After an accident, our team of Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm are here to help you get the best result possible. No matter the type of accident you were involved in, or the severity of your injuries, our team of experienced personal injury lawyers will work hard for you every step of the way. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence, call The Barnes Firm today at (800) 800-0000 and ask to speak with one of our knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyers. It could be the best call you make.
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, the physical, financial, and emotional losses – or legal damages – you suffer can be overwhelming. Obtaining fair compensation that adequately covers your complete losses through a personal injury claim will help to support your fullest recovery, but the legal path forward is challenging. Having an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer in your corner can make a dramatic difference in the outcome of your claim and is always recommended.
The Barnes Firm in Los Angeles is committed to fiercely advocating for your legal rights and for the compensation to which you’re entitled, and we have an impressive track record to back this claim up.
We take great pride in the recognition we’ve earned in the community and from our professional peers, including:
We’re committed to providing our clients with the focused representation they deserve along with effective and efficient legal services – in pursuit of their claims’ best possible resolutions, and we’re gratified for the recognition we’ve received in the process.
“I am the managing attorney for the Los Angeles office of The Barnes Firm, one of the largest personal injury law firms in the nation. The attorneys at The Barnes Firm have the knowledge, experience and the resources to achieve maximum results for every client. I am proud to be a part of the excellent team of trial attorneys at the Los Angeles office of The Barnes Firm.”
A personal injury claim is a very personal matter, which makes finding an attorney who puts you at ease a good starting point. Another primary factor is finding an attorney who has a proven track record for success in this complex legal arena.
If you’ve been harmed by someone else’s negligence, seeking fair compensation is critical to your recovery. Obtaining a fair settlement that covers the total losses you’ve endured, however, is very difficult to do without the skilled legal guidance of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Your experienced personal injury attorney will handle every step of your journey forward toward your compensation.
Although the insurance company handling your case is paid to cover your losses, it is highly invested in keeping your settlement as low as it possibly can – in an effort to keep its profits high. One of the company’s means of accomplishing this is coaxing claim-damaging statements out of vulnerable accident victims like you.
In the aftermath of an accident – even one that was clearly caused by someone else – it’s very common to express regret and even to apologize. The insurance company is all too happy to use such statements as admissions of fault or to mitigate their policyholder’s fault in the matter. The less you say to the insurance rep handling your claim, the better, and when you leave the matter to your trusted attorney, you won’t need to give it another thought.
The fact is that having a seasoned LA personal injury lawyer on your side can significantly increase the amount of compensation you receive, which makes working with a personal injury lawyer well worth it.
The distinguished Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm know just how difficult being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence can be, and we have a wealth of experience helping clients like yours resolve their claims as effectively and efficiently as possible.
The outcome of your case is important to your future, so please don’t delay contacting us online or calling us at (800) 800-0000 for more information about what we can do to help you today.
You can seek compensation for damages that include all the following:
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In order to obtain a just verdict or settlement, you’ll need a convincing claim that highlights the other party’s fault in the matter and that clearly demonstrates the related losses you’ve experienced. Your attorney will gather and skillfully compile all the available evidence in a compelling suite of information that supports your telling of the events that led to your claim. This can include all the following:
You’ve suffered an injury that was caused by someone else, which puts you in a very challenging position. On top of this, you have to navigate the personal injury claim process, which is difficult at the best of times. Your attorney is on your side and there to seamlessly guide you through the process – helping to ensure that you bypass some of the mistakes that many claimants innocently make, such as:
Your compassionate personal injury attorney is your skilled guide, and yours will ensure that your questions are answered and that you’re well-prepared for whatever comes next.
Your personal injury claim will depend on the losses you experience as a result of the other party’s negligence, and a primary element of your claim is establishing how significant your losses are. The losses covered by the law fall into three basic categories.
You’ve been injured, and as a result, you have medical bills, but it may not stop there. If your injuries are serious, you may be looking at medical needs that extend far into the future. Complications and secondary health concerns are not uncommon, and carefully assessing the related costs is important to your ability to cover your healthcare expenses over the course of your recovery.
With a serious injury comes time off work, and this translates to lost income. If the injuries you’ve sustained interfere with your ability to continue working or to continue advancing your career, this category of loss can be that much more difficult. It’s important to recognize that career losses can also lead to emotional pain and suffering that relates to the significant role our jobs tend to play in our lives.
The physical and emotional pain and suffering you experience as a result of the accident in question can be immense, but in the wake of your other losses, it can get lost in the shuffle. Not only is this brand of loss difficult to overcome, but it can also intensify the other losses you experience.
It’s not unusual to be overwhelmed by the losses you’ve suffered after being injured in an accident and to panic in the face of a settlement offer, which may be far too low to cover your comprehensive damages. The insurance company is more than willing to take advantage of your vulnerability, but your experienced personal injury attorney will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to clearly identify and legally justify each of your covered losses – in pursuit of a settlement or court award that supports your most complete recovery.
Your personal injury attorney will engage in skilled negotiations with the insurance company – fighting for compensation that covers every category of loss you’ve experienced. While negotiations can be the lengthiest component of a personal injury claim, this does not greenlight the insurance company to artificially drag out the process, which is another common tactic.
As long as the insurance company continues to negotiate in good faith, your attorney will continue to advocate for a favorable settlement that honors your rights and rightful compensation. If, on the other hand, the insurance company is stalling things, overcomplicating things, attempting to deny their policyholder’s fault in the matter, casting doubt on your losses, or doing anything else that demonstrates disinterest in fair negotiations, your personal injury attorney will be well prepared to take the matter up at trial.
The Barnes Firm is here to help you. Our personal injury firm helps individuals and their families who
have suffered an injury in an accident.
Whether your car crash was minor or serious, any injuries sustained in an accident can be painful and costly.
All motorcycle accidents are different, the compensation you receive will depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident.
A truck accident can be catastrophic, even in low-impact crashes, if you or your family are involved, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
Whether the accident happened from a height, or at ground level, slip and fall injuries can be serious and sometimes, fatal.
Helping thousands of construction workers injured at construction sites, getting the best result possible for their cases.
There are dozens of accidents involving school buses each year, most commonly, involving children outside a school bus.
Drivers must respect a cyclist’s right to share the road bicyclists need to realize they have to obey traffic laws. Know your rights if you are involved in a Bicycle accidents.
Car and truck have the responsibility to drive in a safe, and be aware of any pedestrians that may be near or on the street.
When it comes to representing our clients through one of the most difficult experiences they’ll encounter in their lives, winning rightful compensation that covers their full range of losses is important. We have a history of advocacy and a solid record of impressive recent wins that demonstrates our commitment to our clients, including all the following settlements and verdicts:
While not every claim relates to millions of dollars in damages, they are all important to our clients and, therefore, to us, including the following recent verdicts and settlements:
Our accomplished verdicts and settlements highlight how many forms personal injury claims can take in Los Angeles – and across the nation. If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence in a situation where the at-fault party owed you a duty of care – or had a responsibility to your safety – personal injury law generally applies. Some of the most common categories of personal injury claims include the following:
Additionally, the following common claims are closely related to personal injury:
A serious personal injury case can involve injuries of nearly any kind, but some of the most common include all the following:
Any one of these can lead to long-term healthcare needs, lost earnings, and emotional hurdles.
In the State of California, personal injury claims are based on four specific legal elements.
To begin, the other party must have owed you a duty of care in the first place. This means they had a responsibility to protect your safety. Perhaps the clearest example of this is the responsibility for the safety of others on the road that we all accept when we drive.
Similarly, commercial property owners owe the customers, guests, visitors, and other invitees on their premises a duty of care that includes taking the reasonable precautions that are necessary to protect their safety. Reasonable in this context refers to the level of care that other reasonable property owners employ in similar situations.
The second element of every successful personal injury claim is that the other party breached the duty of care that was owed. For example, when a driver engages in any of the following common forms of negligence, it translates to a breach in the duty of care they owe others on the road:
The third element of personal injury claims is that the other party’s breached duty of care was the direct cause of the accident in question. As such, if a speeding driver loses control of their vehicle and crashes into you in an intersection, their negligence is the direct cause of your accident.
Finally, you must have suffered losses that are addressed by the law in order to bring a successful personal injury claim. As discussed above, these generally include medical bills, lost earnings, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. If you incur property damage in the course of the accident, such as damage to your vehicle in a car accident, it can also be addressed.
California negligence laws guide personal injury claims, and negligence here refers to a breached duty of care owed. It’s important to note, however, that California employs what is known as a pure comparative negligence system, which means that – even if you share some fault for the accident that causes you to be injured – you can seek compensation for the percentage of fault the other driver is responsible for, and this applies even if you bear more responsibility than they do.
Consider the following example:
In other words, the other party does not have to be completely at fault for the accident that leaves you injured in order for you to bring a successful personal injury claim that compensates you for the percentage of fault they bear.
Keep in mind the above numbers only an example, and you want our attorneys to evaluate your specific losses and the value of your claim.
A statute of limitations refers to the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit against someone whose negligence leaves you harmed. In the State of California, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is a brief two years.
The fact is that getting a personal injury claim up and running after a setback of this nature can take a considerable amount of time, and these complex claims often drag on. In other words, your opportunity for filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party is relatively brief, which makes consulting with a practiced personal injury attorney sooner rather than later in your best interest.
In a successful personal injury claim in Los Angeles, you can seek compensation in all the following areas:
Each of these can add up to a significant amount and should be carefully assessed in relation to your claim.
Proving your personal injury case will come down to the available evidence and your attorney’s unfailing commitment to a just resolution. This begins with gathering evidence and then crafting a compelling claim that lays out the accident specifics in a manner that makes it difficult to argue with any of the following:
Our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers at The Barnes Firm Injury Attorneys help victims from California. Our firm is conveniently located near you. We have an office in Los Angeles at 633 W 5th St #1750, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Find us with our GeoCoordinates: 34.051221159397144, -118.25445490707811
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Personal service is a key element to our legal service. We keep our clients informed of the progress of their case along the entire way.
Our team is experienced and dedicated to bring our clients results. We lead your case to a successful resolution for you and your loved ones.
We’re here to help you understand your legal options and guide you through the next steps at no initial cost.
Our priority is to lead your case to a successful resolution. That is our focus. You won’t pay any fees until we win your case. Results over fees.
Most people have never needed a lawyer when they find themselves injured and in need of legal advice. We hear the following questions from many of our clients. We hope the answers help clarify your options and considerations.
Personal injury lawyers in California charge on a contingency fee basis, which means that they only get paid if you do. Typically, they take a pre-arranged percentage of any settlement or award you receive.
In order to file a personal injury lawsuit in California, you file a complaint against the at-fault party in the appropriate court. Importantly, however, most personal injury claims are resolved by reaching a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
In California, a personal injury is any injury caused by the negligence of another person. Common examples of personal injury cases include motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Typically, personal injury settlements that compensate you for losses like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering are not taxable. That said, if a court awards you punitive damages, those will be taxable.
Personal injury lawsuits can take anywhere from a few months to several years to conclude. Some of the factors that can have an impact on how long your case will take include the strength of the evidence in your favor, the complexity of your case, and the damages you are seeking.
Under California law, if you have been hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you can typically recover compensation for your physical and emotional pain and suffering.
California’s Civil Code 3040 places a limit on the monetary restitution that health insurance companies can reclaim from your settlement. The sum they’re entitled to recoup is determined either by the actual expenses of the medical services they covered or a specific proportion of the settlement sum, depending on a range of factors. The lesser of the two is the amount they can recover.
You should bring as much documentation as you can to your initial compensation. Some examples of documentation you should bring to your consultation include your medical expenses, the police report about your accident, any incident reports that might exist, and pictures of your injuries or damage to your property.
If you have suffered injuries in an accident, there are certain steps you should take to protect your rights. Some of the most important of these steps include the following:
Under California law, if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, they are likely liable for your injuries. In addition, if an employee caused your injuries within the scope of their duties, their employer is likely liable for your injuries.
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