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Santa Monica Personal Injury Lawyers Committed to Advocating for Accident Victims
The Santa Monica personal injury attorneys at Kermani LLP have won over $100 million in combined settlements and verdicts for people with personal injury accident claims. Our law firm has both the reputation and credentials for personal injury claims. We have litigated over 100 lawsuits during the past five years with a very high success rate.
Whether you need a car accident lawyer or a motorcycle accident lawyer, Kermani’s experienced team of personal injury lawyers in Santa Monica is ready to help.
How Much Is My Santa Monica Personal Injury Claim Worth?
Every personal injury case is different. Many factors go into determining how much your claim is worth. Hundreds of factors may determine what a jury awards you after a trial. Once our personal injury lawyers research the facts of your case, will we be able to give you a fair range of what you should expect. One factor in your favor is that we at Kermani LLP will only charge you an agreed-upon percentage of the amount we recover for you.
The value of your claim amounts to what you collect. Some defendants don’t own real property, vehicles, bank accounts, or work at a good-paying job. After you win the trial, the defendant may file for bankruptcy. Do you want to spend time winning a lawsuit, but find out the defendant can’t pay? That’s why our initial research into your claim looks at the ability of the defendant to pay for your injuries and losses.
Dealing with Insurance Companies
Never let an insurance company take advantage of you and undervalue your claim. By default, lawyers, not insurance companies will maximize your recovery. Many defendants maintain insurance to pay personal injury claims like car and home coverage. Companies often carry insurance coverage too. Professionals like doctors, lawyers, architects, real estate brokers, and engineers also carry insurance. One of the first factors we seek during our investigation of your claim is whether the defendant has insurance that covers this injury. Then, we contact the insurance company to aggressively negotiate a settlement of your personal injury claims. Don’t get pushed around by insurance. Our personal injury attorneys know how to handle insurance companies and represent your best interest.
Factors Affecting the Value of Your Claim
Whether the defendant maintains insurance coverage or not, we look at the following factors to estimate the value of your personal injury claim:
- The severity of injuries and resulting losses include the full extent of your injuries, the total medical costs, and whether you make a full recovery.
- Your witnesses who can testify on your behalf.
- The witnesses the defendant provides to support his/her defense.
- The evidence which supports your claim or the defense.
- How much insurance (or the defendant’s assets) exists to pay for your injuries and losses.
- Loss of income and well-being due to your injury.
- Physical and emotional distress resulting from your injury.
Santa Monica Claims Our Personal Injury Attorneys Handle
We handle all personal injury claims, including but not limited to:
- construction accidents;
- car accidents;
- wrongful deaths;
- truck accidents;
- motorcycle accidents;
- bicycle accidents;
- rideshare accidents;
- pedestrian accidents;
- Uber & Lyft accidents;
- burn injuries;
- brain injuries;
- spinal cord injuries;
- delivery driver accidents.
Expertise Across a Wide Range of Personal Injury Claims
Here at Kermani LLP, our team of highly skilled Santa Monica personal injury lawyers have a collective 40+ years of experience representing injured clients in legal compensation claims. Since our core team is made up of three uniquely qualified legal experts, we can help with a wide variety of personal injury claims.
Attorney Ray Kermani excels in securing favorable outcomes for clients facing catastrophic personal injury cases, leveraging his extensive experience across multiple states to recover over $80 million in judgments and settlements.
Attorney Mohamad Ahmad, a founding partner of Kermani LLP and a UCLA School of Law graduate, specializes in catastrophic personal injury litigation, demonstrating a remarkable ability to litigate multi-million dollar cases nationwide, including securing record-setting settlements.
Lawyer Hani Ganji, also with Kermani LLP, is distinguished by his dedicated representation of individuals injured or wrongfully denied insurance coverage benefits, earning him the prestigious Super Lawyers “Rising Star” recognition for his advocacy in California.
Each attorney brings a unique set of skills and a shared commitment to achieving justice for their clients, making them formidable advocates within the legal community.
Together, our team of Santa Monica personal injury attorneys have the skill set, knowledge, experience, and expertise you need to ensure your claim is successful. After handling so many unique cases, we feel confident handling a wide variety of claims. We want to help you seek justice while also maximizing your settlement.
Maximizing Your Santa Monica Personal Injury Claim Worth
Maximizing your recovery from personal injuries means letting experienced licensed California lawyers do all the work. Don’t try to do it yourself. Never contact the defendant who might think you are trying to intimidate him or her. Also, the defendant may tell lies about what you say. Do not speak about your legal case to anyone. Once you say something, you can’t take it back. Keep all your discussions of your claim only with your attorney. Don’t try to negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company. An insurance claims adjuster will not help you. He or she only tries to save money for the insurance company.
This includes trying to trick you into accepting pennies on the dollar instead of what the law says your claim is really worth. Do this instead. Hire a local successful law firm with experience in personal injury claims that follows the above factors to value your claim. Allow our personal injury lawyers in Santa Monica to determine the full extent of your injuries and your medical expenses and find out how full of recovery your doctors predict.
We can estimate your future loss of income and properly position you against the defendant’s position about your claim. While collecting evidence at the time of the injury will help to strengthen your case, victims are not always able to do so. The moment you or your family member can speak to an attorney, they can help to gather evidence, contact the witnesses on your behalf, and consult with the necessary experts.
How to File a Personal Injury Claim
- Obtain treatment for your injuries and medical documentation. Even if you don’t hire a personal injury lawyer, you’ll need to be able to submit insurance claims.
- Consider an experienced Santa Monica personal injury attorney. A personal injury lawyer will have the experience and resources to fight large insurance companies on your behalf.
- Make the best decision for you and your loved ones. An insurance company may offer a settlement, but if you can wait, your attorney may be able to find you a better deal.
How to Win a Personal Injury Claim
- Be patient. Focus on your recovery so that you can use any damages achieved to pay for bills and other needs you have.
- Stay off social media. Insurance investigators will be looking for information they can use against you. Even if you are feeling better, wait for legal proceedings to end.
- Use a Santa Monica injury lawyer. You can represent yourself in court, but you are dealing with an injury, your own day-to-day, and may not have the experience of an attorney. Most offer a free initial consultation to discuss the merits of your case.
Finding The Best Personal Injury Lawyer
It can be a stressful time if you or a loved one has been hurt through no fault of your own. When considering a personal injury lawyer in Santa Monica, choose one that can work on contingency, meaning they can take your case on at no cost to you. Also, ask for their track record of results so that you know they have success in pursuing injury claims like yours.
Remember, there are no fees unless we win your case and our firm is available for a free consultation so you can learn about your options. Consulting with a personal injury attorney early on is the best thing you can do to receive recovery and minimize any loss or hardship. Call us today for a free consultation.
Contact Our Santa Monica Personal Injury Attorneys
There are a lot of questions after you have been in an accident. Leverage the expertise of skilled Santa Monica personal injury attorneys who can achieve the best outcome based on the facts of your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Santa Monica personal injury lawsuit take to settle?
Your Santa Monica personal injury lawsuit could take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years to resolve. Your case shouldn’t last longer than a few months, though, unless it involves significant, long-term losses or complex issues.
Should I settle my Santa Monica personal injury case or go to court?
It depends. You may not need to go to court if you take the time to build up a solid case that outlines all your claims, documents your losses with verifiable proof, and contains evidence that shows fault. When presenting a strong case, the other party is more likely to settle and resolve the situation fairly.
California is a pure comparative negligence state, which means you can file an injury claim even if you were 99% at fault. Your overall settlement award will be reduced based on your specific level of fault, so in the example above you’d only be able to collect 1% of your losses.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to recover additional compensation after your case is settled. You only have one chance at justice, so it’s important to fully and completely consider your losses during the initial stages of filing your claim. The right attorney will help you consider potential long-term losses that could result from a long-term injury, so it’s worth it to consult with an attorney before accepting a settlement even if you think it’s a good deal.
Are personal injury settlements taxable in Santa Monica?
Personal injury settlements are, in part, taxable in California. The compensation you receive to reimburse you for your economic losses like lost income will be taxed at a 13.3% rate. Other parts of your settlement, however, could be tax-exempt. To get a better understanding of how to report your settlement award and plan for potential taxes, consult with a Santa Monica personal injury attorney.
Why should I hire a Santa Monica personal injury lawyer?
A quality Santa Monica personal injury lawyer is going to make the process of filing your claim much easier, faster, and more effective. You’ll be able to lean on the legal expertise and experience of your attorney to make solid legal choices moving forward. Your lawyer will help ensure that your settlement accurately reflects your losses and that your rights are upheld throughout the process.
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