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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you need aggressive personal injury attorneys to obtain the settlement or jury verdict you deserve. We provide aggressive legal representation and are dedicated to making sure that you receive every benefit to which you are entitled. Contact Jacobsma Law, APC today at (562) 219-2747 for a free consultation.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycling is quite a recreational pastime. Unfortunately, bicycles are sometimes difficult for drivers to see on the road, which may result in a serious accident with the bicyclist as the victim.
Children involved in bicycle accidents are especially at high risk of injury. At Jacobsma Law, APC, we take bicycle accidents very seriously and strive to obtain maximum monetary compensation. Because bicycles are the smallest vehicles on the road, the injuries stemming from a collision are often quite severe.
Injuries from Bicycles
- Head Trauma
- Paralysis
- Fractures
- Amputation
- Fatalities
- Internal Injuries
Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury may be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. When evaluating brain injury claims, many insurance companies often attempt to classify the brain injury as “mild.” While some injuries are clearly more severe than others, any attempt by an insurance company to downplay the seriousness of a brain injury is unacceptable. The brain injury attorneys in our office are experienced in dealing with insurance companies in these cases and will work to develop a plan that seeks adequate compensation for a brain injury victim. Even when an injury seems minor at first, the victim may develop serious disabilities or personality changes as a result of the injury.
A mild traumatic brain injury can be the most difficult to diagnose and treat. Many of the symptoms of mild and even moderate brain injuries are subtle and may not be detected by routine tests. In some cases, mild brain injuries can remain undiagnosed for several months.
Possible Symptoms of Brain Injuries
- Impaired judgment
- Difficulty speaking and communicating
- Memory loss
- Headaches
- Impaired sight, smell, or taste
- Difficulty swallowing or chewing
- Short-term memory loss decreased attention, or trouble concentrating
- Sleep disorders
- Unusual anger, depression, or other personality changes
Brain Injury Settlements
While each case is different, a brain injury victim and his or her family may be eligible under California law to receive compensation for the following types of damages:
Medical Expenses:
Through a brain injury lawsuit, a victim may receive compensation for past, present, and future medical expenses. In addition, a brain injury victim may be eligible to receive compensation to cover the costs of in-home care and rehabilitation expenses, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as home health aides.
Lost Wages and Loss of Future Earning Capacity:
A brain injury victim may receive compensation for work missed while recovering from a brain injury. Furthermore, suppose the brain injury reduces the victim’s ability to perform the essential function of their job. In that case, he or she may be able to recover damages for diminished earning capacity.
Pain and suffering:
Victims may be eligible to receive compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering caused by a brain injury. This may include chronic headaches, lifestyle changes resulting from the injury, and overall reduced quality of life.
Loss of Consortium:
If the brain injury victim is married, the injured person’s spouse may have a claim for loss of consortium. Loss of consortium is intended to compensate a victim’s spouse for deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship.
Punitive Damages:
In cases of particularly egregious or reckless conduct, a court may award punitive damages. Punitive damages are designed to punish the person whose conduct contributed to the brain injury and discourage other individuals or entities from engaging in similar behavior in the future.
In California, there is a time limit in which a brain injury lawsuit may be filed, so it is important that you contact Jacobsma Law, APC as soon as possible.
Construction Accidents
Construction job sites are dangerous places. Typically there are trenches either uncovered or inadequately shored. Debris oftentimes falls from overhead, and vehicles are moving in areas where people are working. The personal injury attorneys at
Jacobsma Law, APC have over 85 years of combined legal experience dealing with all kinds of construction accidents.
Possible Construction Accidents
- Falls from scaffolding
- Amputations from power tools
- Head Trauma from Falling Objects
- Eye Injuries from Nail Guns
- Falls into uncovered Trenches
Construction Defects
Construction Companies incur liability when they complete projects in a defective manner. The Attorneys at Jacobsma Law, APC have extensive experience in holding construction companies accountable for substandard work which causes injury. It does not matter where the problem originates; whether it be at your condominium, single-family residence, apartment complex, office building, or commercial building, our experienced attorneys can help.
Possible Types of Construction Defects
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Foundation
- Roofing
- Handicap Accessibility
Defective Products
Many serious accidents are caused by defective products. Some examples of common injuries from defective products include accidents from power tools or falls from ladders. In the workplace workers are often injured from defective punch presses and other commonplace light machinery. An injury-causing defect can result from a flaw in the manufacturing process or from a faulty design of the product. Regardless of the type of product defect, the personal injury attorneys at Jacobsma Law, APC stand ready to provide top-quality legal representation to you or a loved one injured by a defective product.
Possible Causes of Injury from Defective Products
- Defective Ladders
- Defective Chairs
- Defective Heating Pads
- Defective Heating Blankets
- Defective Machinery
- Defective Toys
Dog Bite Injuries
An owner of a dog is automatically liable in California if his or her dog bites another person. It is not necessary to prove that the owner knew or even suspected that the dog was vicious. At
Jacobsma Law, APC, we are experienced in representing victims of all kinds of attacks by dogs. These cases typically result in the most tragic injuries as they often involve children. However, anyone can be bitten by a dog, and typical victims include invited guests, delivery workers, postal workers, and utility workers. Regardless of the nature of the dog bite, you and your loved ones can count on Jacobsma Law, APC to obtain maximum compensation for dog bite injuries.
Fall Cases
A very typical accident scenario involves an injury arising out of a fall of some kind. There are two types of fall cases; slip and fall and trip and fall. The most common is the classic “slip and fall” and occurs when someone falls because of a highly waxed floor or a slippery substance that has negligently been left on the floor. Another kind of fall is the “trip and fall,” which can occur when the victim trips over an uneven sidewalk or other hazards. If you or a loved one is a victim of a fall, regardless of the type, you can count on Jacobsma Law, APC to have the experience and tenacity to obtain the highest possible compensation for the injury.
Motorcycle Accidents
More people than ever are riding motorcycles and consequently, this has led to an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents are typically quite severe. The very exposed nature of the motorcycle rider makes extreme injury commonplace. Drivers often have difficulty seeing motorcycles on the road. Insurance companies and jurors are often prejudiced against motorcyclists feeling that they have brought injury on themselves simply by riding a motorcycle. The attorneys at Jacobsma Law, APC have extensive experience in dealing with the unique legal issues associated with motorcycles and will not stand for this attitude. These attorneys will make sure that your case is vigorously investigated and that you get the full compensation that you deserve.
Injuries from Motorcycles
The law firm of
Jacobsma Law, APC is glad to assist victims of motorcycle accidents and is capable of handling a simple back and neck sprain as well as the much more severe injuries associated with motorcycles.
- Head Trauma
- Fractures
- Quadriplegia
- Severe Road Rash
- Internal Injuries
- Fatalities
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents oftentimes involve children. Children are prone to dart out from between parked cars or to chase after Ice cream trucks. A child under five years of age is not capable of negligence as a matter of law. Drivers need to keep children in mind at all times while driving. In most instances where a child is struck by a car, the driver will be found to be substantially at fault. The attorneys at Jacobsma Law, APC have significant experience in dealing with injuries to pedestrians. Moreover, they are particularly adept at getting substantial settlements for victims struck by cars regardless of age. The very nature of the typical impact between a vehicle and a pedestrian often results in tragic injury.
Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents
- Quadraplegia
- Head Trama
- Fractures
- Fatalities
- Amputations
- Internal Injuries
Truck Accidents
It seems that there are more trucks on the road all the time. This has led to a vast increase in the number of accidents associated with trucks. Injuries involving trucks are often quite severe, mainly due to the forceful impacts which result when a large truck strikes a small or medium passenger car. Truck drivers are regulated and required by law to keep logs and to restrict the amount of time they spend on the road. Truck drivers are routinely in violation of the regulations. The attorneys at Jacobsma Law, APC have significant experience in investigating and handling the legal issues involved with truck accidents.
Injuries from Truck Accidents
- Head Trauma
- Internal Injuries
- Paralysis
- Fractures
- Fatalities
- Amputation or decapitation
Truck Accident Investigation
Investigation of your Truck accident is of paramount importance. All evidence must be obtained and preserved. Jacobsma Law, APC will gather all relevant information, including:
- The Traffic Collision report
- Truck Driver Logs
- Traffic controls and signage
- Witness statements
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist
An accident victim has a one in five chance of being hit by an uninsured motorist. The odds are even worse that the other driver’s insurance will be inadequate. This means that the accident victim needs to file a claim under his own automobile insurance policy. A pedestrian who is hit by an uninsured motorist can file a claim under his own automobile insurance for bodily injury. The personal injury lawyers at Jacobsma Law, APC are particularly adept at finding adequate insurance to cover most injury claims.
Vehicular and Automobile Accidents
Vehicular accidents are a common part of life in Southern California. Everyday, someone is hit by a car, a truck or involved in a boating or motorcycle collision. Unfortunately, many of these accidents result in personal injury. If you or a loved one is injured in a vehicular accident of any kind, you need the kind of competent legal representation that is consistently provided by Jacobsma Law, APC. We have the resources to investigate the accident and to make sure that you receive the medical care and other compensation to which you are legally entitled. Do not suffer pain or allow a loved one to suffer pain from a vehicular accident without proper compensation.
Wrongful Death Cases
Many kinds of accidents can result in wrongful death. Death can result from a vehicular accident or a serious fall. Construction accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and motorcycle accidents often result in wrongful death. Whatever the cause, the result is a family deprived of the care, comfort, and support of a loved one. Such families are entitled to just and fair compensation and can count on Jacobsma Law, APC to obtain the maximum legal compensation possible.