What This Page Covers:
- What is Personal Injury: You have the right to file a personal injury claim if you suffer physical or emotional harm due to another person or party’s negligence.
- Types of Claims: Personal injury claims can arise from motor vehicle accidents, product liability, slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and more. Each type of claim requires specific expertise to effectively navigate the complexities involved.
- Element of a Personal Injury Claim: Building a strong personal injury claim involves gathering comprehensive evidence such as medical records, police reports, witness testimonies, and video footage. This detailed approach is crucial for establishing fault and proving the extent of damages.
- Why Callahan & Blaine: With 40 years of proven success, Callahan & Blaine offers personalized support, top-tier negotiation, and trial skills. Our experienced, 29-lawyer team is dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for your Santa Clarita personal injury claim.
- Contact us today at (714) 241-4444 or through our contact form to discuss your options.
Anytime you drive on California roads, shop in a store, visit someone’s property, or go to work, you and everyone around you owe each other a duty to care to act safely, responsibly, and with regard to others’ safety. For example, when you are driving, you trust other drivers to follow traffic laws and signals to avoid an accident. Unfortunately, many people breach their duty of care, causing serious injuries. If you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim.
At Callahan & Blaine, we understand the challenges you face after suffering personal injuries, so our robust team of 29 lawyers is here to help you seek the justice you deserve. With a 40 year legacy and proven track record of success, you can trust us to handle every aspect of your claim while you focus on recovery. Every member of our team has at least eight years of experience and communicates with you every step of the way, so you can better understand your rights and legal options.
What Types of Personal Injury Claims Does Callahan & Blaine Handle?
Our firm specializes in personal injury and has handled all types of complex claims. Therefore, no matter how high-value or complex your claim, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources to fight for your rights and achieve a fair settlement. Types of personal injury cases we handle include the following:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Including those involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles that result from negligent drivers, defective parts, and other parties’ negligence
- Bicycle Accidents: Assisting bicyclists who have suffered injuries after being hit by a vehicle or due to poor road conditions
- Pedestrian Accidents: Holding drivers or bicyclists liable for breaching their duty of care and injuring pedestrians
- Product Liability: Advocating for victims of defective products due to design defects, manufacturing defects, or a failure to warn.
- Slip-and-Fall: Handling cases involving dangerous conditions on private or public property that cause injuries
- Dog Bites: Assisting those who have been injured due to a dog bite or other animal attack and holding the owner liable
We take a personalized approach, listening to your story and understanding your needs to develop nuanced and innovative strategies tailored to your unique circumstances. With our experience handling complex personal injury cases, working with us significantly increases your chance of achieving a successful outcome.
Elements of a Santa Clarita Personal Injury Claim
After suffering injuries due to another party’s negligence, it can be challenging to know where to start in filing a claim. With the help of a seasoned personal injury lawyer in Santa Clarita, you do not have to figure it out on your own. We are here to help you prove fault, collect evidence, and calculate your claim’s value, so you can build a strong claim and protect your rights.
Establishing Fault
As a victim filing a personal injury claim, you carry the burden of proof. This means your claim must contain evidence that demonstrates the following points:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care.
- They breach this duty by acting negligently.
- This negligence directly caused the accident and your injuries.
- Your injuries resulted in damages.
We conduct a thorough investigation to gather information, such as medical records, the police report, video surveillance footage, witness testimony, phone records, pay stubs, and tax returns, to identify a liable party, prove these points and show the full extent of the damages you suffered.
Recovering Damages
Personal injuries can have a physical, emotional, and financial impact on your life, all of which deserve recognition. Our knowledgeable Santa Clarita personal injury lawyers consider every detail of your claim to calculate your damages accurately based on your current and future needs. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may receive compensation for the following:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Ambulance ride
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Prescribed medications
- Pain and suffering
- Disability or disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
In many personal injury cases, multiple parties are responsible for the accident, including the injured victim. If this is the case for you, you may still recover damages with California’s pure comparative negligence system. With this rule, each party involved receives a percentage of fault, which gets deducted from their respective compensation.
For example, if you are 20% responsible for a motorcycle accident, and you suffered damages worth $250,000, you would recover $200,000. At Callahan & Blaine, we understand this system and how insurance adjusters may use it to unfairly blame you for the accident, fighting tirelessly for maximum compensation.
Why Choose Callahan & Blaine to Help With Your Santa Clarita Personal Injury Claim?
The aftermath of suffering personal injuries can be overwhelming, and you deserve to focus on your recovery instead of the complex legal process. Having our trusted team at Callahan & Blaine by your side allows you to do just that. Moreover, you can recover with the peace of mind that we are making a difference in your claim in the following ways:
- Comprehensive Support: From investigation to evidence collection to negotiation, our Santa Clarita personal injury lawyers handle every aspect of your claim with high-quality comprehensive services that take your legal burdens off your shoulders.
- Trial Experience: We are seasoned trial lawyers at our core, giving us the experience needed to take your claim to court if necessary.
- Record-Breaking Results: With our top-notch services and commitment to excellence, we have achieved record-breaking results for our clients, including the largest personal injury settlement in U.S. history worth $50 million.
- Insurance Knowledge: Our managing partner, Edward Susolik, is one of the nation’s leading insurance experts, handling over 1,500 mediations in 33 years. This perfectly positions us to negotiate with adjusters on your behalf.
In addition to managing every element of your claim, we work efficiently to meet California law’s two-year statute of limitations. Therefore, by acting quickly after sustaining injuries due to another party’s negligence and contacting Callahan & Blaine, you can take full advantage of your opportunity to pursue compensation and hold the at-fault party accountable.
Contact the Reputable Lawyers at Callahan & Blaine to Discuss Your Santa Clarita Personal Injury Claim
Navigating the aftermath of a personal injury can be daunting, but with the help of a trustworthy Santa Clarita personal injury lawyer, you can have a stress-free legal experience. At Callahan & Blaine, our team of 29 experienced lawyers is dedicated to providing the support and expertise you need to secure the compensation you deserve. With 40 years of proven success and a commitment to excellence, we handle every aspect of your claim, from investigation to negotiation, so you can focus on your recovery.
Choose Callahan & Blaine for unparalleled legal representation that maximizes your chances of a successful outcome. Our comprehensive approach and record-breaking results speak for themselves. Trust us to fight tirelessly on your behalf and hold the at-fault party accountable. Call us today at (714) 241-4444 or visit our contact form to discuss your Santa Clarita personal injury claim.
