Sacramento Personal Injury Attorneys Serving California
In a split second, a serious accident can change your life. In the immediate time following the tragic event, you must make several important decisions. While you seek medical treatment, an adjuster from your insurance company will want you to make a statement or sign documents. Before saying anything or putting pen to paper, contact an attorney at Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson.
At Your Side During Difficult Times
Your insurer will claim to have your best interests in mind. Simply put, they do not. They will likely find you responsible and minimize or deny your claim. When you retain our law firm, you gain a strong advocate on your side, fighting to maximize the compensation you deserve.
Our lawyers are experienced in various personal injury claims that include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Motorcycle, scooters and electronic bike accidents
- Premises liability
- Slip, trips, and falls
- Dog bites/animal attacks
- Product liability claims
Injuries caused by negligence can range from whiplash to traumatic brain injuries, or worse. More complex claims can involve the wrongful death of a loved one. These emotionally charged issues combine with legal complexities that necessitate compassionate, experienced attorneys with a track record of success.
How California Negligence Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Under this rule, you can still recover compensation even if you share some fault for the accident. However, your total award will be reduced by your percentage of fault, even if you are mostly to blame.
To succeed in a personal injury claim, we must establish four key elements:
- Duty: The other party had a legal responsibility to act with reasonable care toward you
- Breach: The other party failed to meet that standard of care
- Causation: That failure directly caused your injury
- Damages: You suffered measurable harm as a result
We gather evidence including police reports, medical records, photographs and witness statements to prove each one.
California law also gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and missing this deadline can end your right to seek compensation entirely. Reaching out to our team quickly helps protect your claim and gives us time to gather strong evidence.
What Can You Recover In A Sacramento Personal Injury Claim?
The compensation available to you depends on the facts of your case. At Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson, we review every detail to identify what you may recover, which can include:
- Medical expenses: Costs for hospital visits, surgery, medication and ongoing care
- Lost wages: Income you did not earn while recovering from your injuries
- Reduced earning ability: Future income lost due to lasting injuries
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain and emotional distress your injuries cause
- Property damage: Costs to repair or replace property damaged in the accident
- Wrongful death damages: Compensation surviving family members may recover after a fatal accident
Your case may involve one or several of these damage types, and we explain what applies to your situation in plain language.
Discuss Your Personal Injury Case During A Consultation
Personal injuries can alter your financial future. Our attorneys can help you recover. To consult with our legal staff, call our Walnut Creek office at 925-933-7777 or our Sacramento office at 916-933-7511. You can also send us a message through our website.