SAN DIEGO PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Motorcycle usage has increased in popularity over the years. They offer plenty of maneuverability and use less gas when compared to cars. However, motorcycles are highly vulnerable to accidents caused by:

• Drivers of larger vehicles not seeing motorcyclists
• Drivers failing to give motorcyclists the room they need and deserve
• Drivers assuming that motorcyclist have more maneuverability that is the case
• Drivers opening their doors into motorcyclists, making wipeouts possible
• Some motorcycles may have mechanical defects
• Uneven roads and potholes can affect motorcyclists more because they have to balance on two wheels instead of four

Other factors, such as distracted, fatigued, or drunk driving, can also cause motorcycle crashes. The injuries sustained by a motorcyclist can be more serious than those suffered by a car driver or passenger. Motorcyclists have no airbags, no seatbelts, and no shield of glass, plastic, or metal protecting them. In most cases, motorcyclists are thrown off their motorcycle when a crash occurs. Worse, the motorcyclists are often blamed for the crash, even when they are not at fault.

Working with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in San Diego could help clear the air. We understand the emotional and financial turmoil you’re facing after your motorcycle accident and will fight relentlessly to support you during your recovery and pursuit of justice.

With a high volume of freight movement, California roadways are among the most congested in the country. This makes the state one the most dangerous when it comes to truck accident injuries and fatalities. Whether you’re walking, bicycling, or driving a smaller vehicle, a truck accident can completely change your life. During an accident, the size and weight of a truck create enough force to crush a person or a smaller vehicle. Individuals who survive such accidents are usually left with serious or catastrophic injuries. The truck driver may also be injured, especially in the event of a rollover or fuel tanker fire.

Most truck accidents are caused by speeding, poor maintenance of trucks, inadequate driver training, mechanical defects, reckless driving by surrounding cars, reckless or drunk driving, weather conditions, and poor visibility, bad road conditions, and overweight or incorrectly secured cargo. Truck drivers and companies are held to a higher standard of safety, so when negligence occurs, you may want to know what caused the accident and how you can receive compensation for the injuries you’ve sustained. If you’re a truck driver involved in an accident caused by the negligence of another party, you may want to know if you’re entitled to compensation or worker’s compensation.

The San Diego Personal Injury Law Firm can help you understand your potential case and help you file an insurance or civil claim to seek a settlement.

Car accidents can have catastrophic consequences for those involved, as well as their loved ones. While some victims may be able to recover from their injuries, others will be left with debilitating injuries that will permanently alter their lives. With millions of drivers on the roadways of California each day, residents are more likely to be injured in car accidents than those in other metropolitan areas. It’s no surprise that our state leads in car accident injuries and fatalities. Common causes of car accidents include driver distraction, driver negligence, drunk driving, adverse weather conditions, or defective or poorly maintained vehicles. Regardless of the cause, the San Diego Personal Injury Law Firm can help you achieve a fair and just outcome.

You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve been involved in an accident that was not your fault. We will handle your case with great sensitivity to help you with your recovery and fair settlement. We can successfully demonstrate that the other party’s failure to act with reasonable care contributed to the accident.

Many people are increasingly riding the bus as their means of transportation to get to work, school, and home. Under California law, a bus is a common carrier, which means that the driver and the companies involved are expected to be extremely cautious of their surroundings to ensure the safety of their passengers. Unfortunately, many bus drivers fail to operate the vehicle with the utmost degree of care, which puts many lives at risk for bus accident injuries. Negligence and recklessness also jeopardize the safety of pedestrians, drivers, and passengers of other vehicles on the road.

Several parties may be held liable for damages after a bus accident, depending on the circumstances of your crash. These include the bus driver, the company that operates the bus, a negligent mechanic, the owner of the bus, or another party. If you’ve been injured in a bus accident in San Diego, contact us to discuss your case. We can perform a comprehensive investigation to gather important evidence and identify all potentially liable parties. Our compassionate and experienced bus accident lawyers are here to help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure that you get full compensation for your injuries and losses.

It’s never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one. But when the death is premature and comes at the hands of a stranger who acted negligently and with disregard for human life, the grief can be especially difficult to bear. And when the responsible party begins to refute their liability, it can be more hurtful, maybe because it looks so senseless. Are they trying to put the blame on your loved one because he cannot tell his/her side of the story? Are they trying to negotiate his/her life down to the lowest amount possible?

During this time of grief, you should allow a San Diego personal injury lawyer to handle all the details of your wrongful death case as you focus on your wellbeing. You shouldn’t have to duffer the loss of your loved one and then deal with the financial losses and costs. At the San Diego Personal Injury Law Firm, we understand the tremendous financial and emotional turmoil that can be caused by wrongful death. We will treat you and your family with the utmost compassion and take care of your legal concerns. We stand ready to ensure that you receive just compensation for all economic and non-economic damages.

It’s also worth noting that only certain parties can be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim. The California wrongful death statute specifies that the spouse, children, or domestic partner of the deceased can file a lawsuit. If there’s no one holds those titles, anybody who would be entitled to the decedent’s property can file a lawsuit. This would include siblings and parents.

Bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries due to the weight, size, and lack of protection of a bicycle compared to a regular vehicle. Bicycle accidents are usually sudden and mostly caused by a motorist’s lack of attention or negligence when sharing the road with cyclists. With the unfortunate increase in distracted driving, bicycle accidents in San Diego have skyrocketed. Bicycle accidents usually occur when drivers fail to stop at stop signs, park or open their doors into cyclists on the road, make sharp turns into the path of an oncoming rider, or brush riders off the road.

In the event of an accident, bicyclists are often thrown off the bikes or pinned underneath the automotive. Worse, cyclists don’t normally have protective gear, except for a helmet. Common injuries sustained in bicycle accidents include paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, amputation, and sometimes death. As a result, victims are often faced with huge medical bills that keep piling and seem almost impossible to pay.

If you or a loved one was involved in a bicycle accident, you have the right to sue and receive financial compensation. You need to call us as soon as possible to improve your chances of success. We help you get through this difficult time and handle your case to the end. We will go the extra mile to seek out medical experts, accident reconstructionists, or life care planners to make sure we have convincing evidence, and all your expenses are taken care of. We will leave no stone unturned.

You walk on the sidewalk, use the crosswalks, and walk when given the go-ahead by the pedestrian light- you have the right of way. But somehow, some vehicles still ignore you and try to butt their way ahead of you. And if you can’t jump out of the way, chances are that you’ll end up in a hospital bed, maybe fighting for your life. When you’re living in a busy and populated city such as San Diego, you have to be very careful when walking on a sidewalk or crossing the street. Drivers are also directed to drive slowly in densely populated areas and pedestrian streets. But many choose to drive speedily or are too busy on their phones to notice speed limit signs or pedestrians.

The biggest problem with pedestrian accidents is the high potential for devastating and life-threatening injuries. After all, people on foot don’t wear protective gear and certainly don’t have a shield around them. When an accident occurs, it’s an unfair fight between an automotive and the fragile human body. If you or a loved one has lost a battle with a motor vehicle in San Diego, you need to get in touch with our law firm as soon as possible. We can help you get through this difficult time and receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses. We handle all the details of your case so you can focus on getting back on your feet, literally.  You don’t deserve to pay for another party’s recklessness and negligence. We stand ready to make it right for you.

Being one of the top 10 largest cities in the U.S means buzzing with activity. So accidents and catastrophic injuries are quite common in San Diego. These are incidents that result in permanent injuries that impact a victim for his/her entire life. Catastrophic injuries can cost big time to the victim in terms of his physical and financial abilities. Some of the common catastrophic injuries include amputation, brain injuries leading to serious impairment, damage to the nervous system, bone fractures, paralysis, burns, paraplegia or quadriplegia, mental impairment, and loss of hearing, vision, or ability to speak.

The financial loss from catastrophic injuries is enormous. The burden on the body of the victim is also enormous. In many cases, the victim will need proper medical care for his or her lifetime. This could mean taking expensive medicine, purchasing medical devices, or hiring a caregiver. With the financial burden that comes with catastrophic injuries, victims are entitled to compensation.

You need a personal injury lawyer who has the skills, experience, and resources to bring that huge amount. San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer is here to provide you with aggressive legal representation. We will focus on medical costs, as well as the intangibles and future worsening. Remember, most defendants will try to avoid compensation due to the magnitude of the loss. We stand ready to hold all parties accountable for your losses.