West Hills Personal Injury Attorneys

Types of Compensation an Attorney May Secure In a Personal Injury Claim

There is never a guarantee of being fully compensated for the financial losses a victim suffers after an injury. However, when a victim works with an experienced personal injury lawyer from Kash Legal, we can pursue compensation for some of the following expenses:

Medical and Rehab Costs

Medical treatments are expensive in California. An average emergency room visit is $2,900; even if a victim has insurance coverage, they may be required to pay a copayment. These out-of-pocket costs, including rehabilitation after an injury, can be included in a settlement demand.

Loss of Wages and Benefits

Some form of short-term disability covers many California workers through their employers. However, this coverage only pays a portion of wages when someone is out of work recovering from an injury. During the time a victims is recovering, they may be forced to use vacation time, personal time, and they often lose benefits that they may otherwise have. These losses should be the responsibility of the party who caused an injury.

Other Financial Losses

Depending on the severity of an injury, a victim’s home may need to be modified to accommodate them while recovering. Ramps, stair lifts, and hospital beds are everyday expenses a victim may have to pay for following an injury. Victims and their families should not have to bear the brunt of these expenses. They should be the responsibility of the party who caused their injury.

Victims have the legal right to hold a liable party responsible for their financial losses when they suffer an injury because of another’s negligent conduct. The best way to protect their legal rights is to work closely with a West Hills, CA, personal injury attorney from Kash Legal as soon as possible after an injury.

Difficulty With Insurance Company Claims in California

Victims often feel they can simply submit an injury claim along with proof that another party is liable for their injuries and the insurer will pay the claim. This is seldom the case. It is important to remember how insurers operate. They collect premiums from their customers, resulting in company income. When an insurer pays a claim, they lose money. Insurers have a vested interest in not paying claims. They know the more they pay for a claim, the lower their income.

Insurance adjusters will contact an accident victim who may appear friendly and helpful. However, victims should be aware this ruse is to lull the victim into a sense of security. The reality is the adjuster will be working in the insurance company’s best interest. As such, they will be finding ways to minimize the final settlement a victim may be entitled to receive.

Accident victims should use caution when discussing their cases with an insurance adjuster. The best way to ensure they are not being taken advantage of in handling a claim is to have a personal injury lawyer from Kash Legal hold all discussions with the insurance company.