Experienced Accident Lawyers Serving the San Fernando Valley
Living in the San Fernando Valley
The scenic San Fernando Valley is a dazzling mix of natural beauty and human achievement. It’s home to the iconic Warner Bros. Studio, Walt Disney Studios, and Universal Studios Hollywood, plus it has some of the best and most desirable neighborhoods in California like Calabasas, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, and Woodland Hills.
People flock here because there’s nowhere else like it on Earth. In addition to the Valley’s Hollywood history and vast entertainment options, there are outdoor adventures over every mountain ridge. The winters in the San Fernando Valley are short and warm, with some of the hottest and driest weather in the entire Los Angeles basin.
This is an affluent area with some of the highest home values and household incomes found anywhere in the U.S. In a nation where the median home value is around $300,000, houses in most Valley neighborhoods are valued at well over $500,000 and often exceeding $1 million. The top employers in the area are in industries like entertainment, technology, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
Which Types of San Fernando Valley Cases Do You Handle?
If you’ve been injured in a San Fernando Valley car crash or personal injury accident, please read on! Here at the offices of Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re dedicated to helping people just like you.
We’ll listen to your story and help you take action through legal means after personal injuries. We handle cases that involve a wide variety of situations that bring harm, including traffic collisions, scooter and bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, truck crashes, Uber crashes, and much more.
Stuck feeling alone after being injured? We can help. We’re here to stand up for your rights, explain your legal options, and help you choose the best path forward.
Are You the Right Lawyers for Me?
If you’re wondering whether we’re a good match for you, just ask our hundreds of happy clients. Here’s a look at what we do:
Pedestrian Accidents
Were you injured while walking as a pedestrian in the San Fernando Valley? It’s a traumatic situation, but our team can help ease your stress and focus on recovering. We’ll help you gather the evidence you need to make a persuasive insurance claim, negotiate a settlement, or go to court if necessary. Usually, we can arrange your award without a court appearance. Pedestrians have strong rights in California.
Bike Accidents
Cyclists can feel reassured that the team at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers has your best interests in mind. Why? Because we’re avid cyclists too, and we know how to stand up for cyclists’ rights! Talk to us about your accident and explain what happened. We’ll help you put California’s strong bicycle riding laws to work for you.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists often face harassment and discrimination from other motorists on the road. If you’re injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, talk to us. We’ll help you stand up for your rights and build a mountain of evidence that supports your right to share the road. Plus, we’ll help you get your medical bills paid and cover the cost of damages to your ride.
Uber Accidents
Ridesharing was born right here in California, and we’ve been at the forefront of Uber and Lyft accident claims for years. After a rideshare accident, you can seek compensation through the legal system with our help. Ridesharing laws are complex and ever-changing, so it’s important to have a good lawyer by your side.
Car, Truck, SUV, Delivery, and Commercial Vehicle Crashes
Road accidents of all kinds are in our repertoire. We’re here to help you! Whether you were in a car, truck, SUV, or any other kind of vehicle, we can probably take your case. You can also turn to us regarding trucking accidents, commercial vehicle crashes, and much more.
What if I’m Not Sure Whether I Have a Legal Case?
We understand that you might be curious about whether you have a case and you could be wondering if it’s worth starting an insurance claim. (Spoiler alert: Yes! It’s probably worth your time!) Let’s satisfy your curiosity and find some answers.
Learn whether or not you have a case by contacting us and filling us in on the details of your accident. If we take you on as our client, your lawyer can help clear up your confusion and move your case forward.
How Does Compensation Work After a Traffic Accident?
The truth is, compensation is never guaranteed after being injured in an accident – but you’re much more likely to get a high-value award when you work with an experienced lawyer.
Here’s one big reason: It can be difficult to get the insurance company or person to work with you until you have a lawyer. After you hire a lawyer, everyone starts to take you and your claim much more seriously. Now they know you mean business.
After a California accident, you typically have three options:
- You can start a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
- You can file a lawsuit in court.
- You can negotiate a fair, private settlement out of court.
Any of these can lead to a high-value award that covers your medical bills, car repairs, lost wages, and many other types of losses. For example, an insurance claim might wipe out your medical bills and cover the paychecks you missed while recovering from your accident – plus, it could compensate you for the extensive pain and suffering you’ve endured.
Now is the time to lean on the experience and wisdom of your newly-hired injury lawyer. We’ll help you demonstrate the legitimacy of your injuries, show the other person’s negligence, and prove that you deserve full and fair reimbursement.
The team here at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers won’t abandon you and will stay with you until the end of your case. Dealing with the legal system takes some finesse and we’ll help you maximize your compensation by building a mountain of evidence that shows your financial losses and damages related to your injuries.
What Kind of Compensation Could I Recover?
Are you starting to feel overwhelmed by bills piling up? You’re not alone. Accident victims are often left with financial ruin that impacts their entire lives. That’s why it’s so important to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.
The level of injury compensation varies in these cases because each is unique. Your total case value depends on what happened and how much you can prove. In terms of what kind of compensation you could receive, look at your bills and expenses that are right there in black and white. Add your lost income, plus what you’ve lost in terms of your relationships and lifestyle.
We’ll help you make a total calculation that puts a proper value on your losses. Most injury California injury cases only cover two types of damages, and you’ll receive them only if you can prove them.
- Special damages: Special damages typically include things like car loss, property damage, medical bills, and lost earnings.
- General damages: Your general damages are intangible but quite important and may include pain, inconvenience, distress, loss of hobbies, and damage to your relationships with loved ones.
Having more proof gives you a better chance of a high-value award. Your lawyer can help you boost the value of your case by gathering evidence like police reports, witness statements, expert testimony, dashcam videos, surveillance footage, and much more.
Nearest San Fernando Valley Emergency Services and Local California Departments
In an emergency, call 911.
Police
San Fernando Police Department:
(818) 898-1267
West Valley LAPD Station
Hospitals
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Mission Community Hospital
Courts
Superior Court of California
LA Courthouse
Contact Us in the San Fernando Valley
You won’t find a better and more compassionate California injury team than us right here at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers. We take our clients’ cases very seriously and we truly care about the people of the San Fernando Valley all of California. We believe you should be able to focus on getting better while we handle the legal details, so please reach out to us as soon as possible.
Contact us today for a free online case evaluation or call 877-380-8852.