Portuguese Speaking Accident Lawyer

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Portuguese is the national language of Portugal and Brazil, used by over 270 million people throughout the world. Many people of Portuguese and Brazilian descent reside in California, particularly in Los Angeles County. Despite their strong presence in the community, a language barrier can be an obstacle in many ways. For example, it’s hard to make sense of the laws and fight for compensation when you are the victim of a life-altering accident.

Our attorneys are ready and available to advise you if you are in need of representation from a Portuguese-speaking accident lawyer. We know how stressful it can be when the bills are piling up, and you’re not sure if and when you will recover from your injuries. Furthermore, you are uncertain about the legal process in California and how you can take action against the individual that’s responsible for your accident. A lawyer that’s fluent in Portuguese will guide you through the necessary steps and ensure that you are fairly compensated for the harm you’ve suffered. Below is a list of just some of the accident claims that we can assist you with:

• Car accidents for all types of automobiles, including government agency and public transportation vehicles.
• Uber or Lyft driver accident claims
• Slip and fall
• Trip and fall
• Animal bites / attacks
• Struck by falling object
• Medical malpractice
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault
• Injury claims for defective products
• Accidents at airports or on planes and helicopters
• Workers’ compensation (workplace injury cases)

Assistance from an Accident Injury Lawyer that’s Fluent in Portuguese

As an accident victim, it’s essential to understand the laws that are in place to protect you. However, there are many aspects of the legal system that are confusing, even if you are a native English speaker. If your first language is Portuguese, you are at an even greater disadvantage. As a result, you can end up with a settlement that’s insufficient for the needs of you and your family, or find yourself cheated out of payment altogether.

The principle of “justice for all” is not something we take for granted here at Normandie Law Firm. Our lawyers, paralegals, and case managers come from many different backgrounds and know the benefits of legal representation in your primary language. We are here for you whenever you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Do I have the Right to Sue for my Accident?

To pursue a claim for compensation, you must prove that another party caused your accident through an act of negligence. In essence, you must show that the defendant, i.e., the person you are suing, created a hazard or failed to take reasonable care for the purpose of keeping others safe. This can mean a lot of different things depending on the type of accident and the duty of care that was owed to you by the defendant.

To illustrate our point, let’s say you slipped on a spilled drink that was on the floor of a restaurant. As a customer, the restaurant owed you a duty of care to ensure that you were safe while you were on their property. Since they failed to clean up the spill or put up warning signs to indicate the hazard, you are entitled to compensation from the restaurant for the injuries you’ve suffered.

Sometimes, liability can be quite complicated to figure out, especially if you had some degree of responsibility for the accident. This is quite common with car crashes, where both people may have contributed to the accident. However, you may not be out of luck just because the other side is not 100% responsible. California operates under the principle of comparative negligence, which means that each party is assessed a percentage of blame. As long as you are not completely at fault, it may still be worth it to pursue a claim for your injuries and property damage.

The takeaway here is that liability is a complex subject, which you should discuss with an experienced accident injury attorney. For a free case review with a Portuguese-speaking legal expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.

Portuguese-Speaking Lawyer for Uber / Lyft Driver Accidents

Rideshare driving for companies like Uber and Lyft is a popular job option for immigrants throughout the Los Angeles metro Metropolitan area. These jobs have numerous advantages, like being able to use your own car and working if and when you want to. On the downside, the job comes with a heightened risk for car accidents, which is why adequate insurance coverage is so important when you are driving for Lyft or Uber.

Due to the serious injuries these drivers can end up with, both companies provide supplemental insurance for up to $1 million. However, you must be logged into the app and in the process of transporting a passenger to be covered for the maximum amount of $1 million. If you don’t have a passenger, but you are logged in and waiting to accept a ride, your coverage amount is lowered to a max of $100,000 for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage.

Even if you meet the conditions to qualify for compensation, Uber and Lyft are notorious for denying claims from drivers or lowballing settlement offers. Claimants that are not fluent in English are especially vulnerable to being taken advantage of, which is unacceptable to us when these companies make huge profits off the labor of their drivers. If you are in need of aggressive representation for an Uber or Lyft accident case, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our lawyers are here to provide you with advice and guidance in your preferred language.

What is Average Value of a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California?

To make sure that a settlement offer is in your best interest, you will need to have an idea of what your lawsuit is worth. However, this can be challenging to figure out, as you are entitled to various damages, such as medical expenses, lifetime care costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Depending on your circumstances, the value of your claim may fall between $25,000 to over $2 million. To calculate what your own losses are worth, please schedule a time to meet with one of our attorneys.

How long will it take to Recover my Payment?

When we set out to bring a client the compensation they are owed, our goal is to complete the settlement process within 6 to 8 months. It’s possible that your case will be settled faster than that, but claims involving serious injuries can take much longer to negotiate. Depending on various factors, like whether a lawsuit is necessary, the case resolution process may take two or more years from start to finish.

What is the Statute of Limitations if I want to File a Lawsuit?

The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit depends on various circumstances that are specific to your accident. Generally, the statute of limitations is two years from the accident date if you are suing a private individual or entity, like a store, restaurant, or manufacturer. However, the deadline is much shorter if you are demanding compensation from the government. If a city, county, or state entity (or one of their employees) is the party that’s liable for your injuries, you only have 6 months to submit an accident claim with the applicable government agency. Due to the complications that are involved, we strongly urge you to contact our office and verify the statute of limitations that applies to your incident.

Contact Our Law Firm

Legal representation is the key to achieving justice and moving forward from your accident, but many victims attempt to navigate the claims process on their own. In most cases, they are worried about the burden of legal fees when they are already struggling financially. The lawyers of Normandie work on contingency, which means we never charge upfront for any of our services. It’s the defendant that pays us to represent you, and the only way we get paid is by winning your case. In the event we don’t recover your settlement award, you pay nothing under the Zero Fee Guarantee.

By the way, do you have concerns about an active claim or lawsuit that you would like to discuss with another attorney? Call us to schedule a second opinion consultation, which is another free service we offer at our law firm. We are here to discuss any issues that are on your mind and offer solutions that can bring about the result you’re looking for. Again, this is a completely free consultation, so please reach out to us if you’re interested in a second opinion.

A free consultation with a Portuguese speaking accident lawyer is just a phone call away. Contact Normandie Law Firm to learn about your rights and legal options.

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