Types of Personal Injuries We Handle

The experienced California personal injury lawyers at Bisnar Chase handle cases involving personal injuries caused by:

California Auto accidents: Negligent drivers can be held accountable for the damages and injuries they cause. For example, a number of auto accidents are caused by drivers who are under the influence, distracted, speeding or otherwise breaking the law. We have helped numerous seriously injured car accident victims seek compensation for their significant losses.
Brain and spinal cord injuries: These are catastrophic injuries or permanent injuries that can have a lasting impact on the lives of not only the victims, but their families. Our law firm has helped victims of these types of injuries obtain compensation for not only medical expenses, but also for continuing treatment and care costs, which could add up to millions of dollars during the individual's lifetime.
California Premises liability: It is the responsibility of property owners to provide reasonably safe conditions for all visitors, guests, workers and tenants. For example, an individual who has suffered injuries as the result of dangerous and defective conditions on a property can file a personal injury claim.
Defective auto: Not all California car accidents are the direct result of driver negligence. Some crashes result from a mechanical malfunction or defective auto part. In such cases, the auto manufacturer or the maker of the defective auto part can be held liable.
Dog bites: Under California's strict liability statute, dog owners can be held accountable for the injuries caused by the pets. Dog attacks often result in debilitating injuries, disfigurement and significant emotional trauma.
Workplace accidents: These include construction accidents or just any type of injury or illness suffered by an individual on the job.

Compensation for your Losses

Financial compensation may be available for all or most of your losses. For example, if you required medical treatment because of someone else's negligence, financial compensation should be available for:

Medical expenses
Lost current and future income
Hospitalization and surgery costs
Rehabilitation
Permanent injuries
Disabilities
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of companionship or consortium

Avoiding the Pitfalls in an Injury Claim

The extent of compensation in your California personal injury case will often depend on various factors such as who was at fault, who is liable and what avenues of compensation are available. It would be in victims' best interests to refrain from talking to insurance companies. If you have been involved in a car accident, your insurance adjuster will try to get as much information as possible from you. He or she may talk or act like your best friend and well wisher. However, that's what they are trained to do. Their job is not to help you. Their job is to make a profit for the insurance company, which is usually accomplished by denying or reducing the value of your claim.

This is why it is crucial that you consult an experienced California personal injury lawyer before you talk to an adjuster or accept a settlement from the insurance company. Do not rush into a settlement without consulting your lawyer. Once you do so, you have shut the door on your claim. The case will be considered closed. Also, remember not to sign any documents that provide insurance companies or other parties access to your personal information such as health or financial records. If you are active on social networking sites, it would be in your best interest to suspend or curtail such activity until your claim is settled. Insurance companies or defense lawyers can use what you post on these sites against you.

Choosing the Right California Personal Injury Lawyer

It can be challenging to find the right personal injury lawyer in California. There are many law firms that claim to have the experience and expertise to handle your personal injury claim, but few have the proven track record it takes to help you succeed. It is important to seek referrals, to conduct online research and to meet with the lawyer personally to determine if he or she can help you.

Why Bisnar Chase?

Our injury lawyers are among the best-rated personal injury lawyers in California. Since 1978, our law firm has served more than 10,000 clients and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars. Our success rate is more than 97 percent. We provide superior customer service - the kind we would want ourselves or our family members to receive - should we be placed in a similar position. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don't pay anything until after you have been compensation. What's more, our initial consultations are always free of charge. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, please contact us at 949-203-3814 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.