Personal Injury Lawyer in Irvine

Legal Assistance for Personal Injury Cases

When someone suffers bodily injury or loss as the result of another's wrongful actions, failure to take action or negligence this is grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. The causes of such lawsuits are quite varied and may run the gamut from a car accident to a major class action suit against a pharmaceutical manufacturer for a defective drug or harmful side effects.

Our legal team provides skilled legal representation in all types of personal injury cases, including:

Types of Injuries
There are many different types of injuries that may be sustained in an accident or in any incident that may be caused by another's negligence, recklessness or even their intentional wrongdoing. We are skilled in handling all types of injury claims, including those related to burns, amputation, spinal cord injury, brain injury, broken bones and more. Read more about the types of injuries…

Burn Injuries
Perhaps the most painful injury that a person can sustain is a severe burn. The recovery from this type of injury is also extensive, often requiring surgery and physical therapy. We fight for maximum compensation in these cases. Read more burn injuries…

Dangerous Drugs
Even drugs approved by the FDA may end up causing serious side effects or even death. In these cases, the pharmaceutical company may be held liable. Read more about dangerous drugs…

Defective Products
Manufacturers have an obligation to make products that are safe to use, properly labeled and free from defects. Unfortunately, defective products make it to stores and into consumers' hands every day, resulting in serious injury. Read more about defective products…

Dental TMJ Injuries
Injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, can cause a great deal of pain and lasting problems affecting virtually all areas of one's life. This type of injury may be caused by an auto accident, dental malpractice or an intentional attack. Read more about TMJ injuries…

Dog Bite
An attack by a dog may lead to serious injuries and scarring or disfigurement. The risks are greater when children are bitten by dogs, but they are unfortunately often the victims of these attacks. In California, the owner of the dog may be held strictly liable. Read more about dog bites…

Elevator Accidents
If an elevator is poorly maintained or malfunctions in any way, the people inside may become seriously injured. Our Irvine personal injury firm handles all types of elevator accident cases, including elevator falls, door closing injuries and injuries caused by being trapped inside an elevator. Read more about elevator accidents…

Nursing Home Abuse
At times, patients or residents of Irvine nursing homes and assisted living facilities may be mistreated. They may be victims of negligence, sexual abuse or physical abuse, and at our firm we believe these injustices should stop. Read more about nursing home abuse…

Premises Liability
A premises liability claim is a type of personal injury claim that is filed against an owner or manager of a property where an accident or injury occurred. We represent clients in these cases, offering experienced counsel. Read more about premises liability…

Pool Drowning Accidents
Swimming pools may prove dangerous places for adults and children in the presence of negligent supervision, defective drainage or cleaning systems, improper fencing or other hazards. Drowning and near drowning may result, as well as slip and fall accidents, head injuries and other serious injuries. Read more about swimming pool accidents…

Slip & Fall Accidents
Slipping and falling in a restaurant, at the mall or on a city sidewalk is more than embarrassing. An accident of this kind may cause serious injuries. It is important to seek compensation for medical care, lost earnings and more. Read more about slip and fall accidents…

Spinal Cord Injuries
When the spinal cord is damaged, stretched or severed in an auto accident or fall, or as the result of an attack or sporting injury, the victim may suffer from partial or total paralysis, a life-altering injury. We seek justice on behalf of those who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Read more about spinal cord injuries…

Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, refers to some form of physical trauma that has caused injury to the brain. Concussion, coma, brain damage and even death are potential consequences of a traumatic brain injury. Read more about TBI…

Wrongful Death Claims
When an accident or act of negligence claims a loved one's life, it may seem that there is nowhere to turn. We handle wrongful death cases for family members to help them seek justice on their lost loved one's behalf. Read more about wrongful death…

Lawyer for Personal Injury Claims in Irvine, CA

The fundamental underlying philosophy lies with the idea in our society that an individual or an enterprise carries a responsibility for their actions, products or services. When a failure to live up to that responsibility occurs and another suffers as a result then our social system considers that restitution is in order. In most cases this means financial restitution as it is normally impossible to restore an individual to a previous physical condition. If someone has suffered an accidental amputation, the loss of a body part or some form of paralysis it is not likely that this condition can be reversed. Most lawsuits will also take into consideration the current medical costs and income losses as well as a reasonable compensation for expected future expenses and reductions in earnings.

So much of the success and outcome of a PI case depends upon the skills and capabilities of the Irvine personal injury attorney chosen. Understanding how to build the case and assemble the critical facts that a jury or judge will decide upon is an area that Attorney Steven Mehr has long been familiar with. Frequently, our cases are so well constructed and documented that we are able to negotiate a very attractive compensation package for our clients and settle the case out of court.

Elements of a Personal Injury Settlement

The amount and ease of obtaining a settlement are based on a number of different elements. Overall compensation and restitution is intended to reflect the extent of the individual's losses, pain and suffering. In constructing your case and pursuing the suit we will consider such factors as:

• How severe or catastrophic the injuries were
• The extent of emotional distress and overall "pain and suffering"
• The total of current and future estimated medical costs
• Financial costs from lost work, a job loss and longer term impact on earnings
• Any type of handicap or loss of ability to perform
• Cost of long term care or support services
• The amount of negligence involved
• Was a criminal act a factor

There is much work to be done in building an effective lawsuit and gaining an adequate settlement for your losses. Contact an Irvine personal injury lawyer for a better understanding of your case and to learn the best way to proceed.