Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured in an accident? We can help.

After you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, it is vastly important that you do not hesitate to speak with an Orange County personal injury attorney at our firm to discuss your injuries. It is essential to talk to a lawyer who can explain the legal process to you; including issues such as how this may result in lost wages, medical expenses and medical costs. We are so dedicated to helping our clients, infact, that we provide them with a free initial consultation so that they can learn all of the facts regarding this often complexlegal process. Due to the successful structuring of our law firm, we are able to focus exclusively on representing clients who have been injured in accidents or due to negligence or misconduct in Orange County and the surrounding communities in Southern California.

When you choose an attorney from our firm to handle your case, you can expect to always receive the highest level of care possible. From the initial consultation to the court room, we will be beside you every step of the way, protecting your rights and looking out for your best interests. Whether youhave suffered a car accident or have been victimized by medical malpractice, you are sure to find what you need at our law firm. We offer a wide range of services and are never scared to go head-to-head with oppositional attorneys and insurance companies that seek to take advantage of your unfortunate situation.

Experienced Legal Representation

Over the years, we have worked with many different clients who each had their own individual needs and goals. We are used to dealing with a variety of situations and pride ourselves on being flexible for our clients. If you have recently been injured and are still in the process of receiving medical care at a hospital or another medical care facility, we can travel to you to make things easier. If you are recovering at your home and don't wish to leave, we can even come to your house. We understand the needs of our clients and do everything we can to satisfy those needs.

A personal injury may come in a number of different forms. Whether your injury was caused by an employer’s negligence or misconduct, another driver's recklessness, or a manufacturer's carelessness, one of our attorneys may be able to help. You should be compensated for those injuries which were caused by a third party, whether it is resolved in a settlement or in a trial. You should not have to pay for someone else's mistake - especially when it has caused you undue pain and suffering. No matter the circumstances of your accident or injury, you can benefit from discussing your case with an experienced legal professional. The number of accidental injuries seems to be continually on the rise. Companies and individuals are getting more and more careless and not being held accountable for their actions. You can be confident that wewill fight hard to get you every penny you deserve for your resulting injuries.

Working with Our Firm

At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. we have a great deal of knowledge and experience in all aspects of personal injury law; together, wehave been able to successfully recover over $45 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We accept all types of cases of this kind, including, but not limited to, those involving: truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, train accidents, hitand run injuries, premises liability, brain injuries, dog bites, defective products and elder abuse. We can take on any type of catastrophic injury claim and can also help families that have lost loved ones take legal action through wrongful death lawsuits.

In addition to these cases, a portion of our practice is also devoted to helping clients with cases involving disability violations and wage & hour claims.

At a time when you are suffering from both physical and emotional pain, when medical bills are mounting and when you feel as though you have nowhere to turn, you can count on a skilled legal professional at Cohn & Swartzon for the assistance you need. California law offers recourse to accident and injury victims - it is up to you to take advantage of your rights by consulting with a lawyer who will assist you in determining your available legal options.

All injury victims should keep in mind that you must immediately contact an attorney; particularly due to the fact that the scene of the accident may change, witnesses may forget important information, or records may be lost. Your lawyer will need to get involved immediately in order to protect your rights and fight to maximize your financial recovery. All of thesedocuments and papers must be filed before you are barred by an relevant statute of limitations.

Filing Your Claim

There are three primary grounds for a personal injury claim in Orange County. These include negligence, strict liability and intentional wrongdoing.

The most common reason injury victims seek to file personal injury lawsuits is due to negligence. Negligence may be defined as any failure to act with proper caution or care under the circumstances, leading to the injury of another person. As an example, a driver may be temporarily distracted as he or she is adjusting the radio. If that driver rear-ends another driver as a result, causing serious whiplash or other injuries, the driver who was adjusting the radio may be held liable (legally responsible) by the injured party if he or she files a claim.

Strict liability applies in a personal injury case when the defendant (party against whom the victim is bringing a lawsuit) can be held liable for the victim's injuries regardless of specific intent or actions. In California, dog owners can be held strictly liable if their dog bites another person. This means that the dog owner may be held accountable even if the dog had never attacked anyone in the past and had no history of aggressive behavior.

Finally, acase may be filed for intentional acts. An attack, assault or any situation where a person has purposefully caused injury to another is usually grounds for a case. This would typically be in addition to any criminal charges the attacker would face.

Proving Liability

Liability is a crucial part of any personal injury claim. Whether this involves an accident, intentional wrongdoing, or a failure to provide proper care or treatment, the party whose actions or failure to act caused injury to the victim should be held accountable, or legally responsible, under law. The main duty of an injury attorney is to assist a victim in proving the liability of the defendant, the individual or entity against which the victim is filing a civil suit.

How can you establish the liability of the other party? A lawyer with the proper legal experience and resources can work to conduct an investigation with the help of private investigators, accident reconstruction specialists, forensic experts, medical professionals and other expert witnesses to build a strong case on a victim's behalf that establishes:

• What circumstances led to the accident or injury in the first place;
• That the defendant had an obligation to the victim in some way (such as a driver's obligation to obey traffic laws or a doctor's obligation to provide a standard level of care or treatment);
• That the defendant acted in some way, or failed to act, in accordance with this obligation; and
• That the defendant's actions caused the accident or the patient's injuries.

In establishing these factors, a lawyer may be able to successfully negotiate a fair settlement or win a jury verdict on a victim's behalf. As personal injury law covers a broad scope of accidents and different injuries, there are a number of different parties that could potentially be held liable in a claim. A drunk driver, negligent property owner, dog owner, truck driver, manufacturer of a defective product, doctor, nurse, pharmacist or other medical professional may be held accountable if their actions caused a victim's injuries.

One of the easiest ways to gain a thorough understanding of how these laws work is to take an example involving an auto accident. If a driver is not paying attention, is drinking and driving, is speeding or is otherwise being negligent in some way, he or she may be likely to cause a collision. If that driver does cause a collision which results in serious injury to another person, that victim may take legal action against the driver for his or her negligent conduct. The victim of the auto accident could face medical bills, psychological trauma and other damages. The law offers a victim a way to recover a form of monetary compensation in order to make up for his or her damages/losses. In this way, the negligent driver is held responsible for the accident.

Each year there are overseven million car accidents. With the large number of cars, the number of people involved in car accidents has been steadily increasing. These types of accidents can be very serious, especially if there are other motor vehicles involved. Our firm can assist you in determining what your legal rights are, and we will work with you to maximize your monetary compensation by handling your insurance claim and all aspects of your case.

Talk to an Orange County Personal Injury Attorney

If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional misconduct, first and foremost you must seek medical attention. Keep close count of any expenses related to medical care and any uncompensated days of missed work - these are actual expenses that can be reimbursed if your lawyer is successful in recovering financial compensation on your behalf! In addition, you can potentially get compensation for anticipated missed work or decreased function due to your injury.

Hiring a competent lawyer is the best way to determine if you have a case and what compensation is due. Fill our our free online case evaluation form or call us and you will have taken the first step toward recovering the money you need - and deserve.

By talking to a professional at our firm, you can find out just what you're up against, what your claim may be worth and what action is necessary at this time in order to seek and recover the valuable financial compensation that you need to pay for medical care, lost wages, and much more. At Cohn & Swartzon, we believe that negligent individuals who cause injury to others should be held legally responsible for what they have done. Don't let the blame of an accident be laid on your shoulders simply because you did not have the competent legal counsel you needed. Instead, consult our legal team about your case and find out what you can do to get the compensation you deserve.

Contact an personal injury lawyer today at (866) 754-8572.

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