Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys in Baldwin Park, CA

Personal Injuries

A personal injury case involves harm suffered by an individual that may be physical, emotional, or damage to their reputation, due to the actions of another individual or entity.

The three grounds on which you can file a personal injury claim are:

• Negligence (the most common)
• Strict Liability
• Intentional Wrongs

When the defendant fails to fulfill their duty of care, resulting in an act or omission that puts others at risk of injury, it constitutes negligence. It has four key elements, namely:

1. Duty of care breached – The defendant failed to fulfill their duty due to a careless act or failure to act.
   Duty of care owed – The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care.
   Causation – The defendant’s breach of duty was the proximate (main) cause of the accident.
   Damages – The plaintiff suffered compensable losses as a result of the accident.

To receive a customized explanation of your personal injury case based on your individual circumstances, contact a Cohen & Marzban attorney today.

Accidents that often result in personal injuries include:

Car Accidents – Personal injury claims in Baldwin Park and other cities across California are often caused by car accidents. The most common reasons for such accidents include speeding, fatigue, driving under the influence, aggressive and distracted driving, mechanical failure, and improper turning.

Truck Accidents – The weight disparity between a passenger car and a large truck can lead to devastating consequences in an accident. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that 97% of fatalities in two-vehicle collisions between a passenger vehicle and a large truck involve passengers in the smaller vehicle.

Motorcycle Accidents – If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, Baldwin Park is a dream location to experience the pleasure of cruising on an open road while simultaneously saving money on gas. However, it’s important to comprehend the risks associated with this hobby- namely the increased hazard of severe injury in the event of an accident caused by the recklessness of other drivers.

Uber and Lyft Accidents – In most cities, including Baldwin Park, many people enjoy the convenience of using ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, to reach their destination. It’s often a better alternative to using public transportation services. But as the number of people using ride-hailing services increases, so do the number of Uber and Lyft accidents.

Slip and Fall Accidents – According to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Every year many people are injured in slip and fall accidents in Baldwin Park. Typical causes include wet, slippery floors and uneven or damaged surfaces.