Personal injuries include injuries you suffer from another’s personal negligence or malice. This can include auto accidents, dog bites, injuries from defective products or unsafe work environments. Also, if you are injured on another person's property they can also be held accountable. Examples of this can include an unsafe yard on personal property or a wet and unmarked floor in a business.

In California, the following claims are commonly recovered in personal injury cases:

• Medical care and consultations with health care providers
• Lost income
• Permanent damage, which includes physical disability and disfigurement
• Social, educational and family experience losses, meaning any education, training, events, vacations or other occasions you will miss out on
• Emotional damage, including depression, anxiety, stress, personal strains and family trouble resulting from the accident
• Loss of consortium, which refers to the loss of affection or companionship with your loved one.
• Property loss or damage
• Loss of use

By working with James McKiernan Injury Lawyers, you will receive a better understanding of the damages you are entitled to recover once we review your specific case. 

Yes. For a typical personal injury case, you will usually have to take action within two (2) years from the date of the accident in order to remain within the statute of limitations. Time limits are even shorter for medical malpractice claims and for cases against a government entity. Additionally, delaying filing your claim can significantly weaken the strength of your case and reduce the amount you can hope to recover. Keep your case strong and contact a personal injury attorney at James McKiernan Injury Lawyers for a free case review. 

A personal injury lawyer should be called whenever you experience an injury due to someone else’s negligence. Common personal injury cases may include: motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, construction accidents, and injuries due to a defective product. It doesn’t matter if your injury is minor or severe, a personal injury attorney can help you manage claims against your insurance company, or the insurance company of the person who is responsible for the accident. An attorney will act as your advocate during this difficult time to ensure your rights are protected and fought for. The personal injury attorneys at James McKiernan Injury Lawyers can also assist you in recovering damages for your time spent out of work due to your injury. 

For a typical personal injury case, you will usually have to take action within two (2) years from the date of the accident in order to remain within the statute of limitations. However, the statute is different for medical malpractice claims and for cases against a government entity. It is best to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney right away for detailed information specific to your case. 

Our first meeting with potential clients is always a free consultation. There is no obligation to continue working together if the fit is not right. During the free consultation, one of our attorneys will sit down with you and will ask you many questions to find out every detail about your situation. We will ask about how the accident happened, what injuries you suffered as a result of the accident, and what your life is like as you recover and heal from your physical injuries. We will also determine if you have a case. If we determine that you have a case, we will go over the next steps with you, including a list of documents you will need to gather for us to use as a starting point in building a strong case for you. 

There are two ways you can recover damages from a personal injury claim: through a settlement outside of court or through a lawsuit taking place in court. There is no way to tell from the beginning of your case if your case will go to court or not. However, it is typical for personal injury cases to settle outside of the courtroom. Our personal injury attorneys will work diligently to negotiate a settlement in your favor before pursuing action through the court system. In either scenario, our attorneys will fight hard on your behalf to ensure you are appropriately compensated for your injuries. 

James McKiernan Injury Lawyers offers clients a free, no-obligation initial consultation. During our first discussion together, our experienced personal injury attorneys will take the time to ask you questions. We will ask for details regarding the accident that led to your personal injury, in addition to information about the injuries you suffered due to the accident. The questions are asked in an effort to determine the viability of your case. If we determine that you have a solid case, we will help you gather police reports, photos, wage loss information, billing statements and medical records, all of which will help us build a solid foundation for your specific case.