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If you have been hurt in a traffic accident such as a car accident, bike accident, motorcycle accident, or slip-and-fall, work incident, or in another type of accident and suffered physical or emotional harm, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim.
However, the process can be complicated and overwhelming, and you deserve to focus on recovery instead of dealing with insurance adjusters who do everything possible to undermine your claim. With the help of an experienced lawyer in Chula Vista, you can do just that.
With over 21 years of experience handling high-value, complicated personal injury matters, including brain injuries and spinal injury cases, you can trust Jassim Law to fight tirelessly for your rights. We take a personalized approach, creating an innovative strategy based on your specific situation to build the strongest claim possible. With this dedication and our commitment to making communities safer, we have received many positive reviews from our clients. When working with our knowledgeable lawyers, you can better understand your rights and make informed decisions for your future.
How to Prove Fault in a California Personal Injury Claim?
Whether your injuries were caused by a driver, medical professional, or large company, an essential and oftentimes challenging aspect of your personal injury claim is proving fault. As the victim filing a personal injury claim, you must fulfill the burden of proof, which requires demonstrating the following points:
- Duty of Care: The liable party owed you a duty to act responsibly and with regard to your safety.
- Negligence: They breached this duty by behaving negligently.
- Causation: This negligence directly caused the accident and your injuries.
- Damages: Your injuries resulted in damages.
To fulfill the burden of proof, our Jassim Law lawyers conduct a thorough investigation, gathering crucial evidence to build a strong claim, including the following:
- Traffic collision reports
- Medical documentation
- Photographic evidence
- Video footage
- Witness statements/testimony
- 911 dispatch records
- Police body cam footage
- Expert testimony
- Cell phone records
- Dashcam and surveillance camera footage
- Vehicle Event Data Recorder (“black box”) data
Even if the at-fault party is evident in your personal injury claim, it is essential to have a personal injury attorney help collect and analyze evidence to prevent insurance adjusters from placing the blame on you or offering you a lowball settlement.
Can You Collect Damages After Suffering Personal Injuries in Chula Vista?
If you have suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence, you may collect damages for your losses. In many cases, the effects of personal injuries go beyond physical, and you may worry about the financial and emotional toll they can have on your life. At Jassim Law, we understand these concerns and work hard to accurately calculate your claim’s value, which may include the following costs:
- Non-economic harms (Pain and suffering)
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Physical Impairment
- Mental suffering
- Disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Pain
- Anxiety/Grief
- Inconvenience
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation expenses
- Cost of prescription medication
- Lost wages or income (past and future)
- Loss of companionship
- Damages for the injury to a spouse or registered domestic partner (Loss of Consortium)
- Wrongful death damages
- Punitive damages
You may even collect damages if you are partially responsible for the incident that caused your injuries due to California Civil Code Section 1714, which establishes the state’s pure comparative negligence system. With this rule, each party involved in your claim receives a percentage of fault, which gets taken from their respective compensation.
For instance, if you are 15% at fault for a car accident, and your claim is worth $500,000, your damages will be reduced by 15%, and you will receive $425,000. We understand this system and how insurance adjusters may use it against you, so you can rely on us to protect your best interests every step of the way.
Why Should You Partner With Jassim Law for Your Chula Vista Personal Injury Claim?
As soon as you are well enough to pick up the phone, or have a loved one call, you should seek legal help from an experienced personal injury attorney, as acting quickly is essential to achieve a successful outcome.
Partnering with a team you can trust to guide you every step of the way allows you to focus on your health and healing while giving you the best chance of receiving maximum compensation.
At Jassim Law, we provide high-quality, comprehensive legal services, managing every element of your claim, including the following:
- Filing a lawsuit to subpoena evidence that is not otherwise available
- Thoroughly investigating every detail of your case IMMEDIATELY
- Collecting and preserving vital evidence and witness statements
- Hiring the best experts your case requires
- Analyzing the accuracy of the collision report
- Interviewing critical eyewitnesses
- Obtaining 911 audio/dispatch and video records
- Going to the scene and reconstructing how the accident occurred
- Securing any evidence, surveillance video, photos, and witness statements
- Ensuring you receive the best medical care, no matter what health insurance coverage you may or may not have
- Filing all paperwork correctly
- Advocating aggressively for your rights and interests inside and outside of court
- Supporting you through every step of California’s claims process
- Helping you get your vehicle repaired or replaced without delay
- Determining if the negligent party was on the job at the time of the accident
- Determining whether additional parties or entities are at fault
- Answering your legal questions
- Keeping you updated on the status of your case
- Negotiating with all parties on your behalf
- Retaining top-notch accident reconstruction and other experts
In addition to this high level of care and attention to detail, we also work efficiently to file your claim within The California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1’s two-year statute of limitations. We can help you understand the exceptions to this time limit and take your legal burdens off your shoulders.
Seek Guidance From the Reputable Chula Vista Personal Injury Lawyers at Jassim Law
The aftermath of suffering injuries due to someone else’s negligence can be daunting, but you shouldn’t have to face it alone. With the help of the skilled Chula Vista personal injury lawyers at Jassim Law, you can get the help you need while alleviating the stress of the legal process. Attorney Pajman Jassim has over 17 years in practice and has received numerous accolades for his dedication to keeping communities like Chula Vista safer, including a top 10.00 Avvo ranking.
We understand that you are injured, so we come to you. We also offer video, Zoom, or telephone consultations. To learn more about your Chula Vista personal injury claim, call us at (858) 524-6140 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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If you or someone you know is injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, intentional conduct, carelessness or mistake, your remedy lies in our civil justice system. In our civil justice system, the remedy available is financial compensation. Injury cases can vary greatly. Here are some examples of personal injury matters:
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Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Automobile and Motorcycle Collisions
- UBER, LYFT, and Rideshare Injuries
- Trucking and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Common Carrier, Airline, Train and other Mass Transit/Common Carrier Accidents
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
- Boating, Maritime, Water Sports, and Other Vehicle Accidents
- Catastrophic and Serious Injuries
- Construction Accidents and Injuries
- Worker’s Compensation Injuries
- Products Liability
- Brain Injury/Concussion Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Orthopedic Injury
- Amputation Injury
- Government Entity Liability and Claims
- Premises Liability
- Slip/Trip & Fall Injuries
- Employment Law
- Civil Rights
- Excessive Force, Wrongful Arrest/False Imprisonment
Personal Injury
If you or someone you know is injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, intentional conduct, carelessness or mistake, your remedy lies in our civil justice system. In our civil justice system, the remedy available is financial compensation. Injury cases can vary greatly. Here are some examples of personal injury matters:Read More
Employment Law
The relationship between an employee and an employer can be unequal. Most employees depend on their jobs to pay their life expenses and support themselves and loved ones. California law, as well as the law in United States,Read More
Workers Compensation
Many injured workers never get the compensation, medical care, and rehabilitation services they need. We represent workers in all industries and have the resources, knowledge, and experience to fight any company, large or small.Read More