Joshua Tree Personal Injury Lawyer

What Types of Personal Injury Claims Arise in Joshua Tree?

Personal injury cases stem from harm suffered by an individual because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. The following are common types of personal injury claims our firm handles in Joshua Tree:

• Car accidents: A total of 11,423 traffic crashes occurred on state highways in a recent year, as reported by the California Department of Transportation (CA DOT ).
• Commercial vehicle accidents: Collisions involving large trucks and other commercial vehicles can cause serious injuries to passenger vehicle occupants.
• Cycling accidents: Bicyclists are vulnerable to serious injuries when hit by a 4,000 lb. moving motor vehicle.
• Deaths in assisted living and nursing homes: When abuse or neglect in assisted living or nursing home facilities results in death, responsible parties should be held accountable.
• Electric bike accidents: E-bike injuries have doubled yearly, as reported by researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF ).
• Motorcycle accidents: Lacking the protection provided by an enclosed vehicle, riders are vulnerable to serious injuries in a crash.
• Premises liability: California property owners have a duty to use reasonable care to maintain their property in a safe condition for visitors. They may be held liable for resulting injuries when they fail to do so.
• Slip and fall accidents: Wet floors, uneven surfaces, and other hazards on a property can lead to slip and fall accidents, which can cause serious injuries, including bone fractures and traumatic brain injury.
• Denied long-term disability: We have a proven track record against insurance companies that wrongfully deny claims.
• Dog bites: Under California’s strict liability dog bite laws, dog owners may be held liable for harm caused by their animals with no need to prove negligence or show that the dog has bitten another individual in the past.
• Elder abuse: Our firm is dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of elder abuse by caregivers, nursing homes, and other responsible parties.
• Wrongful death: When an accident caused by negligence results in the death of a person, surviving family members may seek justice and compensation in a wrongful death claim.