If someone hurts you, they can be held legally accountable to pay for the losses they caused. Under California Civil Code Section 1714, you can pursue a claim against them either if they harm you intentionally or if they injure you due to their reckless or negligent actions.
It can be complicated to navigate the legal system and enforce your rights, though — especially as major insurers are often the ones covering losses and they have an incentive to pay you as little as possible.
The good news is, there are advocates who can fight for you.
The Escondido personal injury lawyers at Miller & Steele Law Firm have helped clients recover millions through out-of-court settlements and through more than 100 jury trials. Let us use our 70+ years of experience representing victims to help maximize the chance you’ll be made whole after an accident.
Give us a call today at (760) 439-2210 to schedule your free consultation and learn more.
How Can Miller & Steele Law Firm Help You?
Miller & Steele Law Firm represents clients in situations where they have been injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. We focus only on representing victims and have helped clients facing injuries after the following types of incidents:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Premises liability claims
Our attorneys have recovered more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements for over 3,000 clients harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. When you experience these life-changing injuries, we will be there from day one helping you to make the strongest possible claim. We can help you to:
- Gather the evidence needed to make your case, such as statements from witnesses and reports from police who responded to the accident scene.
- Find experts who can testify on your behalf to help you prove the extent of your loss or the cause of your damages
- Negotiate on your behalf with insurance companies representing those who harmed you, as insurers often want to pay as little as possible and they have experts on their side to help them do it.
- Fight for you in court. While not all personal injury lawyers have much courtroom experience, our attorneys are skilled litigators who can make a compelling case.
These are just some of the many legal services we can offer you. Throughout your case, we will be more than just your lawyers — we’ll be your advocates, communicating with you often, working with you to show how the injuries changed your life, and doing what is necessary to help ensure you are “made whole” by those who caused you harm.
Personal Injury Cases Our Law Firm Handles
At Miller & Steele Law Firm, we focus only on representing victims and have helped clients facing injuries after the following types of incidents:
- Car accidents – California is an at-fault state for car insurance, so the driver found at fault for the accident is responsible for paying for the damages they caused. We can investigate your case to determine if speeding, texting while driving, drunk driving, or driving carelessly led to your accident and pursue the financial compensation you deserve.
- Motorcycle accidents – California has a vibrant motorcycle community, but this doesn’t mean that others give bikers the respect they deserve. Drivers may pull out in front of motorcyclists or turn in front of them with no regard for their safety. Our legal team can fight for justice and accountability after a serious motorcycle injury derails your life.
- Truck accidents – Truck accidents are all too common and are often due to the careless actions of truck drivers, trucking companies, and other parties that prioritize fast deliveries over safety. We can conduct a thorough investigation to determine each party at fault for your accident and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.
- Pedestrian accidents – Thousands of pedestrians are killed or catastrophically injured every year because motorists do not look out for them. Let our compassionate legal team help after you have been seriously injured due to the careless actions of a motorist.
- Bicycle accidents – Bicyclists have the same right to the road as motorists, but motorists often jeopardize their safety by speeding, following too closely, opening doors into their pathway, or drifting into bike lanes.
- Slip and fall incidents – Negligent property owners who fail to clean up spills, repair broken pavement, or fix broken lights can cause serious injuries when visitors slip and fall on the premises.
- Dog bites and animal attacks – California uses a strict liability statute for dog bites, so if you were injured by a dog you did not provoke while legally on the property, you have the right to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Our attorneys can help you seek it.
- Uber and Lyft accidents – Rideshare drivers who prioritize completing more trips to make more money are a safety hazard to other motorists. Our personal injury attorneys can help pursue the justice and accountability you deserve.
- Premises liability claims – Property owners and occupiers are legally responsible for maintaining the premises to avoid foreseeable injuries to others. Our law firm can help file a legal claim to recover compensation.
For help with any personal injury case, contact Miller & Steele Law Firm today. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation.
Compensation for A Personal Injury
When you are hurt because of negligence, you should be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills – A personal injury claim can provide you with money to pay medical bills you incurred because of the accident, including for ambulance rides, emergency room treatment, and diagnostic tests. You can also recover compensation for future medical expenses.
- Lost wages – You have the right to receive compensation for wages you lost due to injuries you suffered because of someone else’s negligence. You can also seek compensation for your reduced earning capacity.
- Property damage – You can seek compensation for personal property damaged in the accident.
- Pain and suffering – Non-economic damages can provide you with money to acknowledge the physical pain and discomfort you experienced due to someone else’s negligence.
- Emotional distress – You can also seek compensation for the emotional trauma you experienced because of the accident.
There’s often a lot of money at stake, especially when injuries are serious or permanent. Our Carlsbad personal injury lawyers can help you identify all potential defendants and to prove the extent of your losses so your damage award gives you the funds you need to rebuild.
Compensation for an Escondido Personal Injury
When you are hurt because of negligence, you should be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
There’s often a lot of money at stake, especially when injuries are serious or permanent. Our Carlsbad personal injury lawyers can help you identify all potential defendants and to prove the extent of your losses so your damage award gives you the funds you need to rebuild.
Get Help From An Escondido Personal Injury Attorney Today
Miller & Steele Law Firm is here and ready to help you. Give our Escondido personal injury lawyers a call today at (760) 439-2210 so we can work with you on your injury claim. We don’t charge legal fees unless we win, so call now to schedule your consultation and see what we can do for you.