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nearly 2 million people in the U.S. were injured in passenger
car accidents.
These traumatic events result in a variety of injuries and
damages that range from the very subtle to unfortunate
fatalities. Immediately following an accident, it may be difficult
to adequately determine the extent of a victim’s injuries without
proper consultation with a medical professional. This must be
your primary concern, seeking medical attention for any
injuries - no matter how minor - that you have sustained in an
accident. Allow us to assist you, in preparing for the legal
claims process and while protecting your interests. Contact us
to discuss your options as soon as possible to preserve your
rights and claims.
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Injuries And Compensation
Generally, an individual injured in an automobile accident may bring a claim or lawsuit to recover actual losses
associated with property damage, medical costs, economic damages, and emotional/physical pain and suffering.
The litigation process involving motor vehicle collisions can be extremely complicated to navigate alone. Retaining
an experienced lawyer familiar with passenger car accidents will place you in the best position to receive the
recovery that you deserve.
Damages
Monetary awards Plaintiffs can recover in a lawsuit are called damages. These are designed to restore you and
your property to the way they were, before the accident. As a result, accident victims can usually recover all
money spent on medical bills and related expenses, lost wages and for damaged property. Accordingly, accident
victims are usually compensated for their pain, physical discomfort, and inability to do normal daily chores and
activities. In certain situations future expenses or losses resulting from an incident may be recovered as well.
What Is My Claim Worth?
Under California law, the person who injured you could be responsible for items such as the following:
- Past, current and estimated future medical expenses
- Time lost from work, including time spent going to medical appointments or therapy
- Any property that was damaged, such as your vehicle
- The cost of hiring someone to do household chores while you are recovering
- Any permanent disfigurement or disability
- Your emotional distress and physical pain, including anxiety, depression, and any interference with your
family relationships
- Any other costs that were a direct result of your injury
How Long Do I Have To File A Legal Claim?
In California, you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim against the person who injured
you. If you or your lawyer has not been able to reach an agreement with the insurance companies involved, you
should file a lawsuit before the two-year statute of limitations runs out to preserve your legal rights.
How Long Will My Claim Take To Resolve?
The length of time that it takes to resolve your claim will mostly be affected by how long it takes you to completely
recover from your injuries. Once a claim is settled, it is finished forever -- even if the injuries return, the claim
cannot be reopened. As a result, it is very important that ou are able to determine the true extent of your injuries.
Through proper management, most personal injury claims can be satisfactorily resolved without having to go to
trial. We at The Guerrero Law Firm, posses the experience, resources, and dedication to aggressively represent
your interests in all stages of the settlement or litigation process.
Do I Have To Pay Attorney’s Fees?
Your initial discussion with us is free of charge or obligation. In the large majority of our cases we work with a
contingency fee arrangement. This arrangement is most common for people seeking legal representation in
personal injury matters. Instead of billing on an hourly basis, as is common in other types of law, a contingency
fee means that we only get paid if we are successful in recovering money on your behalf. We would then receive
a percentage of that recovery, usually one third or 33%. If we are not successful in recovering anything on your
behalf, we would receive nothing; you would not be obligated to pay us for our efforts. The percentage of the
award paid in a contingency fee arrangement depends upon the nature of the case. We will clearly explain all of
this to you before you agree to work with us, and we are always available to answer your questions about this
billing arrangement.
Do I Have To Pay For Litigations Costs?
In connection with the handling of your case, The Guerrero Law Firm will advance all costs such as copying costs,
filing fees, court fees, expert witness fees, court reporter fees and many others. This enables us to place you in
the strongest legal position throughout the litigation or settlement process.
What About Drivers Who Don’t Have Insurance Or Have Too Little Insurance?
After a accident, you may be entitled to more recovery than you initially thought. If the person responsible for your
injuries has no insurance, you can recover from your own uninsured motorist coverage. If they have a policy that
covers less than your damages, your policy may pay the remainder if you have purchased a common type of
coverage called underinsured motorist coverage. This process may sound confusing; however, we can help you
obtain the maximum compensation possible. If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured or
underinsured driver, it is critical that you contact an attorney at an experienced personal injury law firm
immediately to avoid waiving valuable legal rights.
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What Should I Do?
The process of recovery begins with you. Whether you or a
loved one has been injured in a car accident, on another’s
property, or through another such incident, these valuable
guidelines will set your legal and financial recovery in motion
so that we can effectively assist you with your claim.
At the time of the event:
- Be careful of what you say to the other driver, and do
not give a statement to the insurance company before
speaking with us.
- Document the accident, and any immediate injuries
and damages to your property. Take notes regarding
the incident, including the time of day and all injuries
or property damages and photos of the scene.
Preserve any evidence that is available to you at this
time.
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Premises Liability – Slip And Falls
If you are injured when you are on another’s property, such as in
a store or a restaurant, that property owner may be responsible
for your injuries. Accidents and injuries occurring on others’
property are often called premises liability. In order to recover
on a premises liability claim, we need to establish that the
injuries are the result of another’s actions or failures to act, and
not through your own actions.
For example, in a recent matter, a customer slipped on a
dropped French fry in a large discount department store and
sustained injuries. The court ruled in favor of the injured plaintiff
because the store permitted food to be taken throughout the
store aisles, and should have been aware that a dropped food
item, such as a French fry, could cause an accident.
If you have been injured while visiting another’s property, please
call us to discuss your claim immediately.
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Toxic Exposure Or Toxic Mold
Toxic chemical exposure or toxic mold exposure can come in many forms. If
you feel as though you have been exposed to harmful chemicals or mold
that are making you or your family ill, we can help. Please call us to discuss
your situation immediately.
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703 Market Street, Suite 1109 San Francisco, California 94103
Telephone: 415-543-6462 Toll Free: 866-948-3773 www.guerrerolaw.net
Privacy Policy Copyright © 2005 - The Guerrero Law Firm
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