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Personal injury laws exist to offer legal options when you have suffered an injury due to another party’s negligence. If you or a loved one recently developed an illness, suffered physical injuries, or sustained measurable economic losses due to the direct actions of another party, talk with our firm. A personal injury claim could be your best option for recovery.
At the Law Offices of Kathleen G. Alvarado, we believe in helping injured victims recover their losses and holding negligent defendants accountable for the damages they cause. We have successfully represented many different personal injury clients in Riverside and throughout the Inland Empire, and we can put this experience to work in your personal injury claim.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Kathleen G. Alvarado?
When you need personal injury representation, it is essential to work with a Riverside personal injury lawyer with experience. Personal injury cases arise from many different circumstances, so it is essential to hire an attorney with experience handling cases similar to your own.
Our firm offers the experience and skill you need to achieve a satisfactory settlement. Our founding attorney, Kathleen G. Alvarado, has practiced law for over 30 years and offers confident representation in negotiation sessions and in the courtroom. She is joined by Daniel Shahidzadeh, a committed attorney with over ten years of legal experience. Our firm has represented clients facing injuries from all types of accidents, including:
- Car accidents. These incidents occur every day in California and throughout the United States and are one of the leading causes of accidental injuries and deaths in the country. If a driver failed in their duty to operate their vehicle safely and injured you, a personal injury claim can help you recover your damages.
- Motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable drivers on California roads. If another driver caused a motorcycle accident with you due to inattention or negligence, a personal injury claim may help you recover what an insurance claim cannot.
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Drivers must yield to bicyclists and pedestrians and exercise care when driving around them. If you suffered injuries as a bicyclist or pedestrian due to a negligent driver, we can help you build a personal injury case against them.
- Bus accidents. Whether you were hit by a bus or suffered an injury while riding a bus as a passenger, the team at the Law Offices of Kathleen G. Alvarado has years of experience handling common carrier claims and claims against publicly operated transportation organizations.
- Slip-and-fall accidents. Poor property management, such as failure to mark wet floors in a retail store or poor visibility in a stairwell open to the public, can easily lead to severe slip-and-fall injuries. While this may not sound serious, a slip and fall can cause serious injuries, including brain trauma and broken bones. A premises liability claim is a personal injury claim that can hold a negligent property owner accountable for failure to ensure a safe property for lawful visitors.
- Medical and dental malpractice. Medical professionals must adhere to the appropriate standard of care for every patient’s condition. When a medical professional makes a negligent error of any kind and harms a patient, the victim may choose to file a medical malpractice claim to recover their losses.
- Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Some personal injuries result in life-changing injuries, permanent disability, or even death. In these extreme cases, experienced legal representation is even more crucial to ensure recovery for such devastating losses.
Helping You Recover Damages In Personal Injury Claims
A major accident can lead to unexpected expenses and pain. You may face initial emergency room bills, but the financial and physical effects can last. Residual effects will come in the form of physical therapy expenses, lost income, property damage and pain. A catastrophic injury may lead to a struggle with permanent disability, job loss or even the loss of a loved one.
Personal injury claims filed in California can potentially help plaintiffs recover many different kinds of damages, including:
- Any medical expenses a plaintiff incurred as a result of a defendant’s negligence. This can include short-term costs like hospital bills and ambulance fees as well as long-term medical expenses for physical therapy and surgical treatment the plaintiff requires.
- Lost income, including both wages lost during recovery and lost future earnings in the event the victim is unable to resume work due to the severity of their injury.
- Property damage. In a case involving negligence that damaged or destroyed the plaintiff’s personal property, such as their home, vehicle, or expensive personal belongings, the defendant is liable for replacement or repair costs.
- Pain and suffering. The California Civil Code acknowledges that a victim’s experience may be difficult to assign a monetary value. Personal injury plaintiffs may recover compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological anguish resulting from their experiences.
- Punitive damages. As the name suggests, punitive damages are awarded as a punishment for the defendant. A plaintiff cannot directly claim punitive damages. However, a judge may award them at their discretion based on the facts of the case and the seriousness of the defendant’s behavior. A grossly negligent defendant or a defendant who harmed a plaintiff during the course of committing another crime could face criminal prosecution and liability for punitive damages as well as the victim’s other claimed losses. California state law does not cap or limit the amount a plaintiff may receive in punitive damages from a personal injury case.
These examples should provide some idea of just how substantial the recovery from a successful personal injury lawsuit can be. It is essential when facing any personal injury claim to have reliable legal representation on your side.
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
It is possible to pursue a personal injury claim on your own without professional legal representation but doing so puts you at risk of failing to secure full compensation for your losses. It’s also possible that you could make a procedural error or mistake with your paperwork that causes significant delays in your claim or even leads to your claim being thrown out before it even reaches settlement or litigation. Ultimately, hiring a Riverside personal injury attorney is the best way to ensure procedural errors do not jeopardize your case and that you have thoroughly exhausted every potential avenue of recovery open in your claim.
Your attorney can handle your legal affairs so you can focus on recovery and healing from your injury. A personal injury can easily influence your life in many unpredictable ways. Having a Riverside personal injury lawyer handle your case on your behalf can be a tremendous relief.
Find Your Legal Counsel Today
At the Law Offices of Kathleen G. Alvarado, we represent residents in the Inland Empire who have been injured in accidents due to someone else’s negligence. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident, then we can help you receive compensation that covers your personal injury damages. Our attorneys will never push for a fast settlement. We take our time to prepare and fight when it benefits your interests. We will analyze your case and uncover evidence of the other party’s negligence. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will only pay when we win or reach a settlement.
If you have suffered injuries and economic losses due to the negligence of another party in the Riverside area, we can help. When you are ready to discuss your options for legal recourse with an experienced personal injury attorney, contact the Law Offices of Kathleen G. Alvarado to schedule a case evaluation with our team.
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I was represented by Kathleen and found her to be hard working, competent, while personally supportive. Her dedication to my case reflected a commitment to excellence that can only reflect a moral grounding.
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