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When car accidents occur, the force of the vehicles coming together can lead to a wide array of car accident injuries. Some of these injuries will be obvious right away and require the need for immediate medical attention while others may present delayed symptoms. For these reasons, it is always advised that car accident victims seek medical attention whether their injuries are immediately apparent or not. Waiting to get medical treatment may cause your injuries to worsen or even become life-threatening. Brown & Gessell is a personal injury law firm that represents cases involving delayed injuries and pain after a [...]
Pain and suffering refers to the physical pain and emotional distress experienced by an injured victim in a personal injury accident. When someone else behaves negligently and causes your injuries, you have a right to compensation. However, determining the exact value of pain and suffering damages is complex. These noneconomic damages cannot be quantified in the same way as medical expenses or lost wages. There are many factors to consider when determining the amount of pain and suffering damages in personal injury cases. At Brown & Gessell, we specialize in representing injured victims in California. This article details pain and [...]
You probably only think about your car insurance policy when you pay your premiums or it is time to renew. When an accident occurs though, you may wonder how California’s laws impact your case. California is not a no-fault state, meaning that the driver who caused the car accident is responsible for your injuries and property damage. Since no-fault states work differently than fault states, you should speak with a car accident lawyer or motorcycle accident lawyer. At Brown & Gessell, we represent car accident injury victims in California. This article further explains California’s fault system to give you a [...]
Any patient who is injured either because of substandard care or neglect by a medical professional may have grounds to file a medical malpractice case. These types of cases are incredibly challenging because they require proof of intent to be considered medical malpractice. Simply being hurt in the course of medical treatment is not always considered a cause. It can be complicated when you are trying to decide how to move forward. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can help lead the way through the legal process. At Brown & Gessell, we specialize in representing injured parties in medical malpractice lawsuits. [...]
When you are injured in an accident due to another’s fault, you deserve to receive timely and appropriate medical treatment to recover from your injuries. A letter of protection is a legal tool that lets you receive medical care now and pay for it later, after you have settled your personal injury case. This means you can focus on getting better without having to stress about how you will afford the treatment. The financial compensation you get from the negligent parties later on will cover these costs. A car accident lawyer can help you set up a legally sound letter [...]
Waiting for your personal injury claim to settle can be a test of patience. You might feel like you are not getting the attention you deserve, or that your case has slipped through the cracks, but this is not what is usually happening. Settling a case is actually a complicated legal process with a lot of moving parts, all of which take time to work through. Notably, no two personal injury cases are identical, so the time needed to settle each case will also vary. Factors That May Prolong the Settlement Process in Car Accident Cases Several reasons contribute to [...]