The most important decision you can make for your family is selecting the right law firm to help you through these difficult times.  You need a law firm with the experience, resources and track record of successfully handling wrongful death claims.

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Wrongful death is defined as the death of a human being as the result of the negligent, reckless, or intentional act of another person, and may arise as the result of any kind of accident, including motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, trucking, or pedestrian accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, medical malpractice, a defective product, or construction accidents.

Husbands, wives, domestic partners, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and financially dependent children (formally adopted or not) can bring wrongful death claims when negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct has caused the death of a family member.

To succeed on a wrongful death claim, the surviving family must establish four elements:

1. Death of a person

2. Caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of another

3. Surviving family members are financially suffering because of the death

4. There is a personal representative to bring the suit on behalf of the decedent’s estate

Assuming these four elements are satisfied, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic losses, including:

• Medical Expenses
• Pain and Suffering of your loved one prior to death

Loss of Financial Support to the surviving spouse or child for rent and housing, transportation costs, educational expenses, health care and other expenses a loved one would have provided, based on their expected future earnings

Loss of Services for the everyday contribution of your loved, such as for cleaning, cooking, advice, training, and other contributions they would have made to taking care of your home and family.

Loss of Society, Comfort, Care and Companionship of your loved one, including for lost affection, moral support and guidance, sexual enjoyment, and other services for a surviving spouse.

Funeral and Burial Expenses

Other compensation

Some states also allow surviving family members to be compensated for their personal grief and suffering.

WHAT TO DO:

If your family has experienced a wrongful death, no matter the cause:

Contact an experienced and compassionate attorney.

The laws regarding wrongful death cases are complex. It is vital that surviving family members seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death attorney to explain and protect your rights, as well as those of your loved one.

Slaughter & Slaughter are experienced fatal accident lawyers who understand the emotional difficulty you experience when dealing with the death of a close family member, and can help ease your burden. They are extremely sensitive to what you are going through and can provide you with experienced guidance dedicated to helping you recover.

Wrongful death attorneys know compensation can never replace your lost loved one, but it can bring you closure and help you pick up the pieces to move forward with your life. Slaughter & Slaughter will accurately and honestly evaluate your claim and strive to get the maximum settlement or judgment to compensate you for your loss

The Law Offices of

Slaughter & Slaughter

402 West Broadway,

Suite 400

San Diego CA 92101

1-619-456-0027

There is no reason to suffer alone from the effects of a wrongful death. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your family will need for a lifetime of coping with this tragedy. Our compassionate wrongful death lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

We serve clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas.

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• wet floors
• spills of foreign substances on floors
• lack of proper hand-rails on stairs or ramps
• pedestrian ramps that are too steep
• irregular steps or stairways
• inadequate lighting
• cracks or other surface irregularities in sidewalks
• potholes in parking lots
• lack of mats or rugs at building entrances
• inadequate maintenance of balcony or stairway railing
• inadequate security
• falling merchandise

If you have a slip and fall, trip and fall or suffer some other type of injury at a store, restaurant, office building, school, business or on someone else’s property, you should immediately report the incident to the property owner or manager and demand that they make a written report describing the event. Be sure you get the name and title of the person who makes the report. Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident. If possible, take photos of the location where you fell or were injured and the surrounding area. Many people have cell phones with built-in cameras – - if you have one, use it to photograph the scene. If you don’t have a digital camera or a camera-phone with you, consider buying a disposable single-use camera. They may even sell them in the store where you fell or were injured.

If you are experiencing severe pain or discomfort following a fall or other type of accident, seek emergency medical treatment. If you choose not to go to the emergency room, then see your doctor or a chiropractor as soon after the accident as possible for medical evaluation and treatment.

Finally, seek legal advice from a personal injury attorney who is experienced at handling slip and falls and other types of premises liability claims. This type of claim can be challenging to prove and you need a knowledgeable, experienced attorney representing you.

At Slaughter & Slaughter, we have the technical know-how and determination to fight for our clients and strive to get them the maximum compensation they deserve. If you have been injured as a result of a slip and fall or other type of accident on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to recover your damages, including medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Don’t delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation of your claim.

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When a person is injured on property possessed or maintained by someone else, the property owner or party responsible for maintaining the property may be held legally responsible for that person’s injuries, if the injuries were caused by a dangerous condition on the property.

A possessor’s duty is not limited to keeping the physical property in a safe condition. The premises alone may involve no dangers, but the condition may be unsafe because of the activity on the premises. In such a case, the possessor must exercise due care to ensure that such activities do not harm persons coming onto the premises.

A possessor, under certain circumstances, also has a duty to control the conduct of third persons coming onto the premises. The possessor must take affirmative action to control the wrongful acts of third persons, if the owner has reason to anticipate such acts and the probability of injury resulting from such acts is great. Foreseeability is a crucial factor in determining the existence of such a duty.

Although slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability suit, they arise in many other ways, including toxic chemical exposure, toxic mold, lead poisoning, defective lighting, improperly maintained equipment, fallen trees, dog bites, uncovered ditches, potholes, broken steps, foreign substances on the ground, and any other dangerous condition of the premises that the possessor fails to warn of or correct. These conditions can result in a wide range of injuries, from fractures, to contusions, to more severe injuries such as spinal cord injuries, severe brain injuries, concussions, or even wrongful death.

Who may be liable

Property owners and businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment for people on their property. A premises liability case might arise against owners of commercial property, private residences, vacant lots, and many other types of properties. In addition to the owner of the property, tenants, maintenance companies, security companies, and governmental entities may also be defendants in premises liability suits.

Status of the injured person

The property possessor’s duty to the injured person can vary significantly, depending on his or her status.

Invitee

An invitee is someone who is invited to enter or remain on the premises for a commercial benefit to the possessor of the premises. The invitation can be either express or implied. For example, a customer in a department store is an invitee, since the store is said to have offered a standing invitation to potential customers. A premises owner has the highest duty of care to an invitee, since the owner reaps a financial benefit from the invitee’s presence.

A possessor has a duty to inspect the premises for potential hazards, and has a duty to warn or otherwise protect an invitee from risks of harm from a condition on the property if:

1.The risk is unreasonable, and

2.The possessor knew (or should have known) of the condition, and should realize it involves an unreasonable risk of harm to an invitee.

Licensee

A licensee is a person who is invited to be on the premises for a purpose other than business. A social guest is a licenses.
Typically, a possessor is liable for physical harm caused to a licensee by a condition on the premises only if the injured person can show:

1.The possessor knew (or should have known) of the condition, should have realized it involved an unreasonable risk of harm, and should have expected the licensee would not discover the danger,

2.The possessor failed to exercise reasonable care to make the condition safe or to warn the licensee

3.The licensee did not have reason to know of the condition and the risk involved.

By way of example, if a homeowner knows a step is broken, but the step does not appear to be broken, the homeowner needs to warn the guest of the danger, otherwise, she may be liable for the injuries the guest sustains falling on the step.

Trespasser

A trespasser is a person who enters the property of another without an invitation, for his or her own purposes, and not in the performance of any duty to the owner.

Where premises owners are not aware of the presence of trespassers, they typically have no duty to warn a trespasser of any dangers or to make their premises safe for the benefit of a trespasser. If the premises owner is aware of the presence of trespassers, the premises owner may be obligated to exercise ordinary care in relation to the safety of a trespasser.

WHAT TO DO:

If you or a family member has been injured on the property of another:

1.Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. Go to an emergency room or an urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Even if you don’t see any external injuries, it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not you’re your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care, you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office of Slaughter & Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured in an accident. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage, Slaughter & Slaughter can provide medical referrals for you to receive appropriate treatment.

2.Contact an experienced attorney. Premises liability cases involve complex legal issues about the status of the injured person, the foreseeability of the harm, and causation. Failing to obtain proper legal representation can cost you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. As tempting as it may be, don’t be lured into signing a release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need additional medical care.

If your family has experienced a injury on someone else’s property:

1.Contact an experienced attorney. Please give us a call. We can help take the burden off of your shoulders and take the necessary steps to protect your interest.

2.Slaughter & Slaughter will accurately and honestly evaluate your claim and strive to get the maximum settlement or judgment to compensate you for your loss, including reimbursement of medical, funeral, and burial expenses; and compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one suffered prior to his or her death, your loss of the financial support of your loved one, loss of services for the everyday contribution your loved one made to the household, and the loss of companionship, affection, sexual enjoyment, and moral support.

The Law Offices of

Slaughter & Slaughter

402 West Broadway,
Suite 400
San Diego CA 92101

1-619-456-0027

There is no reason to suffer alone. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your family will need. Our compassionate premises liability lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

We serve clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas.

Don’t delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation of your claim.

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As in the case of auto accidents, generally, the most common cause of pedestrian injuries on our roadways is an inattentive or pre-occupied driver. Also, failure to observe speed limits, failure to yield the right of way at marked crosswalks, and drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs are frequent causes of these often devastating accidents.

Although we are fortunate to live in an area that focuses on healthy living and the enjoying our beautiful weather by running, jogging, walking and bicycling outdoors, the dangers pedestrians and bicyclists face are extreme. If you are a pedestrian or bicyclist hit by a negligent driver, we can help you get he compensation you need and the peace of mind you deserve. If a family member has suffered a wrongful death in a pedestrian accident, we can take the financial burden off your shoulders, so you can focus on your loss.

WHAT TO DO:

If you or a family member has been injured as a pedestrian:

1.Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. Go to an emergency room or an urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Even if you don’t see any external injuries, it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not you’re your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care, you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office of Slaughter & Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured in a boating accident. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage, Slaughter & Slaughter can provide medical referrals for you to receive appropriate treatment.

2.Limit your communication insurance adjusters. It is generally okay to speak with the adjuster about property damage, but, do not talk about your injuries. The adjuster’s job is to obtain information to use against you when it is time to pay your claim. The goal is to pay you as little money as is possible to settle your claim. So, with regard to your injuries, simply tell the adjuster you were hurt in the accident and that you are seeking medical treatment, and decline to go into any further detail.

3.Contact an experienced attorney. Pedestrian accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, and failing to obtain proper legal representation can cost you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also, the attorney can deal with any insurance adjusters. As tempting as it may be, don’t be lured into signing a release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need additional medical care.

If your family has experienced a wrongful death in a pedestrian accident:

1.Contact an experienced attorney. Please give us a call. We can help take the burden off of your shoulders and take the necessary steps to protect your interest.

2.Slaughter & Slaughter will accurately and honestly evaluate your claim and strive to get the maximum settlement or judgment to compensate you for your loss, including reimbursement of medical, funeral, and burial expenses; and compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one suffered prior to his or her death, your loss of the financial support of your loved one, loss of services for the everyday contribution your loved one made to the household, and the loss of companionship, affection, sexual enjoyment, and moral support.

The Law Offices of

Slaughter & Slaughter

402 West Broadway,
Suite 400
San Diego CA 92101

1-619-456-0027

There is no reason to suffer alone from the effects of a pedestrian accident. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your family will need for a lifetime of coping with this catastrophic injury. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

We serve clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas.

xDon’t delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation of your claim.

There are nearly 1.5 million drivers who are arrested each year for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That means an astonishing one out of every 137 licensed drivers has been arrested for a drunk driving.

Drunk driving accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, severe brain injuries, and even wrongful death.

DUI and DWI

Every state has a statute limiting the amount of alcohol a person can have in his or system while driving. Some states impose a no-tolerance standard, where it is illegal to drive with even a trace amount of alcohol in the blood. More commonly, states say that a person cannot lawfully drive with a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of over .08%. If a person’s BAC exceeds that limit, then he or she is guilty of DUI: driving under the influence. In addition, states frequently set a higher limit for driving while intoxicated (DWI), which is an even more serious offense.

It is important to understand that DUI and DWI involve more than alcohol. A person who operates a motor vehicle under the influence of an illegal drug can also be cited under the DUI or DWI statutes. Prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can also impair a person’s ability to drive safely, and can also make the driver liable for injuries caused by an accident, if they failed to follow the instructions on the medication or failed to heed the warning labels.

Drunk Driver Liability

When a driver causes an accident while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, that driver is presumed to have acted negligently, and is therefore liable for the injuries caused by the crash. That means the driver is legally responsible to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. In addition, punitive damages may be imposed on the drunk driver as a form of punishment.

xIn addition to the drunk driver, under the legal theory of negligent entrustment, if someone entrusted his or her car to the drunk driver, that person may be liable for the injuries the drunk driver caused. Also if the drunk driver was drinking alcohol at a bar, a restaurant, a club, or a hotel, there are laws that hold that establishment legally responsible as well.

A drunk driver who causes an accident is liable not only to pedestrians and people in other cars, but is also liable to passengers in his or her own car. In some circumstances, a drunk driver may also be liable to the families of any of the people who were injured in the accident.

WHAT TO DO:

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a drunk driving accident:

1.Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries: go to an emergency room or an urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Even if you don’t see any external injuries, it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not you’re your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care, you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office of Slaughter & Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured in an accident. Medical referrals are available and you can receive medical treatment even if you don’t have health insurance coverage.

2.Limit your communication with the other driver’s insurance company. It is generally okay to tell the insurance adjuster where your vehicle is so they can do an estimate on your property damage. However, do not talk to the adjuster about your injuries. The adjuster’s job is to obtain information to use against you when it is time to pay your claim. The goal is to pay you as little money as is possible to settle your claim. So, with regard to your injuries, simply tell the adjuster you were hurt in the accident and that you are seeking medical treatment. Politely decline to go into any further detail.

3.Contact an experienced attorney. Let the attorney deal with the insurance adjuster. If you try to handle your own injury claim, you may be at a severe disadvantage. You could be losing thousands of dollars by settling your claim without having proper legal representation. As tempting as it may be, don’t be lured into signing a release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need additional medical care.

4.The Law Offices of Slaughter & Slaughter will accurately and honestly evaluate your claim and strive to get the maximum settlement or judgment to fully compensate you for your injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for past and future medical bills, past and future lost wages, past and future physical pain and suffering, past and future mental anguish and emotional distress, past and future physical impairment, and loss of consortium.

The Law Offices of

Slaughter & Slaughter

402 West Broadway,
Suite 400
San Diego CA 92101

1-619-456-0027

There is no reason to suffer alone from the effects of a drunk driving accident. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your family will need for a lifetime of coping with this catastrophic injury. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

We serve clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas.

Don’t delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation of your claim.

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Construction accidents are some of the most preventable, but dangerous, of all accidents causing serious personal injury, including fractures, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, concussions, and a host of other serious physical injuries, even wrongful death.

The most common construction site accidents are:

• Scaffolding Accidents
• Ladder Accidents
• Road Construction Accidents
• Hazardous Construction Site Conditions
• Falling from Heights
• Falling Objects
• Heavy Machinery
• Nail Gun Accidents
• Failure of Safety Equipment
• Collapsed Trenches
• Fires

Electrical Accidents

Because most construction accidents occur while the person is on the job,complex legal issues of vicarious liability, products liability, and premises liability often arise. For that reason, if you are injured on a construction site, you should absolutely contact an experienced attorney.

WHAT TO DO:

If you or a family member has been injured in a construction accident:

Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. Go to an emergency room or an urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Even if you don’t see any external injuries, it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not you’re your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care, you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office of Slaughter & Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured in an accident. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage, Slaughter & Slaughter can provide medical referrals for you to receive appropriate treatment.

Contact an experienced attorney. Construction site injuries are unique and have complicated legal issues, and failing to obtain proper legal representation can cost you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. As tempting as it may be, don’t be lured into signing a release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need additional medical care.

The Law Offices of

Slaughter & Slaughter

402 West Broadway,
Suite 400
San Diego CA 92101

1-619-456-0027

There is no reason to suffer alone. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your family will need. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

xWe serve clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas.

Don’t delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation of your claim.

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The Coast Guard compiles statistics on recreational and boating accidents. All fifty states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia submit accident report data to the Coast Guard for inclusion in the annual Boating Statistics publication. According to those statistics, there are nearly 12 million registered boats in the United States

Nationally, more than 8000 people are injured in boating accidents annually, and over 800 people die as a result. Alcohol consumption contributes to nearly 40% of boating fatalities. Jet Skis account for 20% of boating injuries and fatalities where the victim is under 18, and 33% where the victim is younger than 16.

California, with over one million registered watercrafts, has the second highest boating accident rate in the country, with approximately 800 such accidents per year, resulting in sixty deaths. Many locals and tourists are attracted to California’s beautiful beaches and warm ocean waters, making boating, jet skiing, water skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other water sports extremely popular here. While entertaining and exciting, these activities create unique dangers of severe personal injury, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, concussions, and even wrongful death.

Causes of Boating Injuries

Although a collision with other boats is the most common cause of injury or death in boating accidents, slip and falls, sinking, and underwater impact injuries also cause a significant number of boating injuries. Underwater impact injuries, which occur when someone in the water is struck by a boat or its propeller, often cause severe injuries and tragic consequences. Swimmers, water skiers, and scuba divers are particularly at risk.

The Law on Boating Accidents

When there is a boating accident, the operator must provide his or her name, address, and vessel registration number to the other parties and must also provide assistance to any injured persons. In the case of a death or disappearance, the boat operator must report the accident immediately to law enforcement officials. Additionally, a written report must be filed with the Department of Boating and Waterways within 48 hours if the boating accident results in the death or disappearance of a person, an injury requiring medical treatment beyond basic first aid, or property damage exceeding $500. Someone who fails to do these things may be held both civilly and criminally liable.

Generally, both the owner and operator of a boat must exercise the highest degree of care to prevent injuries and death to others. Because operator error, operator inexperience, reckless driving, intoxication, or boat malfunction cause nearly all boating accidents, liability for the resultant injuries will lie somewhere. Thus, according to the law, there is rarely a true boating “accident.”

When there has been an injury from a watercraft accident, there are a number of legal questions to be addressed. For example, the likely outcome of your claim may depend on a host of factors, including:

• The specific activity being performed at the time of the accident
• The equipment involved
• Whether that equipment was in disrepair, defective, or subject to recall
• The age of the persons involved
• Whether the activity was personal or related to business
• Whether there was a commercial renter involved
• Whether the boat operator was trained in first aid
• The available safety equipment
• Whether there was a way for the operator to notify emergency personnel
• The role, if any, alcohol played in the accident
• The speed with which the operator notified authorities
• Whether the accident was investigated by government authorities
• Whether any waivers were signed and what, specifically, the waivers said

Additionally, many boating cases involve complex legal issues ranging from diversity jurisdiction to state and federal conflict of law rules. It is imperative to have an experienced attorney who will know the right questions to ask in order to evaluate your claim accurately and to represent you aggressively.

WHAT TO DO:

If you or a family member has been injured in a boating accident:

1.Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. Go to an emergency room or an urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Even if you don’t see any external injuries, it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not you’re your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care, you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office of Slaughter & Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured in an accident. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage, Slaughter & Slaughter can provide medical referrals for you to receive appropriate treatment.

2.Limit your communication insurance adjusters. It is generally okay to speak with the adjuster about property damage, but, do not talk about your injuries. The adjuster’s job is to obtain information to use against you when it is time to pay your claim. The goal is to pay you as little money as is possible to settle your claim. So, with regard to your injuries, simply tell the adjuster you were hurt in the accident and that you are seeking medical treatment, and decline to go into any further detail.

3.Contact an experienced attorney. Boating accidents often involve complex jurisdictional and conflict of laws rules. Failing to have the proper legal representation can cost you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also, the attorney can deal with any insurance adjusters. As tempting as it may be, don’t be lured into signing a release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need additional medical care.

The Law Offices of

Slaughter & Slaughter

402 West Broadway,
Suite 400
San Diego CA 92101

1-619-456-0027

There is no reason to suffer alone from the effects of a boating accident. We can help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your family will need for a lifetime of coping with this catastrophic injury. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

We serve clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and surrounding areas.

Don’t delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation of your claim.

Call now for a FREE consultation 888-207-5321

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Although we are fortunate to live in an area that focuses on healthy living and enjoying the beautiful weather by bicycling outdoors, the dangers presented are extreme. Every six hours, an automobile strikes, and kills, a bicyclist. Children under sixteen suffer half of these wrongful deaths.

Because of the enormous difference in momentum and force between a car and a bike, even if the cyclist survives the impact, the resultant injuries are often catastrophic. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even wrongful death, unfortunately, are far from uncommon.

There are several different theories or doctrines under which a driver can be found to be liable for causing an accident with a bicycle.

Negligence

A person who fails to act as a reasonable person would act under similar circumstances is deemed to have acted negligently. That person is liable for all injuries proximately caused by the negligence. In a given scenario, there are several people who may be liable for the injuries.

Liability of the Driver

In the context of driving a vehicle, negligence law demands that a driver exercises ordinary care and skill when operating a motor vehicle. The driver must act as a reasonable person would act under like circumstances.

For example, if a driver’s tire blows, causing an accident, one question to be addressed is whether that driver acted reasonably in not checking or replacing the worn tire. If the driver did not exercise ordinary care in the maintenance of the tire, then that driver acted negligently, and is liable for injuries caused by that negligence. Also, if a driver loses consciousness while driving and causes an accident, it is necessary to ask whether that driver acted reasonably in getting behind the wheel in the first place. If he or she had a history of blacking out, then the act of driving, itself, was likely negligent.

Liability of the Owner

There are circumstances in which the owner of a vehicle can be liable for injuries, even if he or she was not driving the car at the time of the accident. This theory of liability, called negligent entrustment, arises when a vehicle owner entrusts his or her vehicle to an unfit, incompetent, or reckless driver. For example, if the owner lends his car to someone who has been drinking alcohol or to someone who the owner knows is otherwise unfit, the owner has acted negligently and may be liable to persons injured in an accident.

Liability of the Employer

Under the theory of vicarious liability, an employer is liable for the negligent conduct of its employees, as long as the employee was acting within the scope of the employment. For example, if a delivery driver causes an accident while delivering a product on the job, then the delivery driver’s employer is legally responsible for the injuries. Even if the employee works in an office, if that employee causes an accident while running an errand for the office, then the employer is said to be vicariously liable for the negligence of the employee.

Liability of the Parent

Adults may be liable for the negligent driving of a minor.

Negligence Per Se

A person’s conduct is presumed to be negligent when that person violates a law or ordinance, and as a result someone is injured. For this doctrine to apply, the injury must be the sort that the statute sought to avoid.

For example, if a person runs a red light and causes an accident, that person is deemed to have acted negligently, since the law forbidding running a red light is designed to prevent precisely that sort of accident. A driver who causes an accident while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is presumed have acted negligently.

There is no reason to suffer alone from the effects of a bicycle accident. The Law Offices of Slaughter & Slaughter can help you bring a claim and strive to get compensation you and your family will need for a lifetime of coping with these often catastrophic injuries. Our compassionate personal injury lawyers want to see you achieve the best resolution possible.

WHAT TO DO:

If you or a family member has been injured in a bicycle accident:

1.Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. Go to an emergency room or an urgent care as soon as you experience any pain or discomfort following an accident. Even if you don’t see any external injuries, it is extremely important to be evaluated to see if you have any fractures, a closed head injury, or internal bleeding. If you do not you’re your injuries require emergency medical care, see your family doctor as soon as possible. If you delay in seeking medical care, you could be making a costly mistake. At the Law Office Slaughter & Slaughter, we work with medical doctors, chiropractors, and therapists who specialize in treating people who have been injured in an accident. Even if you do not have health insurance coverage, Slaughter & Slaughter can provide medical referrals for you to receive appropriate treatment.

2.Limit your communication insurance adjusters. It is generally okay to speak with the adjuster about property damage, but, do not talk about your injuries. The adjuster’s job is to obtain information to use against you when it is time to pay your claim. The goal is to pay you as little money as is possible to settle your claim. So, with regard to your injuries, simply tell the adjuster you were hurt in the accident and that you are seeking medical treatment, and decline to go into any further detail.

3.Contact an experienced attorney. Bicycle accidents often involve complex liability issues, and failing to have proper legal representation can cost you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also, the attorney can deal with any insurance adjusters. As tempting as it may be, don’t be lured into signing a release in exchange for a quick settlement. Once you sign that release, you cannot ask for more money, which will be tragic if you find out that your injuries have not fully resolved and you need additional medical care.

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At the Law Office of Slaughter & Slaughter, we have successfully handled a wide range of personal injury claims. We seek to get the maximum settlement or judgment to compensate you for your damages.

If you have been injured in an car accident, trucking accident, and auto accident, you may have unpaid medical bills and lost wages and you may be faced with future medical expenses and future loss of earnings. We can help you seek recovery of these economic damages. You may be entitled to recovery for other non-economic damages, such as daily physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress, past and future physical impairment, loss of consortium, permanent scarring and disfigurement.

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