Personal Injury Overview

Do You Have a Legitimate Injury Claim?

In order to recover for your injuries, the circumstances of the incident must meet certain legal criteria. A successful personal injury claim contains the following: (1) liability, (2) damages and (3) collectability.

Liability

Liability means that you were injured as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing. Proving liability does not require you to prove that the other person intended to cause harm to you. Proving negligence (conduct which was unsafe or unreasonable under the circumstances) is sufficient to demonstrate liability.

Insurance companies will often deny liability and blame you for the accident in order to avoid financial responsibility. We have seen egregious cases of insurance companies blaming victims for their injuries. This is one reason we suggest speaking with an experienced attorney before you speak with an insurance company. If you have already contacted an insurance company, it is not too late to contact a personal injury lawyer in San Diego.

Damages

If you were injured as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, you may be able to recover for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment and other damages. If someone has died, family members of the deceased may seek compensation for their loss.

It is a common tactic of insurance companies to claim that your injuries did not occur. Insurance companies will minimize the extent of your pain and suffering in order to pay you as little as possible. Insurance companies will have their lawyers go to court and claim that you were not injured. From our experience, insurance companies will not offer you a fair settlement unless you are represented by a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney.

Collectability

You must be able to identify the party(s) responsible for the harm in order to collect from them or their insurance policy. If you were injured in an auto accident in San Diego, here are a few practical steps to follow to protect your legal rights:

Take photos of the accident and all vehicles involved.
Call the police and obtain a police report.
Record the ID of all persons involved (including witnesses).
Record the insurance information of all vehicles involved.
Immediately seek treatment for medical injuries.
Keep accurate records of the event and all medical treatment received.
Contact a top personal injury lawyer without delay.

James S. Iagmin Has The Experience to Handle Your Case

Our firm’s lead attorney, James S. Iagmin, has more than 20 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer including:

If you or someone you love has suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, our team of experienced attorneys is here to help you.

How An Attorney From James S. Iagmin, Can Help You

James S. Iagmin has built a reputation as an intelligent, caring and compassionate attorney. Jim is a recognized leader among personal injury lawyers and served as President of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. Jim is known in the San Diego legal community for his character and integrity and has received a number of honors and awards for his skills as an attorney.

We keep our firm small so we can give our clients the personal attention they deserve. Whether you need a motorcycle accident lawyer or a slip and fall lawyer in San Diego, we will take the time to build trust and develop relationships with our clients and help build a case suited to your needs. We value our clients and make it our mission to achieve the best possible results for them.

If you were injured through no fault of your own, you may be wondering what to do next. We are here to help answer your questions. Our legal team has handled personal injury cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, lost limbs, broken bones, burns, workplace injuries and wrongful death.

Our firm has a proven track record of achieving successful case results for our clients in the most challenging and high-stakes cases.

Burn Injury – A lady was badly scalded while attempting to take a bath at a resort. SETTLEMENT – $9,500,000

Slip and Fall – A gentleman slipped on a wet floor and suffered a brain injury. He was unable to return to work. JURY VERDICT – $7,500,000

Auto v. Pedestrian – A boy suffered a serious brain injury when he was hit by a truck as he ran across a busy street. He needs careful supervision. SETTLEMENT – $4,500,000

Trucking Collision – A gentleman suffered a serious brain injury in a collision with a tractor-trailer. He was unable to return to work and needs close supervision. In addition to the settlement, the gentleman kept his rights to lifetime medical care through workers compensation. SETTLEMENT – $2,750,000

Motorcycle Collision – A gentleman suffered serious orthopedic and internal injuries when a truck turned left in front of him. He made a nice recovery. SETTLEMENT – $2,250,000

Compensation You May Be Able To Qualify For

Damages that result from a personal injury claim can take many forms, both economic and non-economic. Economic damages include present and future medical bills, the costs of property damage, lost wages, and any other out-of-pocket expenses that are a result of the accident. Non-economic damages include payment for pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, or permanent disfigurement.

California has no cap on compensatory damages for a personal injury claim, so long as the award is fair and reasonable given the circumstances. The only exception is for medical malpractice cases, where the state has capped the non-economic damages at $250,000.

Schedule A Complimentary Strategy Session With Our Lawyers Today

Complete our contact form below to schedule a complimentary strategy session of up to 20 minutes with one of the top personal injury law firms in San Diego. You will have the opportunity to review the facts of your case and learn strategies which could get you the resolution you want. You will receive a well-written summary of the facts of your case for free. Contact James S. Iagmin today if you have suffered injuries as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing. We offer a no-fee guarantee, which means you don’t pay unless we win or settle your case.