Accident victims can seek support to cover their medical bills, their emotional trauma, and their lost income at work. Maison Law of McKinleyville stands up for local victims and holds those at fault fully responsible.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to all Humboldt County families. It’s a no-risk way for victims to understand the level of support they may need and how to hold an at-fault party fully accountable.
How Do I Know If I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you suffer a serious injury due to someone’s mistake or negligence, you should speak to a McKinleyville personal injury lawyer. When accidents cause injuries like bone fractures or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), the cost and length of care can skyrocket. This leaves insurance adjusters racing to find ways to avoid having to take the blame for an accident.
Insurers may try to shift the blame for the accident to you, despite what a CHP accident report says. They may also try to cast doubt on your medical diagnosis so they can get away with offering you less for your pain and financial hardships. Your lawyer protects you from these insurance tactics and demands the maximum compensation for you and your family.
These are just a few of the benefits of allowing a Maison Law attorney to handle your case:
- Your lawyer fully investigates your accident and gathers all available evidence
- Your lawyer fights back if an insurer tries to blame you for a collision or casts doubt on your injury severity
- Your lawyer files your accident claim, or a lawsuit if necessary, leaving you free to focus on healing
- Your lawyer handles frustrating negotiations with insurance representatives
- Your lawyer checks over all settlement offers and rejects “lowball” offers that don’t cover all of your hardships and then demands more
- A Maison Law attorney can often secure much more for your case than you could have by taking on a giant insurance company yourself
When Can I File a Personal Injury Claim?
If you are hurt after an accident caused by an individual or a business, you can file a personal injury claim. Victims can demand help with their hospital bills and many other damages.
California law forces people to show a duty of care to others and to look out for other people’s safety. It applies to the owners and operators of businesses and properties. It also applies to drivers and the owners of cars, who must show caution to those traveling around them.
That’s according to California Civil Code CCC 1714:
“(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”
After any accident that’s caused by the negligence of an individual, a business, a property owner, or a government entity, you can file a personal injury claim and seek help with recovery.
Property and business owners must take action to prevent hazards that could put customers, clients, tenants, and visitors at risk of an accident. They must also monitor and remove dangers that other guests leave behind.
Drivers must avoid making reckless decisions, like speeding or driving after having too many beers. If anyone engages in or allows reckless behavior that gets someone else hurt, they are liable to help the victim recover.
What Types of Cases Can Maison Law Help Me Win?
McKinleyville is a great place to visit or live. It’s ideal for people who want the option of enjoying the Pacific Ocean or taking a trip into the nearby forests. But Humboldt County also brings along with it some natural hazards and the dangers that come with living around others.
People might be bitten by a dog while visiting Mad River Beach County Park. They may suffer a neck or back injury after a collision with a distracted driver on Highway 101/The Redwood Highway, or along Central Avenue through Calville. Someone else may fall on a puddle left on an aisle at Safeway and come away with a severe concussion.
These types of accidents and injuries can change people’s lives forever. The cost of medical care might also be enormous. Victims are empowered to seek help to recover physically and financially after these accidents.
Here are just some of the types of cases we help McKinleyville residents and visitors win:
- Car crashes
- Truck crashes
- Motorcycle collisions
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian collisions
- Slip-and-falls, trip-and-falls, and premises liability accidents
- Drowning Accidents
- Dog bites
- Workplace accidents
- Farmworker accidents
- Defective products
- Nursing home abuse
- Theme parks and recreational accidents
- Child injury accidents
- Wrongful death accidents
Can I Sue a Government Entity If I’m Hurt at a Public Place?
Victims might also be hurt in public places like county or state parks or in a government building. In these cases, a government department could be held liable. But these cases require careful legal steps.
The State of California and Humboldt County are shielded by stronger legal protections than normal residents. You may have to file to get permission to sue a government agency. You will also face a shorter statute of limitations on your case, giving you only months to file before losing your chance. A skilled McKinleyville personal injury lawyer can help you file a strong case, take on government lawyers, and stay informed of important deadlines.
Finding Support for McKinleyville Families After an Accident
Your Maison Law attorney gets aggressive with insurance companies to earn a fair settlement offer that covers every hardship you and your family have suffered. We are also used to taking on giant retail chains and corporations to help victims get what they need to rebuild their lives.
As part of building a strong case, your lawyer creates a complete list of every damage you’ve endured. These hardships would be backed by documentation and evidence.
Every damage included in your claim helps increase the value of your personal injury settlement check.
These are just a few examples of what must factor into an insurance settlement offer:
- Hospital and injury rehabilitation expenses.
- Past and future lost earnings.
- Costs associated with a long-term or permanent physical disability.
- The physical pain you experience.
- The emotional trauma you are left to cope with.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Loss of consortium (intimacy with a spouse).
- Damage or destruction of property.
- Travel costs while visiting out-of-area medical specialists. The expense of shuttle services while you are on crutches or in a wheelchair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my family receive support if a loved one is killed in an accident?
Yes. The families of victims may file wrongful death claims against anyone who contributed to the tragic death of a loved one. Close relatives would seek help with leftover medical bills and funeral costs. They may also need help securing money for the future when a loved one can no longer provide income to help support the family each month.
How long can I wait to file a personal injury claim in California?
Two years. You have up to two years from the date of your accident to file a claim. But don’t delay. The sooner you turn your case over to an attorney, the easier it will be to gather fresh evidence, secure security footage, and track down witnesses. As discussed earlier, cases that must be filed against a government agency will permit a much shorter time for victims to file.
What if I can’t afford to pay a Personal Injury Accident Lawyer for my case?
If you feel we can help you earn more for your claim, you won’t need any upfront money to hire Maison Law. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money you receive.
Contact a McKinleyville Personal Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one is seriously injured due to the carelessness of someone else, discuss your options with a real McKinleyville Personal Injury Lawyer. We want to help you demand what’s fair from national corporations, local employers, dog owners, bad drivers, and anyone else who may be liable for your suffering.
Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We want to hear what happened to you. We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are fully aware of the insurance tactics you’ll face. These shady practices are meant to limit the money you receive. Avoiding these pitfalls will be key to earning what you’ll get back to your normal life.
