Folsom Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve suffered an injury or been in an accident, an experienced attorney can help you get the money you need to cover your medical expenses and get back on your feet. A personal injury lawyer in Folsom can help you through every step of the process to ensure you recover fair compensation for your losses.

At Triumph Law, we have built a solid standing of trust within the Folsom community by assisting those injured through no fault of their own. Residents know they can count on us after an accident. Knowing how much is on the line, our legal team will fight for you with the dedication we’d use for our own families.

Contact us by phone or through our website to schedule a free case review today.

Cases Our Folsom Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

At our personal injury law firm in Folsom, we have a long history of helping people who have been injured. Our experienced legal team is composed of:

No matter the type of injury you sustained, our experienced team will help you file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party to get you the money you need and deserve.

Is the Insurance Company on Your Side?

When pursuing a personal injury claim, you shouldn’t trust the insurance company. Insurers design their advertisements to be overly friendly, and they train their intake team to be the same. However, the truth remains that an insurance company is still a business that makes a profit by denying and underpaying claims.

Avoid giving a recorded statement to the liable party’s insurance company until you have spoken to an attorney. The insurance representative will try to get you to misspeak and accept liability for an accident you didn’t cause.

Comparative Negligence in California

California’s pure comparative negligence law lets an injured person file a claim against any party partially or fully responsible for their injury after an accident or intentional harm. Even if the defendant is only 1% liable for your harm, you still have the right to pursue legal action against them if you want.

This distinction is important when you, as the claimant, suffer extreme damages, but the other party, the defendant, does not. Imagine that you are 60% liable for an accident with a truck. The truck suffers virtually no damage, and the trucker is fine, but you have experienced $100,000 in damages.

You will owe the trucking company very little, if anything, but it could still owe you $40,000, which is $100,000 minus your 60% liability. The insurance company wants to give you as little compensation as possible when you file a claim. Preferably for them, they want to get away with giving you nothing by pinning all liability on you.

Compensation Your Folsom Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You Recover in a Personal Injury Claim

After suffering a serious injury, you will likely be eligible to pursue a wide variety of damages from the party responsible for your losses. An experienced lawyer can help you identify the specific damages you are eligible to pursue. 

Compensatory Damages Commonly Available Through a Personal Injury Claim

The economic and non-economic damages commonly available in these cases include:

• Medical bills: Costs incurred for medical treatment immediately after the injury.
• Future medical expenses: Estimated costs for ongoing medical care related to the injury.
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical discomfort and emotional distress caused by the injury.
• Emotional distress: Compensation for psychological impacts, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
• Mental anguish: Compensation for severe emotional pain and suffering due to the injury.
• Lost wages: Income lost due to the inability to work because of the injury.
• Diminished earning capacity: Compensation for a decrease in the ability to earn money in the future.
• Loss of consortium: Compensation for the loss of companionship, support, and relationship with a spouse or partner due to the injury.
• Loss of companionship: Compensation for the loss of friendship, support, and companionship from family members.
• Property damage: Costs to repair or replace personal property damaged as a result of the incident.
• Permanent disability: Compensation for long-term disabilities resulting from the injury.
• Decreased quality of life: Compensation for the loss of enjoyment of life and inability to engage in activities as before the injury.

This list is far from exhaustive. An experienced Folsom personal injury attorney from Triumph Law will be able to examine your case to determine if any other compensatory damages apply.

Punitive Damages

In addition to economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are also awarded in a small percentage of personal injury cases. For your case to qualify, the liable party must have acted with the intention of causing harm or criminal negligence.

Our Folsom personal injury attorneys can uncover and calculate all types of damages that might be owed to you for your injuries. We also know how to file against multiple insurance policies to maximize your chances of getting the full amount of compensation owed to you before hitting insurance caps.

File Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Before Time Runs Out

When attempting to recover compensation following a personal injury, you need to be careful to meet all applicable deadlines. In California, the personal injury statute of limitations typically gives accident victims two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. If you fail to file on time, you will likely be out of options for pursuing damages.

Of course, exceptions may apply to your case that alters the amount of time you have to take legal action. Hiring an experienced attorney early is the best way to ensure you are aware of the exact deadline that applies to your case and that all the required paperwork gets filed correctly and on time.

Furthermore, by hiring a lawyer early, you will put them in the best possible position to build a strong case on your behalf. By getting to work early, they will have a better chance of collecting evidence before it becomes lost or corrupted. Additionally, any witness testimony you rely upon will be more reliable closer to the time of the accident.

Preparing a Case Worthy of Your Time & Attention

You deserve the absolute best when seeking compensation after an accident. Our team from Triumph Law in Folsom intends to deliver just that and more. We can make a claim that pursues all compensation, and that makes your life easier as it progresses. Leave the legwork and legalese up to us, and focus your attention on your health.

With our expertise, we aim to streamline the process, ensuring you’re well-informed and supported every step of the way. Contact us to arrange a free and confidential consultation with an experienced lawyer from our firm today.