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Other personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles are in the business of processing as many clients as possible, often settling for less than the victim deserves in the name of expediency. Not Blair & Ramirez LLP. We limit our caseload to ensure that our experienced attorneys can focus on your personal injury case and getting you the maximum compensation you are entitled to. If you are ready to work with an aggressive, veteran legal team that will fight for you, call us at (213) 568-4000for a free consultation.

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Why it's important to speak with a lawyer first.

Before speaking with an insurance company, it’s crucial to consult with a personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies often aim to settle claims for much less than you deserve. A lawyer can help ensure you receive fair compensation to cover your losses and get your life back on track.

  • Expert Legal Knowledge: Personal injury lawyers have a deep understanding of laws and procedures, ensuring your case is managed with precision and expertise.
  • Dealing with Insurance Companies: They skillfully handle discussions with insurers, protecting your interests and fighting for fair compensation.
  • Maximizing Compensation: From medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering, a lawyer evaluates your claim's true worth to seek the maximum possible recovery.
  • Handling Legal Complexities: By managing all aspects of your case—filing paperwork, gathering evidence, and representing you in court—they allow you to focus on your recovery without added stress.

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Essential Steps to Follow After a Personal Injury in California

  • Report the Accident

    Whether you have been injured in a car accident or by a dog bite, the first step is to call 9-1-1 for medical assistance. Beyond getting the on-scene medical care you or those with you need, you will want to report the accident—no matter what type of personal injury accident it is—to the police and get a police report written. This can be critical to getting compensation from insurance companies later.

  • Seek Medical Attention

    Never assume that a personal injury is minor until you have been evaluated by a medical professional, either at the scene or immediately after. Make sure you report the nature and extent of your injuries to both the police and medical personnel so that they are included in the accident report. Adrenaline can be a powerful factor that causes many accident victims to underestimate the extent of their injuries at the scene. Make no statements about being uninjured if you have even the slightest suspicion you might be hurt.

  • Insurance Information

    In a car accident, you will want to exchange information with all parties involved. Use a pen or a phone to quickly takes notes on the following: first and last names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, and the associated company (if a commercial vehicle or truck was involved). You will also want to take down the vehicle information for each vehicle involved in the accident: make, model, year, color, license plate number, and fleet number (if a commercial vehicle or truck was involved). If you are unable to collect this information due to injury, entrust a passenger in your vehicle with doing so. One easy way to take notes that you are less likely to lose is by using your smartphone to take pictures.

  • Watch Your Words and Actions

    An accident of any kind is enough to take even the most stoic person out of their comfort zone. After this traumatic incident, you will need to talk to police and medical personnel, as well as others involved in the accident. Treat anything you say as having the potential to be used against you at a later point. When speaking with the police for their report, stick to the observed facts of the incident and avoid speculation. Do not address other parties angrily or emotionally—even if you believe they are at fault—and avoid any admission of guilt or apologizing.

  • Take Pictures With Your Phone

    Photo evidence can make a major difference down the road. You will want to take pictures of your vehicle—car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle—your injuries, and the general situation. Also take photos of your location on the street: in many accidents that occur in intersections, injured victims have difficultly remembering the corner it occurred on. If the accident was caused by adverse road conditions or construction, take pictures of that as well.

  • Contact Our Team

    It is important that you talk to a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles before you have any conversations with the involved insurance companies. When it comes to an accident and its victims, insurance companies have one goal: to limit their losses. They may sound sincerely interested in making sure you are fairly compensated, but it runs counter to their interests to actually do so. You will want an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer from Blair & Ramirez LLP to deal with the insurance company and negotiate for maximum compensation. Depending on the nature of the personal injury case and the accident that caused it, this may or may not lead to litigation.

Personal Injury Claims Procedure

Notice of Intent:

You or your personal injury lawyer will notify the responsible party's insurance company of your intent to file an injury claim. The insurance company will then assign a claim number and appoint an adjuster to handle your case.

Statement Recording:

The adjuster may request a recorded statement from you. However, be cautious, as adjusters are trained to ask questions that could potentially harm your claim. It's wise to consult with an attorney before providing any statement.

Initial Settlement Offer:

You may receive an early settlement offer, but be cautious. Adjusters often aim to settle quickly for the lowest possible amount. It's best to delay settlement discussions until your medical treatment is complete.

Commencing Negotiations:

After completing your treatment, begin claim negotiations by sending a demand letter and supporting documents to the responsible party's insurance company.

Achieving Final Settlement:

After several rounds of negotiations, a compromise is typically reached. Once you sign the settlement agreement, payment is usually issued within a few weeks.

Alternative to Failed Negotiations:

If negotiations fail, you may pursue other options, such as arbitration or filing a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party.

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Estimating Compensation After a Personal Injury

Here's a simplified guide to estimate compensation for a personal injury case:

  1. Calculate All Costs: Add up all expenses related to the incident, such as medical bills, lost wages, and any other out-of-pocket costs directly resulting from the injury.

  2. Pain and Suffering: To account for pain and suffering, multiply the total costs from step 1 by 1 to 2 times. For more severe injuries, the multiplier may be higher.

  3. Total Estimate: Combine your calculated expenses with the amount for pain and suffering to estimate the total potential compensation.

Key Factors Affecting Compensation in a Personal Injury Case

  • Fault and Negligence: If you are partially at fault for the incident, your compensation may be reduced. In some states, if you are primarily at fault, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
  • Proven Costs: The more evidence you provide for expenses like medical bills and lost wages, the higher your potential compensation.
  • Injury Severity: Minor injuries typically result in lower compensation, especially for pain and suffering. Serious injuries often require detailed calculation, usually with the help of a legal expert.
  • Insurance Limits: If the responsible party’s insurance coverage is insufficient, it could limit your compensation. In such cases, you may be able to seek compensation through your own insurance policy.

We represent clients in a wide range of personal injury cases.

Car Accidents

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident, call Blair & Ramirez LLP. We are an auto accident lawyer in Los Angeles that specializes in helping car accident victims get compensation for both short-term and long-term injuries resulting from the accident. While many car accidents are handled through insurance companies and not litigation, it can be difficult for victims to get adequate compensation unless backed by expert attorneys. Before you talk to any insurance companies, call us for a free consultation.  More About Vehicle Accidents

Truck Accidents

At any speed, truck accidents can result in serious injuries or even fatalities for those involved in them. As truck accident attorneys in Los Angeles, we see a wide variety of truck accidents caused by driver negligence, poor roadway quality, overloading, or improper driver certification. Blair & Ramirez LLP is committed to recovering compensation for the victims of truck accidents and their families. From semi tractor-trailer rollovers to 18-wheelers careening off the road, we have experience working with these kinds of accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident involving a truck or work vehicle, contact us for a free consultation with our attorneys. More About Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Despite numerous awareness campaigns to educate drivers about sharing the road with motorcycles, many cyclists continue to be seriously hurt or killed in accidents every single year. Many of these accidents are caused by negligent or inattentive drivers not seeing the cyclist when changing lanes or moving through an intersection. If you have been injured or if a family member has been killed in a motorcycle accident here in the Los Angeles area, talk to our team about your options. Call Blair & Ramirez LLP for a free consultation. As your auto accident lawyers in Los Angeles, we help our clients recover compensation for their injuries or loss. More About Motorcycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

Our weather makes Los Angeles a perfect place to bike, whether you are commuting to work or spending time outside. However, our roads are often full of dangers. Bicycling magazine recently named our city as the worst place in the United States for cyclists because of the number of accidents and fatalities involving bicycles and cars. Such collisions can result in serious injury or death, which means steep hospital bills or end-of-life costs for victims and their families. More About Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Los Angeles is one of the nation’s deadliest and most dangerous cities for pedestrians. Most pedestrian accidents occur in crosswalks or at intersections. Any collision at any speed has the potential to seriously injure or kill a pedestrian. In the state of California, drivers can be held liable for a pedestrian accident if they violated the pedestrian’s right-of-way; were driving unlawfully; were impaired by drugs or alcohol; or were distracted at the time of the accident. More About Pedestrian Accidents

Dog Bites

Dog bites can result in significant injuries to victims, who are disproportionately young children. Many bites require hospitalization at a minimum, while more severe cases can require reconstructive surgery or disease prevention treatment. Our state’s laws are clear: if the victim was in either a public space or lawfully in a private space at the time of the bite, the dog’s owner is responsible for the victim’s injuries—regardless of the dog’s prior behavior or aggression. If you or a family member has been the victim of a dog bite incident, you want experienced Los Angeles dog bite attorneys by your side to advocate for you and your rightful compensation. More About Dog Bites

Slips & Falls

Our team handles premise liability claims here in Los Angeles. Property owners have an obligation to maintain a safe environment for visitors and guests. In slip-and-fall cases that occur in homes, stores, offices, public spaces, or commercial buildings, the premises may be liable for the medical and disability costs arising from the injury. As an experienced slip fall attorney in Los Angeles, Blair & Ramirez LLP is prepared to help our clients pursue maximum compensation for those injured and their family members. Call us for a free consultation. Or, click the link below to learn more about slip-and-fall cases here in Los Angeles. More About Slips & Falls

Wrongful Death

The unexpected death of a loved one is a tragic event for any family. The family members often are left paying for medical costs, end-of-life expenses, and the cost of the funeral and burial. In circumstances where there has been a “wrongful death,” our team is prepared to help the victim’s family pursue maximum compensation for their loss. While we know such compensation can never truly make up for the loss of a loved one, it can help the family adjust to life and begin the healing process. Blair & Ramirez LLP is a wrongful death attorney in California. If your loved one has been killed in a wrongful death case, call us for a free consultation. More About Wrongful Death Cases

Brain & Spinal Injuries

Every year here in the United States, 1.5 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries. Serious brain or spinal injuries—whether their root cause is a slip-and-fall or a car accident—can result in long-term disabilities or even death for victims. Unlike many other types of personal injury, these injuries may not at first be visible to others or even noticeable by the victim themselves, at least immediately. The impact of brain and spinal injuries, however, can be felt hours, days, or months after the initial accident and cause long-term hardship for the victim and those depending on them. You need the assistance of an award-winning California brain injury lawyer. If you or a loved one have been affected by a brain or spinal injury, call us for a free consultation. Our experienced brain injury lawyers in Los Angeles can help you get maximum compensation. More About Brain & Spinal Injuries
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Choosing Blair & Ramirez LLP for your personal injury representation means selecting a firm known for expertise, dedication, and personalized attention to your case. With an in-depth understanding of relevant laws and a proven record of achieving significant settlements and verdicts, we are committed to advocating for your rights. Our approach blends strong, assertive representation with compassionate client care to ensure your case is handled with the utmost professionalism and care. or a free consultation, call us at (213) 568-4000.

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