Palmdale Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury law, also known as the law of torts or negligence, encompasses the legal process of recovering compensation from another party who caused you harm through their negligence, such as failing to act with reasonable care for your safety. For instance, a negligent party could be a careless driver who crashes into you or a store owner who fails to mop up a spill promptly and put up a “wet floor” sign, causing you to slip and fall. There are countless ways one can suffer a personal injury because of the negligence of a person or business.

Trevino Law Firm is your trusted ally in personal injury law in Palmdale. Led by the experienced and successful California attorney Darlene Trevino, our firm is committed to offering caring and compassionate legal services tailored to the unique needs of each client. Here at Trevino Law Firm, we ensure you’re treated like a person, not just another case file. We pay close attention to your needs to make sure you are being taken of care while we work to secure substantial compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. Help is here for you now. Contact our experienced Palmdale personal injury lawyer today.

Focused Areas of Expertise in Palmdale Personal Injury

Many personal injury law firms offer to take on every type of accident and injury under the sun. While all personal injury cases do have elements in common when it comes to proving legal liability, by concentrating our practice on certain types of cases, we have developed the expertise that allows us to quickly evaluate the strengths of a given claim, potential issues, settlement value and other factors that enable us to proceed confidently toward a swift and satisfactory resolution. We are a local law firm, offering proven expertise in Palmdale and a record of positive results and satisfied clients.

Our firm’s primary areas of expertise include:

• Car Accidents
• Distracted Driving Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Drowsy Truck Driver Accidents
• Drunk Driver Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Negligent Security
• Overloaded Truck Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Slip & Fall
• Tractor-Trailer Jackknife Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Truck Maintenance Safety Regulations
• Uninsured Motorist Accidents
• Wrongful Death

Understanding Personal Injury Claims: The Elements of Negligence

In the realm of personal injury law, the majority of claims rest on establishing negligence. The four essential elements required to prove negligence are:

1. Duty of Care: The defendant owed you a duty to act reasonably and carefully.
2. Breach of Duty: The defendant failed to act according to that duty.
3. Causation: The defendant’s actions directly resulted in your injury.
4. Damages: You suffered actual losses or injuries that can be compensated financially.

Types of Damages Recoverable in Personal Injury Cases

When it comes to personal injury claims, various types of damages can be recovered, depending on the circumstances of the case. These often include:

1. Economic Damages: Economic damages cover measurable financial losses like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
2. Non-Economic Damages: Non-economic damages are intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.
3. Punitive Damages: In extreme cases, punitive damages are awarded to the plaintiff to punish the defendant for particularly reckless or malicious behavior.

The Challenges of Pursuing a Successful Personal Injury Claim

Navigating the complexities of a personal injury case is no simple feat, and negotiating a settlement with an insurance company is not something you should try on your own. Insurance companies often present low initial offers and try to convince you that their offer represents the value of your claim and is all you should expect to receive. They know that you are hurting and in need of financial help, and their hope is that you will accept their offer without talking to a lawyer first. The fact is that an insurance company’s initial offer is never reflective of the true value of your claim, and injury victims who settle on their own never receive as much as an experienced and successful personal injury attorney could obtain for them.

It’s common for insurance companies to dispute or downplay the severity of your injuries to minimize their payout. We’ve handled enough claims like yours to know when the insurance company is shooting straight and when they are trying to weasel out of paying what they should. We take the time to document your injury and the many ways the accident has impacted your life so that we can build a strong case for the full amount of compensation due to you.

Another common insurance company tactic is to dispute that their insured is responsible for your injuries. Often they try to push the blame onto the victim. For instance, in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, they might say you were speeding or distracted and could have avoided getting hit. To slip and fall victims, they say you weren’t watching where you were going and could have avoided the hazard the store owner left on the floor. Any amount of fault they lay on you can reduce the amount of compensation you can recover, although it won’t keep you from pursuing a valid claim. We don’t take the insurance company’s word that you were to blame, and neither should you. Our experienced team thoroughly investigates the cause of the accident and makes sure that all fault is allocated properly.

Choose Trevino Law Firm for a Personalized Legal Experience and a Commitment to Excellent Results

Whether you’re dealing with a car accident, slip and fall, or the wrongful death of a loved one, we’ll be by your side every step of the way. Darlene Trevino and her team take a hands-on approach to every case, actively collaborating with opposing attorneys and insurance companies to resolve your claim expediently and deliver the best results obtainable. Contact the Palmdale personal injury attorneys at Trevino Law Firm today by calling (661) 526-5012 for a free consultation to begin your journey to recovery.