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 Important Questions About Personal Injury LA

• What happens after filing a lawsuit?

Ideally, an injured person would simply submit a claim to the insurance company and then be able to negotiate a fair value to resolve the claim. If this is not possible or the insurance company is making an offer far less than what claim is worth, then you need to file a lawsuit.

The process after a lawsuit is filed is handled by us as your attorneys. After lawsuit is filed at the court, many things are handled by us. Attorneys for each side typically begin gathering facts through exchange of documents, written questions or depositions. At this stage many cases get settled before trial. Only a small percentage of personal injury actions ever go to trial.

• What will I get if I win my case in court?

If you win the case, it means that a judge has issued a verdict stating that the other party is legally obligated to pay you for your losses. That amount can include compensation for such expenses as medical bills and lost wages, as well as compensation for future wage losses. It also compensates your suffering and damages for any physical disfigurement or disability.

• What does it mean to settle a case?

Settling a case means that you agree to accept money in return for dropping your action against the person who injured you. The settlement finalizes the claim and closes the case; hence there is typically no option for future damage claims. Your attorney can to provide a realistic assessment of a settlement offer, while the final decision is yours.

• Does a personal injury lawsuit have to be filed within a certain amount of time?

As the state of California has certain time limit known as “statute of limitations”, it is important to speak with personal injury attorney as soon as possible. It not only helps to make the case stronger but also increases the chances of getting fair justice. In case, you miss the statutory deadline for filing a case, your case will likely be dismissed by the court.

• Can an undocumented immigrant sue for personal injury?

Non-citizens or immigrant does not mean you will be devoid of right to get compensation after personal injury accident. There is law to protect information about plaintiff’s immigration status.

In California, your immigration status should not affect your personal injury case.

If you are an undocumented immigrant and you have been hurt in any kind of accident, don’t give up on the possibility of compensation.

• What happens if I don’t file a claim?

Here are the consequences of not filing the claim-

• The statute of limitations will expire and your claim is lost forever.
• You will have to incur all future medical expenses.
• You will not be compensated for your loss of wages due to injury.

Although, it is the decision of the victim about filing personal injury claim, a personal injury attorney can help you understand the complex legal matters that may be involved in your case. Call us at (213) 652-3673 and get free preliminary consultation.

Immigration policy reform and representations of immigrants in LA

According to PPIC, California is home to almost 11 million immigrants-about a quarter of the foreign-born population nationwide. After the recent presidential elections, California is paving the way for a state inclusive policy of its immigrant community.

Currently, as per the law undocumented Californians can obtain their driver’s licenses. It lets all immigrants, regardless of status, to obtain professional licenses and funding to provide health insurance to undocumented seniors.

As reported in LA Times, President Joe Biden recommitted the government to DACA, ended the border wall construction, halted deportation for 100 days and proposed the term “noncitizen” to people who immigrate to USA. With introduction of fresh immigration reform plan, every immigration case will have guaranteed and meaningful access to legal defense.

Whether you are entering United Stated of America as a result of job offer from US employer, student seeking higher studies or seeking asylum, you need an immigration attorney to represent your case.

The fact is that immigration law changes quickly – and new rules are implemented all the time. Therefore, it’s always best to work with an attorney who practices immigration cases such as family or business immigration, visa, asylum, DACA and immigration appeals.

The Shahbaz Firm- Immigration Attorney in Los Angeles

We handle immigration and personal injury cases in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Glendale, Burbank, Van Nuys, Pasadena and Griffith Park. We help individuals throughout the world obtain their immigration objectives.

Having extensive experience in assisting individuals in their deportation proceeding, we offer counsel in citizenship through naturalization, U Visas, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), NACARA, family-based adjustment, consular processing, waivers, asylum, as well as assisting clients with a non-immigrant visa. We are staffed with bilingual immigration law attorney and paralegals capable of handling individual and family based immigration matters.

Contact us today and get started with your case!