Grass Valley Personal Injury Attorneys

Common Personal Injury questions include:
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• What constitutes a personal injury claim?

  Any type of injury can qualify as a personal injury claim if the damages you've suffered were the result of someone else's negligence. The negligent party could be a person, a company, an organization, or even a government agency in Grass Valley. If you have an injury from an accident in California, it's important to contact our experienced legal team to learn if there are grounds to a file a claim in pursuit of recovery. The sooner you contact us after an accident, the better chance you'll have to ensure a positive resolution to your personal injury claim.

• What are the important things I need to do after suffering an injury in Grass Valley?

  Initially you'll want to document by taking photographs and video to document your accident and injury. For serious accidents call the police, and then go directly to a hospital for medical care. The next step is to contact us at (530) 671-4848 and our Grass Valley personal injury lawyers will review the specifics of your case and answer any questions that you have.

• What accidents commonly lead to lawsuits?

  Any accident could end in a lawsuit if one or more parties contributed to the accident due to negligence. Common examples include automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, job site accidents, dog attacks, and medical malpractice.

• What are the most common injuries?

  Common personal injury claims in Grass Valley include broken bones, burns, brain and spinal cord injuries, organ injuries, disabilities, and emotional injuries. Every accident can have serious consequences, even if initially all you notice are minor cuts and scrapes. When you hire us you'll benefit from our extensive experience in defending the rights of the injured.

• Will I have to go to court for my personal injury claim?

  In most cases a Grass Valley personal injury claim can be settled out of court through negotiations. Our Grass Valley personal injury lawyers can handle all communications on your behalf, and if a fair settlement can't be reached, our experienced legal team will fight in court on your behalf, and will do everything we can to ensure you don't have to accept an unfair settlement amount.

• How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

  The statute of limitations for personal injury claim in Grass Valley, California is two years from the date of your injury. In certain case types, such as claims against the government or medical malpractice, the time frame may be shorter. It's always best to initiate a personal injury case as soon as possible to ensure a favorable outcome.

• What types of damages can be compensated for in a personal injury claim?

  When evaluating how much a personal injury case is worth the answer will come down to figuring out what your injuries will cost you monetarily, physically, and mentally. An injury damage award will commonly include the cost of medical care already received and the expected cost of what will be needed in the future, and may also include:

  - Loss of income since the injury and the loss of earning capacity in the future
  - Property loss as a result of the accident
  - Physical pain and serious discomfort
  - Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of day-to-day pursuits
  - Loss of companionship or the inability to maintain a sexual relationship

  If the at-fault party acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, it may be possible to recover punitive damages. When you hire us you'll benefit from our extensive knowledge and experience in protecting the rights of the injured.

The Law Office of Cogan & Hanrahan has extensive experience in dealing with the complex medical and legal requirements to resolve workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. Our firm has successfully resolved hundreds of cases, representing clients in Yuba-Sutter and the surrounding communities since 2004.

Types of personal injury and workers' compensation claims we commonly handle include:

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We provide legal services throughout Sacramento and Placer County, including: Auburn, Citrus Heights, Colfax, Davis, Dixon, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Grass Valley, Iselton, Lincoln, Loomis, Marysville, North Highlands, Olivehurst, Oroville, Placerville, Rancho Cordova, Rio Linda, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, and Woodland.