Personal injury settlements in California are calculated based on factors like medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and liability. The severity of injuries and the strength of evidence play a role. Insurance coverage limits and negotiations influence the final settlement amount.
A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence of another person, company, government agency or any entity. Personal injury lawyers primarily practice in the area of law known as tort law.
Plaintiffs involved in motor vehicle accidents are successful at trial 61% of the time. Plaintiffs injured on someone else's property are successful at trial 39% of the time. Plaintiffs injured by faulty products win 38% of their cases at trial.
Most personal injury lawyers in California take between 33 to 40 percent of each settlement or award they win, but can go as high as 50 percent depending on the complexity of the case.
While many straightforward claims settle within 30-90 days, catastrophic injury cases might take several months or even years to reach a fair settlement.
Ing to the U.S. Department of Justice, personal injury lawsuit outcome statistics include a majority (90 to 95 percent) settled before trial. Out of the small percentage that end up seeing a courtroom, the data suggests that the success rate of personal injury cases is around half.
The timeframe for resolving a personal injury claim varies greatly. It might be resolved in as little as four months, or it could extend to a year or even up to two years in certain situations.
In addition to economic damages, individuals can also seek compensation specifically for emotional distress caused by governmental actions or negligence.
Contact our Claims Department at (213) 367-4600, or email claims@ladwp, and request a call back or information regarding receiving a Claim Form. Claims for death, injury to person or to personal property must be filed not later than six (6) months after the occurrence.