Glendale Injury and Accident Attorneys

California Personal Injury Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be left wondering what you can do. You probably have a number of questions that need to be answered, and an attorney at the Law Offices of Yarian & Patatanyan can do just that. We have also included several frequently asked questions for you to review. We hope you find them helpful, and we look forward to hearing from you regarding your accident or injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is my case worth? This is a question with a complicated answer. Because each injury and accident is different, there is no way to tell exactly how much a claim will be worth without a thorough evaluation. However, a general rule of thumb is that more serious injuries and accidents will have higher claim amounts.

 Why should I work with an attorney? Can’t I file a claim myself? You can definitely file a claim with the insurance company yourself, but this can be complicated. You will need to provide an extensive amount of paperwork and information, and the insurance company may try to delay or deny your claim, even when it is valid. Having an attorney at your side can put the right amount of pressure on an insurance company to pay your claim, and an attorney can also seek justice in civil court if this is needed. Without a personal injury lawyer, you will likely be offered a small settlement that won’t pay for all of your expenses. But with a lawyer’s help, you can seek and possibly obtain the full amount you are entitled to.

What if I was partially at fault in the accident? Even if you were partially at fault in your accident, you may still be able to receive compensation for your injuries. In California, personal injury claims are decided upon by liability, but this can be a percentage of liability for each party. For instance, if you were 25% at fault in your accident and the other party was 75% at fault, you can receive 75% of the claim amount you would have been entitled to if you had been entirely faultless.

How long after my accident to I have to file a claim? In California, there is a statute of limitations regarding filing personal injury claims. According to this law, you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a claim. However, if a government entity is the defendant in your case, you have only 6 months to file a claim with that agency. If you do not file a claim within these time parameters, you may not be able to seek compensation for your injuries.

I have lost a loved one in an accident. Can I seek compensation? Yes. You may be able to file a wrongful death claim regarding the loss of your loved one. By seeking legal action in this case, you may be able to get compensation to pay for funeral expenses, medical costs and the loss of future earnings that your loved one would have provided.

What can I receive compensation to pay for? You may be able to receive a settlement to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional pain and suffering and the loss of enjoyment of life. There may be other areas to collect compensation for, but this will depend upon your specific case.

At Yarian & Patatanyan, we help accident victims throughout Glendale, Pasadena, Los Angeles and Burbank, California. We offer a case evaluation to see how a lawyer at our firm can help you.

Contact the Law Offices of Yarian & Patatanyan today!