Rancho Cordova Personal Injury Attorney
Rancho Cordova Personal Injury Accidents
Personal injury accidents refer to a specific type of accident where an individual’s injury was sustained in an accident caused by another party’s negligence. Negligence encompasses any type of failure to exercise reasonable care that a prudent individual would typically exercise. This includes driving at reasonable speeds, placing warning signs on slippery surfaces, and product testing for contamination. When a reckless driver, careless property owner, or a negligent food handling business causes accidents or dangerous outbreaks that threaten and harm other people, they can be held liable for the damages associated with the accident. If you have been injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, contact our Rancho Cordova personal injury attorneys for a free assessment of your case.
Types of Compensation
There are two types of compensation available in a personal injury claim: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages seek to place the injured individual in the position they would have been in had the accident never occurred. Monetary compensatory damages are a direct calculation of the financial expenses and losses the victim had been burdened with as a result of the accident. This would include medical costs, property damage, lost wages, and other strictly monetary losses. Non-monetary compensatory damages attempts to redress the emotional, physical and social harm an accident may have incurred on the injured individual. And while money can never replace the intangible losses, victims are compensated for pain and suffering, lost quality of life, and in a wrongful death case, loss of consortium to the spouse. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded to victims when the actions of the defendant are egregiously negligent, and seek to punish the party responsible.
Choosing Legal Representation
Not all accidents require legal representation. When damages are small, it may not be worth the legal fees to seek out professional help. But for large damages cases where injuries required hospitalization, weeks of recovery, or even left victims with permanent damages, it is strongly recommended to seek professional help as soon as possible. Because the quality of your attorney can determine how much compensation you will be able to recover, it is important to enlist the best legal representation you can afford. At Estey Bomberger, our attorneys offer their services on a contingency fee basis so victims already burdened with the lost wages and hospital fees will not be faced with any additional strains on their finances.
Free Consultations
If you have been involved in an accident and are considering legal recourse, schedule an appointment with our experienced Rancho Cordova personal injury attorneys today. Our Sacramento accident attorneys can help you recover the maximum compensation for your serious injury. As advocates for accident victims, our attorneys believe in holding all responsible parties fully accountable, we prepare all cases for trial so when negotiating proves to be ineffective, we can immediately pursue the compensation you deserve in court. Call us at (916) 903-5216 or fill out a free case evaluation form to speak with one of our personal injury lawyers. Do not delay, claim your rightful compensation today.