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It takes less than a few seconds for a serious accident to happen, but the resulting pain and emotional trauma can last for weeks, months or even years. Some accident victims never make a full recovery. In addition to the physical and mental injuries, the cost of medical care and loss of income can threaten the livelihood of the entire family.
Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers understand the full impact of an accident on victims and their loved ones. We are ready to help and fight for the full compensation that you deserve to get your life back after an accident. We have represented thousands of injured clients in different types of personal injury and wrongful death cases. The legal team at the Law Offices of Simon M. Aval won’t settle for anything less than our clients deserve.
What Is Personal Injury Law?
personal injury law (also commonly known as “tort” law) allows an individual who was injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another party to file a civil claim and lawsuit in court to get a legal remedy (“damage”) for all resulting losses.
The goal of a personal injury system is to allow injured accident victims to get compensated financially or “made whole” after they have suffered harm as a result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness.
Personal injury laws apply in a wide variety of different situations, including:
What Is Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury law (also commonly known as “tort” law) allows an individual who was injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another party to file a civil claim and lawsuit in court to get a legal remedy (“damage”) for all resulting losses.
The goal of a personal injury system is to allow injured accident victims to get compensated financially or “made whole” after they have suffered harm as a result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness.
Personal injury laws apply in a wide variety of different situations, including:
- Accidents
- Intentional acts
- Defective products
- defamation
Types of Claims Our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers Handle
The personal injury firm of the Law Offices of Simon Aval caters to injured victims in the Greater Los Angeles area. Our experienced legal team knows what it takes to get you the results you deserve. We will work hard to get compensation for our clients who have been injured in a wide array of accidents, including but not limited to:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bus accident
- Train accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Construction site accidents
- Wrongful death accidents
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Elder abuse
- Medical malpractice
- Catastrophic accidents
What Steps Can I Take to Strengthen My Personal Injury Case?
Accident victims assume that filing a personal injury claim is a fairly straightforward process. Unfortunately, this is not the case in most situations. A dispute can arise at any time in the proceedings and derail your entire case. Even if you have strong evidence to prove fault, there is no guarantee that the insurance carrier will cooperate and pay the fair value that you deserve to settle the claim.
In order to strengthen your personal injury case and make sure you get the full compensation that you deserve, you should consider taking the following steps after an accident:
- Seek Immediate Medical Help. It is important to get medical attention immediately after the accident. Regardless of how minor your injury seems, getting an evaluation right away is important if you intent to file a personal injury claim. Without official documentation of your injuries and symptoms, it will be difficult to link the injuries to the accident and prove the severity.
- Preserve Evidence. Every piece of evidence can play a critical role in proving liability or damages. As such, it is important to preserve every piece of evidence and present it to your personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
- Do Not Speak to the Insurance Company. It is best not to speak with any representative who may contact you from the liable party’s insurance carrier without the presence of your attorney. Any information you provide can be taken out of context and damage your claim.
- Consult with and Hire a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney. The guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney can help you avoid critical mistakes that would result in unnecessary disputes, delays, and complications. The sooner your attorney investigates your case, the better in getting you the justice that you deserve.
Common Types of Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim
There are generally two types of compensation available in most personal injury claims:
general and special damages. Special damages are any type of expenses that you can prove, such as medical bills. General damages are those that cannot be proven with invoices or bills, such as emotional distress.
Depending on the specific facts of your case, you may be entitled to the following types of compensation as part of your personal injury claim:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Property loss
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Wrongful death (funeral and burial expenses, loss of companionship, etc.)
- Out of pocket expenses related to your claim
The personal injury legal team at the Law Offices of Simon Aval will work hard to make sure you obtain full justice by helping you get the full compensation that you deserve.
Contact a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence or reckless actions of another party, contact the Law Offices of Simon Aval. Our Los Angeles motorcycle lawyers will work hard to hold the responsible accountable and obtain the full compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.
For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with Los Angeles motorcycle attorney Simon M. Aval or one of his legal team members, please call (626) 432-1700 or complete our online form.