According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 31 million injuries and 162,000 deaths occur to people through the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over three million injuries and 40,000 deaths occur from car accidents annually.

Many of these accidents are unfortunately caused by the preventable carelessness or malicious intent of others. Any type of injury inflicted on another person’s body can be classified as a personal injury. Those suffering from injuries may need assistance from a personal injury attorney.

A practiced personal injury attorney can protect those harmed by negligent parties and allows the injured to seek compensation for their suffering. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident resulting from negligence or intentional harm, should contact Larian Law Firm.

Did you suffer a serious injury due to another person’s negligence such as auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, childcare accidents, or another type of personal injury? Have you found yourself clogged with debt and bills?

If you answered yes to both questions, you may qualify to file a personal injury claim. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney can assist you in the legal process. The attorneys at Larian Law Firm are practiced personal injury attorneys in the State of California.

Our skilled injury attorneys will take the time to learn every aspect of your case. We will assess whether or not you should take an initial settlement offered by the insurance company. Our attorneys have the foresight and skill to look at the road ahead and consider future damages. Larian Law Firm accepts clients throughout the State of California.

Our personal injury law firm cannot undo injury or suffering. However, we can help obtain significant damages for our injured clients. Call (310) 720-0505 or submit an online form to get in contact with a personal injury attorney at Larian Law Firm.

Personal injury law is defined as when a plaintiff claims that their “person” was hurt by an act of recklessness or carelessness of someone else. The phrase that the plaintiff’s “person” was hurt can mean injury to their body, mind, or emotional state.

A personal injury case differs from a criminal case, in which a district attorney may be prosecuting the person who hurt you. The goal of a criminal case is for the state to punish an offender. A civil case, however, allows the offender to be held civilly liable by the parties he or she harmed.

All personal injury cases are civil matters. In a personal injury case a plaintiff, the person who was injured, files a claim against a defendant. A defendant is a person, company, or organization the plaintiff claims was negligent and caused the plaintiff’s injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident resulting from negligence or intentional harm, you may be entitled to receive just compensation for your physical and psychological injuries. It is recommended that you contact a personal injury attorney.

Personal injury claims incorporate a variety of situations and circumstances. A personal injury case must prove liability to receive any sort of compensation. Automobile accidents, malpractice, and slip-and-fall cases tend to be the most common for personal injury attorneys.

Some common types of personal injury include but are not limited to:

Negligence

When the injury was a direct result of the defendant’s improper actions or inactions.

Causation

When the actions of an individual or company cause the injury.

Malicious Intent

When the injury is the result of intentional harm. When this is the basis of the claim, a criminal case is usually involved as well.

Product Liability

When a product does not meet safety standards.

The American Bar Association states that damages and liability are the two basic issues of every personal injury claim or tort claim. Claims are rarely based on intentional claims. Normally, personal injury claims are from strict liability against negligence, or against designers and manufacturers.

Any kind of personal injury case has several phases the plaintiff must complete to receive compensation. If a person wants to file a personal injury claim, they need to know the following:

Statute of Limitations

California law does permit time for accident victims to recover damages. However, the state limits the amount of time the victim has to file a claim. The legal term for this time limit is a statute of limitations.

Any accident victim who sustains a bodily injury generally has two years from the date of the accident to file a claim for damages. If you do not file your claim before the statute of limitations is up, you will be prohibited from receiving any kind of compensation.

Some cases have a differing statute of limitations. A statute of limitations may be accelerated when the government is at fault. For instance, if one is injured in a city bus accident, they generally have six months to file a claim.

In other cases, the statute of limitations can be extended. An example of this is injury due to a drug recall. A person may take a recalled medication that causes heart issues and suffers from a heart attack. Their statute of limitations would begin at the time the victim learns of the recall of the drug.

It is essential that you keep in mind the statute of limitations if you are trying to file a personal injury claim.

Sending a Demand for Compensation

After your attorney has completed a preliminary investigation, they will devise a demand letter. A demand letter is sent to the party at-fault for your injury. This can be your insurance company, another person, a company, the government, or others.

The demand letter will notify the defendant of your intent to recover damages. A demand letter should explain the extent of your injuries and outline your request for compensation. It will also contain information about why the defendant is considered liable.

A defendant has the option to respond to your letter or ignore it. If the demand letter proved to be a dead end, your attorney should make a legal claim for damages that will be served to the defendant.

Filing a Claim for Damage Compensation

A defendant may reject or ignore your formal letter for damages. If this happens, a claim will be filed and notify the court of your intent to recover compensation from the defendant. Your claim should be based on information collected by your attorney.

A good personal injury attorney will study law and the circumstances of your case to create a compelling liability argument to the courts. A defendant is legally obligated to respond to your claim. If they don’t respond, the court will automatically be in favor of your claim. However, most defendants contest personal injury claims.

Discovery Phase

Once a claim is filed and the defendant has formally answered, you will proceed to the discovery phase. Discovery is when both parties examine information and evidence regarding the accident. Each party is allowed to formally question witnesses and interested parties through depositions.

A deposition is given under oath. Since witnesses are legally tied to their accounts, they can be a valuable tool in creating a compelling case. An experienced personal injury attorney will use both the discovery information and evidence from the event in your case.

Negotiating a Settlement

Statistics show that 95 percent of personal injury cases are settled outside of court. If you agree to accept a private settlement, you are agreeing to drop a lawsuit. Many defendants tend to settle to avoid any sort of lawsuit.

A practiced personal injury attorney will use all of your evidence to persuade a defendant to choose a settlement. Usually, privately agreeing to a settlement is cheaper than pursuing a lawsuit.

Personal Injury Trials

If a defendant refuses to negotiate and privately settle, the case will go to trial. Trials tend to be expensive and very time-consuming. You may want to keep these costs in mind if you are unhappy with an offer the defendant has sent you.

It is important that your attorney is an experienced litigator with success in the courtroom. An attorney who is a sizable opponent in court will give you a higher rate of success. The attorneys at Larian Law Firm have years of litigation and personal injury experience. We pride ourselves on our aggressive approach while advocating for personal injury victims.

During the trial, a judge or jury will decide:

• If the plaintiff should be awarded compensation; and
• The amount of compensation for damages.

Possible Compensation for Personal Injury Cases

A plaintiff for a personal injury case normally will seek monetary compensation for both economic losses and intangible losses. Damage recovery includes but is not limited to:

• Past, present, and future medical expenses
• Past lost wages
• Future lost wages
• Disfigurement
• Permanent disability
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

Personal injury cases can seem overwhelming. This is especially true for if you are filing a claim against a large manufacturer or company. The decisions you make at this time are incredibly important. It is vital that you take the following steps to ensure your recovery.

Get Medical Help

The most important thing is your health. Before you take any action, seek medical help if needed. This is applicable even if you don’t think your injuries are severe. If you see a doctor, you will be properly treated and diagnosed. It is possible your injury is worse than you know.

Another reason why it is important is because your injury will be documented. Medical records and test results are essential in a personal injury case. Make sure you obtain these records quickly and get as much information you are able to.

Gather Evidence

It may be easy to forget in the whirlwind of the event, but you should collect evidence. Ideally, you can collect evidence right after your incident. Gathering evidence right after an accident can be difficult. However, it can help strengthen your personal injury claim.

Evidence in a personal injury lawsuit can range from a variety of things. Taking photos of the scene and your injuries is commonplace in personal injury cases. Another good tip is to write down the accounts of surrounding witnesses or your own testimony.

Report the Accident

Reporting an accident can be daunting. This applies especially if the event was stemmed from the government or a large company. Despite this, it is important that you report the incident as soon as possible.

An investigating authority such as a police or an employer, will document the circumstances. Any sort of report from an investigating authority can be valuable in a personal injury claim.

Find an Attorney

Sustaining an injury after an accident can be extremely overwhelming. If you hire an attorney, they can dedicate themselves to the complexities of your personal injury claim. It is important that you stay focused on recovery. Let your claim be in the hands of a professional and take time for yourself.

The attorneys at Larian Law Firm are practiced personal injury attorneys. Following our initial meeting with you, we will reconstruct the accident and gather evidence to support your claim. We routinely work with medical professionals, forensic experts and private investigators that can conduct a detailed investigation and produce an independent analysis of your accident.

To protect your rights and make certain that you are taking all of the necessary actions in the recovery process, you should contact a qualified personal injury lawyer in California. Our law firm handles all personal injury cases including:

Accidental Injury

• Wrongful Death
• Catastrophic Injury
• Brain Injury
• Burn Injury
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Construction Accidents
• Drowning and Pool Accidents
• Child Abuse
• School Accidents
• Paralysis

Medical Malpractice

• Birth Injuries
• Misdiagnosis
• Delayed diagnosis
• Prescription Errors
• Hospital Neglect
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Child Injuries
• Medical Malpractice

Auto Accidents & Premise Liability

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Head-On Collisions
• Rear-End Collisions
• Improperly Secured Load
• Passenger Transportation Accidents
• Rideshare Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Train and Metrolink Accidents
• Bike Accidents
• Bus Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Commercial Vehicle Accidents
• Train Accidents
• Uber or Lyft Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Slip & Fall Accidents
• Scooter Accidents