Frequently Asked Litigation Questions of the Roseville Civil Litigation Attorneys of Gurnee & Daniels LLP

The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every personal injury situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances that must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting the Roseville civil litigation attorneys of Gurnee & Daniels LLP, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.

• What is Personal Injury?
• What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?
• What do I need to file a class action lawsuit?
• What forms of discrimination are illegal in the workplace?
• How much does the Law Offices of Gurnee & Daniels, LLP, charge for legal representation?

What is Personal Injury?

Personal injury is any catastrophic 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
• Bicycle Accidents
• Dangerous or Defective Products
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Traumatic Brain injuries
• Traumatic Spinal Injuries
• Wrongful Death

> Back to Top

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
• Pain & Suffering
• Physical Disability
• Disfigurement
• Emotional Trauma
• Mental Disability
• Property Damage

> Back to Top

What do I need to file a class action lawsuit?

1. A common question of fact OR law. Everyone filing the lawsuit must have a similar issue or application of an identical law common to the situation or person’s similarly situated, but not necessarily identical as damages can very well vary from person to person.

2. Adequate class representative: Your claim would need to be typical of every person who was similarly situated. For example: both you and everyone you represent in your suit took the same treatment, such as Fen-Phen, which caused personal injury.

3. Numerousity: The claims are so numerous as to make pursuing individual claims unrealistic. Also, you don't have to be the best representative, but your claim must be typical and you must be willing to be a spokesperson for the party you represent. You should also be honest and have good character, as you may represent a lot of other people.

> Back to Top

What forms of discrimination are illegal in the workplace?

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability and age. California law also prohibits additional types of discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of marriage, sexual orientation and weight.

To learn more about the federal anti-discrimination laws, please contact the Roseville employment lawyers of Gurnee & Daniels LLP.

> Back to Top

How much does the Law Offices of Gurnee & Daniels LLP, charge for legal representation?

The Law Offices of Gurnee & Daniels LLP, has very competitive prices, which fall within the range of the industry standard, and the firm tailors fee arrangements for each client's needs. Due to the nature of law, each case is unique and we have many fee structures to accommodate each client and each client's case based upon:

• Contingency
• Retainer
• Deposits
• Set Fees
• Billable unit rates or any combination of the above

Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be prohibited from filing a lawsuit and obtaining any compensation for your injuries due to time restrictions. The Roseville Civil Litigation attorneys of Gurnee & Daniels LLP, can advise you on the applicable statute of limitations for your injury case. The Law Offices of Gurnee & Daniels LLP, gives every case individual attention and will work with you to find the best rate plan. There will be no hidden costs. You will be informed of the fees for your case during your first consultation with a Gurnee & Daniels LLP, attorney.

If you or someone you know in Roseville, California, or within the surrounding cities and counties of California needs the assistance or legal counsel of an experienced civil litigation lawyer, contact the attorneys of Gurnee & Daniels LLP, today at 866-627-8029, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a Roseville class action attorney.

> Back to Top