Personal injuries are referred to as injuries to a person’s body, emotions, or reputation, and have three grounds when dealing with claims. These include the following:
In personal injury cases, individuals are often harmed and suffer various damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and travel expenses. These take a mental and physical toll on individuals, as they must find ways to make the necessary changes to get their lives back on track. These damages also impact the victim’s family, as they may need to take time off work to help out and care for the injured victim.
The law holds a person accountable when they have liability. In personal injury cases, liability applies only if an injury or loss occurs. Liability is determined in different ways. Some individuals are held liable by one party, which can sometimes be sufficient, while other cases require that a jury be presented with all the relevant information to make a decision. Contacting a personal injury attorney is crucial to ensure that you do not face this process alone.
A personal injury victim must understand the legal process of a personal injury claim to ensure they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Individuals should take the following steps when filing a personal injury claim:
Understanding the intersection between immigrants’ rights and personal injury is crucial to keeping yourself safe. All individuals have the right to legal representation in the state of California, regardless of immigration status. This is extremely important to understand, especially when it comes to personal injury victims. Your immigration status would not affect your personal injury case. All individuals receive the legal protections and compensation to which the law entitles them. CA Civ Code § 3339 (2024) states the following:
Attorney-client confidentiality also protects immigrants irrespective of their immigration status. Your attorney cannot disclose any information you share without your proper consent, even if you are undocumented. This is to ensure confidentiality between the attorney and the client.
Immigrants in the United States face many challenges and hardships, especially when it comes to personal injury cases. Some of these challenges include the following:
At KAASS LAW, we care about all individuals and understand the challenges that immigrants face as personal injury victims. Our experienced attorneys can help you understand your rights and seek justice. Under California law, you have the right to legal protection and representation, regardless of your immigration status.
Being injured in an accident is overwhelming, and being an immigrant, unsure of one’s rights, is much worse. If you or someone you know has been a victim of personal injury and the challenges of immigration, contact KAASS LAW for a confidential consultation.
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