Palmdale Personal Injury Attorney

Palmdale is a city located in Northern Los Angeles County. With an estimated population of over half a million people, Palmdale is a popular location for residents who commute to and from Los Angeles for work. In the last 25 years, Palmdale has frequently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Several aerospace companies and manufacturing companies have relocated to Palmdale for more affordable land and proximity to the Palmdale Airport.

Recovering Compensation After a Palmdale Personal Injury Accident

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Palmdale personal injury accident, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. At SoCal Injury Lawyers, we have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. We can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve that will allow you to begin rebuilding your life and heal as quickly as possible. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation. We do not charge our clients until we win.

Common Personal Injury Accidents 

Car accident claims are among the most common types of personal injury cases. However, a personal injury accident can happen anywhere, from an office building to a grocery store. Some of the most common types of personal injury accident include the following:

Damages Available in a Palmdale Personal Injury Lawsuit

When we meet with new clients, one of the most common questions they ask us is how much their case is worth. It’s impossible to determine the exact value of a Long Beach personal injury lawsuit. However, we can provide you with an estimated range of what your claim may be worth. In California, plaintiffs are entitled to economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover financial losses that are easy to quantify, such as medical expenses and property damage. Non-economic damages cover damages that are less easy to quantify, such as emotional suffering and mental health challenges caused by the personal injury accident. Plaintiffs can recover the following types of damages in California:

  • The cost of present and future medical bills
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • The cost of physical or occupational therapy
  • The cost of a long-term care facility or in-home nursing care
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages 
  • Wrongful death

Proving Liability

Plaintiffs in California must prove that the defendant caused their injuries by a preponderance of the evidence. With this evidentiary standard, the plaintiff must prove that it is more likely than not that the defendant’s action or inaction caused their injury. Proving the defendant’s negligence is a crucial aspect of bringing a personal injury lawsuit in California. Specifically, the plaintiff must prove the following four elements to prove that the defendant acted negligently:

  • The defendant owed you a duty of reasonable care
  • The defendant breached that duty through his or her action or inaction
  • The defendant’s breach of duty caused your injury
  • You suffered a physical injury as a result of the accident

As the plaintiff, you will need to provide evidence that proves the defendant’s liability. Recovering compensation depends on whether you can prove that the defendant’s inaction or action caused your injuries. In some cases, proving liability is straightforward. For example, if a drunk driver ran into your vehicle and caused your injuries, it will be relatively easy to prove liability. In other cases, proving liability is more challenging. For example, it can be more difficult in medical malpractice cases to show that the doctor’s negligence caused your specific injuries.

We Will Thoroughly Investigate Your Case

At SoCal Injury Lawyers, we began conducting a thorough investigation into your case as soon as you decide to work with us. We will interview witnesses to the accident, gather video surveillance footage, and conduct depositions to prove that the defendant caused your injuries. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, we can work with an accident reconstruction specialist to determine which driver was at fault. 

We also work with a network of medical experts who can testify how the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries and the severity of your injuries. In California, you typically only have two years from the accident date to bring a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury cases are complex. They require as much time as possible to investigate and gather evidence. The sooner you reach out to a skilled personal injury lawyer, the better. 

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Long Beach

The first step of recovering the compensation you deserve is to discuss your case with an attorney. Your attorney will thoroughly investigate your case and negotiate with the defendant or insurance company regarding a settlement. The defendant may choose to offer you a specific amount of money in exchange for you agreeing not to take your case to trial. Unfortunately, insurance companies in defendants often offer a settlement amount that is far too low.

The experienced lawyers at SoCal Injury Lawyers know how to negotiate with insurance companies to secure the best settlement agreements possible for our clients. In some cases, a settlement agreement isn’t possible and the case will proceed to court. All of our attorneys are trial-ready and have extensive experience litigating personal injury lawsuits. We will protect your rights during the trial process and use our legal skills to represent you effectively.

Contact a Palmdale Personal Injury Lawyer Today

At SoCal Injury Law, our personal injury lawyers know how to advocate strongly for the compensation our clients deserve. We understand how devastating a serious personal injury accident can be for you and your family. When you work with our law firm, you can rest assured that we will handle every aspect of your claim so you can focus on recovering. The sooner you consult with a personal injury lawyer, the better. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.