Types Of Modesto Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our firm handles a wide variety of personal injury cases.
If you don’t see your injury type below, chances are we can still help you. So don’t hesitate.
Get the help you need today by calling our team of Modesto personal injury attorneys for a free consultation.
Auto Accidents
Auto vehicle accidents are an all too common occurrence. Aside from personal injury treatment and rehabilitation costs, car collisions often cause enormous amounts of property damage.
If you are in a car crash, we can help you account for all of the damages you suffered.
That way, you can recover all that you are due. Regardless of how large or small of a car collision you are in, it is critical to consult with an attorney. If we review your accident claim and think that you can easily settle it on your own, we won’t waste your time or money.
Dog Attacks
Dogs are humankind’s best friend, but dogs are still just a few steps away from wild animals. Thus, sometimes dogs attack other humans or animals.
If someone else’s dog bites you, the owner may be liable to compensate you for any damages you suffer.
Furthermore, it is important to report any dog bite to your local health department so they can screen the dog for rabies. Contact our team of Modesto personal injury lawyers if you are bit by a dog so we can help you recover the compensation you are due.
Property Liability
The owners of businesses are responsible for maintaining reasonably safe premises for people to move around in.
Sometimes, however, business owners fail to do so and people get hurt. For example, an injury caused by a fall on an unmarked slippery floor can lead to a personal injury claim under property liability. The same applies if someone is electrocuted by faulty electrical wiring or if a pipe bursts and falls on someone.
If someone owns and operates a space where they invite people to enter, those people have a reasonable expectation of safety within that space. In some cases, even trespassers are owed a duty of care.
Your Modesto personal injury attorney can assess the facts of your case and let you know if you have the foundation for a valid claim.
Wrongful Death
Sometimes a personal injury is fatal. If a loved one is killed in an accident, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim.
The damages in wrongful death claims typically exceed most other personal injury claims.
If you lost a loved one to an accident that someone else is liable for, they may owe you:
- Your loved one’s future wages;
- Your loved one’s medical insurance and other benefits;
- Grief counseling; and
- Other forms of non-economic damages.
If someone else causes the death of a loved one, call our Modesto personal injury attorney team today.
Construction Accidents
Employers have an obligation to maintain a safe workplace for their employees. If they fail to do so, they are responsible for any damages their employees suffer.
Of course, an injury can happen in just about any workplace. However, some workplaces are more dangerous than others. With heavy equipment and other dangerous tools around, construction sites are one of the most dangerous workplaces around.
As a result, our Modesto injury lawyers have considerable experience helping clients recover from their construction accident injuries.
Product Liability
As a consumer, you have a right to use consumer products and expect them to be safe if used as directed.
If you have a hairdryer, for example, you have a right to use it without fear of singeing your hair or scalp because of extreme heat. If that happens, the manufacturer of the hairdryer may be liable for your resulting injuries.
Product liability applies to almost any consumer product, including:
- Prescription and over the counter drugs;
- Food;
- Toys;
- Electronics;
- Cars;
- Kitchen utensils and appliances; and
- Just about any other consumer product you can imagine.
Whatever the consumer product is, the rule remains the same. Manufacturers are obligated to provide a product that is safe to use. If a product is misused, however, a claim for product liability may fall into jeopardy.
If you were hurt by a consumer product, let the Modesto injury lawyers at Silva Injury Law, Inc. review your case. We’ll let you know how we can help.
If you’ve suffered injuries due to another’s actions or negligence, do not hesitate to contact Silva Injury Law, Inc.
Damages Available For Personal Injury Claims In California
The potential damages you can recover depends on the type of personal injury claim and severity of the resulting injuries.
Damages may include:
In exceptional cases, a plaintiff may be entitled to punitive damages.
Punitive damages are damages assessed against defendants whose intentional or malicious actions caused the plaintiff harm.