GOMEZ TRIAL ATTORNEYS HELP WITH LA QUINTA PERSONAL INJURIES AND NEGLIGENCE

A serious and unexpected injury caused by the reckless behavior of another person is not fair. No matter what type of accident you experienced, you deserve to pursue compensation for your damages.

Examples of some of the more common types of La Quinta personal injury cases include:

• Vehicle accidents: drunk, distracted, drowsy, or aggressive drivers
• Slip and fall accidents: wet floors, torn carpet, poorly lit parking lots
• Nursing home abuse: physical, psychological, or sexual abuse, and neglect
• Product liability: defective items or dangerous products known to cause cancer
• Construction accidents: falls, ‘caught-in-between’ accidents, electrocution

These are just a few examples of the types of negligence that can result in serious harm for you or a loved one. The injuries you—or your loved one—suffer may require a long recovery. The severity of your injuries may leave you permanently disabled.

Learning and adjusting to your new reality is frustrating and frightening. Anxiety may start to creep in as you worry about how to pay your climbing medical costs. No matter how your injuries occurred, consult with a La Quinta personal injury lawyer from Gomez Trial Attorneys as soon as possible. Call us now for a free case evaluation with a La Quinta personal injury attorney: (619) 237-3490 or contact us online.

COMMON TYPES OF SERIOUS INJURIES IN LA QUINTA PERSONAL INJURY CASES

Medical costs can quickly start to accumulate the moment first responders transport you to a hospital. The severity of your injuries can far exceed any insurance you may have and any personal savings. When the injuries are due to the negligence of someone else, you should not have to pay anything. Depending upon the type of injury you or a loved one experienced, a La Quinta personal injury lawyer can help you pursue possible compensation.

The following are examples of the more common types of serious injuries that result from negligence:

Spinal cord injury: A spinal cord injury generally results in limited or no movement or sensation below the point of injury. This type of injury typically results in some form of paralysis. Power chairs, home modifications, vehicle modifications, or a chair accessible van are costly. Replacing some of these items is necessary as the years progress. According to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, a spinal cord injury can reach into the millions of dollars throughout a patient’s lifetime.

Traumatic brain injury: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury.

This type of injury disrupts normal brain function and can affect the following:

• Cognitive function: thought processing and memory skills
• Motor skills: balance and coordination
• Sensations: hearing, vision, taste, and touch
• Behavior/emotions: anger and/or depression

If your loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury, they may change from the person you once knew to a completely different person. Their pleasant personality may now be one filled with depression or angry outbursts. The need for constant care can require hiring in-home care or placing your loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Either option is expensive, with the costs averaging thousands of dollars per month.

Broken bones: The human body contains hundreds of bones, and how a bone breaks can determine the recovery time required. From one to multiple broken bones, a broken arm and/or leg limits your mobility and ability to complete daily tasks. Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and future surgeries can consume your time and result in extensive medical bills.

Burns: A La Quinta personal injury involving significant burns may require treatment at a specialized burn center. This may involve a center far from home, friends, and family. Plastic surgery and skin grafts are a part of some burn injury treatment plans.

No one should worry about how to pay the medical bills associated with their injury. If you suffered a serious injury due to the negligence of another person, fight for justice by securing legal representation. A La Quinta personal injury lawyer from Gomez Trial attorneys is ready to assist you with your claim and lawsuit.

WRONGFUL DEATH

Not everyone survives a traumatic injury. If you lost a close loved one due to negligence, you may be eligible for pursuing a wrongful death case. A La Quinta personal injury lawyer from Gomez Trial Attorneys can help you through this difficult time.

An award for damages in a wrongful death case generally involves two types of compensation: economic damages and non-economic damages:

Economic damages: These types of damages are easier for jurors to understand and include evidence like that of your medical bills.

Noneconomic damages: These types of damages are often more challenging for jurors to understand. They include less tangible damages like that of loss of companionship. Noneconomic damages are where an attorney with trial experience is helpful for your case.

The types of damages awarded in a wrongful death typically pertain to the following:

• Final medical expenses for the decedent
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of income
• Loss of future income
• Loss of inheritance

California wrongful death law allows for surviving spouses, domestic partners, and children to pursue civil litigation. If you are unsure if your relationship to the decedent qualifies you for pursuing compensation, contact Gomez Trial Attorneys as soon as possible.  Generally, the statute of limitations – i.e. the deadline to file a lawsuit – for a wrongful death case is two years from the date of death. However, depending on the circumstances of your particular case, the statute of limitations may be shorter, or it may be longer. Because these deadlines are dependent on the unique facts or circumstances of your particular case, it is imperative that you act quickly to understand your rights and obligations under the law. Talking to an attorney right away will help you understand what those rights and obligations are, and when you must take action.

POSSIBLE COMPENSATION

Each La Quinta personal injury case is unique and the outcome of your case depends upon a variety of factors.

The list below is an example of the types of compensation often awarded in La Quinta personal injury cases:

• Medical Costs: You may receive reimbursement for your medical costs, such as transport to the hospital, doctors’ fees, and hospital fees.
• Ongoing medical costs: These types of costs are more closely associated with continuous medical care such as therapies and prescription medications.
• Lost wages: The time you spent away from work due to your recovery is something that is usually reimbursable.
• Diminished future earnings: If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous career, you may be entitled to your loss of potential future earnings.
• Pain and suffering: The pain associated with your injury may result in chronic pain for the rest of your life. The mental anguish that accompanies your experience is another component of possible compensation.

The loss of your loved one is something no money can ever replace. Financial compensation can, however, help to ease the financial stress associated with their death.

If your loved one died due to the reckless actions of a drunk driver, a construction accident, or some other type of La Quinta personal injury, let us help you. At Gomez Trial Attorneys, we work hard to secure the best outcome for our La Quinta clients. While we aggressively fight for fair compensation, we also treat our clients with compassion as they mourn their loved ones.

THE CIVIL PROCESS

A civil case differs from a criminal case where a person may face fines and jail time. In a civil matter, the process typically involves negotiating with an insurance company for a settlement out of court. While most La Quinta personal injury cases tend to settle out-of-court, we are ready to take your case to trial if negotiations are unsuccessful.

Insurance companies are for-profit businesses that strive to protect their bottom line by not paying accident victims the compensation they deserve. As La Quinta personal injury lawyers, we are aware of the various tactics they use to deny, delay, or underpay claims. If an insurance company offers you a settlement before you secure legal representation, do not accept it.

The amount they offer you may involve what seems like a large sum to you and our family. The reality of their offer is that it most likely will not cover your future medical needs. Planning ahead for your financial future is imperative during the civil litigation process.

The team at Gomez Trial Attorneys can take your case to trial if necessary. We prepare each case for trial by carefully reviewing key pieces of evidence such as police reports, accident scene photos, and by interviewing witnesses.

WHY YOU NEED A LA QUINTA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER ON YOUR SIDE

Accepting an insurance settlement without legal representation is risky. If you do accept their initial offer, you may lose your right to pursue a civil case later. This is of special concern should your medical condition worsen.

When you secure the legal services of Gomez Trial Attorneys, you can rest easier knowing an experienced La Quinta personal injury lawyer is on your side throughout every step of the process. We protect your best interests and keep you informed throughout the process.

California law is often complex, and one misstep can affect the outcome of your case. Your injury requires your full attention. Trying to negotiate with an insurance company on your own is difficult and stressful. Without a firm understanding of their tactics, you may leave negotiations defeated and without options.

As La Quinta personal injury lawyers, we protect the rights of accident victims. No matter how your personal injury happened, we are here to help you fight for justice and compensation on behalf of the La Quinta community.

No one should endure physical, financial, and emotional stress due to an impatient driver or careless coworker. If this happened to you, reach out to our team today.

GOMEZ TRIAL ATTORNEYS ARE HERE TO HELP LA QUINTA ACCIDENT VICTIMS SEEK JUSTICE

The injuries you experienced due to the careless actions of another person are not fair. Your life may never return to how it was before the accident. If you lost a close loved one, the loss is permanent and devastating.

Everyone has a duty to use care around others. A duty of care is at the root of almost every La Quinta personal injury case. When someone fails to use the same care in a situation that a reasonable person would use, the result is negligence.

Think of the care you use when interacting with others, either on a busy California roadway or construction site. A failure to use care by engaging in distracted driving or failing to provide safety devices to employees is often grounds for liability in a civil lawsuit.

Help us help you by gathering as much evidence regarding your case as possible. Many La Quinta personal injury cases generally must meet a filing deadline of two years. However, again, like with wrongful death cases, the statute of limitations may be shorter or longer depending on your unique set of circumstances. For example, some cases involving minors may not have a statute of limitations that expire until after the minor reaches the age of majority, which could be a decade or more away. On the other hand, where the negligent party is a government entity, there may be deadlines as early as six months after the incident. How quickly you must file a claim or lawsuit varies, and truly depends on the facts of your case. Thus, talking to an attorney as soon as possible is important to ensure you understand what those deadlines are.

These details are why such cases require dedicated attention to court requirements and deadlines. When you experience a personal injury or endure a significant loss, a La Quinta personal injury lawyer can remove the burden of such details from your shoulders.

WE ARE YOUR LA QUINTA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Rest easier and discover more peace by letting us handle the details of your civil case. Experiencing a sudden and traumatic personal injury or loss changes your world in an instant. If this happened to you, know that Gomez Trial Attorneys is here to provide the legal representation that can make your journey to justice easier. Gomez Trial Attorneys proudly represents clients in La Quinta and throughout the surrounding region.

If you suffered a traumatic injury due to no fault of your own—or you lost a loved one—contact us now for a free case evaluation: (619) 237-3490.