Pasadena

Pasadena is a city located just north of Los Angeles that is home to about 140,000 residents. People who live in or visit the area can explore cultural sites like the Norton Simon Museum of Art, the Pacific Asia Museum, the Pasadena Museum of History, and the Gamble House, which is a National Historic Landmark. Old Town Pasadena is also a popular hangout that features many restaurants, pubs, cafes, nightclubs, and comedy clubs. Despite the numerous attractions in the city, people sometimes fall victim to unexpected accidents there. If you were harmed because someone else acted carelessly, you should enlist the guidance of a Pasadena injury lawyer at the Neumann Law Group. We are skilled in a broad range of claims arising from accidents, such as car crashes, slip and falls, encounters with defective products, pedestrian accidents, incidents of medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence.

Most personal injury claims arise due to someone’s negligence, which may be a failure to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do in the circumstances or an action that a reasonably prudent person would not have taken in the circumstances. Generally speaking, negligence lawsuits involve showing that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, the defendant breached the duty of care owed to the plaintiff, the accident arose as a direct consequence of the defendant’s breach, and quantifiable damages resulted.

It is important to understand that California is a pure comparative negligence state. This system is used to assign liability to each party involved in an accident. Each defendant is liable for his or her percentage of fault, and a plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by his or her percentage of fault. For example, if a plaintiff is deemed to be 20 percent at fault, he or she still would be able to receive compensation for 80 percent of the damages resulting from the accident. Even if a plaintiff is deemed to be more than 50 percent at fault, a reduced damages award still may be available.

Victims of devastating accidents may suffer long-term or permanent injuries, as well as psychological harm. In many cases, an injured person will be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, the costs of future treatment, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost enjoyment of life, property damage, and more. A victim’s spouse may also be able to bring a related claim for loss of consortium. Compensation may be obtained through a lump sum or in installments over time.

At the Neumann Law Group, our Pasadena injury attorneys can meticulously analyze the facts of your case and come up with a legal strategy accordingly. You can rest assured that we will make every effort to pursue the maximum amount of compensation possible in your case. To set up a free consultation with a knowledgeable personal injury and wrongful death attorney, contact us online or call us toll-free at (800) 525-6386. We also provide representation in matters related to criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, family law, collections, and mediation.