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Personal Injury
When it comes to personal injury cases, you need a legal team that is not only experienced, but that is there for you through every bump in the road. The process can be long, hard, and confusing, but with us on your side you and your family are in good hands.
If you've been injured in a car accident, job-related injury that was caused by someone other than your employer, slip and fall, dog bite, or any other case of negligence, please reach out to us to help.
You deserve to be made whole, and our team will work to make sure you receive everything you deserve after you or your family has been injured. All our consultations are free, and you only pay us if we win, so you have nothing to lose. Contact us today to see how we can help.
Personal Injury Case Results
| Automobile v. Automobile | $15.7 million |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $3 million |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $3 million |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $1.3 million |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $1.3 million |
| Pedestrian v. Automobile | $1.3 million |
| General Negligence | $1.3 million |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $1 million |
| Motorcycle v. Mail Truck | $975,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $825,000 |
| General Negligence | $740,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $700,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $685,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $680,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $670,000 |
| General Negligence | $600,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $525,000 |
| Premises Liability | $500,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $500,000 |
| Pedestrian v. Automobile | $415,000 |
| Automobile v. Automobile | $300,000 |
| Pedestrian v. Automobile | $250,000 |
| Dog Bite | $200,000 |
PERSONAL INJURY
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are general answers to basic questions that arise as a result of an accident in which a person is injured because of another person’s or entity’s actions. The information is NOT to be construed as applying to every case of this kind and is only to be considered as an orientation in these type of cases.
It is critical that questions regarding your particular case be addressed by an attorney who practices this area of the law.
The Rodriguez Law Firm does not charge for a personal consultation. Attorney fees are only awarded based on a percentage of the recovery of benefits.
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These types of injuries can be physical, mental or both. The physical injuries may have resulted in death or permanent disabilities.
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These types of injuries are usually to physical items such as cars, homes, and personal belongings.
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Civil laws are used to govern rights between people. This is not governed by criminal laws, although there are times that crimes are committed in which a civil action can also be pursued. The legal principles are known as Tort Laws.
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When a person is injured and it is caused by the negligent act of another person, the injured person may bring a Tort action against the responsible party to recover damages. The responsible person is considered “liable” for any resulting damages. Damages may take the form of things such as pain, suffering, emotional distress and inconvenience. It can also take the form of medical costs and lost wages, among other types of losses.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Injuries on the job in which a person, not the employer, causes the injury
Alcoholic beverage liability/providing excessive alcohol
Slip and falls
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Yes. These include:
Animal owner’s liability i.e. dogs, horses, etc.
Ultra-hazardous activities
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Yes.
Depending on the circumstances there can be a claim for loss of consortium by the spouse. This would be based on loss of companionship and care for the injured spouse.
A family member who witnesses an accident in which a relative is injured may also have a right to join in the action.
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There are many factors that are considered, and that must exist, to determine if negligence occurred in an accident. It is strongly recommended, and in many cases, critical that any attorney practicing in the area of TORT law review the particular facts of your case in order to apply the specific legal requirements, to provide a reasoned opinion.
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An injured person is limited to a set period of time in which to bring an action against the responsible party. This is called a statute of limitations. In most cases minors have longer periods of time in which to file an action.
Generally Speaking:
You only have 6 months from the date of injury to bring a case against the state, county or city.
You only have one year from the date of accident for all accidents up to January 1, 2003 to bring a case against a private entity, business or individual.
You only have two years from the date of accident, for all accidents occurring after January 1, 2003 to bring a case against a private entity, business or individual.