If someone else caused an accident or otherwise was careless or negligent and this caused injury to you or someone you love, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim in a Bakersfield civil court. At Pacific Attorney Group, we help accident and injury victims throughout Bakersfield in filing claims or lawsuits against negligent, irresponsible people and corporations. Some of the types of cases we handle include, but are not limited to: auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, nursing home abuse, and much more.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Our firm is dedicated to helping victims of drunk driving accidents throughout Bakersfield and the surrounding communities. When a car accident is caused by a drunk driver, we can investigate the matter to determine how to prove the drunk driver’s responsibility. It is not enough that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It must be proven that the driver did something or failed to do something and that this constituted a failure to act with reasonable care in the circumstances. Speeding, running a red light or following too closely may be examples of behavior that may lead to a car accident. By proving that the drunk driver was negligent and that this negligence caused the collision, we can hold that person responsible for their conduct. This can help the victim obtain a sense of closure and the financial compensation we recover may make all the difference in paying for medical bills and making up for lost wages. Read more about drunk driving accidents…

If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer who will take the time to answer your questions and determine exactly what can be done to represent your interests, please call our firm at 1-800-358-9617 or contact us online as soon as possible. We are here to help – whatever the particular situation or what injuries you have sustained.

About Personal Injury Law in Bakersfield

Personal injury is a legal term that describes an injury to the mind, body or emotions of a person, as opposed to his or her property, when caused by another person’s conduct. Most injuries of this kind result from negligence, which is defined as a failure to act with proper or reasonable caution or care, under the circumstances. Auto accidents are the most common cause of personal injuries as related to negligence.

Although less common, the two other potential causes of personal injuries are intentional misconduct and strict liability. Intentional wrongdoing may cause serious bodily injury or emotional trauma to a victim, as in the case of an intentional and willful attack with a firearm or other deadly weapon. Under strict liability in regard to personal injury, a defendant may be held liable (legally responsible) even if he or she did not act negligently or intentionally to cause harm. A common example of a strict liability personal injury claim would be one based upon a dog bite, where the dog owner would be held accountable even if he or she had no prior knowledge of a dog’s violence or aggression.

Contact a Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer As Soon as You Can

Under California personal injury law, a person who sustains injury under the three categories listed above: intentional misconduct, negligence or strict liability may be able to seek financial compensation for their injuries. With the help of a Bakersfield accident attorney experienced in handling personal injury claims, you may be able to recover money you need for medical bills, any lost earnings, emotional trauma, future medical care or lost wages, and possibly much more.

When you are facing a situation such as this, it is important to realize that your entire future will be on the line. This is simply not the time for you to be flippant with your future or to treat it lightly. While you may assume that every lawyer will be the same, the truth is that if you work with an inexperienced, apathetic or untried attorney, you could be placing your entire future on the line. It is, therefore, extremely important that you do not hesitate to contact a lawyer that you can trust.

By working with the legal team at our firm, you can breathe easier knowing that you will have over 35 years of collective experience backing you up. We understand the stress of personal injury claims and are therefore completely devoted to ensuring that we do everything possible to helping you navigate through these turbulent times. With comprehensive and dynamic advice, we will do everything possible towards helping you find your just and desirable result.

To find out more about your rights in holding the responsible party liable for their actions and recovering the money you deserve, contact a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group today.