Personal Injury
The statistics are chilling - every hour, there are believed to be over 11,000 disabling accidents in the United States. And the danger might not be as far from home as you think. From unsafe foods and untested products to car and truck accidents, burns, assaults, and even poisoning, risk abounds - and so does personal injury. Defined as an injury to the body or mind, a personal injury can be caused on purpose (in the case of an assault) or occur due to a third party's negligence (failure to provide safe circumstances, as in the case of an employer with unsafe work conditions or a property owner who fails to secure their property).
Jensen & Associates has been in the forefront in representing victims of negligent road design against Caltrans. One such case, involving the absence of a guardrail on a freeway offramp, resulted in a precedent-breaking decision in the Court of Appeal that opened the door for victims to sue when previously courts had consistently rejected such claims. This landmark case, Hernandez et al. v. Caltrans (114 Cal.App.4th 376) which was decided in December 2003 took years of preparation and a determination to do everything necessary finally reach a six-figure settlement in 2004 (after the Supreme Court rejected Caltrans’ pleas for review of the Court of Appeal decision in favor of our client) for our closed-head trauma victim, but it was well worth it.
Aside from obtaining the best medical care possible, what can you do about personal injury? The answer is simple - fight back. State laws give personal injury victims a limited amount of time to seek justice by filing a personal injury lawsuit with the hopes of obtaining compensation for expenses such as medical bills, future medical expenses, vocational rehabilitation, and payment for emotional suffering due to personal injury. And by playing your cards properly, you can come away with a favorable jury verdict or a generous settlement to help pay for your personal injury.
Though it may be tempting to "go it alone" when it comes to filing and litigating your personal injury claim, it's a better idea to seek professional help. An experienced California personal injury lawyer not only has what it takes to deal with paperwork, courtroom politics and trial procedures. He or she will also have access to expert witnesses, doctors, and other resources that can help ensure your victory in court or at the settlement table.
The California personal injury lawyers of Jensen & Associates are such attorneys. Focused, aggressive, and experienced, they've helped thousands of personal injury victims find justice since 1991. And they're not done yet. They can help you assess, file and win your personal injury claim and get the justice you deserve. And they're offering a free, completely confidential consultation to interested parties who think they may have a valid personal injury claim. Interested in your free consultation? Call our experienced personal injury lawyers today.