No matter how you’ve been injured, there are a few crucial first steps that must be taken before moving forward with a personal injury case in the state of California. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we have decades of legal experience and can speed you through the process with the expert legal opinions you’ve been looking for. Read on to learn some facts about personal injury cases and then call us at 909-982-0707 for your free legal consultation.
The first step is to determine who’s at fault
It may seem obvious to you who’s at fault but there may be people or businesses you haven’t considered. For example, let’s say you were injured in a car accident. You may assume that the party at fault is limited to the person driving the car that hit you. However, it some cases the manufacturer of the car or even the city may also be at fault.
That’s why it’s important to speak with a personal injury attorney like Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. We take your case on a contingency basis, which means you won’t pay a cent until we get a judgment or settlement on your behalf. That includes the costs of investigation and hiring witnesses – we will cover all off that. We’ll also ensure you don’t miss crucial factors that could affect the outcome of your case:
- Filing your lawsuit within the timeline the courts have laid out.
- Filing your lawsuit in the correct jurisdiction.
- Verifying that you have the standing to bring a claim.
- Naming the correct parties in your lawsuit.
Common cases in which more than one party is responsible
In some personal injury cases, you may be eligible for compensation from more than one defendant who was in some way responsible for the injuries you sustained. Some common accidents that may involve several defendants include:
- Premises liability cases. Also known as slip and fall cases, a premises liability case frequently involves numerous defendants. They may include the owners of a store where you were injured, the people who owned the land where you were injured, and insurance companies that covered another person responsible for your injury.
- Medical malpractice claims. In many cases, a medical malpractice claim will be brought against numerous surgeons or doctors who all signed off on a specific treatment plan. If that plan led to a misdiagnosis or other medical error that caused injury, then everyone involved in that plan can be held responsible for their part.
- Product liability claims. If you were injured as a result of a product that was faulty, then you may have a case against the company who manufactured the product, the wholesaler responsible for distributing the product, and the storeowner or retailer who sold the product. It all depends on what they knew – or should have known – about the defect.
Do you believe you may have a case? Then today is the day to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. We are here to provide you with a free case evaluation.
