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Farar & Lewis LLP is a top rated law firm, with over 40 years of combined experience. Our attorneys have won over $100 million, in combined verdicts and settlements for our clients. You deserve compensation for your pain and suffering, and it's our job to get it for you.

RECENT CASE RESULTS

Motorcyclist Suffers From Automobile Accident
600,000.00
SETTLEMENT
Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
300,000
SETTLEMENT
Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
1,300,000.00
SETTLEMENT
Auto vs. Auto
500,000
SETTLEMENT
Pedestrian suffers from automobile accident
240,000.00
SETTLEMENT
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Montebello Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury law can be surprisingly complex, and a person who believes that he or she has a claim for personal injury may need to partner with Montebello personal injury lawyers. Personal injury can cover things as diverse as car and bus accidents, food poisoning, medical malpractice, dog bites, torts and wrongful death.

Take Notes
If it’s possible, the person who believes they might have a personal injury case should take notes. The plaintiff should note the details of his or her injury and how the injury impacted his or her life and work. The person should also write down what he or she was doing, where he or she was, who was in the area and everything that was felt and heard when it comes to the injury or accident. The plaintiff should also write down whatever he or she heard someone say in regard to the accident.

These notes, especially when it comes to detailing the injuries suffered, will not only help the plaintiff when it comes to hiring a lawyer but can help his or her physician and insurance company. If it’s possible, the claimant might want to return to the place where he or she was injured and take further notes or photographs.

Finding Out Who’s’ A Fault
This also might not be as straightforward as people think. For a person to be found negligent and liable to be sued for personal injury, they have to be legally responsible for the injuries suffered by another party. This generally means that they didn’t behave with the care that most people would consider reasonable. This could be running a red light then hitting a pedestrian or a car with passengers.

A victim of an accident will probably turn to his or her insurance company first, so the burden of proof isn’t as rigorous as it would be in a court of law. A person who presents notes, photographs and other evidence can usually persuade an insurance adjuster to settle. However, if this proves to not be the case, the claimant can turn to a Montebello personal injury lawyer.

What to Look For In a Personal Injury lawyer
A personal injury lawyer has experience in handling the complexities of personal injury lawsuits. A plaintiff will need to do a bit of research to find a good Montebello personal injury lawyer who can handle his or her case. Once an interview has been set up, the person should learn how long the lawyer has been practicing, how many of his or her cases dealt with personal injury and whether the lawyer has mostly represented plaintiffs or defendants. In the plaintiff’s case, he or she should choose a lawyer with experience in representing plaintiffs. A settlement amount should also be discussed.

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