Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Encino, CA

Personal injury law covers many different types of injury and illness. At our firm, we handle many of the areas that fall under personal injury, including:

• Car Accidents: Automobile accidents can cause serious injuries. When a car accident wasn’t your fault, you have a right to bring a claim against the responsible driver for your injuries.
• Medical Malpractice: Medical accidents and hospital-acquired illnesses happen too often. When a doctor is negligent in their care, you can bring a personal injury lawsuit against them or the hospital.
• Slip and Falls: Fall injuries can be serious, especially to at-risk populations like the elderly. When a fall is caused by a dangerous condition in a building or on outdoor property, the victim has a right to file a personal injury claim.
• Birth Injuries: The birth process can result in serious injuries to both mother and child if the obstetrician, nurses, or hospital staff are negligent.
• Elder Abuse: In nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, many staff people abuse and neglect their patients, causing serious injuries and disabilities. The family of the victim needs to speak up and bring a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of their loved one.
• Brain Injuries: Head and brain injuries can be the result of many different types of accidents, but they result in serious permanent disabilities to the victim.
• Professional Disability: If a disability prevents you from engaging in work, there are several different ways that you can utilize your legal rights to seek compensation.