Personal Injury Overview

The personal injury attorneys at Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP handle cases throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties, obtaining compensation for people who have been injured in automobile accidents, on unsafe premises, due to defective products, or other instances of negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of another.

Personal Injury Law and Lawsuits

When a person is injured due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of another, the injured person is entitled to compensation for the damages caused. The law recognizes several categories of recoverable damages, including property damage, present and future medical expenses, present and future lost wages or income, and pain and suffering.

However, even though the injured person may be entitled to compensation by law, obtaining that compensation is not always a simple or straightforward matter. The burden is on the injured person as the plaintiff to prove the entire case to a jury. This means proving that the accident was the fault of the defendant and that the accident caused the plaintiff's injuries. The plaintiff must also prove and justify the amount of compensation being sought. Proving these facts is often a complicated matter.

Meanwhile, the defendant, most often represented by a law firm hired by the insurance company, will deny responsibility and try to shift the blame for the accident onto the plaintiff. However, under California's doctrine of comparative negligence, an injured plaintiff can recover from a negligent defendant for whatever portion of responsibility the jury assigns to the defendant, even if the plaintiff was partially negligent in causing the accident or injury.

Seek Experienced Legal Representation

With over three decades handling personal injury cases in Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas, our attorneys know how to investigate an accident, identify the responsible parties, and prepare a case that persuasively presents the facts and is properly calculated to achieve a maximum settlement or jury verdict. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients over the years and would welcome the opportunity to help you too. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or due to a defective product or unsafe premises, contact Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP for a free consultation regarding your possible claim.