Personal injury claims are an essential way to recover compensation for harm caused by another person’s or company’s negligence or wrongdoing. These claims do more than compensate injured parties; they also hold responsible those at fault for another person’s injury. In the Sacramento courts, three of the most common personal injury claims are car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and dog bites.
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Car Accidents
According to the Sacramento Superior Court, for the fiscal year 2022–23, motor vehicle cases accounted for more than half of civil personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death filings statewide. Contributing to the overall number of car accidents are congested roads, distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield are common causes of car wrecks. The injuries suffered in these accidents range from minor scrapes to severe and debilitating conditions like herniated discs, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and even death.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are the second most common type of personal injury claim in the state, accounting for about a quarter of all personal injury claims. Many slip-and-fall accidents occur on poorly maintained properties due to wet or oily floors, uneven surfaces, or poor lighting. The bottom line is that a property owner needs to provide a safe environment for visitors and warn them of any known hazards. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for falls and injuries.
Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bite injuries are a problem in California, and Yolo County is no exception. According to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), 17,597 dog-related injury claims were filed through homeowners insurance in the United States in 2022. This resulted in more than $1 billion in payouts. The average cost per claim was $64,555. In fact, California led the nation in 2022 with almost 2,000 claims, the highest of any state.
Why Experience Matters
Regardless of the cause of a personal injury claim, those suffering due to someone else’s negligent behavior have a right to compensation. Dealing with the physical and emotional pain is hard, but adding the stress of handling an insurance claim or legal suit on top of it can become overwhelming. That is why seeking expert help from the beginning is crucial.
A skilled, experienced personal injury attorney can provide the following:
- Legal Expertise: Attorneys know California negligence and liability laws and how to apply them to a client’s unique situation.
- Evidence: Attorneys preserve and collect critical evidence before it is lost or destroyed.
- Negotiations: Attorneys can effectively negotiate with insurance companies, who try to pay out as little as possible.
- Full and Fair Compensation: Attorneys will calculate the value of your claim, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
No matter how you were injured – in a car accident, slip-and-fall, or another accident in the West Sacramento area, it is important to seek legal help immediately.
FREE Consultation and NO Upfront Legal Fees
Our personal injury attorneys offer a free, no-risk consultation to discuss the facts of your case. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing until you win a settlement. If we accept your case, we will leave no stone unturned in pursuing justice for you.
Schedule a free consultation today by calling Eason & Tambornini at (916) 438-1819.
