How a Personal Injury Case is Handled

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It can be hard after an accident to think clearly through the emotions that accompany such an event, but a Palm Springs personal injury lawyer can help think for you. The attorney will help you file a personal injury claim in a timely fashion so that you can focus on other things. When you hire a lawyer, you also get his or her resources, expertise and network to help make sure that you get the settlement you deserve. Continue reading

Intentional torts are those behaviors and acts that are done with a direct intention. This means that a person can either touch you with a purpose or intentionally threaten you, and a possible violation may have occurred. The person who is being assaulted or battered needs to have received a threat or hit. A Coachella Valley personal injury lawyer can help you to assess the viability of your intentional tort case. Continue reading

When a person becomes a victim of a personal injury accident, he or she may find it difficult to get properly compensated for their injury due to a preexisting injury. When a person has a preexisting injury, the defendant’s insurance company may feel that the plaintiff should only have limited compensation. The insurance company may develop a case revealing that the plaintiff’s preexisting injury is the reason behind the majority of pain and suffering experienced now. Continue reading

Personal injury accidents have more than just a physical impact on your life. Possible financial loss, impact on your daily life, and stress that comes from dealing with insurance companies and lawyers all add to what you’ll have to navigate. To lessen all of the disruptions, while ensuring you receive the help you deserve, you need an advocate for your side. Continue reading

Personal injury is not just an infliction of physical harm, but includes emotional distress. It consists of cases that cause physical, mental and emotional pain to victims due to another party’s intentional act or negligence. The most common personal injury incidents in the United States are due to auto accidents that vary from mild to severe injuries, even devastating consequences, including death. Continue reading

Section 11376.5 of California Health and Safety Code is a law in California, aiming at averting deaths caused by drug overdose. The law, as explained by our Coachella Valley personal injury lawyer, in reference to the passing of the law, was made effective on January 1, 2013.

The California drug overdose Good Samaritan law encourages calling 911 or seeking medical assistance for a person in need, or yourself, with varying levels of criminal protection or civil immunity for those involved. In part, this law protects good Samaritans from being in trouble with the law if they are also under the influence of drugs when they make the call. Continue reading

Accidents can happen at any time. When an accident causes real harm and distress, a Palm Springs personal injury attorney can help. 

How Does an Attorney Help My Case?

Your attorney will begin by assessing the damages, the amount of money that will compensate you fairly for medical costs, and for pain and suffering. An attorney considers liability, or who is responsible for the accident, and looks at the sources of collection, such as medical insurance, and the assets of the person responsible for the injury. Doing due diligence such as researching this information ensures your attorney knows how much you can expect to receive.  Continue reading

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