Personal Injury

Common Personal Injury Claims

While personal injury claims come in nearly limitless forms, some are more common than others.

Car Accidents

Being injured by another motorist’s negligence is far too common, and car accidents are as dangerous as they are terrifying. Traffic in LA – and the rest of Southern California – has a reputation for a reason, and car accidents keep pace with our hectic traffic. The damages associated with car accidents are often extensive, but recovering on your full range of physical, financial, and emotional damages can be critical to your ability to heal completely.

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable to traffic accidents, and pedestrians who are injured by negligent motorists often suffer life-threatening injuries. When you’re on foot, you have nothing to protect you from the sheer force of an accident, and motorists in your midst owe you an enhanced duty of care as a result.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slipping and falling due to a commercial property owner or manager’s negligence is exceptionally common and incredibly dangerous. When you head into a business as a customer, client, or another kind of guest, that business owes you a duty of care that extends to reasonably maintaining the premises in a manner that allows for your safe passage. Failing to do so can lead to serious slip and fall accidents and attendant injuries.

Dog Bites

Dogs don’t have to be big, ferocious animals for their bites to be seriously harmful. There are responsibilities attached to owning a dog, and California dog owners can be deemed responsible for resulting dog bites, whether they occur on private or public property – as long as the victim is in the location legally. Dog bites are especially vulnerable to serious infections and should never be taken lightly.

Amputations

Amputations refer to the loss of a limb, which can be as psychologically damaging as it is physically damaging. The recovery process after losing a limb to someone else’s negligence tends to be expansive, and if the loss interferes with your ability to do your job, which is exceptionally common, it can be permanently debilitating.

Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death claims, in essence, amount to personal injury claims in which the victim ultimately succumbs to his or her injuries. Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is a tragedy that is exceptionally difficult to recover from but obtaining just compensation can help you and your family in the process.
If you have sustained a serious injury like any of the above as a result of someone else’s negligence, it’s time to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Choosing the Right California Personal Injury Lawyer for You
If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, seeking just compensation is well advised, and having a dedicated personal injury attorney on your side can make all the difference. Knowing what to look for in a personal injury attorney, however, can make the process of hiring the right attorney for you feel daunting. At Los Angeles City Law, we provide every client and every case with individualized services that address the unique needs and circumstances involved, and our accomplished personal injury attorneys boast the assets you’re looking for.