San Diego Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Barry Pasternack
As an experienced San Diego, California Personal Injury attorney for over 21 years, I have built my practice representing those seriously injured, and the survivors of those wrongfully killed due to negligence or the wrong doing of others.
My firm will fight for what is right to ensure you and your loved ones receive the proper compensation you deserve.
Contact my firm today if you or a loved one has been injured and needs legal assistance with any of the following:
Vehicle Injuries:
- Automobile Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boat Accidents
- Semi-truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Spinal cord
- Paralysis
- Brain injury
- Joint injuries
- Gun Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Workplace Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Structural defects
- Defective stairs
- Poorly maintained sidewalks
- Injuries due to unsafe and/or defective products
- Injuries due to inadequate labeling and product warning
- Injuries caused by other factors
- Wrongful Death
- Medical/Hospital Malpractice
Verdicts and Settlements:
- $585,000 settlement: Client attempted to break up fight at apartment complex, was shot and became paraplegic.
- $424,000 settlement: Client’s friend left horse on property; horse fell over and crushed client’s leg.
- $350,000 settlement: Garbage truck related back injury.
- $225,000 settlement: Client bitten by dog she was pet-sitting.
- $400,000 settlement: Client, age 9, was hit by car and sustained head injury.
The Law Offices of Barry A. Pasternack handles many types of catastrophic injury cases, and is a strong advocate for the injured.
I am a true believer in giving every client my best work rather then passing them to someone else. I am known to fight long and hard, and will go to trial if necessary. I will meet with you personally, and handle your entire case with your best interest always in mind.
If you or someone you know needs the skilled representation of an experienced San Diego, California Personal Injury attorney, call Barry Pasternack today at 866-737-8601, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.
What is negligence in regard to Catstrophic injury?
Negligence is any conduct that falls below the standards of behavior established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk of harm. A person has acted negligently if he or she has departed from the conduct expected of a reasonably prudent person acting under similar circumstances. Negligence is also the name of a cause of action in the law of torts. To establish negligence, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant had a duty to the plaintiff, the defendant breached that duty by failing to conform to the required standard of conduct, the defendant's negligent conduct was the cause of the harm to the plaintiff, and the plaintiff was, in fact, harmed or damaged.
How do I prove negligence?
The burden of proof in a tort case, as in most civil law cases, is lower than the proof required in criminal law cases. In a criminal case, the state must prove a person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. To win a personal injury lawsuit based on tort law, the plaintiff need only prove that a majority of the evidence shows that an injury was caused by the defendant's negligent actions. This standard of proof is called "the preponderance of the evidence." The different burdens of proof mean that a company might be acquitted of criminal charges stemming from its actions, but be found liable in a civil lawsuit stemming from the same actions. What is the
Statute of Limitations?
Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, for example, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit from an automobile accident. When the statute of limitations expires on your case, you simply don't have a case anymore.
Statutes of limitation differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved. In some states the statute of limitations for medical malpractice, suits against governmental agencies, and wrongful death actions is shorter than that for other types of personal injury cases. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is from one to three years, and the time begins from the time of the accident. There are some exceptions and an experienced lawyer can help you with them.
How long will it take to settle my claim?
The time it takes to settle a personal injury case depends on the circumstances surrounding the case. The more complex the case the longer it may take to settle. Many cases can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months to settle depending on its complexity.
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