Anaheim

Injury Attorneys Representing Victims in Anaheim

Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California with a population of about 335,000 people. It is the most populous city in the county and the 10th most populous city in the state. Anaheim’s economy is based on tourism. The main attractions in the city include the Walt Disney Company as well as the Disneyland Resort. The city is also home to professional sports teams, including the NHL Anaheim Ducks and the MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Residents and tourists sometimes may encounter an unexpected accident during a business or recreational activity. If you have been hurt by someone else’s carelessness, the Anaheim injury lawyers at the Neumann Law Group can help. We handle a wide variety of claims, including those arising from car crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective products, sports accidents, day care injuries, sexual assaults, aviation accidents, and pedestrian accidents.

Assert Your Right to Compensation Through a Negligence Claim

Most personal injury claims are rooted in the theory of negligence. Negligence is a legal principle that requires each member of society to act using reasonable care and avoid putting others at unnecessary risk of harm. To establish negligence, the plaintiff must demonstrate that a reasonably prudent person in the defendant’s position would have acted more carefully under the same circumstances. Also, the plaintiff must show that he or she would not have been hurt if the defendant had acted as carefully as a reasonable person would have acted.

In California, there is no limit to the amount of economic damages that a victim can seek. Instead, the economic damages that a plaintiff will be awarded are based on the amount of money the plaintiff requires to be restored to his or her physical and mental condition before the accident. Economic damages encompass items such as medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and other tangible expenses.

Under California law, non-economic damages in personal injury cases are capped at a single-digit multiplier of the economic damages that are awarded. Non-economic damages include items like pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. For example, if a victim is awarded $300,000 in economic damages, the amount of non-economic damages that he or she will be able to obtain may be up to $2.7 million, which is nine times the amount of economic damages in that situation.

Punitive damages, distinct from compensatory damages, serve as a means to punish a defendant for their egregious behavior rather than compensate the plaintiff for specific harms suffered. California law has strict requirements for awarding punitive damages in a personal injury case. The awarding of punitive damages hinges on the defendant’s actions surpassing mere negligence or misconduct. California imposes limitations, and according to Civil Code 3294, a plaintiff may be eligible for punitive damages if there is clear and convincing evidence of the defendant’s engagement in oppression, fraud, or malice. The pursuit of punitive damages is a nuanced aspect of personal injury law, and our dedicated attorneys are here to guide you through the process.

After a fatal accident, the relatives of the deceased victim may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against any person or entity that was responsible for the tragic loss of life. Like personal injury claims, these lawsuits must be brought within a restricted period of time, known as the statute of limitations. It is important to consult an attorney without delay to ensure that you comply with the applicable deadlines in your case and increase the chances of receiving a fair settlement for your claim.

Explore Your Options With an Injury Lawyer in Anaheim

At the Neumann Law Group, our Anaheim injury attorneys can meticulously analyze the facts of your case and seek the compensation you deserve. We also handle matters related to criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, family law, collections, and mediations. We serve communities throughout Southern California out of our Los Angeles office, and also serve clients in Michigan, New York, and Boston for various legal matters. To set up a free consultation with a qualified Anaheim personal injury and wrongful death lawyer about your legal rights and options, contact us online or call us toll-free at (800) 525-6386.