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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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Rita Skuratovsky graduated from University of California, Los Angeles in 2004 and received her J.D. from Southwestern Law School in 2008. While in law school she worked at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office as the lead research law clerk on a high profile case. After graduating law school, she began representing insureds and injured persons in insurance coverage/breach actions, serious personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death matters. She obtained favorable results for her clients through case-dispositive motions, mediation, arbitration and judicial settlement conferences. She successfully aided victims of the 2009 La Canada Flintridge wildfires in their claims against insurance companies. Her primary areas of practice include personal injury, insurance coverage/insurance bad faith, and employment law.
Zealous criminal defense and devout advocacy in personal injury. We will maximize the compensation you receive on your personal injury case and leave no stone unturned in fighting your criminal case.
Mrs. Ekizian is a proud mother of two boys. She started her practice in 2002 to be able to spend more time with her family. As her kids grew, she re-joined her husband as a partner of the firm. She is active in the legal community and is admitted to practice before California state courts and the United States Supreme Court as well as the United States Tax Court.
Shawna S. Nazari has assisted thousands of clients with personal injury claims and has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts over the last 10 years. She is a very caring and detail orientated attorney who has extensive knowledge in the area of personal injury.. Our office is a full service practice that handles your auto accident case from start to finish. Your property damage claim is resolved on a no fee basis, meaning 100% of the vehicle damage amount recovered on your behalf is 100% yours. Your bodily injury claim is handled on a "NO RECOVERY, NO FEE!" basis. This means we only recover attorney fees if we recover money for your bodily injury.. So, you have nothing to lose only to gain by contacting the Law Offices of Shawna S. Nazari.
Mr. Ghavimi received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from USC, with Honors.. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. While at Loyola, Mr. Ghavimi Externed with the Hon. Chief Judge George H. King in the United States District Court, Central District of California.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ghavimi represented several major insurance companies in multimillion-dollar cases involving automobile negligence, premises liability and product defects, as well as contract, employment and construction disputes.. Aidin has an extensive career in the legal field and has maintained close relationships with his clients.. Mr. Ghavimi uses his experience to successfully recover hundreds-of-thousands for his clients in lawsuits against those responsible and their insurers.. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Ghavimi devotes time to pro bono work and provides legal help to low-income individuals in the greater Los Angeles area through a number of community-based free legal clinics.
Ara’s dedication and love for the law began at a young age. Ara recalls watching the People’s Court and Divorce Court with his Armenian immigrant grandmother, arguing the facts of certain cases and figuring out who deserves justice.. Ara’s goal has been to strive in diligently representing his clients, while aggressively preparing each case for trial, arbitration or mediation. He specializes in the handling of personal injury cases, including automobile accident, pedestrian, bicycle, and trip/slip and fall cases. Ara has vast experience dealing with the most catastrophic of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, fractures, and other serious bodily injuries.. In his spare time, Ara enjoys going to the beach, playing golf and hanging out with friends. As a long time season ticket holder, Ara can also be found at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from the months of September to December cheering for the USC Trojans football team.
I am the founding partner of the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, a full-service law firm specializing in personal injury law. Our firm offers personal injury legal representation to protect your interests if you or a loved one has experienced a serious personal injury.. Our legal team makes a personal difference for our clients we represent in the Los Angeles area, and throughout California. You’re not just a case number out of many like at some larger firms. We believe in the kind of legal support service that is caring and personal to you as an individual, while also being aggressive and effective in getting results for you.. Personal injuries can change your life in a heart beat; whether it’s injuries suffered in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, a slip and fall, or in the worst case, catastrophic injury and/or the wrongful death of a loved one… these, and many other types of injuries can affect you in a very personal way, both physically and emotionally, as well as financially.. The Law Offices of Steers & Associates prides itself on our caring attitude and personal attention to each client. We’re interested in your individual needs; be it your medical treatment, financial concerns, addressing other personal matters related to your injury; and importantly, with providing you candid, easy to understand legal guidance…that works.
Sasan Okhovat is dedicated to representing victims of serious personal injury cases. He has successfully represented individuals and successfully obtained policy limits for his 2015, Sasan Okhovat's law firm was awarded The Litigator's Award by the Trial Board of Regents, an achievement that less than 1% of attorneys throughout the United States receive.
Tommy M. Troncoso is the managing attorney of the Law Offices of Tommy M. Troncoso. He represents and fights for the rights of people who have been injured, hurt or harmed by the wrongful conduct of others. In addition, he represents families who have suffered the death of a loved one due to the wrongful conduct of others.Tommy only represents people, not large corporations, government entities or insurance companies. He established the firm with the goal of providing high quality legal representation to people regardless of their wealth, race, color, gender, sexual orientation or religion. He does this by taking cases on a contingency basis. This means he does not charge any money up front and you never pay him a penny in legal fees unless he is able to recover money for you.Tommy's path to becoming an attorney was a bit different than most. He became an attorney despite the fact that he never graduated from a law school. Instead, he learned law the old fashioned way, by "reading the law" and apprenticing with an experienced attorney. He then sat for the California Bar Exam and passed it on his first attempt, making him one of only six people in the preceding ten years to study law in this fashion and pass the California Bar Exam on the first attempt.Tommy completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in history.
I believe that one of the greatest joys in life comes from helping others. In order to best help others, I decided to found a law firm with the client in mind. Having experienced various work environments in the legal field, I knew there had to be a way to blend the best qualities of various legal entities into a single firm. I wanted to open a law firm which provided the aggressive, knowledgeable, and result-based services of a boutique firm, the empathy and compassion of a non-profit, and the professionalism and objectiveness of the courts. That is why I personally handle every case to make sure this goal is met. Aside from the law, my passions include music, movies, and food of all kinds. I also enjoy physical fitness, travel, and writing. I have published legal articles for Los Angeles Lawyer magazine, , and various legal websites.
I have devoted my career to assisting individuals facing difficult situations. I began my career in criminal defense, helping people avoid costly tickets, DUIs and jail time from misdemeanor charges. This focus on clients led me to personal injury. In this area of law we help people deal with the pain, frustration and confusion that is far too common in car accidents and other personal injury cases.. This led me to open my own firm and provide a personalized approach. Our clients have direct access to me as their attorney and our communication is unmatched. We make sure they are informed and comfortable throughout the whole case, and we provide answers whenever they have questions.. Just as importantly, we aggressively advocate and fight to enforce their rights. We do the hard work and we produce the best results. Our clients appreciate our dedication and approach to car accidents, Uber/Lyft cases, slip and falls and all other injury cases. Our focus to satisfy our clients is evidenced by our stellar reputation and five star rating across all platforms.
Committed to making a difference, Nareg Kitsinian is a creative, aggressive and successful advocate for his clients. Whether representing consumers against insurance companies and manufacturers of defective products or advising his business clientele, Nareg strives to obtain the best results for his clients.
Prior to becoming an attorney Itamar "Eddie" Tehrani worked his way up the chain of command in several different law offices. Ranging from personal injury, to civil litigation, Mr. Tehrani has had the opportunity to be exposed to different fields of law. As such, the years of training, learning and experience has led Mr. Tehrani to become a confident sole practitioner. Although well-versed and experienced in Personal Injury Law, Mr. Tehrani also enjoys assisting consumers who have issues ranging from Personal and Catashtrophic Injuries to Consumer Protectino/ Debt Relief, Landlord/Tenant Dispute and Insurance Law pertaining to Claims. Why do people choose Mr. Tehrani for their legal needs? Because he believes in personalized service to his clients by providing clear communication, and promptly responding to his clients personally.