Integrity, Experience and Skill

Attorney Pamela A. Withey has an extensive 31-year record of achieving positive results for serious injury victims in Pasadena and throughout Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, San Gabriel, San Fernando, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, within the following areas:

• Vehicle Accidents
• Construction/On the Job Injuries
• Bike Accidents
• Home Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Food Poisoning
• Wrongful Death
• Dog Bites
• Burn Accidents
• Defective Products
• Slip and Fall/Premises Liability

Pamela Withey is dedicated to fighting for every client, aggressively and professionally. Striving to promote justice and human welfare, she represents individuals who are injured, deprived of their rights or in financial difficulty. When she sees something that's wrong, she fights against it--when she sees something that's right, she fights for it!

Attorney Withey has extensive experience handling the full range of personal injury matters for her clients. She understands that in addition to the physical pain caused by injuries from an accident, clients are often faced with sudden and unexpected emotional and financial stresses due to property damage, lost income, and concerns over getting their lives back to normal. Pamela gives each case her individual attention and promptly responds to her clients, typically returning phone calls within the same day.

Pamela Withey knows how to handle all the various facets of personal injury cases. In the case of a car accident, she can assist in the property damage claim, contact insurance companies, obtain necessary medical and investigative material, assist in the processing of medical bills, develop and prepare the case, and engage in negotiations to reach a settlement.

Ms. Withey has decades of trial experience, recovering tens of millions of dollars for her clients in hundreds of different factual situations. She has won verdicts, negotiated settlements, and collected on judgments when necessary.  The following is a mere roster of the thousands of cases she has successfully handled over the last 31 years:

David Davis v. Vulcan Chain, et al. - A defective products case in which her client received a settlement of $1.1 million, despite disputed liability, plus additional workers' compensation benefits of more than a half million dollars.

Toxic Exposure Case (Parties Confidential) - A case involving the release of toxic chemicals at a refinery; her client received a $4.2 million settlement and workers' compensation benefits of a quarter of a million dollars.

Workers' Compensation Case (Parties Confidential) - A workers' compensation case involving injuries sustained from using a power press; her client received a $900,000 settlement.

King v. Mandilawi, M.D., et al. - A medical malpractice case involving diabetes; her client received a jury award of $350,000, which included the statutory maximum of $250,000 plus $100,000 for loss of consortium.

Maria Jimenez v. Lam - A case involving a bicyclist struck by a car in which her bicyclist client recovered the maximum insurance policy limit of $100,000, despite a police report faulting the bicyclist.

If you or someone you know in Pasadena or throughout Southern California needs the assistance and trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please call the Law Offices of Pamela A. Withey today at 866-731-9136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

Vehicle Accidents:
Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include aviation accidents, car accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi tractor trailer accidents, school bus accidents, train accidents and truck accidents. The surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim may be able to bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.

Attorney Pamela A. Withey has years of experience and a successful track record representing clients who have suffered significant injuries in motor vehicle accidents of all kinds.  She works closely with doctors and other health care providers to discuss the short and long-term medical consequences of an injury.  Pamela possesses a detailed knowledge of California's automobile insurance and liability laws, and understands the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families.

Construction/On-the-Job Accidents:
Construction labor makes up one of the three most dangerous occupations in the United States today, producing thousands of debilitating injuries and wrongful deaths each year. Factors that contribute to construction accidents include: workers lifting loads with worn and weathered cables; working on elevated platforms without fall protection, or wearing defective safety harnesses and lanyards; working in trenches with improper benching; and using outdated tools and equipment. Farming and manufacturing accidents, as well as accidents in the oil and gas industry, can also cause serious injury and toxic exposure.

Construction site personal injury law is neither practiced nor understood by many personal injury attorneys. As a result, many personal injury construction claims are often subject to mediocre representation and minimal financial compensation due to improper legal counsel. Those injured on the job are urged to seek out Attorney Pamela A. Withey, who has successfully litigated numerous worksite personal injury cases.

Medical Malpractice:
Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care provider to follow the accepted standards of practice of his or her profession, in the community where the service is rendered. If a physician was careless, lacked proper skills, or disregarded standardized rules resulting in injury to a patient, a jury may find the health care provider liable for negligence. Hospitals can also be held liable for the negligence of their employees, including staff nurses and technicians.

Examples of Medical Malpractice include:

• Failing to diagnose a tumor while reading an x-ray
• Puncturing a nearby organ or tissue during surgery
• Failing to order necessary and appropriate medical tests
• Failing to diagnose a condition in time to treat it properly
• Failing to refer a case to a medical specialist
• Prescribing incorrect medication
• Birth injury
• Incorrect diagnosis that results in a failure to treat a medical condition
• Failing to properly administer anesthesia
• Emergency room negligence

Wrongful Death:
Wrongful death law is the area of law that seeks to provide financial compensation to the family of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act or omission of another. In addition to receiving compensation for wrongful death, the family of the deceased may be able to recover damages for personal injury to the decedent and anticipated earnings until the expected time of retirement, as well as medical bills, funeral costs and other related expenses.

Defective Products :
Product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being held liable for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer. Product liability cases may include defective or poorly designed machinery and tools, motor vehicle defects, recreational products, pharmaceuticals, along with other defective products and equipment. A person injured by a defective or dangerous product may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability and recover damages under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence, or breach of warranty.

Slip and Fall/Premises Liability:
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury, although they often are not taken seriously. A person who suffers an injury caused by a fall on another person's property due to unsafe conditions may be eligible for financial compensation. Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe, and must warn visitors of potential non-obvious hazards. For example, if fluids are left on the floor of a store for an unreasonable amount of time, or there is no effort to clean the floor after notice of the condition, the owner may be legally liable for a slip and fall injury occurring in that location.

Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, including grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and even gas stations and malls. These accidents may also happen on private property. Either way, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of dangerous conditions.

If you or someone you know in Pasadena or throughout Southern California needs the assistance and trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please call the Law Offices of Pamela A. Withey today at 866-731-9136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Attorney Pamela A. Withey at 866-731-9136, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.

What is Personal Injury?
Personal Injury is any physical or mental injury to a person that results from another person’s negligence or harmful act. Personal injury involves civil law cases, as opposed to criminal law cases, which involve a defendant and the State of California. The following are some of the most common accidents resulting in personal injury:

• Auto Accidents
• Dangerous or Defective Product Injuries
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents/Premise Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Birth Injuries

What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?
Accident victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses suffered from the accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost Wages, including overtime
• General Damages for Pain & Suffering
• Physical Disability
• Disfigurement
• Emotional Trauma
• Mental Disability
• Property Damage

Under what circumstances can a wrongful death occur?
Wrongful death law provides for financial compensation to the family of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful or wrongful act of another. Wrongful death cases are filed as a result of a variety of situations, including:

• Medical malpractice resulting in a patient's death
• Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home that results in a patient's death
• Automobile, bus, train, airplane or other common carrier fatality accident
• Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances (exposure to asbestos, etc.) resulting in death
• Death during a supervised activity (sports tournament, field trip, etc.)

Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?
A wrongful death case alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence of the defendant, and that the decedent's immediate family members (often called "heirs" as defined in the California probate and civil codes) are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct.  Ordinarily the heirs are the surviving spouse and/or children, and if there is no surviving spouse and/or children, then parents. Pamela will advise as to who may legally recover in your case.

Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in wrongful death cases are computed. Courts interpret "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost prospect of inheritance, and medical and funeral expenses. Punitive damages may also be awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrongdoing to punish the wrongdoer and/or deter others from behaving similarly.

How do I know if I need an attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in California, or within the surrounding areas of California, and are unsure about the outcome of your injury, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Make sure this is done before you give any official statements or sign papers of any kind. State laws require lawsuits to be filed within a specific time period. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be prohibited from filing a lawsuit and obtaining any compensation for your injuries if you delay.  Attorney Pamela A. Withey can advise you on the applicable statute of limitations for your injury case.

How much does Pamela A. Withey charge for personal injury counsel?
Pamela A. Withey works only on a contingency fee basis. That is, she is only paid if you recover, and is paid only from your recovery. Therefore you do not have to pay her from your pocket.

If you recover nothing, you pay nothing. If she obtains a recovery for you, her contingency fee is as is established in the personal injury field in California which is 33% of the recovery for adults and 25% of the recovery for minors, or as ordered by the court. She will advance all costs in proving your case and she will never ask you for money.

Professional Biography

Pamela A. Withey reveres client communication and confidentiality, and considers these her top priority.  She understands that matters surrounding personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death are traumatic and emotionally delicate in nature. The Law Offices of Pamela A. Withey provides a comfortable yet professional atmosphere, where Pamela meets personally with each client and delivers trusted legal services with compassion and skill.

If you or someone you know throughout Southern California needs the assistance and trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please call Pamela A. Withey today at 866-731-9136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

Firm Address:
The Law Offices of Pamela A. Withey
1100 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 866-731-9136

Pamela A. Withey, Attorney

Practice Area:

• Personal injury litigation

Education:

• Loyola Law School, J.D., with honors, 1977
• Pepperdine University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1973

Admitted to Practice:

• California, 1977
• U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California
• 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Memberships:

• Consumer Attorneys Association of California
• Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Honors and Achievements:

• AV rating (highest rating) from Martindale-Hubbell
• Guest speaker, Consumer Attorneys Association of California annual meetings