If you have been involved in a car accident in Ventura County then you deserve the tenacious advocacy of an expert lawyer who will fight for you. The King Law Firm is determined to speak for you, negotiate the maximum settlement possible, and stand up for your rights in court.
Common Personal Injuries in Ventura County
Accident cases and personal injury cases are far too common in Oxnard, California. The King Law Firm offers free consultations and will proudly serve clients in injury cases and liability cases, giving each client the personal attention they need and deserve. Our clients have had millions of dollars recovered on their behalf from our attorneys for the following kinds of personal injuries:
- Truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Machinery and equipment injuries
- Electrocutions
- Construction site accidents
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents
Catastrophic injuries
Oxnard, California has injuries caused by crashes in Oxnard Blvd. or San Francisco medical malpractice. If you have suffered a serious accident, call the King Law Firm for a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and how one of our experienced attorneys can hold the negligent parties responsible for your lost income and medical expenses. You deserve a fair settlement for your personal injury case.
Who is Legally Responsible for Your Injury?
Your personal injury lawyer will conduct an investigation to determine who is the responsible party for your injuries in Ventura County. Generally, the insurance company pays out damages to the injured victim, not the individual who caused it. Insurance companies hire attorneys who argue that their policyholder is less liable than you claim or not liable at all. The lawyers at the King Law Firm, however, leave no stone unturned when investigating your case to provide strong evidence of negligence on behalf of the policyholder, not you.
An investigation will determine who breached their duty of care. The “duty of care” is a legal obligation to use a reasonable standard of care when performing an activity that could harm someone. A driver owes other road users a duty of care to be sober and alert behind the wheel. A property owner owes a duty of care to guests on their property to keep it free of hazards that could hurt people. Our Oxnard personal injury lawyers will investigate your case to determine who was the negligent party and how their negligence caused you to suffer an injury.
Your lawyer will need strong evidence to support their claim. The most common types of evidence used in personal injury cases include:
- Photographs from the crash scene taken right after the incident. Most people have cell phones with cameras, so always take pictures of the scene before leaving
- Photographs of your injuries that show the extent of your suffering
- Your medical records outlining the treatment you received, your diagnosis, and prognosis
- A copy of the police report or incident report
- Security camera footage, if available
- Testimony from expert witnesses
Determining The Liable Party
Upon gathering all this information, your attorney will then determine who is the liable party.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Suppose you were hurt in a car accident, and witnesses say that the other driver ran a red light. If you have pictures of the speed limit on the street where it happened, and an expert witness says that the damage to the vehicle indicates speeding, then those facts strongly paint a picture of liability. However, sometimes the liable party isn’t another driver. If you were injured due to a defective part in a car, then the auto manufacturer is liable for your damages.
Trucks
Liability in a truck accident case is different due to a legal doctrine called “respondeat superior,” which roughly means that the trucking company or owner is liable for a crash caused by one of its employees. There are some exceptions to this, like when a driver is drunk or on drugs while driving, then they are held liable for their recklessness. As with cars, the manufacturer or designer of a truck could be held liable if a part, like the brakes, wasn’t working properly. Another party that could be held liable for the crash is the crew of cargo loaders, who are supposed to load a truck so that items are held firmly in place and won’t move around. Items that spill or cause a load imbalance are threats to the truck’s safety.
Trucking companies and bus owners should conduct thorough background checks on anyone they hire. Due to the legal principle of vicarious responsibility, the employer has an obligation to ensure that their employees complete their job duties in a way that is safe and not a threat to others’ safety. Employers must conduct thorough background checks, ensure that their drivers are trained to respond to emergency situations, have passed a drug test, and do not have a bad driving record or bus accidents.
Premises Liability
Property owners have to take reasonable measures to protect customers, tenants, and visitors. That includes preventing the chances of a slip and fall, dog bite, and other injuries on the property. Adequate security can help prevent theft and property damage. If you are victimized on public or private property, then call the King Law Firm today to determine if you are eligible to receive damages in a premises liability case.
Defective Products
Manufacturers and designers of products that cause injury when used correctly can be held liable for damages that must be paid to the victims of the product’s defect. You can file a product liability claim against a toy maker, medical device manufacture, automaker, or manufacturer of medical or industrial equipment if a defect in the product caused your injury. Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), the defendant could have to pay hefty financial and legal consequences if an investigation reveals that they are responsible for your injuries.
What Types of Damages Can an Oxnard Injury Victim Recover?
The personal injury attorneys from the King Law Firm have recovered millions of dollars in damages for clients we have represented in court in Ventura County. The two most common types of damages are economic and non-economic damages. A rarer third type is punitive damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages compensate you for your financial losses, including:
Medical expenses: Hospital visits, exams and lab tests, medications, physical therapy, and follow-up doctor visits
Lost wages if you are temporarily or permanently unable to work
Damaged property, such as the cost to repair or replace your vehicle
In the case of wrongful death, the family can be entitled to compensation to cover funeral and burial expenses and loss of financial support.
Economic damages also compensate you for out-of-pocket expenses that are related to your injury. Most people find it difficult to clean their house, take care of their children, buy groceries, and do other things that they used to do independently. Grocery delivery services, childcare services, and others are very costly. You should not be stuck with the bills when you are just trying to take care of your basic needs. We recommend that you keep a copy of all receipts, invoices, and other financial documents and provide them to us so that we can calculate the total amount that you have paid for expenses you would not have incurred had the injury not happened.
Noneconomic Damages
Noneconomic damages compensate you for your non-financial losses. The most common types are pain and suffering and emotional distress.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, punitive damages are awarded tothe plaintiff to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior. They are also not awarded as often, so you will need the help of an experienced attorney to argue for you to receive these damages. An example of when punitive damages may be awarded is when a drunk driver is responsible for a traffic fatality. Your attorney must prove that there is clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.