Injuries from Accidents in Long Beach
Specializing in Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
Attorneys Daniel McGee and Catherine Lerer specialize in representing the victims of serious injury or wrongful death. When an innocent person is injured due to someone else's careless or reckless actions, they have the legal right to pursue compensation to cover their economic and non-economic losses. Unfortunately, serious injuries can be significant, leaving the victim to struggle with their newfound disabilities.
A Long Beach personal injury attorney from McGee Lerer Ogrin can advise you of your legal rights and how best to proceed forward from there. Contact us today for a free consultation!
The following are some of the injuries we see in our office; see below for a brief overview:
Injuries from Accidents
Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Medical Condition
Every day people are involved in accidents that cause old injuries to flare up or that aggravate pre-existing medical conditions. Individuals with prior medical conditions are even more susceptible to injury and harm than average people are and as such, their cases deserve to be specially handled.
Amputations
Amputation refers to the complete or partial removal of a body part. An amputation can occur at the accident site as a result of the accident, or it can be a planned surgical procedure. Amputations place the victim at a heightened risk of infections such as gangrene that can spread to other parts of the body.
Annular Tear
An annular tear is an injury to the back that occurs when the exterior of the intervertebral disc rips or tears. These discs play a very important purpose because they provide cushion and support in between the vertebrae in the back. When a tear occurs, the vertebrae can rub and slip out of place. Annular tears can from sitting or standing for long periods of time, or they can be caused by car accidents, truck accidents, or motorcycle accidents.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can be extremely serious and life-threatening. They are often caused by blunt force trauma to the head. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are car accidents, falls and acts of violence. Brain injuries can cause a host of symptoms including: blurred vision, irritability, confusion, seizures, nausea, depression etc. Although some brain injuries will heal, others can worsen and lead to death.
Burn Injuries
Approximately 2 million people suffer from serious burns in the United States each year, causing extreme pain and often times permanent scarring. Common causes of burns include: burns from ovens, chemical burns, curling irons, heaters, machinery, electrical burns, steam burns, hot water and many more. Burn injuries may require reconstructive surgery, skin grafts, and rehabilitation. Some victims will experience permanent nerve damage and disfigurement.
Results That Speak for Themselves
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$122,500,000 Global Settlement Sexual Abuse
Represented 14 of 124 childhood sexual abuse victims against the City of Santa Monica.
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$18,000,000 Auto v. Truck
Client rear-ended by trucking company.
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$10,000,000 Auto v. Big Rig
Family struck by a big rig.
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$4,090,000 Auto v. Auto
Family struck by a County of Los Angeles employee.
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$3,500,000 Negligence, Personal Injury
Client who was injured when a piece of machinery fell off a plumbing truck onto his foot.
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$3,500,000 Warehouse Accident
Client whose foot was run over by a forklift driver.