Personal injury accidents can happen at any time and in any place. Personal injury accidents consist of slip and fall accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and workplace accidents, for example. If you were injured in a personal injury accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of a party, you have the right to file a claim and receive compensation for your injuries.
Unfortunately, however, many people do not file claims after suffering personal injury accidents. In Fresno, many people do not seek legal assistance because of a language barrier. Approximately 22% of the Fresno population consists of native Spanish speakers. Since the majority of law firms and attorneys work primarily in the English language, a sizeable portion of the Fresno population is largely unrepresented legally. Because of this language barrier, many Spanish speaking victims never seek legal assistance after suffering personal injury accidents.
If you were injured in a personal injury accident and need to contact a Spanish speaking accident lawyer in Fresno, you must contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Our law firm is dedicated to helping all members of the Fresno Spanish speaking community exercise their right to sue and receive compensation. If you need a lawyer who can speak Spanish and you live in Fresno, you can be certain that you can find an expert at Normandie Law Firm.
In the following sections, you will find some general information about your rights after a personal injury accident. Since every claim is different, you must contact a Spanish speaking accident lawyer in Fresno County for a comprehensive case evaluation. Do not hesitate to seek legal assistance; our personal injury lawyers in Fresno, CA are here for you.
Liability for Personal Injury Accidents
Establishing liability in personal injury accidents is often a difficult task. Liability can vary depending on the type of personal injury accident experienced. Let us consider one of the most common types of personal injury accidents—car accidents. In car accidents, for example, the driver who caused the accident is often the liable party. If both drivers involved were negligent in some way, the parties would share liability. In instances where the liable party is driving a company vehicle or working at the time of the accident, the employer might be liable based on vicarious liability. Whatever the accident, there is always someone liable. Liability for personal injury accidents is often based on negligence. Negligence consists of four elements: duty, breach, cause, and harm. Nearly all parties have some level of care to themselves and others; they must exercise reasonable care and caution to prevent injuring themselves and others. For car accidents, for example, the driver’s duty of care would be driving safely and following all traffic rules. For slip and fall accidents, the property manager’s duty of care would be to ensure that the premises are clear of any hazards, for example. Whatever type of accident you suffered, you can be certain that your accident could have been avoided if the liable party would not have acted negligently or recklessly. If you would like more information about liability for your personal injury accident, you must contact our Fresno injury attorneys that can speak Spanish.
Common Injuries Sustained in Accidents
The injuries sustained in personal injury accidents vary depending on the type of accident and its severity. Personal injury accidents often result in the following injuries: head and traumatic brain injuries; joint injuries; neck and back injuries; spinal cord injuries; cuts, scrapes, and bruises; organ damage; amputations—among other injuries. Although many personal injury accidents result in only minor temporary injuries, some accidents could lead to injuries that permanently affect the victim. Requiring constant medical attention, some injuries could quickly lead to severe financial trouble. In addition to physical harm, the injuries sustained in accidents could also lead to mental and emotional distress. If you were harmed in a personal injury accident, whether it was a car accident or truck accident, for example, you can trust our Spanish speaking car accident lawyers in Fresno, California to provide you with the legal guidance you need to file a claim and receive compensation.
Compensation for Personal Injury Accidents
If you were injured in a personal injury accident and you decide to file a claim, our Spanish speaking injury lawyers in Fresno can help you recover the compensation that you deserve. Many victims of personal injury accidents are eligible to recover the following forms of compensation:
- Medical expenses—includes all past, present, and future medical care required for your injuries
- Lost income—includes all the income you have lost and might continue to lose as a result of your injuries
- Pain and suffering—includes compensation for the mental and emotional anguish experienced as a result of your physical pain and injuries
- Loss of consortium—includes compensation for the inability to have a normal, loving relationship with the victim, often granted to surviving family members
- Funeral and burial costs—includes compensation for the funeral and burial costs for the wrongful death of a personal injury victim
- Punitive damages—often awarded as a form of punishment for the defendant and to prevent similar incidents from reoccurring.
As you can see, there are many categories of compensation available for recovery. To learn more about the value of your personal injury claim, you must contact an accident lawyer in Fresno who speaks Spanish. Our Spanish speaking lawyers at Normandie Law Firm will evaluate every detail of your claim to establish the type and amount of compensation you are eligible to receive. When you allow our attorneys to handle your claim, you can be certain that our attorneys will always fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation for your claim. Our attorneys will never rush to settle your claim; rather, our attorneys will patiently and aggressively negotiate until you recover the compensation to which you are entitled.
The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Accident Claims
All personal injury claims are subject to statutes of limitations. What is a statute of limitations? How does a statute of limitations affect you and your claim? A statute of limitations is a timeline that establishes the time that you have to file a lawsuit against the party liable for your injuries. If your claim is not filed within the statute of limitations, you might lose your right to sue. Victims of personal injury accidents are often subject to a two-year statute of limitations. A two-year statute of limitations establishes that victims have two years from the date of their injuries to file a claim and remain eligible to receive compensation. Some exceptions might apply and alter the deadline that applies to your claim. The exceptions that apply to your claim might toll or extend the time you have to file a lawsuit depending on the details of your claim. For more information about the statute of limitations that applies to your personal injury claim, you must speak with a Spanish speaking attorney with experience in accident cases as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm
Our law firm is dedicated to keeping our legal services accessible to all victims of personal injury accidents. Because of that, we offer free legal services in Spanish. If you were injured in a personal injury accident, you could contact our firm to schedule a free consultation or free second opinion. During our free consultations, our experienced attorneys will answer all your questions and address all your concerns to ensure that you have all the information necessary to file a successful claim. If you have already started your legal process at another law firm with another attorney, you might be interested in our free second opinions. During our free second opinions, a lawyer in Fresno who speaks Spanish will evaluate your claim and give you all the information your incompetent attorney might have overlooked. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will help you get your claim back on the right track. Whether you are interested in a free consultation or a free second opinion, you must contact our Fresno law firm as soon as possible.
If you were injured in an accident, you can benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions. Our free legal services are made possible through our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that all victims of personal injury accidents have access to no-cost legal assistance. Our firm is dedicated to helping all victims of personal injury accidents—regardless of the language they speak or their financial status. When you contact our law firm, you can be certain that you will never have to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our Zero-Fee guarantee also ensures that clients do not pay anything until our attorneys win their claims. Since our law firm is strictly based on contingency, our clients only pay when our lawyers successfully handle their claims, and they recover compensation. If you do not win your claim, you will not be required to pay anything. If you suffered an accident that left you with injuries, you must contact a Fresno accident lawyer who speaks Spanish to file a claim against the liable party.
