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FIGHTING FOR INJURY VICTIMS IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA
PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
If you or someone you love was involved in a serious accident, you need a law firm willing to aggressively protect your rights. At Neale & Fhima, we will not stop until you receive just compensation. It explains why we have a 99 percent success rate representing personal injury clients in Southern California.
Accident victims may be able to bring a negligence or other tort claim against the responsible party. Depending on the nature of the case, compensation may be available to cover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages. Unfortunately, responsible parties and their insurance companies will do their best to minimize the amount of compensation, or they may try to deny liability altogether. That is where we step in.
The Secret to Our 99% Success Rate
At Neale & Fhima, we are always prepared to battle in order to protect our client’s interests – at the negotiating table, or inside the courtroom. We also understand the importance of assembling a winning litigation team. Our office maintains a network of professionals to consult or testify about how an accident happened, the extent of an injury, or the amount of an economic loss. Above all, though, we find success by building close client relationships.
Many law firms simply process cases for settlement with little to no regard for how much compensation their clients ultimately receive.
From the moment they retain a prospective client, they assign junior associates or paralegals to handle the bulk of the workload, their client’s case never receives the attention it needs in order for the client to receive maximum compensation – in other words, too many cases are settled for less than what they are worth.
We do things differently. Our attorneys get to know clients personally.
This approach offers important benefits:
- Our clients take comfort in the fact that their claim is being handled by someone they know and trust.
- Frequent communication with clients allows our office to stay abreast of the status of their medical treatment. Properly documented medical treatment is crucial to developing a strong claim.
- Clients are more open to sharing personal or sensitive information, which helps us identify strengths or weaknesses in their case which might otherwise go unnoticed.
- Settlement decisions are easier for clients because we have kept them informed about their claim from day one.
- If a case does proceed to trial, our attorneys are familiar with the impact of the accident on the client’s life, allowing them to make powerful arguments to the jury.
Personal injury consultations are free, and you are under no obligation to retain our firm afterward. We invite you to get in touch. Our hands-on approach can relieve your anxiety about legal issues so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.
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Types of Injury Cases We Handle
Car Accidents
From Buena Park to San Clemente, we represent clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in car accidents throughout Orange County. We have decades of experience helping victims secure compensation in accidents caused by drunk driving, distracted driving, and other types of careless driving behavior with the assistance of our experienced car accident attorneys.
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are big, heavy, and hard to stop. They require careful loading and maintenance, and an experienced, attentive driver behind the wheel. When a driver or trucking company makes a mistake, the lives of innocent motorists are put at risk.
Motorcycle Accidents
We provide aggressive legal representation for motorcycle riders and their families. We can help you overcome the biases against motorcycle riders and prove that someone else was to blame for your injuries or loss.
Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious, debilitating injuries. We represent clients who have been injured in falls on private premises and on property that is open to the public.
Dog Bites
California’s dog bite law makes owners strictly liable for victims’ bite-related injuries. This means dog owners are financially responsible even if they did nothing “wrong.” Dog bites often lead to physical and emotional scarring, and we help victims win compensation for both of these kinds of trauma.
Train Accidents
With the sheer size and mass of trains and the complexity of rail systems, countless factors can lead to a devastating accident. We represent train passengers, vehicle occupants, pedestrians, bystanders, aand others in claims for compensation following all types of train accidents in Southern California, including cases where a train accident lawyer can provide essential assistance.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents regularly result in broken bones, severe lacerations and bruising, spinal cord damage, and other types of serious internal injuries. Sadly, the effects of these injuries (or losing a loved one) can last for years to come.
Boating Accidents
Like collisions on the road, boating accidents frequently result from reckless mistakes. Inexperience, inattentiveness, and intoxication at the helm are just a few of the common issues that entitle boat accident victims to claim financial compensation for their losses.
Theories of Liability
Negligence is the most common basis for a personal injury lawsuit. For a claim to succeed, the responsible party must have acted unreasonably, causing the victim to suffer harm. The related doctrine of vicarious liability permits recovery against a third party (like an employer) for the negligence of that party’s subordinates. Strict liability is another theory available to injury victims. It does not require the victim to prove anyone was at fault – just that the event in dispute occurred. Finally, intentional tort theory covers cases in which the responsible party caused harm to the victim on purpose.
At Neale & Fhima, we believe in asserting our client’s rights under every available theory of liability. The best way to determine if you have one or more bases for seeking compensation is to contact our office to discuss the matter.
Common Questions Asked by Injury Victims
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HOW MUCH MONEY IS MY CASE WORTH?
There is no formula to reliably estimate the value of an injury claim at the outset of a case. That said, insurance adjusters are always mindful of what percentage of the total settlement demand is based on medical damages. Generally, the higher the medical bills, the higher the value of the claim. The reason is simple – serious injuries require more treatment.
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WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY SETTLEMENT CHECK?
The funds will be available shortly after the injured party signs a release and any liens are paid. Delay can be frustrating, especially to a victim who has been unable to work due to injury. However, it is important to complete medical treatment prior to settlement since the agreement cuts off the other party’s liability going forward.
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SHOULD I SPEAK TO THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER?
No. Other than providing basic identifying information, there is no reason to speak with the other party’s insurance adjuster following an accident. You should refuse requests to give a recorded statement. Instead, contact our office to speak with an attorney free of charge. Once you retain our firm you will never need to deal with the adjuster – we will do it for you.
Handling All Serious and Fatal Injuries
Neck and Back Injury
Sudden movements of the head – as occur in car collisions – can damage the neck and upper back. Sprains are a common example. They occur when there is a stretch or tear of the ligaments that hold neck and back joints together. Like other “soft tissue” injuries, neck and back injuries can require extended recovery periods, even with proper treatment.
Spinal Cord Injury
Compression or inflammation of the spinal cord has the potential to change an accident victim’s life forever. The spinal runs through, and is protected by, the vertebrae that make up the spinal column. A spinal cord injury lawyer can explain that an injury to this area can result in loss of sensation or voluntary movement in the affected parts of the body.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) refers to damage to the tissue of the brain caused by an external force. It can result from a closed-head injury (like a violent blow sustained in a motorcycle accident) or an open-head injury (like a gunshot wound). Concussions, a common TBI suffered by accident victims, often lead individuals to seek the expertise of a brain injury lawyer.
Burns
Exposure to heat, chemicals, or electricity can burn the skin, causing skin cells to die. If you or someone you know has been affected by such incidents, consulting with a burn injury lawyer might be a prudent step. In the case of third-degree burns, damage may extend through all layers of the skin to the muscle tissue beneath. Catastrophic accidents may even result in fourth-degree burns, which penetrate further into the body and damage bones and connective tissue.
Simple and Compound Fractures
There are several types fractures. Displaced fractures occur when a bone breaks and the two ends move such that they no longer line up with each other. Non-displaced fractures remain in alignment. Fractures can also be simple or compound. A compound fracture pierces the skin; a simple fracture does not. Bones become brittle with age, putting elderly accident victims at greater risk.
Psychological Injury
Psychological injuries often accompany physical trauma. For example, during a dog bite incident, the victim may experience an emotional shock that continues to produce symptoms long after. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorder are examples of conditions that can result from a psychological injury.
Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer in our Orange County Office
Our law offices in Irvine, Dana Point, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles serve accident victim across Orange County and throughout Southern California. We handle all cases on contingency, meaning you do not pay for our services unless you win. Call us at (888) 407-2955 or send us a message about your case.
Client Testimonial
”I used this law firm for a personal injury case (car accident involving several vehicles on PCH) and was very pleased with Aaron Fhima and his team (I also worked with Amy and Monica). Aaron was able to secure the maximum amount of damages for me — he knows what he is doing and takes a lot of pride in securing the best possible settlements for his clients. I highly recommend this firm!” – Mindy Poder (Google Review)
Attorney Aaron Fhima
Aaron Fhima is a trial attorney who has secured numerous settlements and verdicts against large corporations and some of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. Representing consumers and injury victims throughout the state of California, Aaron’s practice areas include personal injury, and lemon law litigation. Aaron has a long record of success taking on large defense firms; and he doesn’t hesitate to take cases to trial when necessary to enforce his clients’ rights. [ Attorney Bio ]
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At Neale & Fhima, we have extensive experience helping clients file successful Lemon Law and Personal Injury claims. We offer free consultations for clients who need assistance with either claim.
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