Types Of Cases Our Hollister Personal Injury Attorneys Handle
At Silva Injury Law, Inc., our Hollister personal injury lawyers have helped countless clients as they navigate their claims. Below are some examples of typical personal injury cases that we handle at our firm:
Car Accidents
Auto vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable injuries. At Silva Injury Law, Inc., we represent clients in all types of car accident claims, including those involving DUI accidents, head-on collisions, distracted driving accidents, and more. Our Hollister injury lawyers have helped get recovery for clients who suffered traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and more.
Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded with cargo. Not surprisingly, trucking accidents often result in serious injury or death. At Silva Injury Law, we handle all types of truck accident lawsuits, including those caused by drowsy truck drivers and defective equipment.
Dog Bites
Although dogs are known as man’s best friend, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. These dog bites often result in victims suffering puncture wounds, infections, and lifelong scarring. In many cases, California law allows dog bite victims to hold pet owners strictly liable, meaning the victim does not need to prove that the dog’s owner was negligent to bring a Hollister personal injury claim.
Slip and Falls
Property owners owe a duty to all invited guests to ensure that their property is reasonably safe from hazards. If a business fails to address hazards that lead to a slip and fall accident, the business can be held financially liable for an accident victim’s injuries. Common injuries suffered by fall victims include broken bones, soft-tissue damage, and head injuries. The Hollister injury lawyers at Silva Injury Law, Inc. work closely with slip and fall accident victims to help them hold negligent property owners accountable for their injuries.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death cases are similar to other personal injury cases—with one definitive difference. When a victim dies from their injury, they are obviously no longer able to sue the responsible party for the injuries that led to their untimely death. In such circumstances, the law allows the decedent’s surviving loved ones to sue for the losses caused by the death. In California, surviving spouses, partners, children, and grandchildren can bring a wrongful death claim. However, if none of these parties exist, anyone “who would be entitled to the property of the decedent by intestate succession” can bring a case. Our Hollister personal injury law firm proudly represents families who lost loved ones in all types of accidents, including motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, animal attacks, and more.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrians and cyclists experience some of the most serious injuries after an accident. In many cases, these injuries have a permanent impact on an accident victim’s life, limiting the activities they can enjoy and leaving them with lingering pain. At our Hollister personal injury law firm, we help the victims of pedestrian and bicycle accidents pursue meaningful compensation for their injuries.
Sexual Assault
Survivors of sexual assault are often overlooked by the criminal justice system, which focuses primarily on punishing the perpetrator rather than compensating survivors. However, survivors of sexual assault can pursue a civil claim for damages against a perpetrator regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceedings. Our Hollister personal injury law firm can help survivors obtain the justice they deserve.
If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a California personal injury accident, contact our team as soon as practicable. Let’s discuss your case and see what we may be able to do to help you on your path to recovery.