can I Get in South Pasadena, 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 were seriously injured in an automobile accident you have more important issues to stress over than a legal bill! Our team of professional professionals will confer with you for free to evaluate your case and advise you of its merits – regardless of whether you will likely prevail in a lawsuit – and then help you select your next actions. The liability process in California and the South Pasadena, CA legal courts can be mystifying and stressful for anyone without the legal training to manage it. AZ Legal Injury Attorneys has that expertise, and we are happy to share it with you for free, so call us at (323) 676-1231 without delay to schedule your no cost, no obligation, consultation.
You Only Compensate Our Firm When We Negotiate a Settlement or You Win.
Although we don’t typically work for free, if we fail to settle your suit – or in the extremely unlikely case that we lose – then you don’t owe us a penny. Our law firm functions under a ‘contingency fee’ system, so we don’t get paid unless we settle your complaint, so you will have no out-of-pocket cost to utilize 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
