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Are you looking Personal Injury Attorney in Ventura? Have you been injured in an accident? If so, you may be wondering if you are able to seek damages for your injuries that go beyond what an insurance company will initially offer you. Our firm has a great deal of experience dealing with insurance companies, negotiating settlements, and pursuing full lawsuits — we would be happy to represent you through the process of getting the compensation you deserve.
Read more about personal injury law below, and contact us immediately to begin the process of getting the money you are entitled to for your injuries. Personal Injury Attorney in Ventura.
There are a few things to consider when deciding to file a personal injury lawsuit. As an experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Ventura, we can help you. Keep in mind that not each of these steps will resemble your situation exactly, as no two accidents are the same.
The first step in determining if you have a case is understanding if it can be proven that the other person (or company, group of people, manufacturer, etc) caused your injuries as a result of negligence or malice. If your accident was caused by the actions (or failure to act) of another, and you have suffered injuries, we may be able to move forward. As an experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Ventura, we can help you.
Oftentimes, the first step after an accident is dealing with an insurance company. You will deal with an adjuster, who will then offer you a one-time payment in exchange for signing away your right to file any further motions against their client.
DO NOT accept the initial offer from the insurance company, and never sign anything without consulting an attorney. When you work with one of our Ventura personal injury lawyers, we will first work with the insurance company to negotiate an amount that we believe is fair. It is often in the best interest of the insurance company to avoid a trial, especially if there is significant evidence against their policyholder, and so oftentimes we can reach a settlement without needing to go to court. In other cases, we will be unable to reach a fair agreement, and be forced to litigation.
There is no set amount of time that a lawsuit will take, although there is a statute of limitations for how long you have to file one. Once we begin the official lawsuit process, there may be an extended period of time where we will go back and forth in court appearances before the judge or jury are able to reach a conclusion. The length of time depends on the complexity of your case, and whether or not there is an appeals process.
Many cases take six months to reach a settlement, but in some instances, a personal injury lawsuit could take up to three years. Once we meet for an initial consultation, we will be able to discuss the specifics of your case and get a better idea of what to expect given the level of complexity.
Much like the amount of time a case will take, the amount you will receive from your personal injury varies greatly on a case-by-case basis. As we are building your case and preparing for negotiations or trial, we will go through every detail of your situation to be certain that every factor is included, and every dollar is accounted for.
While there is no set formula to determine the overall amount we will seek, you can use the following factors as a reference for some things we may include in your own case.
Economic damages are damages that we will seek reimbursement for, meaning that you (or your insurance company) has already made payments or received bills for, or anything else with a set dollar amount. This includes things like medical and surgical bills, recovery costs, and lost wages.
In addition to expenses or lost income that has already occurred, we will additionally be certain to consider any future possibility of time missed from work, medical procedures, or even long-term disability if your injuries are permanently debilitating.
Non-economic damages are allowed in personal injury cases because there is a lot more that goes into an accident than bills and lost income. Non-economic damages address things like pain, suffering, depression, and trauma that result from your accident. While there is no set dollar value to emotional issues, they are extremely important, and sometimes outlast the physical injuries significantly.
While building your case, we will account for all of the non-economic damages you have suffered, and attempt to determine a fair amount of compensation. In some cases, this will be by determining a multiplier that will be factored against your economic damages. In other cases, there may be little economic damage, but significant emotional damage. In cases like this, we will work to reach an amount that fairly compensates you for your suffering.
There are many different types of accidents and injuries that occur under each of these practice areas, so be certain to contact us about your specific situation to discuss how we can help you. Take a look below at some of our major practice areas:
If your injury resembles anything listed above, contact us immediately to discuss your issues with a legal professional. If you are unsure of how to categorize your injury, we will be happy to discuss it with you in greater detail.
Ventura County is a county in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 823,318. The largest city is Oxnard, and the county seat is the city of Ventura.
Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. It has a beautiful, temperate climate and its landmass rises from sea level to 8,831 feet at Mt. Pinos in the Los Padres National Forest. At certain times of the year, it is possible to stand on the beach and see snow in the mountains.
The county’s coastline stretches a stunning 42 miles and the peaks of the Los Padres National Forest account for 46 percent of the landmass in the northern portion of the county. Fertile valleys in the southern half of the county make Ventura County a leading agricultural producer. Together, farming and the Los Padres National Forest occupy half of the county’s 1.2 million acres.
The mild Mediterranean climate, along with scenic geography, makes the area attractive to the more than 900,000 culturally and ethnically diverse people who call Ventura County home. The unincorporated areas – along with the ten incorporated cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and San Buenaventura (Ventura) – rank Ventura as the 11th most populous county in the State.
Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, health care, education, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.
Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu is the largest employer in the county with more than 16,000 employees. The County of Ventura (government) is the next largest employer more than 8,000 employees located throughout the county. The Port of Hueneme is California’s smallest, but only deep-water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and plays a major role in the local economy.
Home to two universities (California State University Channel Islands and California Lutheran University), a small private college and three community colleges (Oxnard, Ventura, and Moorpark), multiple university extensions, institutes, and adult schools, the county is an educational center and enjoys a strong structure for workforce development.
The County of Ventura was formed January 1, 1873, when it separated from Santa Barbara County. It is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected at-large for a staggered four-year term in their respective districts, and the chairmanship rotates annually. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the County budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including special districts. Board actions can apply countywide or only in unincorporated areas.
Other County elected officials include the Auditor-Controller, Assessor, Clerk/Recorder, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Sheriff. The County Executive Officer advises, assists, and acts as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.
Under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors, the approved County annual budget of more than $2 billion serves to assist vulnerable adults and children, provide public safety, ensure justice, protect public health, and improve the quality of life for the county’s residents. In alignment with key focus areas established in the County Strategic Plan, services are provided to residents by over 8,000 dedicated public servants working in 23 different agencies, departments and special districts.
The time to act is now, and begin the process of seeking personal injury damages you are entitled to. Your case is important to us, and we look forward to representing you. We understand that this time in your life can be stressful, and we will work to reduce your stress as much as possible while fighting for the money you rightfully deserve.
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