Sustaining a Personal Injury: Understanding Your Rights

Experiencing a personal injury often entails trauma and ongoing pain, and the legal category for personal injury is vast, encompassing various cases such as motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability. At MPC Legal, we understand that “pain and suffering” extends beyond legal terminology; it represents the profound reality faced by victims of negligence. The consequences of such injuries can affect individuals and their families for life, making the calculation of harm a subjective endeavor. We are committed to effectively conveying this to judges and juries to enhance the value of your case while minimizing legal fees and maximizing compensation.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Motor vehicle accidents are a significant cause of injury and fatalities. Even minor collisions can lead to serious, life-altering injuries, such as:

• Concussions
• Spinal fractures
• Severe injuries to the neck, back, knees, and shoulders

If a driver is at fault, victims may recover substantial damages.

To succeed in a motor vehicle accident claim, victims must prove three elements:

1. Liability: Establishing fault can be straightforward or complex, depending on the circumstances.
2. Causation: Ranges from obvious injuries to more complicated internal damage, requiring detailed medical analysis.
3. Damages: Typically include medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

Our attorneys combine legal expertise with compassion to guide victims through the claims process, ensuring full compensation.

WRONGFUL DEATH

Losing a loved one is profoundly difficult, especially when caused by another’s negligence. In wrongful death lawsuits, family members must establish:

• That negligence caused the death
• The right to seek economic damages (funeral expenses, lost wages)
• The ability to recover non-economic damages (loss of companionship)

Survival actions may also be available, allowing families to recover damages incurred before the deceased’s death, such as medical costs. These cases demand expert knowledge and a compassionate approach to support grieving families through the litigation process.

PREMISES LIABILITY

Property owners are legally obligated to ensure the safety of visitors. Common premises liability cases involve:

• Slip and falls
• Structural failures
• Insufficient security

To recover damages, injured parties must prove that the property owner was responsible for their injuries, demonstrating that reasonable care was not taken.

Liability may extend to anyone controlling the property at the time of the injury, including:

• Owners
• Tenants
• Property management companies

Victims may recover:

• Economic damages: Medical bills, lost wages
• Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages: In severe cases, to punish wrongful conduct

In many premises liability cases, insurance companies are involved, adding complexity. While insurance can provide another source of recovery, it often means facing aggressive defense strategies. Victims need experienced advocates to navigate these challenges.

If you or someone you know has been injured on another’s property, we are here to assist. Contact us at (818) 528-8700 for a free consultation and case evaluation.