Our personal injury attorneys are dedicated professionals who specialize in several different types of personal injury cases, which we list here:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

While most car accidents are fortunately not fatal, many cause serious life-altering injuries, pain and suffering to the involved parties.

After a car or motorcycle accident, the first thing to determine is who is at fault. Drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving are the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents.

If you have been a victim of a car or truck accident it is withing your legal rights pursue a claim.

Our experienced personal injury lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation to find the cause. If we identify you are eligible for the claim, we will handle all aspects of the litigation including preparing a case, filing the claim, and negotiating on your behalf to get the best terms from the insurance company of the other party.

Wrongful Death

California’s wrongful death law allows surviving family members to recover damages when a loved one has died as a result of someone else’s wrongful act. The accident could have been out of negligence, recklessness or done to harm.

The damages can include, but are not limited to:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Compensation for the amount of income the deceased would have earned
• Compensation for the loss of support and companionship the deceased would have provided

Wrongful death cases can be an extremely traumatic experience for the family and it is difficult to process the legal aspects and take due action in such a stressful time.

Our personal injury lawyer will take on this responsibility on your behalf to give you time and space to grieve while ensuring that you do not miss out on what is rightfully due to you and your family.

Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury is defined as one which “permanently prevents a person from performing any gainful work.”

Common catastrophic injuries are:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Burn injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal organ damage

Such injuries can completely upend a person’s life., affecting their career, relationships, family, and financial stability.

If you have recently had a catastrophic injury, then you might be eligible for compensation. Get in touch with one of our Salinas personal injury attorneys and they would be happy to help you, making sure you get every bit of compensation to which you are entitled.

Liability Cases

Personal injury is a difficult experience in itself. Couple that with the knowledge that someone else might be responsible for your condition, and the situation borders on being untenable.

A key component in personal injury cases is being able to prove that the person responsible for your injury is also the one legally liable for it.

As experienced personal injury lawyers, we know the importance of liability cases, how to prepare them, prove them, and win them for our clients.

If your struggle at the moment is proving that the other party is indeed legally liable for your injuries, then contact us and let us establish it for you so you can move to the next step of claiming your compensation.

Damages Available in California Personal Injury Claim

If filing a claim in California, you need to know the damages available to you under the law of California:

Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages compensate the plaintiff for the loss they have suffered and these can be broken down into two categories:

Economic damages: These include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, etc..
Non-economic damages: These pertain to the emotional aspects such as the pain and damage inflicted.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are awarded to the plaintiff as a punishment to the defendant for their particularly unforgivable behavior.

Punitive damages are awarded in cases where the defendant acted out of malice, with intention, or with extreme recklessness.

Punitive damages are awarded on the grounds of how reprehensible the act of the defendant was and are in addition to the amounts granted in compensatory damages.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations law dictates that plaintiffs have a limited period to file a personal injury lawsuit. Broadly, the duration of time ordered by a statute of limitations starts when the plaintiff is injured.

In California, the personal injury statute of limitations gives an injured person two years from the time of the injury to file a lawsuit.

As soon as you initiate the litigation you’re no longer restricted to a time to present the situation and reach settlement.

Alpers Law Group Salinas Personal Injury Attorney

Regardless of what type of personal injury case yours is, we know it is an extremely stressful time in your life. We understand the importance of having the time and energy to cope with the traumatic event.

This is why we ask you to contact us in your time of difficulty so we can take care of all the tedious, yet necessary, legal process of helping you get the compensation you deserve.

Our lawyers at Salinas are well-versed in California law, with years of experience in personal injury legal representation. We are the top rated Salinas law firm and have a reputation of successfully getting our clients the best possible compensations for their loss.

Give us a call today for your free consultation and leave the burden of a personal injury lawsuit to us.