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Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyers Helping Injured Victims Explore Their Legal Options
With decades of combined experience in California, our committed Newport Beach personal injury attorneys have handled a wide range of cases. If you’ve been injured in an accident, we can help you seek compensation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free initial consultation.
Newport Beach attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year who come to see our striking beaches, waterfront views, and take part in recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and water skiing. There is something for nearly everyone, but with these luxuries and activities come significant injury risks.
Visitors and residents alike can be injured while taking part in these activities. Accidents can also happen while traversing the city’s busy roads and walkways. As such, the most common personal injury clients we represent are those who have experienced:
According to the United States Census Bureau, Riverside County gained nearly three hundred thousand residents between 2010 and 2018. This is an increase of 11.9 percent of the population in less than a decade. More residents mean more traffic, more jobs, more houses, more construction, more pets, and more long-term care facilities for both children and older adults. All of this increases the risk of being involved in an accident and sustaining a personal injury.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents — Riding bicycles is an alternative to being stuck in busy tourist and business traffic, and it is also a favorite recreational activity with all the sunshine our city has to offer. However, when it comes to bike accidents, Newport Beach is a hotspot. Our city also sees more than its fair share of bicycle and pedestrian accidents as people cross busy streets to get to the beaches.
- Dog Bites — Newport Beach is also home to many furry canine friends, and it is quite common to see dogs on the beach or around town. Unfortunately, this also means that dog bite attacks are not unheard of. Some dogs instinctively react by attacking if they feel threatened or scared. If this occurs and you are injured by a dog bite, the owner may be liable for any injuries you sustain.
- Premises Liability Cases — Whether you are in a Newport Beach boutique shop or your Airbnb, property owners and managers have a duty to ensure the property is safe. This means keeping the floors and stairwells safe and free of hazards. If you are injured due to the negligence of a property owner or manager, you may have a legal case on your hands that we can assist with.
- Serious Injuries — Some injuries can result in significant life-altering consequences. These kinds of injuries are often referred to as catastrophic injuries and include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries, and amputations. A Newport Beach personal injury attorney can help victims of catastrophic injuries and their families file a claim for compensation.
(No guarantee of outcome. Results displayed were dependent on unique facts of that case, and different facts will bring different results.)
Causes Of Bicycle, Car, Motorcycle, Truck, And Pedestrian Accidents
Vehicle collisions can happen both below and above posted legal speed limits. However, the risk of injury and death increases significantly at higher speeds. When an accident occurs due to vehicle speed, it is often because the driver is driving too fast without regard for road conditions. There are many alarming statistics when it comes to drivers and traffic accidents.
Driver error, being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and other human factors contribute in some way to 93 percent of all traffic crashes. A study conducted in Great Britain found that most drivers believed their driving habits and skills to be above average for safety and that after being involved in a collision, they did not suspect that they were at all to blame.
Younger drivers have the benefit of better reaction times, but those who are male have a higher number of accidents than females. Older drivers tend to drive with more caution but can have slower reaction times. On the other hand, teen drivers and those in their early 20s account for the majority of accidents and fatalities.
In fact, the highest rate of occurrence is during the first year of licensed driving. Sometimes, areas where accidents frequently occur may not look suspicious, but drivers who believe an area to be more hazardous will generally be more careful.
In a rollover accident, 83 percent of ejections are fatal if the driver is not wearing their seatbelt, whereas this number decreases to 25 percent if they are. Motorcyclists have a doubled chance of suffering severe injuries when involved in an accident compared to drivers of other vehicles.
Traffic accidents of all types can be traced back to causes such as:
- Vehicle design
- Speed
- Design of the road
- Road and weather conditions
- The skill and experience of the driver
- Condition of the car, motorcycle, or truck
- Driver’s impairment
- Driver conduct, including texting, eating, changing the radio station, or dealing with kids or a pet in the vehicle
Isn’t The Insurance Company On My Side After An Accident?
Generally, insurance companies prioritize validating claims before providing payouts. Insurers may have reasons to dispute certain claims, whether it involves an automobile collision, a collision with a big rig, or an accident while riding a bike or walking across the street. If you need help negotiating with insurance companies, Newport Beach personal injury attorneys can provide legal support. They can represent your interests during this stressful time.
As an accident victim, you may be able to seek compensation for your losses and injuries. However, calculating your damages can be a daunting task. For example, dog bite victims often need coverage for antibiotics, plastic surgery, or other extensive medical treatments to avoid complications or scarring.
Assessing the monetary value of non-economic damages can be even more complicated. For example, losing a loved one in an accident is not only traumatic but can create financial strain in your family. Our Newport Beach attorneys can help you calculate the potential compensation you can seek in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
How We Can Help After Your Injury
If you suffered significant injuries in a motor vehicle, bike, pedestrian, or motorcycle accident, there are many ways that we can help. Among other things, we can:
The severity of your injuries can impact the financial compensation that may be available to you. This is why motorcycle accident victims often have a larger financial stake in their personal injury settlement than victims of less severe crashes. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle collision, contact our experienced Newport Beach motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law. Our team can help you by doing the following:
- Refer you to medical providers who can wait to be paid while your accident claim is in progress.
- Counsel you regarding seeking compensation for the damage to your motor vehicle.
- Guide you in pursuing reimbursement for a car rental, if necessary.
- Assist you in retrieving a copy of your traffic collision report online from local law enforcement agencies.
Not only do we help you find medical providers that will wait to be paid, but our experienced personal injury attorneys in Newport Beach can also negotiate with these providers about your bills.
While you have the right to handle your personal injury claim on your own, negotiating with insurance companies can feel overwhelming. The claims process may also involve filing forms and submitting specific documents.
Our experienced attorney can handle correspondence with the insurance company. We can help you file a claim for damages, such as your pain and suffering, future medical bills, and the loss of use of your vehicle while you wait for repairs or a check to purchase a new one if yours was totaled. Aside from that, we can help you by doing the following:
- Refer you to medical providers for treatment.
- Connect you with healthcare professionals who can treat you on a lien basis.
- Inform you of what you may be able to pursue in the way of car rental expenses or for the loss of use of your vehicle.
- Seek reductions of medical expenses you owe after your treatment or of amounts you may owe to your health insurance company.
Our attorneys can assess the potential value of your claim and help you seek compensation. We can guide you through the process of filing a claim for damages, including rental car expenses, loss of use of your own vehicle, and car repairs.
Speaking of payments, we do not collect lawyer fees from you upfront and will not at all unless we are successful in getting a settlement or judicial award for you. If we are not successful in representing you, we do not charge you attorney fees, though certain case-related expenses may still apply regardless of the case result.
(No guarantee of outcome. Results displayed were dependent on unique facts of that case, and different facts will bring different results.)
Are You Seeking Help After Sustaining A Personal Injury In Newport Beach?
If you need legal representation, consider hiring an experienced attorney from a law firm that is committed to your case and its outcome. Whether you suffered a dog bite attack on the beach, were hit by a drunk driver while crossing the street, or slipped in your rented condo, we are here to help. We have experience in managing different types of personal injury cases. Our team is committed to handling the legwork, allowing you to focus on your healing.
Our attorneys can help you assess whether you have grounds for a claim. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our “Do I Have A Case?” form for a free initial consultation.
Factors To Consider When Selecting An Attorney
There are several factors potential plaintiffs should consider when choosing the right attorney:
- Comfort Level — Are you comfortable sharing personal details of your life with the lawyer? Do they seem eager to solve your problem? Are the other staff at the firm friendly and helpful?
- Credentials — How many years of experience does the attorney have? Has the lawyer worked on other lawsuits similar to yours?
- Cost — What are the lawyer’s fees? Do they charge an hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer provide you with an estimate of the cost of your legal representation?
- Location — Is their office conveniently located near you? Are you willing to drive there frequently to meet with the lawyer? Will your lawyer come to you?
The questions you may want to ask your personal injury attorney:
- What is my case worth?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are the next steps?
- Do you have time to work on my case now?
- What is my role in this case?
- Who will handle my case?
- How long do you anticipate until my case is resolved?
Schedule A Free Case Review With A Newport Beach Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in an accident, an experienced lawyer at Arash Law can represent your interests. To schedule your free case review with a personal injury attorney in Newport Beach, call us at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.
