Inland Empire Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury law is designed to protect the rights of victims and their families in the event of accidents caused by intentional or neglectful actions of another person. These victims often seek restitution for damages resulting from these accidents.

To file a claim based on personal injury, the victim must prove the liability of another party. There are 3 different areas in which someone else may be responsible for you personal injury. A few examples of personal injury are as follows:

n	Wrongful Death Claim Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord & Back Injury Nursing Home Abuse Animal & Dog Bite Injury Slip & Fall Accidents Pool Drowning Accidents Dental TMJ Injury Catastrohic Injuries

Intentional Actions Causing Harm

This occurs when a person knowingly and purposefully acts in a way as to cause harm to another. This applies regardless of whether or not the action was meant to cause harm. Generally, these actions are not covered by insurance policies; to file a claim would be in pursuit only of the personal property or financial assets belonging to the liable party. This is only practical where large amounts of assets are available. In these cases, both criminal and civil suits may be filed.

Negligent Actions Causing Harm

This occurs when a party is liable for an injury due to failure to act in a reasonable way to avoid harm to others. In order to pursue a personal injury case based on negligence, the victim must have proved four elements of negligence.

1. The defendant must bear a duty to protect the victim from harm.
2. The defendant did not uphold his duty to protect the victim from harm.
3. The defendant’s actions, or lack of action, caused personal injury to the victim.
4. The victim sustained personal injuries, financial damages or other damages as a result of the defendant’s actions.
 

Strict Liability

This occurs when the defendant is not directly responsible for the defendant’s injuries, but is still considered responsible. If a dog bit the victim, the owner can be held responsible under strict liability.