La Quinta Personal Injury Lawyer

We Represent Clients in Both State and Federal Trial Courts

At Christopher C. Vader PC, we have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. With over two decades of experience, we have the knowledge and resources to provide you with exceptional legal guidance and aggressive advocacy. No matter the complexity of your case, you can rely on us to pursue your legal objectives. We represent clients facing a wide variety of personal injury matters, including:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Catastrophic injury
• Dog bites
• Elder abuse
• Police misconduct
• Wrongful death
• Wrongfully denied disability and long-term care claims

How Long You Have to File A Personal Injury Claim

A plaintiff has 2 years to file a personal injury claim in California. Once this time period has expired, the court may refuse to hear a plaintiff’s case. However, there are exceptions to the statute of limitations. For example, the courts do take into account that an injury may not reveal itself immediately, in which case you can file a claim under the discovery clause. Even so, it’s in your best interest to retain legal representation as soon as possible. An La Quinta personal injury attorney can review your accident, interview witnesses, compile applicable evidence, present your case to the court, and help you evaluate your options.

Damages You Can Recover in Personal Injury Case

While the amount of compensation you will be able to recover in your case can’t be guaranteed to you, since every case is different, the types of compensation you can pursue remain the same in every case. These types of compensation are called damages and they can be broken down into three main categories, economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Both economic and non-economic damages compensate the injured party for a loss they suffered as a result of being injured. These losses include:

• Loss of income
• Pain and suffering
• Medical expenses

The last type of damage, punitive damages, are different in that their main purpose is to punish the negligent party. Because of this, punitive damages are both usually very harsh and not often awarded.

Retain Exceptional Legal Representation in La Quinta

You don’t have to struggle through this legal labyrinth alone. When you call our La Quinta personal injury lawyer for help, we can guide you through each step of this complicated legal process. We can take on any insurance company or corporate legal team if it means securing a positive case resolution on your behalf. Our priority, above all else, is to help each of our clients obtain a compensation package that reflects their specific needs.