Pothole Injury Lawyer

As you drive through or walk around the cities in California, your focus is typically on the surrounding traffic, the pleasant weather, or the beautiful landscape. In the more busty areas, you are more focused on the cars, trucks, and buses than the condition of the road surface, which is typically a wise choice. However, more drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists are learning about the hazards of California potholes. Unfortunately, in many instances, the harm resulting from a pothole injury incident can be costly and painful.

If you or a family member have recently become the victim of a pothole injury incident, please know that you do not need to struggle to navigate the challenges of this legal matter on your own. The exceptional legal team at Normandie Law Firm is just a phone call away. Our staff is reachable 24/7 and eager to provide the information and guidance you need to find peace of mind for the future and overcome the hardships caused by your pothole injuries. In addition, we hope you will take advantage of our offer for a free consultation with a seasoned pothole injury lawyer to discuss the facts of your case in more detail.

Once your Normandie Law Firm pothole injury lawyer has gathered all the vital information, they will explain the legal merit of your case and if you have grounds to pursue a pothole injury lawsuit. With this information, you will be well-prepared to make crucial decisions about taking legal action to secure any compensation that is owed to you for the harm you sustained. But rest assured, the choice will always be yours, and our staff will never pressure you in one direction or the other. Our only goal is to ensure that you understand your rights as a personal injury victim and how the legal system can assist you in protecting yourself and your financial future from excessive expenses and losses due to someone else’s poor choices. But please reach out to our experts today as there is a time limit to file your claim with the court that could be shorter than you might expect.

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<br.Who Might Be To Blame For Your Pothole Accident Injuries?
Sadly, many personal injury victims who suffer a fall and injuries due to a pothole assume they were not focused and paying attention, so they are to blame for the injuries they suffered. However, that is not always accurate. In general, property owners are ultimately responsible for the maintenance and care of their property and repairs of safety issues such as potholes. But the list of other parties that could be partially or completely to blame for a pothole injury includes:

• The property management company for the site
• The city, town, state, or other government entity which owns the property
• A contractor responsible for the care of the parking lots and other paved spaces on the property
• Someone who damaged the paved surface and was responsible for repairing it

So, while you should always watch where you are walking or driving, there can be contributing factors that cause the responsibility for pothole accident injuries to be shared with others. It is also vital to remember that potholes can be found in many spaces other than in city streets, such as:

• Private roads or driveways
• City parking lots or parking spaces along city streets
• Paved walkways and sidewalks in public and private parks, office complexes, apartment buildings, and recreation facilities
• City sidewalks
• Alleyways

<br.How Duty Of Care Related To Your Pothole Accident Injury Lawsuit
Duty of care is a part of premises liability law that focuses on protecting the safety of guests on public and private properties. All property owners and their staff are legally obligated to comply with the guidelines and rules of premises liability relating to construction standards and maintenance of the structures and spaces on the property. Duty of care defines the level of care required when a safety hazard is discovered by the staff or reported to them by a patron.

It requires the staff to provide at least the same level of action as would be taken by the average prudent person when facing the same or a similar safety concern. You can think about how you would react to finding a pothole in the sidewalk at your home to understand what the staff of a property should do when this hazard is discovered. You would repair the damage or block off the area to prevent an injury, just as the staff at any property should comply with their duty of care.

If they fail to take the appropriate action promptly, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if it is later found that the staff negligence caused or contributed to someone suffering a pothole accident injury, the property owner can be held financially liable for the losses and expenses incurred by the victim due to their injuries. Please reach out to the staff at Normandie Law Firm today if you feel staff negligence could have played a role in your pothole accident injuries.
<br.Common Pothole Accident Injuries
Sadly, potholes can cause significant harm to many people and vehicles. In addition, to pedestrians pothole injury victims include bicyclists, motorcyclists, people using wheelchairs, and even those in cars. A significant pothole can cause a car or other vehicle to veer out of its lane and cause a serious auto accident with multiple injury victims suffering:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
• Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Soft tissue and nerve damage
• Joint dislocations and damage to the soft connective tissue of joints
• Harm to the back, neck, or spinal cord
• Head injuries ranging from a skull fracture to a traumatic brain injury or brain bleed
• Injuries to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or delicate facial skin

If you suffer any harm due to a pothole accident, seek immediate medical care and a complete evaluation to ensure you get the necessary care for your injuries as quickly as possible. This fast treatment can have a lasting impact on your overall recovery and ability to heal swiftly and fully from any injuries. Then, reach out to Normandie Law Firm to discuss the facts of the case and determine if you have grounds for a pothole accident injury lawsuit to secure compensation for your expenses and losses.
<br.What Is The Average Compensation Value Of A Pothole Accident Injury Lawsuit?
Most victims of personal injuries are not familiar with the process used to determine the value of their lawsuit. They think that there are predetermined values for certain injuries or incidents. However, that is not accurate. Instead, each case is carefully evaluated, and the actual losses and expenses the victim incurred are used to calculate the compensation sought by the lawsuit. Working with your Normandie Law Firm pothole accident injury lawyer, you will compile all documentation to verify your allowable expenses, which will often include:

• All legal fees and expenses to prepare, file, and litigate your pothole injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the pothole accident injury incident
• All current and projected future medical expenses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of the accident injuries
• Your lost income if the injuries suffered in the pothole accident prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully healed or if you missed work to attend medical care appointments related to your injuries

If the harm sustained in the pothole injury incident was severe and will require a lengthy recovery process, it is permitted to seek additional compensation for pain and suffering. Because this is not a documented amount, your Normandie Law Firm legal team will provide guidance based on recently resolved cases with similar injuries to ensure you are fairly compensated for this aspect of the case.

<br.How Long Do I Have To File My Pothole Injury Lawsuit?
Typically, the Statute of Limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the injuries. If the case is not filed in that time, the victim loses the right to seek compensation for their losses and expenses. In addition, there are minimal expectations that provide added time to file a claim once the Statute of Limitations has expired.  Victims should also know that if the responsible party is a government entity or agency, the time limit decreases to only six months from the date of the incident. Don’t hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm to discuss the time needed to prepare and file your pothole injury lawsuit.
<br.No Upfront Legal Fees At Normandie Law Firm
When you hire Normandie Law Firm, we never ask for any out-of-pocket payments. Instead, our firm only gets paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal fees and expenses. This simple policy ensures that all personal injury victims can afford the legal services required to secure the compensation that is owed to them. Finally, if Normandie Law Firm fails to win your pothole injury lawsuit, you owe us nothing for our time and investment in preparing your lawsuit.

Please reach out to the caring and dedicated team at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest opportunity to learn more about how our pros will help you overcome the hardships caused by your injuries. The consultation is always free and you are never obligated to hire our firm even after gathering all of the valuable information regarding your case and ability to file a claim with the court.

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