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Our team of San Francisco personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm are focused on helping victims of accidents recover the maximum value for their personal injury claims. If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligence of another party, our team of San Francisco personal injury lawyers will fully investigate your accident and the circumstances surrounding it, negotiate with insurance companies, and work tirelessly to get you the best result possible for your accident case. Call The Barnes Firm today at (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation – it could be the best call you make.
Personal injury claims are based on the losses you suffer, which are called legal damages, as a result of someone else’s negligence. A common example is traffic accidents. The physical, financial, and emotional losses associated with these claims can be immense, and obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled is important to your recovery. An experienced San Francisco personal injury attorney has the legal skill and focus to help.
When you need personal injury representation in the Bay Area, look no further than The Barnes Firm. Our dedicated legal team is ready to help after any type of personal injury.
Yes, if someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, it is always in your best interest to have skilled legal guidance in your corner. Personal injury claims are complex, and you can count on the insurance company to put a considerable amount of effort into keeping your settlement low. Without professional legal counsel on your side, obtaining a fair settlement that covers your complete range of losses and supports your most complete recovery is far more difficult.
Your personal injury attorney will help in the following primary ways:
The trusted San Francisco personal injury lawyers at The Barnes Firm focus their impressive experience and legal skill on helping clients like you prevail with verdicts and settlements that support their legal rights and recoveries. Your claim is important, and we’re here to help – so please don’t put off reaching out and contacting us online or calling us at (800) 800-0000 for more information about what we can do for you today.
At the The Barnes Firm, we have decades of experience skillfully guiding challenging personal injury claims like yours toward advantageous resolutions that support our clients’ fullest recoveries. Your case is important, and we take great pride in harnessing our impressive legal skill and insight in fierce advocacy of your rights. Your case is unique to the circumstances involved, and we take an individualized approach that helps to ensure favorable settlements and verdicts for every case we take on.
In response to our legal prowess and dedicated commitment to our valued clients, we’ve earned the following awards, endorsements, and recognition:
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A statute of limitations refers to the amount of time a personal injury claimant has to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party involved. In California, you have only two years to move forward with a lawsuit after being injured in an accident that was caused by someone else. This applies to motor vehicle accidents and other traffic accidents, slip and fall accidents and other premises liability claims, product liability claims, and other kinds of personal injury claims.
The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is also two years. This time frame relates to the date of your loved one’s death – rather than the date of the accident that ultimately proved fatal.
For medical malpractice claims, however, the statute of limitations is generally extended to three years after the injury was incurred or one year from the date the injury was detected.
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At The Barnes Firm, we dedicate our practice to effectively and efficiently guiding claims like yours toward optimal outcomes, and we’re here for you, too. Our goal is to build your strongest claim in pursuit of compensation that allows you to regain your health and well-being to the degree possible.
This begins with evidence gathering and extends to skilled negotiations with the insurance company. We’ll also strive to ensure that you avoid the missteps that many claimants make. The fact is that after being injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you’re vulnerable, and the insurance company is not above taking advantage of that vulnerability. Common tactics include:
We know how insurance companies operate, and we’re well prepared to protect you and your claim from their antics.
California employs what is known as pure comparative negligence laws. This means that even if you share fault in the accident that causes you to be injured, it won’t bar you from obtaining the percentage of your losses that the other party is deemed responsible for.
The easiest way to explain this is with an example. If you are in a car accident in which you were speeding somewhat, but the other driver was texting and sideswiped your vehicle in the process, you can file a personal injury claim against the texting driver. If 10 percent of the fault is assigned to you and 90 percent is assigned to the other driver, your verdict or settlement will be reduced by this 10 percent.
As such, if your claim is settled for $100,000, you will receive $90,000. This represents 90 percent of your total losses, which aligns with the other driver’s percentage of fault.
In California, personal injury claims are based on specific elements that must be present in order to prevail.
To begin, the other party involved must have owed you a duty of care, which is the law’s way of saying they had a responsibility for your safety. For example, motorists have a clearly identified responsibility for the safety of everyone else on the road.
The second element of every personal injury claim is that the at-fault party breached the duty of care they owed you. This means they engaged in some form of unreasonable negligence. When a motorist speeds, for example, they breach the duty of care they owe others by increasing the risk that an accident will happen and increasing the risk that any resulting accident will be exceptionally serious.
Next up is the fact that the at-fault party’s breached duty of care was the direct cause of the accident in question. Negligence alone does not support a personal injury claim. The negligence must be directly related to the precipitating accident.
Finally, you must have suffered legal damages – or losses that the law addresses – as a result of the accident that was caused by the other party’s negligence. These damages refer to the losses discussed above, including medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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.
Our focused advocacy for our clients pays off, and we have many impressive recent wins that demonstrate this fact, including:
Proving a personal injury claim in San Francisco comes down to proving that the necessary elements are all present and accounted for. Important elements of your case include proving the percentage of responsibility the other party bears, which may be 100 percent, and proving the extent of your losses – in their entirety.
Your strong personal injury claim will be based on the available evidence, which can include all the following:
Proving your personal injury case is critical to your recovery, which makes leaving the matter in the capable hands of your seasoned personal injury attorney the best strategy.
Personal injury claims are wide-ranging, but some of the most common include the following:
The following claim categories are also very similar to personal injury claims:
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While your personal injury claim and injuries will be unique to you and the accident in question, most related injuries fall into basic categories.
Broken or fractured bones are very common injuries, and they are associated with immense pain. They are also slow to heal and can lead to health complications. The more complicated the break, the more likely adverse health outcomes become. Common issues include severe losses in relation to range of motion and chronic pain.
Spinal cord injuries can occur anywhere on the spinal cord, and they can range from painful injuries that impede range of motion to severe injuries that paralyze their victims. Even a relatively minor spinal cord injury can lead to lifelong health complications.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by injuries to the head, which are common in traffic accidents and slip and fall accidents. A TBI can lead to profound emotional consequences that are difficult to overcome, and serious TBIs tend to be life-altering.
Burns, cuts, and abrasions are painful injuries that are very susceptible to dangerous infections. When one of these injuries occurs on or near the face, it can cause permanent disfigurement, which is associated with profound emotional losses.
Internal injuries are made all the more dangerous by the fact that they can go undetected and become that much more serious and that much more difficult to effectively treat with the passage of time.
Soft tissue injuries include whiplash, which is a painful injury that can lead to chronic concerns, including serious decreases in relation to range of motion as well as ongoing pain.
If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured, you can seek compensation for your losses – or legal damages – in several basic categories.
The more serious your injuries, the steeper your medical expenses are likely to be. An important issue when it comes to medical costs is ensuring that any related future medical needs are taken into account. If, for example, your injuries develop complications, lead to secondary health concerns, or are chronic, you can expect your medical expenses to be ongoing. Some of the most common medical expenses include the following:
While you’re recovering from your physical injuries, any time lost on the job may translate to lost earnings. If your ability to earn over time or your ability to continue advancing your career is affected, the loss can be that much more challenging. Having your career goals dashed can also conjure emotional losses.
In addition to your financial losses, it is important to account for the physical and emotional pain and suffering you have endured. Many claimants experience PTSD-like symptoms that can seriously interfere with recovery. Examples include:
A sad consequence of these painful effects is that they can push your support system away just when their support is needed most.
With over 100 years of combined experience, our personal injury attorneys are here to help you get the best result possible.
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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.
Our law firm has the resources we need to find and hire the best experts in the nation. These experts are here to help you with legal counsel.
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.
Read on: How to file a lawsuit in California?
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.
Read on: Are personal injury settlements taxable in California
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.
Read on: How long should a personal injury case take to settle
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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