Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect My California Personal Injury Case?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of life for people all across the country – schools were shut, workers sent home, non-essential businesses shuttered, and people confined under stay at home and shelter in place orders. The country has begun slowly reopening, but fear of exposure to the virus is still high. For personal injury victims considering filing a claim, there are some important aspects of the coronavirus shutdown that may impact the success of their lawsuit.
Medical Providers and Medical Treatment
Hospitals and other medical offices and facilities are open and capable of providing treatment if you were involved in an accident. If you were recently injured, it’s important you seek medical care immediately to care for your health and document the cause of your injuries. If you have been receiving ongoing medical care for your injuries, it’s crucial you continue attending your appointments. The bottom line if you cannot let the fear of coronavirus exposure prevent you from following the treatment plan recommended by your doctor. If you have elevated risk factors and are absolutely unable to attend your appointment, it’s important to keep your attorney informed.
Personal injury victims have a legal duty to mitigate damages they suffered through reasonable efforts. Assuming that your treatment team and the facility where they operate are following social distancing and have extensive protective measures in place, it is not reasonable that you would stop treatment for fear of coronavirus exposure. Doing so may diminish the amount of compensation you are able to recover.
Court Procedures
California courts are gradually reopening – each county is dictating its own reopening schedule. Some courts are allowing in-person hearings, but those that have not are still open to receiving new case filings that are electronically submitted and conducting hearings on existing cases through alternate methods. We can help you understand the procedure wherever you are located in California.
Personal Injury Attorneys
If you’ve been injured recently, don’t let COVID-19 impact when you decide to contact a California personal injury attorney. Unnecessary delays can have a huge negative impact on your case and cost you valuable compensation you might otherwise receive. Our attorneys are available to consult with new clients by phone or videoconference, and we are happy to begin representing you during the ongoing pandemic.
Contact an Attorney Today
If you have been injured in an accident that was at least partly the fault of someone or something else, it’s important to be proactive in seeking medical care, continuing medical treatment to preserve the value of your claim, and pursuing your legal claim for compensation.
The skilled California personal injury attorneys at Daneshrad Law can help you take the right steps to maximize your recovery and avoid costly mistakes that will hurt your claim. Attorney Alan Daneshrad has spent years representing clients like you and can put together the strongest case possible on your behalf; he has recovered millions of dollars on their behalf for their injuries. Call us 24/7 at (888) 881-3529 to schedule an initial case consultation. There is no fee and you pay nothing until we win your case. Contact us to discuss your case, learn more, and see how we can help you secure the best possible outcome starting today.
