Personal Injury Practice Areas
Each year in the United States, millions of people suffer personal injuries as a result of traffic accidents, defective products, and other causes. In many cases, the negligent or reckless conduct of another party is to blame for the injury and the victim may qualify for financial compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury in the Los Angeles area, contact Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris & Hoffman LLP for qualified and aggressive legal representation.
Vehicle Accidents:
Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of personal injuries in the U.S. and around the world. An estimated 1.2 million people are killed worldwide each year and another 40 million are injured in vehicle accidents. When a car, truck, ATV, or other type of vehicle is involved in a collision with another vehicle, a building, or another object, serious injuries or death and extensive property damage may result.
Common types of vehicle accidents include:
- ATV accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Cruise ship accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Semi-tractor trailer accidents
- SUV rollover accidents
- Train accidents
- Truck accidents
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Spinal Cord Injury:
Some personal injury victims suffer spinal cord injuries, which occur when the nerves within the spinal canal are damaged. Trauma to the vertebral column suffered in car or other types of vehicle accidents is a leading cause of spinal cord injuries. The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of motor functioning to occur. Most people who suffer a spinal cord injury experience some degree of loss of physical functioning.
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Traumatic Brain Injury:
Traumatic brain injury is a serious type of personal injury which involves damage to the brain suffered by sudden impact or physical force to the head. It commonly is caused by the force of a motor vehicle accident, such as when an occupant strikes their head on the windshield or dashboard. Whiplash also may cause a traumatic brain injury, which can result in severe and permanent physical and mental problems.
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Burn Injuries:
Burns are among the most painful traumatic injuries. Victims of motor vehicle accidents may suffer burns in fires which erupt as a result of the accident. Burn injuries may also occur in explosions, fires, from defective products, electric shock, or as a result of exposure to harmful chemicals and radiation at work or in the home.
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Premises Liability/Slip and Fall Accidents:
Slip and fall accidents can happen in a split second just about anywhere and can result in serious personal injury. Grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, gas stations, and malls are common settings for slip and fall accidents, but they also may occur on private property involving animal attacks, swimming pool accidents and amusement park rides. Property owners have a duty to maintain their property responsibly and to avoid the existence of hazardous conditions, such as slippery floors or uneven sidewalks.
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