The Personal Injury Law covers personal injuries for which the injured may recover compensation for damages caused by the party responsible for causing them. The Personal Injury Law benefits victims and their families by providing financial compensation and other remedies that may be recoverable under California Personal Injury Law.

Vehicle accidents

California is a “fault” insurance state. In other words, if you have been injured in an auto accident in California, where another driver is “at-fault, you can claim compensation for property loss, medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. You could file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If that driver has only minimum liability coverage, they are personally responsible for your damages above the minimum liability coverage.

Dog bites

Dog bites are included in personal injury claims if the personal injury is caused by a bite and occurred in a public place. For example, scratches do not constitute a claim.

Slips and falls, disability, wrongful death, parental responsibility

The injured personcan potentially recover damages under California Personal Injury Law,in cases involving –
• slips and falls
• accidents
• other causes of disability or wrongful death

The non-economic damages that are recoverable under California Personal injury Law include loss of companionship, love and moral support.

In the case of a wrongful death, the parent or guardian may file an action.

When a minor is at-fault in a personal injury lawsuit, the parents can be held liable and may have to pay damages to the injured party.

Deadlines and Limitations

In California, non-economic damages are capped at $250,000 in medical malpractice claims. There is a 2-year statute of limitation for filing a personal injury claim and 3 years for filing a claim for property damage, such as damage to your car. Simply out, an injured person has 2 years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. And if you fail to file your injury lawsuit within this period, the court can refuse to hear your case at any time in the future, and you lose your right to compensation.

Claims against a city, county or state government agency in California must be filed within6 months of the injury.

The California Personal Injury Law protects citizens injured by an at-fault party with beneficial legal remedies. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you file a personal injury lawsuit and guide you in all other aspects of your personal injury case.

If you wish to consult an experienced personal injury or handicap liability injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, or Encino, CA, schedule a consultation with the law office of Eduard Braun, the leading serious injury attorney in Beverly Hills, California, at 877-533-4LAW.