Nobody expects to get injured while driving or riding in a motor vehicle, while walking in a retail store or restaurant, or in other everyday circumstances. Yet injuries and accidents occur more often than most of us would think, and in some cases, another party may be liable for injuries and damages caused. If you or somebody you love recently suffered an injury, you should get in touch with a Los Angeles injury attorney to find out about your ability to file a lawsuit against a negligent party.
Types of Los Angeles Injury Claims Our Attorneys Handle
Injury claims can involve many different kinds of physical and psychological harm after an accident. The dedicated injury lawyers in Los Angeles at El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers have years of experience representing clients in a wide range of injury cases, including but not limited to the following:
- Motor vehicle accident lawsuits, including car accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, scooter accidents, and impaired driving collisions;
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents; and
- Premises liability lawsuits, including injuries from slips and falls.
After a serious injury, it can be overwhelming to think about all the things necessary to do in ordet to increase your chances of proving your lawsuit. First, you are dealing with immense pain from your injuries and frequent medical care. Second, you are concerned about medical bills and time missed from work. Yet an injury claim and lawsuit can allow you to seek the financial compensation you need at the time you need it most, providing you with compensation for losses such as hospital bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. The lawsuit allows you to preserve evidence and ask questions regarding the reason for the incident.
Common Injuries in Los Angeles Accidents
Our firm assists clients with claims involving many kinds of injuries, such as:
- Catastrophic injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures; and
- Injuries leading to surgery.
Statute of Limitations for a Los Angeles Injury Claim
Under California law, most types of injury lawsuits must be filed within two years from the date the injury occurred. The clock on that statute of limitations will start to tick on the date of the injury, and it will continue to tick for two years. If you do not file a lawsuit within that two-year window, your claim will likely become time-barred.
However, you should not assume that you have at least two years to file an injury claim. In some cases, especially when an injury occurs on public property, you may need to file your claim much more quickly, sometimes as soon as six months. Moreover and substantial injury cases, our firm will frequently file a lawsuit within three months of the date of injury. An experienced injury claims lawyer in Los Angeles can assess your case for you today and can help to ensure that your lawsuit is filed in a timely manner.
Contact Our Los Angeles Injury Lawyers Today
If you or someone you love sustained serious injuries in a Los Angeles accident or as a result of another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing, it is important to find out more about filing a claim and or lawsuit. One of our experienced Los Angeles injury attorneys can evaluate your case for you today and can give you more information about the process for filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit. Contact El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers today to get started on your case.