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California Personal Injury Attorneys

A serious injury can be enormously disruptive to your life, causing not only physical pain and suffering, but also significant financial strain. If you or a loved one were injured because of someone else’s carelessness and are now struggling with expensive medical bills and missed wages, now is the time to get in touch with an experienced California personal injury lawyer at BD&J, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Driven by a passion for justice, our legal team is constantly in the fight to recover the maximum compensation for the injured and their families.

The team at BD&J handles a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:

Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Product Defects

Talcum Powder Lawsuits

Pedestrian Accidents

Commercial Injury

Construction Accidents

Premises Liability

Aviation Accidents

Dog Bites

DoorDash Accidents

Catastrophic Injuries

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Bicycle Accidents

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E-Bike Accidents

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Workplace Sexual Assault & Harassment

Livestock Accidents

Police Brutality

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Other Types of Litigation

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What Accidents Count as Personal Injury?

California is a sprawling state with a population of more than 39 million people. With such a large population, accidents are inevitable, whether on the road, at the workplace, shopping malls, and so much more. Personal injury accidents are typically caused by the negligent or reckless acts of another party, where innocent and vulnerable victims are left injured. The accidents that the California personal injury attorneys at BD&J represent often include:

Car accidents

These are instances of vehicle collisions like rear-end accidents, t-bone collisions, head-on collisions, and multiple vehicle pileups.
Pedestrian accidents

A pedestrian accident occurs when a vehicle strikes a person who is traveling on foot.
Truck accidents

Typically involve a collision between a large commercial truck and other smaller vehicles. Common truck accidents include wide-turn collisions, spilled cargo accidents, and underride accidents.
Wrongful death

This is death of an individual through a preventable incident caused by another person or entity’s negligent or reckless acts, such as medical malpractice and car accidents.
Product defects

A product defect accident occurs when a person is injured through use of a product as it is directed to be used, often due to manufacturing or design flaws in the product, the existence of harmful substances in the product, etc.
Traumatic brain injuries

Traumatic brain injury accidents result in a person retrieving trauma to the brain through a blow or blunt force to the head. This can cause concussions, pain, hematomas, and in more severe cases, brain death.
Workplace accidents

Accidents that occur in the workplace can often include slip-and-falls, being struck by falling objects, and exposure to harmful substances.
Police brutality

This includes incidents of excessive force and misconduct by police officers on vulnerable civilians. Common examples of police brutality include shootings, unlawful searches and seizures, and the use of unreasonable physical force like excessive tasing, punching, kicking, and more.

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Are Injuries from Personal Injury Lawsuits Serious?

A CalMatters investigation reported that close to 40,000 people had been killed on California roads in the last decade, and more than 2 million people were injured in that same timespan. Accidents happen every day due to other people’s negligent or reckless acts, and it is often the most vulnerable and innocent victims who end up with the most painful and expensive injuries. Some injuries can be serious, while others can be fatal. Our California personal injury lawyers have represented injuries like:

Broken bones or fractures
Severe burns
Disfigurement
Injuries to the spinal cord
or paralysis
Catastrophic injuries, such as amputations, brain injuries, and organ damage
Soft tissue injuries including sprains and concussions

How is Liability Proven in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Liability in a personal injury lawsuit is proven by being able to show that the defendant had a duty of care to you and then breached it. As a direct result of this breach, you suffered injuries. For example, a driver on the road has certain rules to abide by to ensure the safety of other motorists on that same road. If this driver practices unsafe driving (like running red lights or texting while at the wheel), drives under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or does other negligent driving habits, ensuing accidents and injuries caused by their actions would be their responsibility. Proving liability can be done with the use of evidence, like:

Photos and videos of the accident scene and injuries sustained
Medical documentation highlighting injuries and treatment plans
Eyewitness testimonies from other bystanders in the accident
Police records documenting the accident
Proof of loss of wages to connect injuries with an inability to work
BD&J can help you learn more about proving liability and what evidence can further strengthen your case.

Who Could Be Liable in My Claim?

Depending on the accident type, there can be a variety of parties liable for your injuries. There can also be more than one responsible party. Liable entities may include:

Other drivers - In the case of car accidents, pedestrian accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and truck accidents.
A manufacturing company - Specifically when it comes to incidents of product defects, but a manufacturing company could also be held liable for car accidents or other vehicle accidents caused by defective parts, such as faulty brakes, flawed engines, etc.
Your employer - Typical liable party in workplace accidents.
Another business or corporation - These entities could be held liable for premises liability accidents, workplace accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and product defect accidents.
Local government agencies - Poor road conditions that lead to car accidents and excessive force used by police officers that results in injury are just a few of the instances where local government agencies could be held responsible.

What Can a Personal Injury Attorney Do for My Claim?

After an accident, you and your loved ones may be left dealing with numerous painful injuries and a mountain of expenses. Going through the personal injury claims process should not be a hurdle to cross on your own. While you are recovering from your injuries, a California personal injury attorney can help:

File your claim
Negotiate fair compensation
Collect evidence to prove negligence and direct causation
Interview expert witnesses like medical experts to further prove your serious injuries
Handle all communications between you and the defendant’s lawyers & insurance company.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Can a Personal Injury Attorney Do for My Claim?

For most personal injury claims, plaintiffs have two years from the date of the accident to file their claim. This statute of limitations can vary depending on the type of accident. For example, a personal injury claim filed against a government agency must be completed within six months of the accident.

What Happens if I Try to File a Claim after the Statute of Limitations Has Passed?

If you attempt to file a claim after the statute of limitations has passed, it will most likely be dismissed and you will be unable to recover compensation. This is why sitting down with a California personal injury lawyer to file your claim in a timely manner is crucial!

What Can Compensation from My Claim Cover?

Compensation from your claim can be used to cover past and future medical expenses, physical rehabilitation, loss of income if unable to work, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and more.

Is it Expensive to Work with a California Personal Injury Lawyer?

At BD&J, we understand the financial strain that comes with personal injury accidents. This is why we work on a contingency fee basis, which means clients can focus on their recovery while we get to work on fighting for their compensation.

What are contingency fees, and do they have to be paid upfront?

The contingency fee structure means our lawyers don’t get paid until after your case is settled, deducting a percentage from your compensation amount as payment. This means you don’t have to pay any fees upfront, and there are no fees until we win*.

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How to Get Started on a Personal Injury Claim

To get started on your personal injury claim, there are a few key steps to take. To begin the process for your claim, make sure to:

Collect evidence after the accident. Collecting evidence can look like taking photos and videos of the accident site (including dashcam footage if appropriate), gathering medical documentation of the injuries sustained and treatment plans, the information of the other party if possible, and the testimony of other witnesses who saw the accident unfold.
Treat your injuries. It is extremely important you treat your injuries after a personal injury accident. Failure to treat your injuries can be harmful for your health and can also minimize the injuries for your personal injury claim. Contact a California personal injury lawyer.
Consult with a personal injury attorney with past experience handling your case. Most experienced law firms will offer free consultations, so you can sit down with an attorney and see if you have a case. At BD&J, we offer free initial consultations with our dedicated attorneys who have been fighting for the rights of injured victims and their families for more than 20 years!

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Compassionate California Personal Injury Attorneys Who Fight for the Injured.

Whether you were involved in a car accident, construction site accident, medical malpractice, or other incident, you deserve to have your story told and may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Consult with a California personal injury lawyer at BD&J who will fight for you! With more than $2 billion* in damages recovered for injured Californians and their families, we continue to advocate for clients in having their voices heard. Schedule your free initial consultation with us today!

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