Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys

Some accidents, like a little fender bender or some minor bumps and bruises after a slip and fall at work, are not worth hiring a Los Angeles car accident lawyer because, in the end, it will cost more than you will gain. On the other hand, there are certain types of accidents that almost always require the help of a law firm that will ensure all losses are covered, and no stone is left unturned. The lawyers here at The Barnes Firm law office want to make the process of filing for a personal injury claim as easy as possible. Therefore, we have laid out the general steps you must take to get the most out of your case.

Step 1: Evaluate the Case

For a personal injury claim to take place, these three requirements must be met:

• The defendant was negligent
• The plaintiff was injured
• The injuries were a direct cause of the negligence

An example of negligence would be if a person failed to stop at a stop sign, which in turn caused them to strike a car, injuring the driver.

**This is just one example of how a person could be proven negligent. There are many more situations in which a personal injury case will be upheld. Contact one of our skilled Los Angeles personal injury attorneys to see how we can help you with your needs.

If all three of the above stipulations are met, then we move onto the next step.

Step 2: Gather Evidence

After an accident, the plaintiff should try to gather as much evidence as possible, but only if they are in good enough health.  Evidence from a car accident, for example, could be a witness statement, pictures of the accidents, license plate numbers of every vehicle involved, and what the weather was like.

**Not all personal injury claims require a proof of negligence. Dog bites or defective product situations can be brought forth without any evidence at all. To learn more about what’s needed to substantiate a personal injury claim, call our law firm at (800) 800-0000 to schedule a consultation with one of The Barnes Firm Los Angeles personal injury attorneys today.

Step 3: Establish Liability

Sometimes, it is unclear who is at fault, or liable, for the plaintiff’s injuries if there are multiple people involved in an accident. This is where filing and sustaining a personal injury claim can get complicated, and the guidance of a trained personal injury attorney in Los Angeles is needed.

Step 4: Negotiate a Settlement

After damages are calculated, your lawyer will then start to negotiate a settlement. In some cases, this process is quick and easy, and in others, the insurance company refuses to settle. The Barnes Firm will make sure the insurance company does not use bad faith insurance tactics while making sure you get every penny you deserve.

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