Santa Monica Personal Injury Law Firm

Having an experienced Santa Monica attorney on your side can mean the difference between success and failure. Cases are complex, which is why it is important that you have a legal advocate on your side. There are multitudes of steps and procedures that are taken to ensure that at the end of the case, the client will land in the best position possible. All cases have statutes of limitation, which if they are not followed, could result in a complete bar to any claim. Other cases have claims presentation requirements before filing a lawsuit, such as lawsuits against public entities. Still, in other cases, there may be a requirement to serve a notice of intent to sue before filing a lawsuit. Having an experienced lawyer on your side like APG LAWYERS, APC will give you an advantage. APG LAWYERS, APC will navigate the legal minefield and set the conditions for success in your case.

The amount of compensation in your case depends on your unique situation. Typically, in a personal injury case, You may, victims are entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. In our experience, the biggest items of damages that you may be entitled to are for pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. In the case of wrongful death, surviving family members may be entitled to loss of care, comfort, and companionship damages, and loss of support, in addition to funeral and burial expenses.

Insurance companies are like wolves in sheep's clothing. Remember that insurance companies are large corporations and are generally out to protect their bottom line, not yours. They will always try to underpay what is owed unless they are held to account. While insurance companies do have a duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with injured people, they often breach this duty in “bad faith.” To avoid being shortchanged, contact APG LAWYERS, APC to assist you negotiating with the insurance company.

Unfortunately, this is impossible to determine upfront as numerous factors can affect the duration of your claim. If your claim is relatively straightforward, the defendant (person or company you are suing) is cooperative, and no lawsuit is necessary, it may only take a few weeks or months to resolve your case. If your claim is more complicated, your injuries are severe, and/or the defendant denies any liability, it may take months to a couple of years to settle your claim in a lawsuit. We will do whatever we can to ensure your claim is settled as efficiently as possible.

In the state of California, the statute of limitations (or deadline) for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the injury. Sometimes this limitation is extended by a discovery rule. Other times, this limitation is tolled for specific reasons. You need an experienced Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm like APG LAWYERS, APC to provide you with accurate filing information for your claim. If a deadline is missed, it could mean your claim is over.