Orange County Personal Injury Attorney
Strong Representation for Accident Victims
When you have been injured due to the negligent actions or inactions of
another person, it can be one of the most devastating and difficult things
to experience for both you and your family. When you are faced with serious
injuries that could take weeks, months or years to heal, you can't
help but wonder about your future. Being able to work is vital –
if you can't support yourself and your family, how are you supposed
to be able to continue living in the manner to which you have become accustomed?
If you have children, who will take care of them and ensure that they
receive everything they need? These are all very valid questions. With
the help of an
Orange County personal injury attorney at The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, you can receive the assistance
that you need.
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Types of Cases We Handle
The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman handles a number of different types
of cases. One of the most common is
car accidents. Far too often, motor vehicle accident victims go without the full amount
of compensation they are entitled to. This could be because the insurance
company failed to find all the necessary areas for compensation, liability
is wrongfully being shifted onto you or even because your auto insurance
claim was outright denied. Our firm is skilled in investigating this type
of claim as well as other motor vehicle accidents such as
truck accidents,
motorcycle accidents and
drunk driver accidents.
This firm also deals with cases of professional negligence, such as
medical malpractice. Your doctor has the responsibility to care for you. Your health is essentially
in their hands. When they fail to meet medical industry standards and
you or a loved one are harmed as a result, legal representation should
be sought to bring a lawsuit against the negligent practitioner. In the
worst cases of negligence or carelessness, the victim dies. While nothing
can completely undo this level of tragedy, the firm does have the experience
needed to file a
wrongful death claim for compensation.
Compensation You Could Recover
The amount of compensation you are entitled to depends almost entirely
on the type of accident you were involved in and the extent of the damage.
Taking this into consideration, an attorney can then estimate a recovery
amount and fight to see that you secure it. There are a few different
categories of damages you could recover by way of a personal injury claim,
mainly economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages would be the
amount to cover the cost of actual damages. For example, if you were injured
and your medical expenses totaled $5,000, your attorney could fight to
secure that $5,000. Noneconomic damages are those that cover the cost
of emotional damage and other results of the accident that are not easily
quantifiable by a dollar amount. There are also punitive damages which
are typically only awarded in serious injury cases (gross negligence)
as a form of punishment to the defendant. Listed below are some specific
examples of claims for compensation:
- Medical bills
- Hospitalization costs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Surgery bills
- Medication
- Future medical costs
- Lost wages
- Future lost wages
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
Take the next step. Call The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman!
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, know that you
only have two years from the date of the accident (or the date that the
injury was discovered) to seek legal representation. This is called the
statute of limitations. Although you have two years, it is always better
to involve an attorney sooner rather than later. The time immediately
after a case is vital, because important evidence can be procured and
the accident will be fresh in your mind. This firm provides free consultations
for those interested in personal injury representation.
Contact an Orange County personal injury lawyer from the firm today!