Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injuries can occur anywhere and to anyone. You may slip on a wet floor while shopping or get hit by a car while crossing the road. In California, personal injury laws cover numerous accidents. At El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers, our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers assist clients with the following personal injury cases:

Handling Serious Personal Injury Claims Throughout Los Angeles County

We believe in a higher level of service and results, which comes from our belief in providing the best service. If you are the victim of an injury, contact us for a free consultation.

An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to meet with you and your loved ones to discuss your case and your options, and help answer any questions you may have.

How the Personal Injury Lawyers At El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers Can Help

Effective Negotiation Skills

El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers are experienced personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles and are well-versed in negotiating with insurance companies.

We understand that insurance adjusters may try to minimize settlements, and use our negotiation skills to advocate vigorously for our clients.

El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers are skilled at presenting a compelling case, backed by evidence and expert opinions, to maximize compensation in personal injury cases, whether they involve car accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, or other forms of personal injury.

Thorough Case Preparation

Our team meticulously gathers evidence, medical records, accident reports, and witness statements to build a strong foundation for our clients’ personal injury lawsuits. This level of preparation allows our lawyers to confidently counter insurance company tactics and negotiate from a position of strength.

Familiarity with Insurance Strategies

We are familiar with the strategies employed by insurance companies to limit payouts. We understand the importance of resisting lowball settlement offers and are prepared to take personal injury cases to trial if necessary.

Our knowledge of personal injury law and insurance practices enables us to navigate the complexities of personal injury lawsuits effectively.

Protecting Client Interests

By providing guidance, legal representation, and expert advice, we ensure that injury victims receive the compensation they deserve, allowing them to focus on their recovery and well-being without the added stress of dealing with insurance company negotiations.

Common Personal Injuries in Los Angeles

Accidents can leave you with injuries. Depending on the nature of the accident, they may be mild pains that resolve in a few days or severe injuries that require extensive treatment and rehabilitation.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, slip and fall accidents cause about 40.5 percent of total traumatic brain injuries in the country, while 14.3 percent result from traffic accidents.

After an accident, you may incur personal injuries such as:

What Should I Do Following an Accident in Los Angeles?

Filing your personal injury claim is just the first step in a lengthy legal process. The success of your lawsuit is highly dependent on everything you say or do after your accident.

Although our team of experts will do most of the heavy lifting, there are several things you can do to help us ensure that you get the best results.

1. Get Immediate Medical Assistance: Even if injuries appear minor, get evaluated as soon as possible. To demonstrate the severity and relationship to the accident, preserve all medical records.
   
2. Collect and Preserve Evidence: Along with your medical documents, gather images, video recordings, and testimonies from witnesses. Save everything connected to the collision, even the wrecked auto parts.
   
3. Contact the Police and Your Insurance Company: Speak with the police and your insurance provider, but use caution when sharing information with insurance companies and refrain from taking any responsibility.
   
4. Call Our Personal Injury Lawyers: Contact our office right now so that we can assess your allegation, look into it, engage in negotiations, and develop a convincing defense.
   
5. Minimize Your Social Media Activity: What you post on your social media about your accident could be used to undermine your case. Try to stay off social media platforms throughout your case proceedings.
   
6. Follow Your Doctor’s Recommendations: It is important for your case that you follow your doctor’s advice to demonstrate your commitment to getting better.

California’s Comparative Negligence

Under the negligence laws in California, individuals and institutions are liable for the injuries they cause others, even if the damage was not intentional. This provides victims with the right to file a compensation claim for a personal injury caused by the negligence of a specific party. When it comes to how much one may recover, this varies due to California’s comparative negligence laws. Suppose an accident occurs between a pedestrian and a motorcycle driver in downtown Los Angeles.

If the pedestrian was jaywalking and was considered to be 30% at fault for the accident, they will only be able to recover up to 70% of the total damages involved. While every case is different, it’s crucial to understand your rights and do all you can to maximize your compensation.

What Could I Recover Financial Compensation For?

Personal injuries have significant repercussions on a victim’s life and that of their family. Your compensation claim should cover every injury, damage, loss, or expense you suffer as a result of your accident.

Our injury lawyers in Los Angeles can help you recover compensation for physical damages, non-physical injuries, and punitive damages.

Damages are typically categorized into two groups: economic and non-economic damages.

Typical compensation for losses includes compensation for:

• Accident-related medical bills, both present, and future
• Loss of earning ability or income
• Personal property damage
• The cost of retrofitting your vehicle or home to accommodate a permanent disability
• Cost of rehabilitation or physical therapy
• Price of property repair or replacement
• Accident-related transportation costs

Economic damages or “compensatory damages” in personal injury cases do not have a cap, and the jury or judge can award any amount they deem necessary and reasonable.

You may also be entitled to damages that cannot be measured in terms of money, such as mental anguish, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

These damages or losses are referred to as “non-economic losses or damages” and according to Civil Code – CIV Section 333.2, (b) “In no action shall the number of damages for noneconomic losses exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).”

How Much Money Can I Expect to Get in a Settlement?

You may be wondering how much your personal injury claim is worth when you file it. It at least provides coverage for financial losses such as medical costs, missed income, and diminished earning potential. Because every case is different, calculating the total value is more difficult.

Depending on the severity of the injury, insurance companies will often begin by adding up your medical costs and multiplying them by a factor (1.5 to 5). Then comes lost revenue.

The length of your recovery, your degree of pain, the severity of your injuries, and any visible scarring are all factors that could raise the value of your claim.

This formula is merely a place to start. To guarantee you get just compensation, your personal injury attorney will negotiate on your behalf and, if necessary, take the matter to court.

What Is A Catastrophic Injury According To The Law?

Catastrophic injury cases are different from ordinary personal injury claims. They can simply be defined as injuries that alter an individual’s life permanently.

Such injuries require the attention of an expert medical team to treat. This is because they can disrupt crucial body systems that could lead to death.

Most of these injuries affect the nervous system and the brain. Damage could be severe, that you need rehabilitation and medical care to recover.

Even if you recover, there are risks that you could endure a lifetime of chronic pain. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:

• Severe burn injuries
• Spinal cord injuries that cause partial or total paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries or other serious injuries to the head
• Injuries that cause significant scarring or disfigurement
• Injuries that cause permanent disability in an individual’s life

As discussed above, catastrophic injuries have varying effects on people’s lives. Therefore, compensation is based on the severity of these effects.

More severe injuries attract more compensation because of their injuries.

However, it is the plaintiff’s burden to prove the extent of damages using facts, arguments, and evidence. Catastrophic injuries can involve a long process of recovery, which will involve huge amounts of medical bills.

You will need a lawyer to help you determine anticipated costs and impact on your ability to learn. You will also be compensated for the pain and suffering you experience after an injury.

Representing Injured Children and Their Families in Los Angeles

According to a study conducted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), children tend to suffer injuries due to appliance defects, televisions, and more. A 2022 CPSC report shared the following statistics:

• 71% of child fatalities involved a television
• 62% of fatalities of all age groups involved a television
• 55% of fatalities involved people being crushed
• Head-related injuries accounted for 66% of fatalities

You may wonder who can be held liable for your children’s injuries. Generally, appliance injury-related claims are brought against product manufacturers or appliance installers. Though, other negligent parties can sometimes be held legally liable as well.

Notably, stove tipping, television, dresser, and other accidents can be prevented. A very inexpensive safety product called an ‘anti-tip bracket’ can keep appliances from tipping over and severely injuring children and adults.

In addition, a properly designed appliance should not be able to be tipped by small children. If your child was injured, our experienced child injury lawyers in Los Angeles will help you determine who bears liability for the accident. Your family deserves justice

Does the Type of Car Accident Affect My Settlement Amount?

Two of the biggest elements that can affect the amount of money that you walk away with at the conclusion of a car accident claim are fault and the degree of injuries that you suffer.

While these two things are independent of the type of car accident, the type of car accident in which you’re involved could have an effect on both of these elements.

Proving Fault

Depending upon the type of accident in which you were involved, the fault may be harder or easier to prove. It’s simple in a head-on collision where the other driver is obviously at fault. Determining who was at fault in side-swipe or T-bone collisions can be more difficult. To get compensation in California, you have to establish the other party’s fault, which can be difficult depending on the type of accident.

Degree of Injuries

While any type of accident can lead to serious injuries, some general trends exist. Rear-end crashes are typically less severe, while head-on and rollover collisions are often more deadly. The type of accident affects injury severity and, consequently, your claim’s value.

Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles Today

We know how difficult time is following a serious accident. Life is stressful. You may be out of work. You are more than likely facing mounds of medical bills and trying to discuss the incident with your insurance company.

Let our experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyers help you.

Call our firm now for a free, initial consultation at or you can fill out our free case evaluation form and we’ll be in touch with you.

Our Los Angeles Office

Were you injured in or near Los Angeles, California? Visit our office or call our attorneys today. Our office is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

Address: 1150 South Olive Street, #1300
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Phone Number: (213) 985-1120