Serious Injury F.A.Q's

SERIOUS INJURY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OF SAN DIEGO CATESTROPHIC INJURY ATTORNEY BARRY PASTERNACK

The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every personal injury situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting San Diego serious injury Attorney Barry Pasternack, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.

What is Serious Personal Injury?

Serious personal injury is any catastrophic physical or mental injury to a person that results from another person’s negligence or harmful act. Serious personal Injury involves civil law cases as opposed to criminal law cases which involve a defendant and the State of California. Serious personal injury often refers to bodily injury and can occur in a wide variety of ways. The following are some of the most common accidents resulting in serious personal injury:

  • Auto Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Dangerous or Defective Product Injuries
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Serious Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Serious Dog Bites
  • Traumatic Brain injuries
  • Traumatic Spinal Injuries
  • Wrongful Death

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What financial compensation can I recover in a serious personal injury claim?

Accident victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses suffered from the accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost Wages, including overtime
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Physical Disability
  • Disfigurement
  • Emotional Trauma
  • Mental Disability
  • Property Damage

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Under what circumstances can a wrongful death occur?

Wrongful Death Law provides financial compensation to the family of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act of another. Wrongful death cases are brought as a result of a variety of situations, including:

  • Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home that results in decedent's death
  • Slip & Fall/Premise Liability
  • Automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, bus, train, airplane or other common carrier fatality accident
  • Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or toxic substances (exposure to asbestos, etc.)
  • Death during a supervised activity (sports tournament, field trip, etc.)

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Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?

A wrongful death case alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence of the defendant, and that the decedent's immediate family members (often called "distributees") are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct. The most common distributees are surviving spouses and children, and sometimes parents.

Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in wrongful death cases are awarded. Courts interpret "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost prospect of inheritance and medical and funeral expenses. Punitive damages may also be awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrong-doing to punish the wrong-doer, and/or deter others from behaving similarly.

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How much does the Law Offices of Barry Pasternack charge for serious injury counsel?

The Law Offices of Barry Pasternack has very competitive prices, which fall within the range of the industry standard.  We tailor fee arrangements for each client's needs.  Due to the nature of law, each case is unique and we have many fee structures to accommodate each client and each client's case based upon:

• Contingency
• Retainer
• Deposits
• Set Fees
• Billable unit rates or any combination of the above

California state laws require filing serious injury lawsuits within a specific period of time. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be prohibited from filing a lawsuit and obtaining any compensation for your injuries. Serious injury Attorney Barry Pasternack can advise you on the applicable statute of limitations for your injury case. The San Diego Law Offices of Barry Pasternack gives every case individual attention and will work with you to find the best rate plan.  There will be no hidden costs.  You will be informed of the fees for your case during your free consultation with serious injury Attorney Barry Pasternack.

If you or someone you know in San Diego, California, or within the surrounding cities and counties of California needs the assistance or legal counsel of an experienced serious injury lawyer, contact Attorney Barry Pasternack today at (866) 737-8601, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a San Diego serious injury attorney.

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How were you injured?

Automobile Accident
Motorcycle or Bicycle Accident
Slip and Fall
Dog Bites
Other

What are the nature of your injuries?

Do you have any pre-existing injuries to the injured part of your body?

Yes
No

Were you treated for your injuries?

Yes
No

If so, when and where were you treated:

Were there any witnesses?

Yes
No

Have you filed a police report?

Yes
No

Do you have insurance that covers you for this type of incident?

Yes
No
Not Sure

Do other involved parties have insurance that covers this type of incident?

Yes
No
Not sure

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