Pursuing Your Goals, Easing Your Worries

When you or someone you love has been injured you feel like your life has been flipped upside down. You confront serious and complex medical, legal, job, money, and family issues. At the same time, and often for the first time in your life.  

 

The facts surrounding each legal claim are unique. We take the time to understand what you want from the legal system, whether it's maximum compensation to provide for your family, a timely settlement that enables you to move on, the best medical care in your recovery, or the negligent party's acknowledgement that they did this to you. We foster close relationships with clients to maximize compensation and assist with the frustrations and worries ? rejected medical bills, property damage claims, etc. ? along the way.

 

Types of Injury Claims

Personal injuries constitute most injury claims in the United States. Personal injury suits may arise from automobile, plane or boating accidents, medical malpractice, animal or dog bites, defective or dangerous products, "slip and fall" accidents, or intentional assault. A number of personal injury claims also arise from injuries sustained in the workplace, including complications from industrial diseases (asbestosis, asthma, etc.), repetitive strain injury and occupational stress. Other injury claims include suits for libel, slander, defamation and property damage.

 

 

When and Why You Need an Attorney and What We Can Do For You

Sometimes, the skills of an experienced personal injury lawyer -- or at least the threat to an insurance company that such a lawyer may present -- are worth the money you must pay that lawyer to represent you. You may need a lawyer because of complex legal rules involved in your particular claim, or because the severity of your injuries might cause your compensation to vary greatly from the norm -- or simply because an insurance company refuses to settle a matter in good faith.

 

Statute Of Limitations: There are limits on the time period in which a lawsuit can be filed. If a person fails to file a lawsuit within the time period prescribed by the statute of limitations, the person loses the right to file that lawsuit. As of January 1, 2003, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in California was extended from 1 to 2 years

 

Free Legal Consultation

We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service, regardless of whether a case is large or small. We believe people deserve compensation for injuries caused by the wrongdoing of others.

 

During the visit, we will obtain the documents related to your case. Specifically, these documents will help us begin the investigation phase of your accident and injuries including accident reports, police reports and medical records.

Remember our free legal consultation is confidential. You should feel comfortable contacting our office.

 

Time line of Recovery Process

Investigation

A careful investigation of personal injury cases is absolutely critical.  We thoroughly and carefully investigate each case.  Although every case is unique, our investigation process usually involves several important steps. We begin by obtaining police reports, accident reports, witness statements, and photographs.

The investigation process continues as the case proceeds. We may retain experts to help us present your case effectively. These experts may be necessary to reconstruct an auto accident, identify building code violations, or determine if a produce was defective.
The most important factor in the investigation phase is, of course, experience and tenacity.

 

Pre-Suit

During the pre-suit process, we work to assemble materials related to your case including medical records and other information about your injury. During this phase of the case the focus shifts from assessing the viability of the case to managing the case to maximize value.

Typically, our clients continue to receive medical treatment after the accident. During the pre-suit process, we work hard to maintain the most up-to-date medical, injury and work related information.

During the pre-suit process, an attorney and legal assistant will be assigned to personally manage your case. You should never hesitate to contact us for any reason. Remember, we work for you.

 

Most clients quite reasonably want to know how much money they will be receiving at the end of a successful personal injury claim. The truth is, the value of your case depends upon the outcome of your medical treatment and extent of your recovery, as well as the circumstances of the accident.

 

Litigation

The majority of our claims are settled during the pre-suit process without ever having to file a lawsuit. We attempt to negotiate with the insurance company or companies involved and reach a satisfactory settlement. If we cannot negotiate an acceptable settlement without a lawsuit, then litigation will be initiated.  In these instances, our clients benefit from the substantial trial experience of our firm.

The litigation process usually involves a process called discovery. During the discovery process you may be called upon to answer written questions called interrogatories, produce documents to support your claims; or give testimony known as a deposition. Of course, an experienced trial lawyer from our office will be with you every step of the way.

It may be necessary to present your claim in court in front of a judge or jury. If so, our team of accomplished trial lawyers will ensure that your case is presented with professionalism and skill. 

 

Conclusion

When you are injured through another's negligence, the Law Offices of Poole & Pereira are prepared to exert our best efforts to achieve your goals. We work closely with clients to secure your rightful compensation, and to free you from any legal worries so you can focus on recovering from your injury. We invest the energy and resources required to obtain justice. We carefully construct a well-supported claim for settlement, and we are tenacious litigators who aggressively go after insurance companies that are holding back. We pride ourselves by initiating aggressive lien negotiations with medical providers that puts more money in your pocket. At the conclusion of your claim, our goal is to have exceeded your expectations in both service and value. Call the Law Offices of Poole & Pereira at 916-924-1867 for an experienced, aggressive personal injury lawyer. We offer a free consultation and no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our Sacramento, California firm represents clients in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and other central valley counties.