There are a few critical first actions that must be performed before pursuing a personal injury lawsuit in the state of California, regardless of how you were injured. With our years of legal knowledge and our expert legal views, Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas can help you move quickly through the procedure. Before calling us at 909-982-0707 for your free legal consultation, read the following information to understand more about personal injury claims.
The first step is to identify the responsible party
Even while the person or organization responsible may seem obvious to you, there may be others you have not thought of. Let us take the scenario where you were hurt in an automobile accident. You could think that the only person responsible for the collision is the driver of the offending vehicle. However, in some circumstances, the city or even the car manufacturer may also be at fault.
For this reason, it is crucial to consult a personal injury lawyer like Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. We accept your case on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay anything until we obtain a verdict or settlement in your favor. That includes the expenses for conducting the investigation and paying witnesses; we will pay for everything.
We will also make sure you do not overlook anything significant that might have an impact on how your case turns out. This includes complying with the court’s deadlines for filing your lawsuit, choosing the appropriate court to file your claim in, confirming your legal right to file a claim, and choosing the right parties to name in your case.
Typical situations where multiple parties are at fault
You may be entitled to compensation in some personal injury lawsuits from more than one defendant who contributed in some way to the damage you suffered. Typical mishaps that could include numerous defendants include cases of premises responsibility, claims of malpractice, claims for product liability, and more.
Premises liability lawsuits
Sometimes known as slip and fall cases, premises liability lawsuits frequently involve a large number of defendants. They could be the proprietors of the business where you got hurt, the owners of the property where you got hurt, or the insurance providers for someone else who caused your accident.
Claims of medical malpractice
Numerous surgeons or medical professionals who all approved of a particular treatment plan may frequently be the target of a medical malpractice claim. Everyone participating in that strategy can be held liable for their part if it resulted in a misdiagnosis or other medical error that caused harm.
Claims for product liability
If a defective product caused your injuries, you might have a claim against the manufacturer, the wholesaler in charge of distributing the goods, and the owner or retailer of the store where the product was sold. It all relies on what they were aware of or ought to have been aware of regarding the flaw.
Do you consider yourself to have a case? Then dial 909-982-0707 today to get in touch with the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. You can get a free case evaluation from us today.
