It takes a split of a second for a serious accident to occur, but the resulting pain and emotional distress can last for months or even years. Some victims never make a full recovery. Beyond the physical and psychological trauma, the cost of medical care and lost income can threaten the financial future of the entire family. Our East Los Angeles California personal injury attorneys understand the adversity you are facing, and we are ready to help you fight for the compensation you need to get your life back.

We have represented thousands of clients in a wide array of personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our track record of success speaks for itself from the millions of dollars recovered for clients. Insurance companies throughout California know that we never settle for anything less than our clients deserve, and we are not afraid to go to trial if they refuse to cooperate.

Our Mendez & Sanchez law firm offer free consultations and accept cases on a contingency fee basis. 

‍Types of Claims our Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys Handle:

• Driving Under Influence (DUI) accidents: When an individual is injured in an accident caused by a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol, our attorneys can help them file a personal injury claim.
• Distracted driving accidents: If an individual is injured in an accident caused by a driver who was distracted by their phone or other distractions, our attorneys can help them file a personal injury claim.
• Motorcycle collisions: Our motorcycle accident attorney have experience handling personal injury claims for motorcyclists who have been injured in accidents caused by other drivers.
• Semi-Truck accidents: Our attorneys can help individuals who have been injured in accidents involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles.
• Car accidents: Our car accident lawyer can assist individuals who have been injured in car accidents due to the negligence of another driver.
• Scooter injuries: Our attorneys can help individuals injured in accidents involving scooters, including those rented through ride-share companies.
• Bike accidents: Our attorneys can help individuals who have been injured in bicycle accidents caused by other drivers.
• Turo vehicle accidents: Our attorneys have experience handling personal injury claims involving accidents with Turo rental cars.
• Boat accidents: Our attorneys can assist individuals who have been injured in accidents involving boats and other watercraft.
• Airplane and other aircraft accidents: Our attorneys can help individuals who have been injured in aviation accidents.
• Public, tour, and other bus accidents: Our attorneys can assist individuals who have been injured in accidents involving public transportation, tour buses, and other types of buses.
• Pedestrian injuries: Our pedestrian accident attorney can help pedestrians who have been injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers.
• Brain injuries: Our attorneys have experience handling personal injury claims involving traumatic brain injuries.
• Spinal cord injuries: Our attorneys can help individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries due to the negligence of another party.
• Premises liability: Our attorneys can assist individuals who have been injured on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions or negligence.
• Slip and fall accidents: Our slip and fall attorney can help individuals who have been injured in slip and fall accidents caused by unsafe conditions.
• Train accidents: Our attorneys can assist individuals who have been injured in accidents involving trains and other types of railway transportation.
• Ride-share vehicle accidents: Our attorneys can help individuals who have been injured in accidents involving ride-share vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft.
• Accidents resulting in wrongful death
• Other personal injuries

How Can I Strengthen My Personal Injury Case?

Many people assume that filing a personal injury lawsuit is a fairly straightforward process under injury law. Unfortunately, this is far from true. A dispute can arise at any moment of the proceedings and derail your entire case. Even if you have strong evidence to prove fault, there’s no guarantee that the insurance company will cooperate and pay a fair settlement.

It’s wise to prepare for all eventualities by taking steps to strengthen your claim such as:

• Undergoing an Immediate Medical Evaluation: Your first step is to seek medical attention. No matter how minor your injury seems, getting an evaluation right away is essential if you intend to file a personal injury claim. Without official documentation of your injury and symptoms, it will be difficult to tie your injury to the accident and to prove its severity.

• Preserving Evidence: It’s not uncommon for a seemingly insignificant piece of evidence to play a critical role in proving liability or damages. To avoid disposing of important evidence, it’s a good idea to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

• Calling an East Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer: The guidance of a skilled personal injury attorney can help you avoid critical mistakes that would lead to unnecessary disputes, delays, and complications. The sooner your lawyer can investigate your case, the better. The best time to contact an attorney is immediately after you undergo a medical evaluation, which should take place on the same day of the injury but certainly no later than 48 hours afterward.

• Not speaking to the Insurance Company: Do you remember what you were doing in the moments leading up to the accident? Which parts of your body are in pain? Have you been able to return to work? These questions might seem simple and straightforward, but your answers may be taken out of context to dispute your claim. The bottom line: Your lawyer should handle all correspondence with anyone affiliated with the insurance company.

• Limiting Your Social Media Activity: Social media posts are often used by insurance companies to dispute liability or damages. To protect your claim, it’s a good idea to disable your social media profiles until the conclusion of the proceedings.

• Following Your Doctor’s Orders: If you do anything that might cause your injuries to worsen, the insurance company may refuse to pay for 100 percent of your damages. By following your doctor’s orders, you’ll be less likely to face a dispute regarding a failure to mitigate your damages.

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Our East Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys are available 24 hours a day to take your call. For a free consultation, call us on (888) 705 - 4214.