When you’re facing a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, you need strong legal representation to ensure you receive adequate compensation. The personal injury lawyers at BD&J have a proven track record of positive outcomes. Our highly educated and experienced attorneys handle a wide range of personal injury cases in Oxnard, California and beyond.
Auto Accidents
Vehicles make life convenient, but they also put you at risk for injuries suffered in accidents. When someone else’s negligence causes the accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and property damage. There are several different types of auto accidents that could affect how your accident injury lawyer proceeds with your case.
Car
Every day, thousands of people suffer car accident injuries, many of which are so severe they cause loss of income and lifelong disabilities. You may be able to file a personal injury claim against an at-fault driver or other parties, including an auto manufacturer whose product was defective, the party responsible for a poor road design, or a bartender who overserved a drunk driver.
Truck
Any car accident can cause injuries, but colliding with a large truck often makes the outcome more severe. You may need to file a personal injury case to recover the damages you suffer. Common causes of truck accidents include driver fatigue, driver distractions, speeding, reckless driving, mechanical failures, and cargo loading issues. Our team determines if it’s the driver who’s to blame or if the trucking company, leasing company, mechanic, or vehicle manufacturer should compensate you for your damages.
Motorcycle
Riding on a motorcycle puts you at risk of serious injury or death if you’re involved in an accident. Negligent drivers may collide with your motorcycle, cut you off, or open a door in your pathway. Roadway debris or dangerous road conditions may contribute to motorcycle accidents. Receiving the compensation you deserve can be more difficult in motorcycle accidents, so it’s important to have an experienced accident injury lawyer representing you.
Pedestrian
Walking near roadways or crossing streets comes with a certain level of danger. Distracted or intoxicated drivers could collide with pedestrians when they have the right of way. If you’re hit by a vehicle, you have a high risk of serious consequences like broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and head trauma. Our experienced attorneys know how to prove liability in pedestrian accidents to ensure you receive adequate compensation.
Rideshare
Rideshare services like Lyft and Uber, offer a convenient way to get from one location to another, but they can also be involved in auto accidents that result in injuries. As a rideshare passenger, you can file a personal liability claim if you’re injured during the ride. You might also qualify for compensation if you’re hit by a rideshare vehicle as the passenger in another car or as a pedestrian.
Premises Liability
You expect to be safe when you visit other properties, whether it’s a friend’s home or a commercial property like a store or gym. Sometimes, hazards on that property result in injuries like slip and fall accidents. If the owner fails to maintain the property to reduce those hazards, they could face a premises liability claim for injuries caused by the situation.
Parties that could be held responsible include owners, tenants, property management companies, third parties, parent companies of chains, or employees of businesses. An accident injury lawyer from BD&J evaluates your case and determines who’s responsible for your injuries.
Product Liability
Defects in a product that lead to an injury can happen at the design or manufacturing stage. While not common, design defects are cases in which a company creates a dangerous product that results in injuries or damages while you’re using it correctly. Manufacturing defects that only impact a small amount of a company’s products are more common. Examples include contamination of a consumable product or missing parts on an item. You may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer or other parties in the supply chain, including distributors and retailers.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, some personal injury situations are severe enough to cause death, which creates the potential for a wrongful death suit. Pursuing a wrongful death claim provides you with financial compensation for the loss. While it can’t ease the pain of losing your loved one unexpectedly, it can provide you with financial stability during a devastating time.
Our personal injury lawyers in Oxnard review the evidence to determine who’s at fault for your loved one’s death. This could be an individual or an organization. For example, in a medical malpractice case, the fault could fall on the doctor or other medical staff, the facility, or the insurance company, depending on where the negligence occurred.
You can file a claim if you’re an immediate family member, spouse, or life partner of the deceased. Anyone who’s financially dependent upon the deceased may also file a wrongful death claim. The compensation may include both economic and non-economic damages. In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages meant to punish the person who’s at fault may be awarded.
Construction Accidents
A job as a construction worker comes with risks that could result in serious injuries or death. However, you have the right to work on a safe job site with safety protocols in place. When your employer or another responsible party displays negligence that leads to a serious injury after a construction accident, they can be held liable through a personal injury claim. A successful claim compensates you for economic and non-economic damages that aren’t covered by your worker’s compensation payment.
Dog Bites
Animals are often unpredictable, which could lead to dog bites or attacks. Dog bites can happen at someone’s house or when you’re in public if the owner or person in charge of the animal fails to maintain control. Dog bite injuries can be severe and may include puncture wounds, muscle and nerve damage, broken bones, scarring, and rabies. If you’re bitten by a dog, you can often file a personal injury claim against the owner to recover damages in the incident unless you were shown to have provoked the animal.
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Call us at (855) 906-3699 or request a free consultation online to determine if you have a case. Our team represents clients throughout California, offering personal injury experience to get you the compensation you deserve.
