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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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Attorney Briana M. Givens is a founding partner of Givens & Larmond Law Group. She represents clients in personal injury matters who sustain serious injuries. Ms.Givens has extensive experience in automobile accidents, sexual assault matters, premises liability, products liability, and pharmaceutical class action is a first-generation Mexican American and Black woman. Her mother is from Mexico. She was born and raised in Palm Springs, California and has lived throughout southern California. She speaks Spanish and enjoys playing basketball and watching sports.
*** WE DO NOT HANDLE EVICTION CASES.***. *** WE DO NOT REPRESENT LANDLORDS (Only Tenants). ***. Eric E. Castelblanco is one of the foremost California attorneys protecting tenant rights. He is the Founder of the Castelblanco Law Group, APLC. This Los Angeles, California based law firm concentrates its practice exclusively in the area of Housing law, particularly representing tenants that live in substandard living conditions.. Mr. Castelblanco has obtained over 150 million dollars in total settlements and verdicts for his clients in the fight to secure their rights.. Since founding his firm in 1995, Mr. Castelblanco has represented thousands of tenants living in medium–to-large residential multi-family apartment complexes in the greater Los Angeles area in actions filed against landlords for a variety of grievances related to unsanitary, unhealthful or unsafe conditions (e.g. rodent infestation, cockroach, bed bug infestations, raw sewage overflow, leaky ceilings, broken windows, old carpeting, no hot water and abuse from management).
Seth specializes in transactional entertainment law and complex litigation matters . Seth is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) as well as the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He attended Loyola Marymount University, where he obtained his B.A in History. Seth earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During law school Seth worked as a law clerk for Mansell & Mansell APC. While not at work, Seth can be found winding down at home with his wife and two dogs. You may even recognize Seth as a child from his many appearances in various feature films and television appearances.
In 1969 I entered practice with Southeast Neighborhood Legal Services, which was a program that provided a full range of free legal representation to people who could not afford an attorney. During that time, I handled every type of problem that a person could have - from evictions to defending against debt collectors, to defending uninsured motorists who were being sued by insurance companies. The last one and a half years with this Organization I took over the Family Law area of the practice and handled 2500 divorces in Court. Most were uncontested. There were at least two contested matter per week during this time. In 1972 I opened my own practice and specialized in Divorce and Plaintiffs Personal Injury. I stopped taking contested divorces in 1987. From 1984 through 1990, in addition to Personal Injury and Family Law, I took two major litigation cases involving multiple Plaintiffs and Defendants. The first was defending a Property Management company that was an ancillary Defendant in a major Ponzie type scheme. The second case was Defending an owner of a Cemetary and Crematorium in a Class Action lawsuit involving the inappropriate disposition of Ashes. Both of these cases were settled. The main focus of my practice at the present time is Plaintiff's personal Injury and general litigation, with the occassional uncontested divorce.
Shane’s approach to litigation mirrors his approach to life: success comes through thinking strategically, working hard and a willingness to take risks. He is a fierce competitor, in and outside of the courtroom. In short – Shane loves to win. He most recently won a $2,000,000 verdict in a Civil Rights/Section 1983 case involving a claim of excessive force against the LAPD regarding a fatal shooting. He also recently negotiated a mid-seven figure settlement for a negligence case involving a pedestrian hit by a slow-moving vehicle. Shane attained his law degree from Loyola Law School and is admitted to practice law in the state of California. Prior to joining Cheong, Denove, Rowell and Bennett in June 2014, Shane spent four years as an associate in the litigation group at Winston & Strawn, LLP.
The primary focus of Mr. Karikomi’s practice is litigation where he has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of subject matters, including personal injury, employment law, insurance coverage, general business, and contract based disputes.. From filing to resolution, Mr. Karikomi’s persuasive writing and oral argument skills ensure that his clients are well represented. Whether he is successfully negotiating insurance claims, passionately advocating for an injured victim, or litigating employment cases against major corporations, Mr. Karikomi’s abilities to value a case and assess its fine points have proven to be an asset to the firm and its clients. Mr. Karikomi has a wealth of experience in all facets of litigation and successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal in a landmark appellate case which set precedent that benefits his injured clients. See Drexler v. Petersen (2016) 4 Cal. App. 5th 1181.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Karikomi attended Boston University where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelor’s degree in English, while minoring in Political Science. He completed his Juris Doctorate degree at the Pepperdine University School of Law. Mr. Karikomi acquired certification from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution where he focused on negotiation theory and practice, mediation theory and practice, and arbitration. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the state of California.
I am a trial lawyer and manage the litigation department at Sepulveda Sanchez Law, PC., where I represents various individuals throughout California who have been catastrophically injured by the wrongful and negligent acts of others.. I earned my undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara in 2009, where I majored in Law and Society, and double minored in Music and Spanish. While attending UCSB, I was very active in the community. I played in a non-profit community-based Mariachi, worked for a non-profit organization that focused on helping children with learnings disabilities succeed in elementary school, and interned for the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s office.. I then obtained my Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2016, where I completed the Civil Litigation and Advocacy Concentration with honors. While in law school, I served as Vice President for La Raza de Loyola, volunteered as a mentor and coordinator for Loyola’s Young Lawyers program, and competed in the the 21st Annual Uvaldo Herrera Moot Court Competition. I was then awarded a fellowship with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to Dodgers games, traveling, and exploring new restaurants and places I've never been. I also serve on the executive board for the Mexican American Bar Associate of Los Angeles and have been a board member since 2017.
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Anoush Hakimi, Esq. is one of the founding partners of the firm. Mr. Hakimi is a seasoned lawyer with over thirteen years of experience. Mr. Hakimi has worked in the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country.. Mr. Hakimi is admitted to practice law in California, New York and Washington D.C. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA in 2000 with a degree in Political Science, and from the UCLA School of Law in 2003.. Mr. Hakimi has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Los Angeles Business Journal, the Daily Journal, National Public Radio and other national publications.. A large part of Mr. Hakimi's practice is advising professional athletes, in particular, retired NFL players in connection with the NFL Concussion Settlement. In addition to thousands of hours consulting clients regarding the NFL Concussion Settlement, Mr. Hakimi has also written extensively regarding this historic settlement.. Mr. Hakimi's early life experiences are the foundation for his tenacious quest for truth and justice under law for his clients. As a young child he escaped religious persecution and vowed from then on to stand for those who can't stand for themselves.
I began my undergraduate studies as a chemistry major at the University of Southern California, but then quickly found my calling in law. After obtaining my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology in 2001, I went on to attend Loyola Law School. During law school, I had the opportunity to work for a renowned appellate firm and intern with a Justice at the Court of Appeal, Second District. I also earned the First Honors Award for the highest grade in my Trial Advocacy class. I graduated from Loyola in 2004, and after passing the bar and being sworn in, went to work at a general business firm in Orange County, California. But after handling an elder abuse cae, I quickly realized that I wanted to focus my legal talents on representing people who have been wronged by others.. My husband and I relocated to Northern California due to his job in the U.S. Coast Guard, and since then I have been representing clients who have suffered due to asbestos exposure. I manage all pre-trial matters of a case, including conducting and responding to discovery, taking corporate representative depositions, and preparing and opposing pre-trial motions. I use my writing skills to obtain key facts and documents from defendants and to defend against the numerous motions defendants file to try to get out of a lawsuit.. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters.
Attorney Allen spent 10 years working for a major insurance company understanding exactly how insurance companies value cases and injuries. He has used this knowledge to the benefit of his clients. In the past two years, Mr. Allen has obtained two seven figure verdicts ($2,500,000 for a knee injury involving a defective gate and $1,200,000 for a vehicle roll over accident) trial and one eight figure verdict at trial ($12,000,000 for a mild traumatic brain injury). This is not to mention over $50,000,000 in settlements that have taken place during this time.
Paymon Khatibi is an attorney at the Plaintiff’s law firm of Balaban & Spielberger, LLP. Paymon has experience with cases involving catastrophic injury, product defects, business litigation, government liability and civil rights.. Paymon graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles where he earned his Juris Doctor. Paymon completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine where he graduated with recognition, obtaining a degree in Criminology, Law & Society.