Litigating a case is stressful and confusing. With the added layer of needing medical attention, the last thing you want to worry about is navigating the legal system. Part of our responsibility is to guide you through the unfamiliar litigation process. We help you understand each step of the process and assist you in evaluating all of your options.
Not only do we focus on the strengths of each case, but we also seek to understand the weaknesses so we can proactively address them. By doing so, we can minimize any damage to the claim and maximize the compensation for our clients.
We obtain supporting evidence to prove not only that the defendants caused your accident, but also that the accident caused your injuries. Further, we gather all the necessary evidence to prove both your economic (calculable) and non-economic (intangible) damages. Not only do we collect the necessary documents, but we also investigate the accident by visiting the scene, obtain the necessary experts, seek any video footage of the accident that may have been captured on a surveillance or traffic camera, preserve any evidence, question witnesses and examine adverse witnesses, and obtain information regarding the defendant that may lead to other parties who could also be responsible for your injuries.
When clients primarily come from referrals from other clients, you know you are doing your job well—the compassion and steadfast work ethic we consistently exhibit has earned us countless referrals. The aggressiveness we bring to the table for our clients has earned us respect—not only from our clients but also from our opponents, the insurance industry and judges. Our personal injury law firm has been serving Californians since 1998, while our founder and principal, Chris Russell, has practiced personal injury law since 1984.
If you were involved in an accident and as a result suffered an injury inflicted on your body and/or mind, you may have a personal injury claim. If you have been injured, you’re likely overwhelmed with obtaining medical care and financial support—especially if you cannot work. You may also be dealing with insurance companies who want to settle your claim for very little. Our skilled and experienced team tirelessly fights to help you receive the compensation you deserve.
These victims are often confused, anxious about their future, stressed about their finances, left wondering if they will ever be able to return to their normal life. They are coming to terms with the fact that their lives changed in the blink of an eye, through no fault of their own. They are dealing with insurance companies who do not want to pay a reasonable amount for their injuries and damages, medical bills which are mounting alarmingly, and may be unable to return to work, therefore, unable to pay even their normal monthly expenses.
Think about it—one moment you are headed home from work, thinking about what you will do this weekend, thinking about your loved ones, or even thinking something as mundane as what you will have for dinner tonight. The next moment, a negligent driver has changed your entire life. Or, perhaps you are at the grocery store, picking up a few necessities when you slip and fall in a spilled drink that nobody bothered to clean up. Perhaps you were injured due to a medical error, in a construction accident, or your elderly loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse.
Whatever type of personal injury you have experienced, at Russell & Lazarus, we do not believe you should be left on your own to try and pick up the pieces of your life. We believe you should have the strongest advocate in your corner—the Russell & Lazarus APC personal injury attorneys. We strongly believe you will be best served through the individual attention provided to our select group of clients. The Russell & Lazarus APC attorneys are waiting to assist you in any of the following personal injury areas:
In the end, accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. Our Orange County personal injury attorneys help victims of boating accidents, swimming pool accidents, and construction accidents, in addition to the types of accidents listed above.
At Russell & Lazarus APC, we strive to help our clients with every aspect of their personal injury. Not only will we handle the legal issues—negotiating with the insurance company, preparing for trial, ensuring all the facts are in place, and bringing in experts, when needed—we will also help you obtain the medical treatment you need, help you figure out how to pay your medical expenses or the expenses associated with the loss of a job, and even help with monetary advances, transportation needs, or rental car reimbursements. As we fight for a fair settlement on your behalf, we never forget that you are more than our client—you are a person, who had a life that has been diminished by the negligence of another.
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