FAQ

You Can Receive Compensation for Injuries to Your Mental Health


Belal Hamideh is ready to review your case and assess everything you've endured. Under the category of "non-economic damages," he can help secure remuneration for mental health repercussions. He'll provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your case's value and map out the best support strategy.

Yes, You Can Receive Compensation for Emotional Distress


Under “non-economic damages,” you can recover compensation for emotional distress. When you meet with Belal Hamideh, he’ll review your case and all you’ve been through. From that, he’ll let you know what your case is worth and how he can help.

A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

If you were injured through the negligent and/or reckless actions of another, then you could have a strong case. Hiring a personal injury attorney can negotiate on your behalf, connect you to medical care providers who can help, and support you throughout the process, all to help you receive maximum compensation for all that you’ve been through.

Before you sign anything, contact a personal injury attorney. Schedule a free case evaluation with Belal Hamideh through his site or by calling.

It Depends on Many Factors
The compensation one might receive after suffering a personal injury can vary greatly. It largely depends on many factors. These include the severity of the harm inflicted, the level of additional damages or losses, the sort of injury claim, and the insurance coverage of the liable party, among others.
In instances where you, the victim, have only sustained minor harm, the need for extensive medical intervention and time off work to heal might be reduced, consequently leading to a lesser settlement.

There’s no set time for how long it takes for a personal injury case to settle. Belal Hamideh, an experienced personal injury lawyer, has settled cases quickly and, on occasion, has represented his clients as aggressively as possible while the other side dug in their heels.

Sometimes, the other side realizes that they’re better off negotiating quickly with Belal so that he can get his clients what they deserve.

No matter what, the earlier you reach out to an experienced attorney, the better. That way, your attorney can get right to work on your behalf.

Simply put, By Being Careful - Whether in a Vehicle or On Foot

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, these are tips for avoiding a pedestrian accident:

Safety tips for pedestrians:
Make yourself visible: wear bright-colored clothes and carry a flashlight if you are walking at night.
Avoid dangerous behaviors: always walk on the sidewalk (no jaywalking), stay sober, and make eye contact with drivers – don’t assume the driver can see you.
Stay off your phones, talking and especially texting distracts you from paying attention to your surroundings.
Look before you step: cross streets at marked crosswalks/intersections, obey traffic signals, and watch for turning vehicles.
Look left-right-left before crossing a street.
Safety tips for drivers:
Don’t speed, follow the speed limit, and never use your phone; always be cautious of your surroundings.
Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Look out for pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions such as at night or in bad weather.
Pedestrians have the right of way at any crosswalk or intersection, so yield and be prepared to stop.
Stop at the crosswalk stop line to give drivers in other lanes an opportunity to see and yield to pedestrians too.
Be cautious when backing up – pedestrians, especially young children, can move across your path.
If you were injured in an accident whether as a pedestrian or a driver, experienced personal injury attorney Belal Hamideh may be able to help. Schedule a free case evaluation through this site or by calling.
Personal Injury Attorney Who Handles Pedestrian Accident Cases


The following laws may pertain to your case. For more information or if you have further questions, contact Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation.


California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1714
(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself. The design, distribution, or marketing of firearms and ammunition is not exempt from the duty to use ordinary care and skill that is required by this section. The extent of liability in these cases is defined by the Title of Compensatory Relief.
(b) the Legislature intends to abrogate the holdings in cases such as Vesely v. Sager (1971) 5 Cal.3d 153, Bernhard v. Harrah's Club (1976) 16 Cal.3d 313, and Coulter v. Superior Court (1978) 21 Cal.3d 144 and to reinstate the prior judicial interpretation of this section as it relates to proximate cause for injuries incurred as a result of furnishing alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person, namely that the furnishing of alcoholic beverages is not the proximate cause of injuries resulting from intoxication, but rather the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), no social host who furnishes alcoholic beverages to any person may be held legally accountable for damages suffered by that person, or for injury to the person or property of, or death of, any third person, resulting from the consumption of those beverages.
(d)(1) Nothing in subdivision (c) shall preclude a claim against a parent, guardian, or another adult who knowingly furnishes alcoholic beverages at his or her residence to a person whom he or she knows, or should have known, to be under 21 years of age, in which case, notwithstanding subdivision (b), the furnishing of the alcoholic beverage may be found to be the proximate cause of resulting injuries or death.
(2) A claim under this subdivision may be brought by, or on behalf of, the person under 21 years of age or by a person who was harmed by the person under 21 years of age.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17150

Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to a person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle, in the business of the owner or otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of the owner.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17300

(a) A person who willfully or negligently damages a street or highway, or its appurtenances, including, but not limited to, guardrails, signs, traffic signals, snow poles, and similar facilities, is liable for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement thereof.
(b) A person who willfully damages or destroys a memorial sign placed by the Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, a sign memorializing a victim under Section 101.10 of the Streets and Highways Code, is liable for that damage or destruction for the highest of the following amounts:
(1) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(2) The actual repair cost or replacement cost, whichever is applicable.
(c) A person who willfully or negligently causes or permits the contents of a vehicle to be deposited upon a street or highway, or its appurtenances, is liable for the reasonable costs of removing those contents from the street or highway or its appurtenances.
(d) The liability stated in this section also applies to an owner of a vehicle operated with the owner's permission, as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 17150), and includes liability for the reasonable cost of necessary safety precautions, including, but not limited to, warning traffic, the removal of debris resulting from accidents, the removal of any materials, or providing detours.
(e) The Department of Transportation and local authorities, for highways under their respective jurisdictions, may present claims for liability under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and settle and compromise, in their discretion, claims arising under this section.
(f) If the Department of Transportation or a local authority provides services on a highway outside its jurisdiction, at the request of the department or the local authority that has jurisdiction over that highway, the department or the local authority may present a claim for liability for rendering this service under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and, in its discretion, settle and compromise the claim.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20003

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall also give his or her name, current residence address, the names and current residence addresses of any occupant of the driver's vehicle injured in the accident, the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and the name and current residence address of the owner to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and shall give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. The driver also shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if that transportation is requested by any injured person.
(b) Any driver or injured occupant of a driver's vehicle subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) shall also, upon being requested, exhibit his or her driver's license, if available, or, in the case of an injured occupant, any other available identification, to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20004

In the event of the death of any person resulting from an accident, the driver of any vehicle involved after fulfilling the requirements of this division, and if there be no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident to whom to give the information required by Section 20003, shall, without delay, report the accident to the nearest office of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or office of a duly authorized police authority and submit with the report the information required by Section 20003.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 34620

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) and Section 34622, a motor carrier of property shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle on any public highway in this state, unless it has complied with Section 34507.5 and has registered with the department its carrier identification number authorized or assigned thereunder, and holds a valid motor carrier permit issued to that motor carrier by the department. The department shall issue a motor carrier permit upon the carrier's written request, compliance with Sections 34507.5, 34630, and 34640, and subdivisions (e) and (h) of Section 34501.12 for motor carriers listed in that section, and the payment of the fee required by this chapter.
(b) A person shall not contract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property unless that motor carrier holds a valid motor carrier of property permit issued by the department. A motor carrier of property or broker of construction trucking services, as defined in Section 3322 of the Civil Code, shall not contract or subcontract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property, until the contracted motor carrier of property provides certification in the manner prescribed by this section, of compliance with subdivision (a). This certification shall be completed by the contracted motor carrier of property and shall include a provision requiring the contracted motor carrier of property to immediately notify the person to whom they are contracted if the contracted motor carrier of property's permit is suspended or revoked. A copy of the contracted motor carrier of the property's permit shall accompany the required certificate. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, by regulation, prescribe the format for the certificate and may make available an optional specific form for that purpose. The certificate, or a copy thereof, shall be maintained by each involved party for the duration of the contract or period of service plus two years and shall be presented for inspection at the location designated by each carrier under Section 34501.10, immediately upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(c)(1) A motor carrier of property shall not retrieve a vehicle through the use of a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615, from the premises of another motor carrier of property until the retrieving motor carrier provides a copy of its motor carrier permit to the releasing motor carrier.
(2) A motor carrier of property shall not release a vehicle to another motor carrier of property utilizing a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615 until the releasing motor carrier obtains a copy of the motor carrier permit from the retrieving motor carrier. The motor carrier releasing the vehicle shall maintain a copy of the motor carrier permit for two years after the transaction, and, upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall immediately present the permit for inspection at the location designated by the releasing motor carrier under Section 34501.10.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to a person licensed according to the Collateral Recovery Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 335.1

Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 338

Within three years:
(a) An action upon a liability created by statute, other than a penalty or forfeiture.
(b) An action for trespass upon or injury to real property.
(c)(1) An action for taking, detaining, or injuring goods or chattels, including an action for the specific recovery of personal property.
(2) The cause of action in the case of theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of an article of historical, interpretive, scientific, or artistic significance is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery of the whereabouts of the article by the aggrieved party, the aggrieved party's agent, or the law enforcement agency that originally investigated the theft.
(3)(A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), an action for the specific recovery of a work of fine art brought against a museum, gallery, auctioneer, or dealer, in the case of unlawful taking or theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of a work of fine art, including taking or theft employing fraud or duress, shall be commenced within six years of the actual discovery by the claimant or the claimant's agent, of both of the following:
(i) The identity and the whereabouts of the work of fine art. In the case where there is a possibility of misidentification of the object of fine art in question, the identity can be satisfied by the identification of facts sufficient to determine that the work of fine art is likely to be the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(ii) Information or facts that are sufficient to indicate that the claimant has a claim for a possessory interest in the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(B) This paragraph shall apply to all pending and future actions commenced on or before December 31, 2017, including an action dismissed based on the expiration of statutes of limitations in effect before the date of enactment of this statute if the judgment in that action is not yet final or if the time for filing an appeal from a decision on that action has not expired, provided that the action concerns a work of fine art that was taken within 100 years before the date of enactment of this statute.
(C) For purposes of this paragraph:
(i) “Actual discovery,” notwithstanding Section 19 of the Civil Code, does not include constructive knowledge imputed by law.
(ii) “Auctioneer” means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds the individual out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of, offers for the purchase of goods at an auction as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1812.601 of the Civil Code.
(iii) “Dealer” means a person who holds a valid seller's permit and who is actively and principally engaged in, or conducting the business of, selling works of fine art.
(iv) “Duress” means a threat of force, violence, danger, or retribution against an owner of the work of fine art in question, or the owner's family member, sufficient to coerce a reasonable person of ordinary susceptibilities to perform an act that otherwise would not have been performed or to acquiesce to an act to which the person would otherwise not have acquiesced.
(v) “Fine art” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 982 of the Civil Code.
(vi) “Museum or gallery” shall include any public or private organization or foundation operating as a museum or gallery.
(4) Section 361 shall not apply to an action brought according to paragraph (3).
(5) A party in an action to which paragraph (3) applies may raise all equitable and legal affirmative defenses and doctrines, including, without limitation, laches and unclean hands.
(d) An action for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake. The cause of action in that case is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party, of the facts constituting the fraud or mistake.
(e) An action upon a bond of a public official except for any cause of action based on fraud or embezzlement is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action upon the bond.
(f)(1) An action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity except that a cause of action based on malfeasance or misfeasance is not deemed to have accrued until discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action based on malfeasance or misfeasance shall be commenced within one year from discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action or within three years from the performance of the notarial act giving rise to the action, whichever is later.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity shall be commenced within six years.
(g) An action for slander of title to real property.
(h) An action commenced under Section 17536 of the Business and Professions Code. The cause of action, in that case, shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the aggrieved party, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the county counsel, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action.
(i) An action commenced under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code). The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional water quality control board of the facts constituting grounds for commencing actions under their jurisdiction.
(j) An action to recover for physical damage to private property under Section 19 of Article I of the California Constitution.
(k) An action commenced under Division 26 (commencing with Section 39000) of the Health and Safety Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Air Resources Board or by a district, as defined in Section 39025 of the Health and Safety Code, of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action under its jurisdiction.
(l) An action commenced under Section 1602, 1615, or 5650.1 of the Fish and Game Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the agency bringing the action of the facts constituting the grounds for commencing the action.
(m) An action challenging the validity of the levy upon a parcel of a special tax levied by a local agency on a per-parcel basis.
(n) An action commencing under Section 51.7 of the Civil Code.
(o) An action commenced under Section 4601.1 of the Public Resources Code, if the underlying violation is of Section 4571, 4581, or 4621 of the Public Resources Code, or of Section 1103.1 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, and the underlying violation is related to the conversion of timberland to nonforestry-related agricultural uses. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(p) An action for civil penalties commenced under Section 26038 of the Business and Professions Code.

In a pedestrian accident, you can recover economic and non-economic compensation in the state of California. Economic compensation covers expenses directly related to the accident.

This could be medical expenses, doctor consultations, rehabilitative therapy, home renovations, lost income from being unable to work, and potential income that you can't earn in the future due to impaired work abilities.
Non-economic compensation is for intangible distresses, such as pain and suffering, decreased quality of life, and loss of companionship, among others. We understand that the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be a daunting chapter in your life, and we commit ourselves to ensuring you receive the rightful compensation for enduring such a challenging period.

First, get yourself to safety. Once you have done so, see if you can help others to get out of harm’s way as well. Then, call 911. A police report can be very beneficial towards an eventual personal injury claim. You’re going to want to get the information of other parties that were involved in the accident. Talk to the other driver and get their name, contact information, and insurance info. While doing so, it’s important that you don’t take any responsibility for what happened. Don’t say “sorry” or something similar, even off-handedly. This may seem like a small thing, but it can be a genuine impediment towards you receiving the compensation you may deserve for the accident. Once you have spoken to the authorities, the next step is to reach out to a personal injury attorney. The first consultation will be free, so you can know definitively whether or not you have a case.

Usually the Driver

More often than not, the driver, and not the pedestrian, is at fault in a pedestrian accident. This makes sense when you think about it. The pedestrian has the right of way. You’ve seen that at every crosswalk, every intersection, etc.

Pedestrians can be liable if they end up running across the road without even looking for approaching vehicles. Or, if they do so from behind parked cars. You can’t just go out onto the road even on foot if you’re under the influence of drugs, alcohol, etc. By that same token, you can’t just go out in the street on your phone and just assume others will stop for you.

If you were injured in an accident as a pedestrian, it’s worth it to reach out to experienced pedestrian accident lawyer Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation. Do so through this site or by calling.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer and Relevant Laws

The following laws may pertain to your case. For more information or if you have further questions, contact Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation.

California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1714

(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself. The design, distribution, or marketing of firearms and ammunition is not exempt from the duty to use ordinary care and skill that is required by this section. The extent of liability in these cases is defined by the Title of Compensatory Relief.
(b) the Legislature intends to abrogate the holdings in cases such as Vesely v. Sager (1971) 5 Cal.3d 153, Bernhard v. Harrah's Club (1976) 16 Cal.3d 313, and Coulter v. Superior Court (1978) 21 Cal.3d 144 and to reinstate the prior judicial interpretation of this section as it relates to proximate cause for injuries incurred as a result of furnishing alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person, namely that the furnishing of alcoholic beverages is not the proximate cause of injuries resulting from intoxication, but rather the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), no social host who furnishes alcoholic beverages to any person may be held legally accountable for damages suffered by that person, or for injury to the person or property of, or death of, any third person, resulting from the consumption of those beverages.
(d)(1) Nothing in subdivision (c) shall preclude a claim against a parent, guardian, or another adult who knowingly furnishes alcoholic beverages at his or her residence to a person whom he or she knows, or should have known, to be under 21 years of age, in which case, notwithstanding subdivision (b), the furnishing of the alcoholic beverage may be found to be the proximate cause of resulting injuries or death.
(2) A claim under this subdivision may be brought by, or on behalf of, the person under 21 years of age or by a person who was harmed by the person under 21 years of age.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17150

Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to a person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle, in the business of the owner or otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of the owner.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17300

(a) A person who willfully or negligently damages a street or highway, or its appurtenances, including, but not limited to, guardrails, signs, traffic signals, snow poles, and similar facilities, is liable for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement thereof.
(b) A person who willfully damages or destroys a memorial sign placed by the Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, a sign memorializing a victim under Section 101.10 of the Streets and Highways Code, is liable for that damage or destruction for the highest of the following amounts:
(1) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(2) The actual repair cost or replacement cost, whichever is applicable.
(c) A person who willfully or negligently causes or permits the contents of a vehicle to be deposited upon a street or highway, or its appurtenances, is liable for the reasonable costs of removing those contents from the street or highway or its appurtenances.
(d) The liability stated in this section also applies to an owner of a vehicle operated with the owner's permission, as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 17150), and includes liability for the reasonable cost of necessary safety precautions, including, but not limited to, warning traffic, the removal of debris resulting from accidents, the removal of any materials, or providing detours.
(e) The Department of Transportation and local authorities, for highways under their respective jurisdictions, may present claims for liability under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and settle and compromise, at their discretion, claims arising under this section.
(f) If the Department of Transportation or a local authority provides services on a highway outside its jurisdiction, at the request of the department or the local authority that has jurisdiction over that highway, the department or the local authority may present a claim for liability for rendering this service under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and, in its discretion, settle and compromise the claim.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing more than the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20003

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall also give his or her name, current residence address, the names and current residence addresses of any occupant of the driver's vehicle injured in the accident, the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and the name and current residence address of the owner to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and shall give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. The driver also shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if that transportation is requested by any injured person.
(b) Any driver or injured occupant of a driver's vehicle subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) shall also, upon being requested, exhibit his or her driver's license, if available, or, in the case of an injured occupant, any other available identification, to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20004

In the event of the death of any person resulting from an accident, the driver of any vehicle involved after fulfilling the requirements of this division, and if there be no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident to whom to give the information required by Section 20003, shall, without delay, report the accident to the nearest office of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or office of a duly authorized police authority and submit with the report the information required by Section 20003.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 34620

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) and Section 34622, a motor carrier of property shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle on any public highway in this state, unless it has complied with Section 34507.5 and has registered with the department its carrier identification number authorized or assigned thereunder, and holds a valid motor carrier permit issued to that motor carrier by the department. The department shall issue a motor carrier permit upon the carrier's written request, compliance with Sections 34507.5, 34630, and 34640, and subdivisions (e) and (h) of Section 34501.12 for motor carriers listed in that section, and the payment of the fee required by this chapter.
(b) A person shall not contract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property unless that motor carrier holds a valid motor carrier of property permit issued by the department. A motor carrier of property or broker of construction trucking services, as defined in Section 3322 of the Civil Code, shall not contract or subcontract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property, until the contracted motor carrier of property provides certification in the manner prescribed by this section, of compliance with subdivision (a). This certification shall be completed by the contracted motor carrier of property and shall include a provision requiring the contracted motor carrier of property to immediately notify the person to whom they are contracted if the contracted motor carrier of property's permit is suspended or revoked. A copy of the contracted motor carrier of the property's permit shall accompany the required certificate. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, by regulation, prescribe the format for the certificate and may make available an optional specific form for that purpose. The certificate, or a copy thereof, shall be maintained by each involved party for the duration of the contract or period of service plus two years and shall be presented for inspection at the location designated by each carrier under Section 34501.10, immediately upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(c)(1) A motor carrier of property shall not retrieve a vehicle through the use of a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615, from the premises of another motor carrier of property until the retrieving motor carrier provides a copy of its motor carrier permit to the releasing motor carrier.
(2) A motor carrier of the property shall not release a vehicle to another motor carrier of the property utilizing a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615 until the releasing motor carrier obtains a copy of the motor carrier permit from the retrieving motor carrier. The motor carrier releasing the vehicle shall maintain a copy of the motor carrier permit for two years after the transaction, and, upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall immediately present the permit for inspection at the location designated by the releasing motor carrier under Section 34501.10.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to a person licensed according to the Collateral Recovery Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 335.1

Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 338

Within three years:
(a) An action upon a liability created by statute, other than a penalty or forfeiture.
(b) An action for trespass upon or injury to real property.
(c)(1) An action for taking, detaining, or injuring goods or chattels, including an action for the specific recovery of personal property.
(2) The cause of action in the case of theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of an article of historical, interpretive, scientific, or artistic significance is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery of the whereabouts of the article by the aggrieved party, the aggrieved party's agent, or the law enforcement agency that originally investigated the theft.
(3)(A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), an action for the specific recovery of a work of fine art brought against a museum, gallery, auctioneer, or dealer, in the case of unlawful taking or theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of a work of fine art, including taking or theft employing fraud or duress, shall be commenced within six years of the actual discovery by the claimant or the claimant's agent, of both of the following:
(i) The identity and the whereabouts of the work of fine art. In the case where there is a possibility of misidentification of the object of fine art in question, the identity can be satisfied by the identification of facts sufficient to determine that the work of fine art is likely to be the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(ii) Information or facts that are sufficient to indicate that the claimant has a claim for a possessory interest in the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(B) This paragraph shall apply to all pending and future actions commenced on or before December 31, 2017, including an action dismissed based on the expiration of statutes of limitations in effect before the date of enactment of this statute if the judgment in that action is not yet final or if the time for filing an appeal from a decision on that action has not expired, provided that the action concerns a work of fine art that was taken within 100 years before the date of enactment of this statute.
(C) For purposes of this paragraph:
(i) “Actual discovery,” notwithstanding Section 19 of the Civil Code, does not include constructive knowledge imputed by law.
(ii) “Auctioneer” means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds the individual out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of, offers for the purchase of goods at an auction as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1812.601 of the Civil Code.
(iii) “Dealer” means a person who holds a valid seller's permit and who is actively and principally engaged in, or conducting the business of, selling works of fine art.
(iv) “Duress” means a threat of force, violence, danger, or retribution against an owner of the work of fine art in question, or the owner's family member, sufficient to coerce a reasonable person of ordinary susceptibilities to perform an act that otherwise would not have been performed or to acquiesce to an act to which the person would otherwise not have acquiesced.
(v) “Fine art” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 982 of the Civil Code.
(vi) “Museum or gallery” shall include any public or private organization or foundation operating as a museum or gallery.
(4) Section 361 shall not apply to an action brought under paragraph (3).
(5) A party in an action to which paragraph (3) applies may raise all equitable and legal affirmative defenses and doctrines, including, without limitation, laches and unclean hands.
(d) An action for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake. The cause of action in that case is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party, of the facts constituting the fraud or mistake.
(e) An action upon a bond of a public official except for any cause of action based on fraud or embezzlement is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action upon the bond.
(f)(1) An action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity except that a cause of action based on malfeasance or misfeasance is not deemed to have accrued until discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action based on malfeasance or misfeasance shall be commenced within one year from discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action or within three years from the performance of the notarial act giving rise to the action, whichever is later.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity shall be commenced within six years.
(g) An action for slander of title to real property.
(h) An action commenced under Section 17536 of the Business and Professions Code. The cause of action, in that case, shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the aggrieved party, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the county counsel, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action.
(i) An action commenced under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code). The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional water quality control board of the facts constituting grounds for commencing actions under their jurisdiction.
(j) An action to recover for physical damage to private property under Section 19 of Article I of the California Constitution.
(k) An action commenced under Division 26 (commencing with Section 39000) of the Health and Safety Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Air Resources Board or by a district, as defined in Section 39025 of the Health and Safety Code, of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action under its jurisdiction.
(l) An action commenced under Section 1602, 1615, or 5650.1 of the Fish and Game Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the agency bringing the action of the facts constituting the grounds for commencing the action.
(m) An action challenging the validity of the levy upon a parcel of a special tax levied by a local agency on a per-parcel basis.
(n) An action commencing under Section 51.7 of the Civil Code.
(o) An action commenced under Section 4601.1 of the Public Resources Code, if the underlying violation is of Section 4571, 4581, or 4621 of the Public Resources Code, or Section 1103.1 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, and the underlying violation is related to the conversion of timberland to nonforestry-related agricultural uses. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(p) An action for civil penalties commenced under Section 26038 of the Business and Professions Code.

It’s Rare, But It Can Happen

More often than not, it's the driver, not the pedestrian, who is responsible for a pedestrian accident. After all, the pedestrian is usually given the right of way. This is evident at every crosswalk and intersection.

However, pedestrians could be held liable if they dart across the road without first checking for oncoming vehicles, or if they emerge from behind parked vehicles. It's equally important to understand, whether on foot or not, that stepping onto the road under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not permitted.

Similarly, you can't just wander into the street engrossed in your phone, assuming everyone else will stop for you.

If you've been injured in an accident as a pedestrian, it's worth reaching out to experienced pedestrian accident attorney Belal Hamideh for a free evaluation of your case. You can do so through this website or by making a phone call.

Pedestrian Accident Attorney and Laws that May Pertain to Your Case

The following laws may pertain to your case. For more information or if you have further questions, contact Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation.


California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1714

(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself. The design, distribution, or marketing of firearms and ammunition is not exempt from the duty to use ordinary care and skill that is required by this section. The extent of liability in these cases is defined by the Title of Compensatory Relief.
(b) the Legislature intends to abrogate the holdings in cases such as Vesely v. Sager (1971) 5 Cal.3d 153, Bernhard v. Harrah's Club (1976) 16 Cal.3d 313, and Coulter v. Superior Court (1978) 21 Cal.3d 144 and to reinstate the prior judicial interpretation of this section as it relates to proximate cause for injuries incurred as a result of furnishing alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person, namely that the furnishing of alcoholic beverages is not the proximate cause of injuries resulting from intoxication, but rather the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), no social host who furnishes alcoholic beverages to any person may be held legally accountable for damages suffered by that person, or for injury to the person or property of, or death of, any third person, resulting from the consumption of those beverages.
(d)(1) Nothing in subdivision (c) shall preclude a claim against a parent, guardian, or another adult who knowingly furnishes alcoholic beverages at his or her residence to a person whom he or she knows, or should have known, to be under 21 years of age, in which case, notwithstanding subdivision (b), the furnishing of the alcoholic beverage may be found to be the proximate cause of resulting injuries or death.
(2) A claim under this subdivision may be brought by, or on behalf of, the person under 21 years of age or by a person who was harmed by the person under 21 years of age.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17150

Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to a person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle, in the business of the owner or otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of the owner.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17300

(a) A person who willfully or negligently damages a street or highway, or its appurtenances, including, but not limited to, guardrails, signs, traffic signals, snow poles, and similar facilities, is liable for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement thereof.
(b) A person who willfully damages or destroys a memorial sign placed by the Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, a sign memorializing a victim under Section 101.10 of the Streets and Highways Code, is liable for that damage or destruction for the highest of the following amounts:
(1) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(2) The actual repair cost or replacement cost, whichever is applicable.
(c) A person who willfully or negligently causes or permits the contents of a vehicle to be deposited upon a street or highway, or its appurtenances, is liable for the reasonable costs of removing those contents from the street or highway or its appurtenances.
(d) The liability stated in this section also applies to an owner of a vehicle operated with the owner's permission, as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 17150), and includes liability for the reasonable cost of necessary safety precautions, including, but not limited to, warning traffic, the removal of debris resulting from accidents, the removal of any materials, or providing detours.
(e) The Department of Transportation and local authorities, for highways under their respective jurisdictions, may present claims for liability under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and settle and compromise, at their discretion, claims arising under this section.
(f) If the Department of Transportation or a local authority provides services on a highway outside its jurisdiction, at the request of the department or the local authority that has jurisdiction over that highway, the department or the local authority may present a claim for liability for rendering this service under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and, in its discretion, settle and compromise the claim.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20003

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall also give his or her name, current residence address, the names and current residence addresses of any occupant of the driver's vehicle injured in the accident, the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and the name and current residence address of the owner to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and shall give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. The driver also shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if that transportation is requested by any injured person.
(b) Any driver or injured occupant of a driver's vehicle subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) shall also, upon being requested, exhibit his or her driver's license, if available, or, in the case of an injured occupant, any other available identification, to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20004

In the event of the death of any person resulting from an accident, the driver of any vehicle involved after fulfilling the requirements of this division, and if there be no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident to whom to give the information required by Section 20003, shall, without delay, report the accident to the nearest office of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or office of a duly authorized police authority and submit with the report the information required by Section 20003.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 34620

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) and Section 34622, a motor carrier of property shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle on any public highway in this state, unless it has complied with Section 34507.5 and has registered with the department its carrier identification number authorized or assigned thereunder, and holds a valid motor carrier permit issued to that motor carrier by the department. The department shall issue a motor carrier permit upon the carrier's written request, compliance with Sections 34507.5, 34630, and 34640, and subdivisions (e) and (h) of Section 34501.12 for motor carriers listed in that section, and the payment of the fee required by this chapter.
(b) A person shall not contract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property unless that motor carrier holds a valid motor carrier of property permit issued by the department. A motor carrier of property or broker of construction trucking services, as defined in Section 3322 of the Civil Code, shall not contract or subcontract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property, until the contracted motor carrier of property provides certification in the manner prescribed by this section, of compliance with subdivision (a). This certification shall be completed by the contracted motor carrier of property and shall include a provision requiring the contracted motor carrier of property to immediately notify the person to whom they are contracted if the contracted motor carrier of property's permit is suspended or revoked. A copy of the contracted motor carrier of the property's permit shall accompany the required certificate. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, by regulation, prescribe the format for the certificate and may make available an optional specific form for that purpose. The certificate, or a copy thereof, shall be maintained by each involved party for the duration of the contract or period of service plus two years and shall be presented for inspection at the location designated by each carrier under Section 34501.10, immediately upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(c)(1) A motor carrier of property shall not retrieve a vehicle through the use of a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615, from the premises of another motor carrier of property until the retrieving motor carrier provides a copy of its motor carrier permit to the releasing motor carrier.
(2) A motor carrier of the property shall not release a vehicle to another motor carrier of the property utilizing a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615 until the releasing motor carrier obtains a copy of the motor carrier permit from the retrieving motor carrier. The motor carrier releasing the vehicle shall maintain a copy of the motor carrier permit for two years after the transaction, and, upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall immediately present the permit for inspection at the location designated by the releasing motor carrier under Section 34501.10.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to a person licensed under the Collateral Recovery Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 335.1

Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 338

Within three years:
(a) An action upon a liability created by statute, other than a penalty or forfeiture.
(b) An action for trespass upon or injury to real property.
(c)(1) An action for taking, detaining, or injuring goods or chattels, including an action for the specific recovery of personal property.
(2) The cause of action in the case of theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of an article of historical, interpretive, scientific, or artistic significance is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery of the whereabouts of the article by the aggrieved party, the aggrieved party's agent, or the law enforcement agency that originally investigated the theft.
(3)(A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), an action for the specific recovery of a work of fine art brought against a museum, gallery, auctioneer, or dealer, in the case of unlawful taking or theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of a work of fine art, including taking or theft employing fraud or duress, shall be commenced within six years of the actual discovery by the claimant or the claimant's agent, of both of the following:
(i) The identity and the whereabouts of the work of fine art. In the case where there is a possibility of misidentification of the object of fine art in question, the identity can be satisfied by the identification of facts sufficient to determine that the work of fine art is likely to be the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(ii) Information or facts that are sufficient to indicate that the claimant has a claim for a possessory interest in the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(B) This paragraph shall apply to all pending and future actions commenced on or before December 31, 2017, including an action dismissed based on the expiration of statutes of limitations in effect before the date of enactment of this statute if the judgment in that action is not yet final or if the time for filing an appeal from a decision on that action has not expired, provided that the action concerns a work of fine art that was taken within 100 years before the date of enactment of this statute.
(C) For purposes of this paragraph:
(i) “Actual discovery,” notwithstanding Section 19 of the Civil Code, does not include constructive knowledge imputed by law.
(ii) “Auctioneer” means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds the individual out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of, offers for the purchase of goods at an auction as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1812.601 of the Civil Code.
(iii) “Dealer” means a person who holds a valid seller's permit and who is actively and principally engaged in, or conducting the business of, selling works of fine art.
(iv) “Duress” means a threat of force, violence, danger, or retribution against an owner of the work of fine art in question, or the owner's family member, sufficient to coerce a reasonable person of ordinary susceptibilities to perform an act that otherwise would not have been performed or to acquiesce to an act to which the person would otherwise not have acquiesced.
(v) “Fine art” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 982 of the Civil Code.
(vi) “Museum or gallery” shall include any public or private organization or foundation operating as a museum or gallery.
(4) Section 361 shall not apply to an action brought under paragraph (3).
(5) A party in an action to which paragraph (3) applies may raise all equitable and legal affirmative defenses and doctrines, including, without limitation, laches and unclean hands.
(d) An action for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake. The cause of action in that case is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party, of the facts constituting the fraud or mistake.
(e) An action upon a bond of a public official except for any cause of action based on fraud or embezzlement is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action upon the bond.
(f)(1) An action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity except that a cause of action based on malfeasance or misfeasance is not deemed to have accrued until discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action based on malfeasance or misfeasance shall be commenced within one year from discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action or within three years from the performance of the notarial act giving rise to the action, whichever is later.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity shall be commenced within six years.
(g) An action for slander of title to real property.
(h) An action commenced under Section 17536 of the Business and Professions Code. The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the aggrieved party, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the county counsel, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action.
(i) An action commenced under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code). The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional water quality control board of the facts constituting grounds for commencing actions under their jurisdiction.
(j) An action to recover for physical damage to private property under Section 19 of Article I of the California Constitution.
(k) An action commenced under Division 26 (commencing with Section 39000) of the Health and Safety Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Air Resources Board or by a district, as defined in Section 39025 of the Health and Safety Code, of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action under its jurisdiction.
(l) An action commenced under Section 1602, 1615, or 5650.1 of the Fish and Game Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the agency bringing the action of the facts constituting the grounds for commencing the action.
(m) An action challenging the validity of the levy upon a parcel of a special tax levied by a local agency on a per-parcel basis.
(n) An action commencing under Section 51.7 of the Civil Code.
(o) An action commenced under Section 4601.1 of the Public Resources Code, if the underlying violation is of Section 4571, 4581, or 4621 of the Public Resources Code, or of Section 1103.1 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, and the underlying violation is related to the conversion of timberland to nonforestry-related agricultural uses. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(p) An action for civil penalties commenced under Section 26038 of the Business and Professions Code.

Even if you don’t believe that you were hurt in an accident, you should still receive medical attention. The truth is that, unfortunately, many of the worst injuries from a vehicular accident are those which may not show up immediately.
Yes, you know to get medical help if you break a limb, have clear bruising or pain in a part of your body, and so forth. However, injuries from whiplash and other internal complications may not make themselves known for some time. The last thing you want is to have settled your personal injury claim only for worse injuries to appear later on. This is one more reason why it’s so important to reach out to medical professionals as early as possible.
It’s understandable if you don’t want to reach out to medical professionals due to a lack of insurance, the potential cost of care, and so forth. However, the right personal injury attorney in California may be able to help you to receive compensation to cover your medical bills. Additionally, some attorneys have working relationships with medical professionals so that, like the attorney, the medical professionals are paid on contingency. Thus, their compensation would come out of your eventual winnings/settlement, too.

That’s the definition of a pedestrian accident. No matter the type of vehicle, if it hits someone who's walking, it's classified as a pedestrian accident. These incidents can be exceptionally hazardous. The CDC reports that nearly one-third of road-related fatalities involve pedestrians.

These accidents can occur abruptly, at any given moment - be it morning, afternoon, or evening. While they may be slightly more frequent during nighttime, the difference isn't significant. Children and seniors are notably susceptible to these accidents.

A pedestrian accident is classified as such if the vehicle strikes an individual on foot. These events can pose significant risks, as conveyed by the CDC, which states that about one-third of all traffic-related deaths involve pedestrians.

Pedestrian accidents can happen at any time - in the morning, during the day, or in the evening. Although they may occur slightly more often at night, the difference isn't substantial. These accidents pose a particular risk to children and the elderly.

We strongly recommend not speaking to an insurance adjuster or, indeed, anyone else involved with the litigation. It’s entirely possible that someone from the insurance company may reach out to you in the friendliest, most sympathetic manner. That said, it’s also possible that they’re going to try to get you to take an offer that is far less than what your claim could be worth. Or, they may try to get you to make a statement that could potentially lessen or even eradicate any liability on behalf of their client. Due to these factors and others, it’s best not to even speak to the insurance adjuster.

What you can do is tell them to speak to your attorney. Reaching out to a personal injury attorney as early as possible in the process can keep the insurance adjuster from being a concern.

You don’t pay a dime until we win. Another way to put that: is on contingency. Should you schedule a free consultation with Belal Hamideh and he decides to take your case, then he will pay all costs that may come about throughout your case. You won’t have to worry about them. Moreover, you won’t have to pay for his legal services during that time, either.
If we win the case, then our payment will come out of your winnings. If we negotiate a settlement with the other side, then our payment will come out of the settlement. Through this, we’re able to help those who may not be able to pay for a legal case themselves. Moreover, it gives us every incentive in the world to work even harder for our clients. We literally don’t get paid for our work unless we win.

A pedestrian accident is defined as an incident where a vehicle collides with an individual on foot. Such accidents can lead to significant hazards, as emphasized by the CDC which reports approximately one-third of all traffic-related fatalities are pedestrians.

These pedestrian accidents can occur anytime - morning, noon, or night. Although there might be a minor increase in occurrences at night, the disparity is unremarkable. These accidents particularly pose a threat to children and older individuals.

You have two years from the injury itself. So, if you were injured in an accident then you have two years from the date of the accident to file a case. By that same token, according to The Judicial Branch of California, “if the injury was not discovered right away, then it is one year from the date the injury was discovered.”

That may sound like a long period of time but it isn’t. Two years can go by sooner than you might think. We always encourage those who have been injured in an accident to reach out to an attorney as quickly as possible. That way, they can know definitively whether or not they have a case.

It’s perfectly understandable to procrastinate when reaching out to a personal injury attorney. However, it’s likely that the other side is already hard at work, putting together an investigation for any potential litigation. Reaching out to a personal injury attorney as quickly as possible after a case gives you the best possible chance to receive the compensation that you deserve.

Every driver must operate their vehicles responsibly when on the road. When this obligation, this “duty of care,” is broken due to carelessness or irresponsibility, the injured victim should receive not just medical help but legal assistance. A personal injury lawyer can adeptly navigate the complexities of such situations, helping you to receive the compensation you deserve.
This is true for not just crashes involving cars, but also those involving semi-trucks. These are some of the most dangerous accidents, involving massive vehicles. The right attorney should be equipped to ascertain who is to blame for your incident and initiate a lawsuit against the parties involved.

Workers’ compensation is compensation for injuries that you suffered in the course of doing your job. If you were injured on the job in California, your employer is required, by law, to pay for workers’ compensation. A strong majority of employers in California have workers’ compensation insurance and you can be paid for through those.

You will most likely have to file a workers’ compensation claim. Having a workers’ compensation attorney on your side can help to make this part of the process (as well as the rest of the process) that much easier. Additionally, if your initial claim is denied, a workers’ compensation attorney in California with experience may be able to help you to receive compensation.

Instead of being “vs” each other, medical malpractice is a form of personal injury.

Both personal injury and medical malpractice laws are in place to rectify a civil wrong when an individual experiences harm that they didn't cause.
There are similarities, such as both involve obtaining justice via the civil court system for an individual who has endured harm due to the actions or lack of action of another.

The kind of justice sought comes in the form of monetary restitution for the economic and non-economic damages the aggrieved party has endured. Speaking of the latter, “non-economic damages” are those that are harder to measure, such as anguish, suffering, loss of companionship, and diminished enjoyment of life, among others.

If you are injured while doing your job in California, you are eligible for workers’ compensation. So long as you are hurt while doing your job, you are eligible. Many of the worker's compensation claims that we have helped with involve slips and falls at work, something falling upon the worker from a great height, being hurt by a machine, and so forth. Those are workers' compensation claims.

By that same token, a vehicular accident, away from the worksite, can also be eligible for workers' compensation. If, for example, you are working for your company by picking something up off-site and are injured in an accident, then that very well may be a worker's compensation claim as well.

Many of the workers’ compensation claims that we have helped our clients with didn’t happen “all at once,” rather, they developed over time. For example, someone who types day in and day out for a company, over the course of many years, developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, qualifies for workers' compensation. That injury wasn’t as immediate as, say, falling down a flight of stairs. But, it was an injury suffered while on the job, so it is eligible for workers’ compensation.

Injuries suffered by independent contractors are a bit of a gray area. While there is “no set definition of the term,” according to the California Department of Industrial Relations, you may still qualify for workers’ compensation. If you are hurt at work, the best course of action is to, after you receive medical care, reach out to a workers’ compensation attorney in California.

First, make certain that you are out of harm’s way. Then, if possible, make sure that others get to safety as well. Once that has been done, the next step is to report the injury to your employer. Tell your immediate supervisor as quickly as possible. It’s natural to want to wait on this, but it is in your best interest to tell your supervisor right away.

The same holds true if your injury was one that developed over time. As soon as you believe that you have been injured through work, report it to your employer.

The truth is that, in California, “if your employer does not learn about your injury within 30 days and this prevents your employer from fully investigating the injury and how you were injured, you could lose your right to receive workers’ compensation benefits,” according to the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Obviously, that’s the last thing we want to have to happen. Tell your employer and then go to receive emergency care if necessary. It’s entirely possible that your employer will tell you where to go for treatment. Regardless of whether it’s emergency care, your healthcare provider, or a healthcare provider recommended by your employer, tell them that your injury is related to your job.

The next step after this is to fill out a claim form. A workers’ compensation attorney can help with that or you can file it yourself. If your claim is denied, a worker's compensation attorney may be able to help.

Have you or a family member been injured near or at a construction site? Are you a construction worker dealing with injuries from your employment? Belal Hamideh, a seasoned construction accident attorney, can advocate for your cause, ensuring you get the maximum possible compensation for your suffering.

If you've endured an injury at a construction site, as either a bystander or a worker, you may be eligible for compensation. Consultation with a seasoned attorney is always the best approach.

During your free case review, Belal can provide a possible valuation for your claim, and reveal how he can assist you in obtaining it.

What to Do After a Construction Site Accident?

Firstly, get medical help straight away. Even if you feel fine and believe you can continue working, some injuries can be internal and may not manifest immediately. Hence, immediate medical attention is the best strategy.

Secondly, report the incident to your employer. It's the right thing to do and won't be seen as evading responsibilities.

Additionally, if feasible, garner evidence from the site. Capture images of the equipment, the environment, your injuries, and more. This can bolster your case. Once all these steps have been followed, reach out to a California-based construction accident attorney with a rich history in handling such cases.

Common Construction Accidents?

Data from OSHA suggests that almost 20% of fatalities in the private sector happen within the construction industry.

An individual doesn't need to be a construction worker to face harm at a construction site. These areas pose significant risks, even for well-trained personnel.

No matter your situation or the cause of the accident, Belal Hamideh can aid you in obtaining rightful compensation.

Frequently observed construction accidents include:

Falls: These are ordinary occurrences at a construction site due to various reasons such as weak railings, shaky ladders, improper scaffolding, and other potential dangers.

Electrocution: Due to the plethora of electrical equipment at a construction site, electrocution is a common risk. Tools, faulty wiring, lighting, etc., are all potential hazards that may cause harm at times.

Fires: Fires are more likely to strike a construction site than other workplaces, posing threats to construction workers and others.

“Caught Between” Accidents: Construction laborers are often at risk of becoming trapped between heavy machinery, large equipment, and moving vehicles.

Equipment Accidents: Massive equipment is a standard feature at construction sites. Falling or hitting equipment can cause severe injuries or even death. Equipment like cranes, ladders, toolboxes, hammers, etc., account for about 10% of construction accident injuries.

Improper positioning: The massive volume of materials at construction sites increases the chance of tripping and falling due to improper positioning, which may lead to injuries.

Insufficient signage: Holes, ditches, and other hazards are common near or at construction sites. The absence of proper signs increases the risk of injury for both construction workers and passers-by.

Shortage of Safety Equipment/Misuse: A lack of safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, protective eyewear, etc., often results in fatal injuries to construction workers and others on site.

These are some of the common causes of construction accidents, but there are many more to consider.

Why Construction Mishaps Are Prevalent?

Regrettably, construction mishaps are common for a plethora of reasons. Construction professionals try their hardest, yet sometimes the pressure of tight deadlines can lead to exhaustive work hours, possibly causing dangerous mistakes. The bustling nature of a construction site could lead to distractions too.

Several construction professionals have spent numerous years in the field, making them prone to incidents of repeated motion accidents due to performing similar actions over and over again.

Sometimes construction businesses may skimp on safety guidelines or equipment to save costs. If you get injured at a construction site irrespective of the cause, we’ll help you secure the rightful compensation you deserve.

What Kind of Construction Site Incidents Can Be Termed As Catastrophic Injuries?

Catastrophic injuries, only second in severity to death, can lead to disfigurement, brain trauma, and limb loss, among others. These injuries mostly require complex and long-term medical interventions. Many victims might never attain full recovery or not recover at all. Even those who do might need extensive rehabilitation and prolonged medical care.

Such injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), unconsciousness, skull fractures, paralysis, and exposure to toxic chemicals, among others.

Machinery-Related Construction Site Injuries

The heavy machinery used routinely at construction sites can cause various incidents. Even the most careful construction professional is at risk of machinery-related injuries and accidents. Common injuries include:

Cuts. Tools like saws, blades, etc., can cause accidents at construction sites.

Rollovers. These are common construction mishaps and can happen when a machine is overloaded or used on uneven terrain.

Burns. Welding and metallurgy equipment can unexpectedly injure even a seasoned construction professional.

Collisions. Backhoes, trucks, and other motorized equipment often collide leading to injuries.

If you get injured at a construction site, we could potentially assist you in obtaining maximum compensation.

A California-Based Construction Accident Lawyer to Assist You

Belal Hamideh has aided many in your current circumstances: recovering from a construction mishap and unsure of what to do next.

We work on a 'no-win-no-fee' model. You don't have to pay any upfront fees for Belal's assistance. Our fee comes out of your eventual settlement.

Book a free case assessment with Belal Hamideh using our online contact form or by calling us.

Laws Regarding Accidents in California

The following laws may pertain to your case. For more information or if you have further questions, contact Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation.

California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1714

(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself. The design, distribution, or marketing of firearms and ammunition is not exempt from the duty to use ordinary care and skill that is required by this section. The extent of liability in these cases is defined by the Title on Compensatory Relief.
(b) the Legislature intends to abrogate the holdings in cases such as Vesely v. Sager (1971) 5 Cal.3d 153, Bernhard v. Harrah's Club (1976) 16 Cal.3d 313, and Coulter v. Superior Court (1978) 21 Cal.3d 144 and to reinstate the prior judicial interpretation of this section as it relates to proximate cause for injuries incurred as a result of furnishing alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person, namely that the furnishing of alcoholic beverages is not the proximate cause of injuries resulting from intoxication, but rather the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.
(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), no social host who furnishes alcoholic beverages to any person may be held legally accountable for damages suffered by that person, or for injury to the person or property of, or death of, any third person, resulting from the consumption of those beverages.
(d)(1) Nothing in subdivision (c) shall preclude a claim against a parent, guardian, or another adult who knowingly furnishes alcoholic beverages at his or her residence to a person whom he or she knows, or should have known, to be under 21 years of age, in which case, notwithstanding subdivision (b), the furnishing of the alcoholic beverage may be found to be the proximate cause of resulting injuries or death.
(2) A claim under this subdivision may be brought by, or on behalf of, the person under 21 years of age or by a person who was harmed by the person under 21 years of age.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17150

Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to a person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle, in the business of the owner or otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of the owner.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17300

(a) A person who willfully or negligently damages a street or highway, or its appurtenances, including, but not limited to, guardrails, signs, traffic signals, snow poles, and similar facilities, is liable for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement thereof.
(b) A person who willfully damages or destroys a memorial sign placed by the Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, a sign memorializing a victim under Section 101.10 of the Streets and Highways Code, is liable for that damage or destruction for the highest of the following amounts:
(1) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(2) The actual repair cost or replacement cost, whichever is applicable.
(c) A person who willfully or negligently causes or permits the contents of a vehicle to be deposited upon a street or highway, or its appurtenances, is liable for the reasonable costs of removing those contents from the street or highway or its appurtenances.
(d) The liability stated in this section also applies to an owner of a vehicle operated with the owner's permission, as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 17150), and includes liability for the reasonable cost of necessary safety precautions, including, but not limited to, warning traffic, the removal of debris resulting from accidents, the removal of any materials, or providing detours.
(e) The Department of Transportation and local authorities, to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may present claims for liability under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and settle and compromise, in their discretion, claims arising under this section.
(f) If the Department of Transportation or a local authority provides services on a highway outside its jurisdiction, at the request of the department or the local authority that has jurisdiction over that highway, the department or the local authority may present a claim for liability for rendering this service under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and, in its discretion, settle and compromise the claim.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages that the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving, or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing over the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department of transportation.
(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20003

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall also give his or her name, current residence address, the names and current residence addresses of any occupant of the driver's vehicle injured in the accident, the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and the name and current residence address of the owner to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and shall give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. The driver also shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if that transportation is requested by any injured person.
(b) Any driver or injured occupant of a driver's vehicle subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) shall also, upon being requested, exhibit his or her driver's license, if available, or, in the case of an injured occupant, any other available identification, to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20004

In the event of the death of any person resulting from an accident, the driver of any vehicle involved after fulfilling the requirements of this division, and if there be no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident to whom to give the information required by Section 20003, shall, without delay, report the accident to the nearest office of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or office of a duly authorized police authority and submit with the report the information required by Section 20003.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 34620

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) and Section 34622, a motor carrier of property shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle on any public highway in this state, unless it has complied with Section 34507.5 and has registered with the department its carrier identification number authorized or assigned thereunder, and holds a valid motor carrier permit issued to that motor carrier by the department. The department shall issue a motor carrier permit upon the carrier's written request, compliance with Sections 34507.5, 34630, and 34640, and subdivisions (e) and (h) of Section 34501.12 for motor carriers listed in that section, and the payment of the fee required by this chapter.
(b) A person shall not contract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property unless that motor carrier holds a valid motor carrier of property permit issued by the department. A motor carrier of property or broker of construction trucking services, as defined in Section 3322 of the Civil Code, shall not contract or subcontract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property, until the contracted motor carrier of property provides certification in the manner prescribed by this section, of compliance with subdivision (a). This certification shall be completed by the contracted motor carrier of property and shall include a provision requiring the contracted motor carrier of property to immediately notify the person to whom they are contracted if the contracted motor carrier of property's permit is suspended or revoked. A copy of the contracted motor carrier of the property's permit shall accompany the required certificate. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, by regulation, prescribe the format for the certificate and may make available an optional specific form for that purpose. The certificate, or a copy thereof, shall be maintained by each involved party for the duration of the contract or period of service plus two years and shall be presented for inspection at the location designated by each carrier under Section 34501.10, immediately upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(c)(1) A motor carrier of property shall not retrieve a vehicle through the use of a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615, from the premises of another motor carrier of property until the retrieving motor carrier provides a copy of its motor carrier permit to the releasing motor carrier.
(2) A motor carrier of the property shall not release a vehicle to another motor carrier of the property utilizing a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615 until the releasing motor carrier obtains a copy of the motor carrier permit from the retrieving motor carrier. The motor carrier releasing the vehicle shall maintain a copy of the motor carrier permit for two years after the transaction, and, upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall immediately present the permit for inspection at the location designated by the releasing motor carrier under Section 34501.10.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to a person licensed under the Collateral Recovery Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 335.1

Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 338

Within three years:
(a) An action upon a liability created by statute, other than a penalty or forfeiture.
(b) An action for trespass upon or injury to real property.
(c)(1) An action for taking, detaining, or injuring goods or chattels, including an action for the specific recovery of personal property.
(2) The cause of action in the case of theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of an article of historical, interpretive, scientific, or artistic significance is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery of the whereabouts of the article by the aggrieved party, the aggrieved party's agent, or the law enforcement agency that originally investigated the theft.
(3)(A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), an action for the specific recovery of a work of fine art brought against a museum, gallery, auctioneer, or dealer, in the case of unlawful taking or theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of a work of fine art, including taking or theft utilizing fraud or duress, shall be commenced within six years of the actual discovery by the claimant or the claimant's agent, of both of the following:
(i) The identity and the whereabouts of the work of fine art. In the case where there is a possibility of misidentification of the object of fine art in question, the identity can be satisfied by the identification of facts sufficient to determine that the work of fine art is likely to be the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(ii) Information or facts that are sufficient to indicate that the claimant has a claim for a possessory interest in the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.
(B) This paragraph shall apply to all pending and future actions commenced on or before December 31, 2017, including an action dismissed based on the expiration of statutes of limitations in effect before the date of enactment of this statute if the judgment in that action is not yet final or if the time for filing an appeal from a decision on that action has not expired, provided that the action concerns a work of fine art that was taken within 100 years before the date of enactment of this statute.
(C) For purposes of this paragraph:
(i) “Actual discovery,” notwithstanding Section 19 of the Civil Code, does not include constructive knowledge imputed by law.
(ii) “Auctioneer” means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds the individual out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of, offers for the purchase of goods at an auction as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1812.601 of the Civil Code.
(iii) “Dealer” means a person who holds a valid seller's permit and who is actively and principally engaged in, or conducting the business of, selling works of fine art.
(iv) “Duress” means a threat of force, violence, danger, or retribution against an owner of the work of fine art in question, or the owner's family member, sufficient to coerce a reasonable person of ordinary susceptibilities to perform an act that otherwise would not have been performed or to acquiesce to an act to which the person would otherwise not have acquiesced.
(v) “Fine art” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 982 of the Civil Code.
(vi) “Museum or gallery” shall include any public or private organization or foundation operating as a museum or gallery.
(4) Section 361 shall not apply to an action brought under paragraph (3).
(5) A party in an action to which paragraph (3) applies may raise all equitable and legal affirmative defenses and doctrines, including, without limitation, laches and unclean hands.
(d) An action for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake. The cause of action in that case is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party, of the facts constituting the fraud or mistake.
(e) An action upon a bond of a public official except for any cause of action based on fraud or embezzlement is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action upon the bond.
(f)(1) An action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity except that a cause of action based on malfeasance or misfeasance is not deemed to have accrued until discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action based on malfeasance or misfeasance shall be commenced within one year from discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action or within three years from the performance of the notarial act giving rise to the action, whichever is later.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity shall be commenced within six years.
(g) An action for slander of title to real property.
(h) An action commenced under Section 17536 of the Business and Professions Code. The cause of action, in that case, shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the aggrieved party, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the county counsel, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action.
(i) An action commenced under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code). The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional water quality control board of the facts constituting grounds for commencing actions under their jurisdiction.
(j) An action to recover for physical damage to private property under Section 19 of Article I of the California Constitution.
(k) An action commenced under Division 26 (commencing with Section 39000) of the Health and Safety Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Air Resources Board or by a district, as defined in Section 39025 of the Health and Safety Code, of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action under its jurisdiction.
(l) An action commenced under Section 1602, 1615, or 5650.1 of the Fish and Game Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the agency bringing the action of the facts constituting the grounds for commencing the action.
(m) An action challenging the validity of the levy upon a parcel of a special tax levied by a local agency on a per-parcel basis.
(n) An action commencing under Section 51.7 of the Civil Code.
(o) An action commenced under Section 4601.1 of the Public Resources Code, if the underlying violation is of Section 4571, 4581, or 4621 of the Public Resources Code, or of Section 1103.1 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, and the underlying violation is related to the conversion of timberland to nonforestry-related agricultural uses. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(p) An action for civil penalties commenced under Section 26038 of the Business and Professions Code.

There are many different kinds of benefits that you may receive for workers' compensation. Medical care is one of the most common forms of workers’ compensation. Essentially, you will receive compensation to help you recover from an injury or sickness that may have been caused by your job. This compensation can cover the time that it takes you to recover as well.

If you are unable to work for a period of time, workers' compensation may be able to help with that as well. You may be able to receive temporary disability benefits. So, if you aren’t able to return to doing your job for a period of time, you can receive compensation for that.

Now, with some workers’ compensation injuries, you may not be able to return to the same job or be able to perform the same job in the same capacity. In that case, you may qualify for supplemental job displacement benefits.

This worker's compensation takes the form of vouchers. They can pay for developing new skills or even retraining so that you can return to work in some capacity.
In the event that you have suffered a permanent disability through this injury and cannot recover completely, then you may qualify for permanent disability benefits. Should you pass away from a job injury or illness, then your spouse, children, or other dependents/loved ones may be eligible for death benefits.

We offer free consultations here at Belal Hamideh Law. When you sit down with our attorneys, we’ll go over your case and let you know exactly what we think you are entitled to. Should we take your case, we’ll work tirelessly to ensure that you receive everything that you should.

A construction accident ends in injury and/or property destruction on a construction site. Injuries can be sustained by construction workers or passers-by. They can be attributed to a myriad of reasons such as negligence, insufficient safety precautions, deficient training, equipment malfunction, human error, and other factors.

Construction accidents can cause damage of property and personal injuries, as they often occur during efforts to construct, enhance, repair, demolish, or clean particular facilities. Unfortunately, they may result in severe injury or significant destruction to property or individuals.

Types of construction accidents encompass building failures, trench accidents, ladder mishaps, scaffold incidents, electric shocks, explosions, welding-related injuries, crane malfunctions, forklift breakdowns, subpar work equipment, and traffic accidents.

It can be very frustrating to have your workers’ compensation claim denied, especially if you have been hurt, are unable to work, and so forth. However, that does not mean that you are out of luck, or will be unable to receive benefits. Many times over the years, Belal Hamideh and the team here have been able to help clients to receive workers' compensation even after their initial claim was rejected.

A workers’ compensation attorney can help with some of the most common reasons that workers’ compensation claims are denied. Some are denied due to disputes about whether the injury is work-related, some due to missing deadlines and other factors that a professional, experienced attorney can help with.

If your claim has been rejected, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation with us. There, we will go over the particulars of your case. We will tell you exactly what we believe your case is worth and how we will be able to help. In the event that your initial claim was denied, you have nothing to lose by reaching out to an attorney.

In this context, “truck” almost invariably refers to an 18-wheeler, a big rig, a semi-truck, and not, say, a passenger truck (such as a Ford, Chevy, etc.) These cases can be particularly challenging as they involve vehicles that are so much bigger than not just pedestrians but even typical domestic vehicles.

These accidents can lead to devastating injuries. Multiple parties can be involved. If you or someone you love were injured in an accident involving a truck, it’s worth it to reach out to an experienced truck accident lawyer for a free case evaluation. Belal Hamideh can help.

I handle a range of cases involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. These include but are not limited to car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, product liability, dog bites, and wrongful deaths, among others.

Belal Hamideh, an experienced construction accident attorney, has helped many clients who were injured in a wide variety of ways. On a construction site, these can include:
Falls: Regular incidents at construction sites stem from falls, owing to several elements such as defective railings, unstable ladders, improper scaffolding, and many other hazards.
Electrocution: With a large number of electrical equipment present in construction zones, electrocution injuries are widespread. Power tools, faulty electric wiring, and lighting pose significant threats that could injure a worker or bystander at any time.

Our firm is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate legal representation to our clients. We understand that each case is unique and we work closely with our clients to ensure that they get the best possible outcome. We have a proven track record of success in securing favorable settlements and rulings for our clients.

Dangerous Falls: Construction sites frequently encounter accidents due to falls, primarily caused by factors like faulty railings, unstable ladders, improper scaffolding, and numerous other hazards.
Deficient warning signs: Construction sites are teeming with dangerous areas, like pits, trenches, and more. There needs to be more signage in these areas to avoid harm to construction employees and pedestrians.
Shortage or Misuse of Safety Gear: The absence or misuse of safety equipment such as helmets, gloves, and goggles frequently results in serious injuries, affecting not just the workers but also the visitors and others at the site.

We work on a contingency fee basis. It means that we do not get paid unless you win your case. We also do not charge you any upfront fees or costs.

Worker's compensation is typically not subject to tax. After all, the system in place to disburse these benefits is funded by taxpayers, and taxing these benefits would essentially retract what has already been paid out - that would be inefficient, to say the very least.
The benefits you receive are all exempt under both state and federal law.
That’s true whether these benefits are for temporary disability to cover loss of income during recovery, permanent disability to address a future wage loss due to impairment resulting from a workplace accident, death benefits for dependents of a worker who died from a job-related accident, or for medical expenses related to the injury.

In most cases, two years. If the injury was not discovered right away, then you have one year from the date the injury was discovered. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to ensure that you do not miss any important deadlines. If you have further questions about your claim, you should not hesitate to contact our law firm so we can help you win your case.

Typically, workers' compensation benefits are not taxed. This is because these payouts are sourced from taxpayer funds, and taxing once more would only pull back what was given out - an ineffective practice, to put it mildly.
The benefits you receive are exempt from tax under both state and federal law.
This holds true for temporary disability benefits meant to compensate for lost income during recovery, permanent disability intended to cover future wage losses due to job-related injuries, death benefits for dependents of workers who pass away from work-related accidents or for medical expenses incurred due to the injury.

The amount of compensation you can receive for your personal injury depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries. The impact of your injury on your life will also affect the amount of compensation you can receive. The compensation will include medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.

In the state of California, workers' compensation is public record. However, while everyone can request information about a case, record coordinators do have the right to be able to deny a request. Specifically, they’re able to do so should releasing the information be a violation of federal or California laws regarding privacy.

Someone can access the records should they be a party to the claim, from the office of the district attorney, a member of a law enforcement agency, or have a journalistic purpose.

An experienced worker's compensation attorney, Belal Hamideh can protect your rights in many ways. For a free case evaluation, message him through our site or call.

A majority of cases do not go to court. Most are settled through negotiation. In the effort that the other side does not make an offer that is good enough, we are proud to represent our clients in a court of law.

You can contact us directly to schedule a free initial consultation. We will discuss your case and recommend legal options. If you have further questions about your case, you may ask us directly.

Any case where someone is injured on the job. These cases involve slips and fall that happen at a moment’s notice as well as injuries that develop over time, such as repetitive stress injuries. We’ve even represented clients who were hurt in the course of delivering something for their job but were not physically at their place of work at the time.

If you are injured on the job, you may be qualified for several benefits, including medical expenses, disability benefits, rehab benefits, and wage replacement benefits. In the event of a fatal accident, death benefits may be provided.

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. We can help you navigate the appeals process. We will fight for your rights until you get the compensation that you deserve.

Having an experienced attorney on your side can be extremely beneficial if you want to win your case. We can help navigate the complex system of workers’ compensation. We ensure that your rights are protected. We will fight for the benefits you deserve.

Essentially, it’s a brain injury caused by the impact of an outside source, such as a blow to the head. TBI cases can range from mild to severe and cause a range of symptoms, including confusion, memory loss, and dizziness.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you will be entitled to several types of compensation. These would include pain, emotional distress, lost wages, medical expenses, future lost wages, and future medical expenses.

After you sign with us, we conduct a thorough investigation. Once we’ve learned the truth, we’ll work with your medical experts and others to build the strongest possible case. Then, we’ll represent you aggressively throughout every step of the process.

If you have been injured in an accident, the first thing you must do is seek medical attention. You may think that your injury is minor. But it is vital that you get a medical evaluation to ensure that there are no underlying injuries.

Once that’s done, before signing anything from an insurance company, you should reach out to an experienced attorney.

The length of time it takes to resolve your case varies depending on its intricacy, severity of injuries, and other factors. We will do our best so that your case will not go to trial as it can take significantly longer. As your lawyer, we will keep you informed throughout the process. We will work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible.

Those who are injured in an accident should contact an experienced personal injury attorney.

Doing so gives the plaintiff the best possible opportunity to receive maximum compensation for their injuries. A lawyer can find all of the parties who are even partially liable for the accident and bring a suit against each of them.

A lawyer can prove that you were injured due to the negligence and/or recklessness of the defendant. By doing so, we can help you to recover economic as well as non-economic damages.

A work injury is an injury you suffer at work. If you suffer a work injury in California, you are eligible for workers compensation. It doesn’t matter if you’re at your place of work or not when the injury occurs.

For example, if you are making a delivery or pickup for your job, you could still be “at work” and thus any injury you suffer could be eligible for workers compensation.

Work injuries can occur at once or over time. For example, if you drop something on your foot at work, causing an injury, you are eligible for workers compensation. You are also eligible if you develop carpal tunnel syndrome from years of work.

Knee injuries can be serious. Any injury to your knee affects the rest of your body.

If you suffer a knee injury due to the negligence and/or recklessness of another party, Belal Hamideh can help you to recover maximum compensation.

If you suffer a knee injury at work in the state of California, you are eligible for workers compensation. Belal Hamideh, an experienced work accident lawyer, can help.

As soon as possible. There is no benefit to waiting. By law, you must tell your supervisor about your injury within 30 days.

Report the injury as early as you can. You can get an earlier start on your treatment and recovery. You can file for workers compensation earlier, so that you recover all of the compensation you deserve.

Your employer is not allowed to retaliate against you. Filing for workers compensation is a protected activity. If you believe your employer has done so, contact us at once.

Yes, you can sue after a motorcycle accident. You can bring a suit against the party (or parties) responsible for your injuries. If someone acted in a negligent and/or reckless way that led directly to your injuries, you can bring a suit against them.

Often, the liable party is the person who crashed into you. But, it could be whoever was responsible for the road conditions, the manufacturer of your motorcycle/vehicle, or similar party. Experienced motorcycle accident lawyer Belal and the team can conduct a thorough investigation to determine exactly who was at fault and to what extent.

Then, we’ll bring a suit against all involved, so that you recover the compensation that you deserve.

Have you been injured in a motorcycle accident in or around California? Whether you were the driver of the motorcycle or not, California motorcycle accident lawyer Belal Hamideh can assist you in recovering all of the compensation you deserve for all you’ve endured.

Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling adventure, unlike anything else. Regrettably, it can also be hazardous. Injuries from a motorcycle accident can be more severe than those from other types of accidents, resulting in significant injuries or worse for you and your family. Motorcycle accidents account for more than 15% of all vehicular accident fatalities in California.

Considering the medical costs associated with a motorcycle accident, which could include rehabilitation, long-term care, a decrease in work ability, pain, suffering, and more, motorcycle accidents could cost you millions. Belal Hamideh is here to assist you. You can schedule a free consultation with our team to ensure you receive all the compensation you deserve.

Absolutely. Hiring a California motorcycle accident lawyer is invaluable. The right lawyer will aggressively defend your best interests while protecting your legal rights, all with the goal of helping you receive maximum compensation for your claim.

A lawyer with experience in motorcycle accident cases will know how to accurately value your case so you receive all the compensation you should. They’re aware of all deadlines, including filing suits, submitting evidence, and more, to keep your interests a priority. They can ensure your medical bills are paid for the lowest possible amount, order police/traffic reports, and handle many other tasks so you don’t have to.

Furthermore, a motorcycle accident attorney knows how to deal with insurance companies. They understand your policies, how they apply to your claim, what the insurance company is trying to do, and how to ensure you get everything you should from the insurance company, either through settlement or in court. The right attorney can assist you in various ways.

You can receive compensation for both your non-economic damages and your economic damages. Your economic damages are the expenses from your injury, such as medical bills from accident injuries, lost income now or in the future, the cost to repair or replace your motorcycle, and more. If you have suffered more serious injuries, your economic damages could also include rehab, physical therapy, future medical treatments, home modifications, and more.

Your non-economic damages, on the other hand, include your pain, emotional suffering, and all that you’ve had to endure since your motorcycle accident. Your damages could include "Loss of Consortium," which is the loss of your spouse. "Loss of enjoyment of life" damages compensate you for not being able to participate in activities you enjoyed before the accident. We can help you receive compensation for everything to which you are entitled.

You can sue the person responsible for your crash. Filing a suit against them is only the beginning of the process. Additionally, you need to prove the other driver’s negligence and that this negligence caused your accident and damages.

To establish a case for negligence, you and your attorney will need to prove four crucial elements. You must show the defendant owed you a "duty of care," meaning the other driver's "duty" to you and other motorists was to drive in a safe, reasonable manner. Then, you must show that the other driver breached that duty by either failing to take action or taking incorrect action. From there, you must demonstrate that the breach caused your accident. Lastly, you need to show that as a result of your accident, you have suffered damages. An experienced attorney can help you prove all of these points.

Your accident is unique, so the time your case takes will vary. Our team has helped many clients receive a settlement in just a few weeks, and we hope your case will be the same. However, some clients' claims have taken years and even had to go to trial. We always fight aggressively for people like you who have been injured in an accident. For your case and for everyone else's, we can say that the sooner you contact an attorney, the sooner we can get to work ensuring you receive all you're entitled to.

After your accident, you may be in a state of shock or experience a rush of adrenaline. Follow these steps:

Prioritize safety. Get yourself out of danger as best as you can. Seek medical attention even if you don't feel injured at the moment.
Call the police. Your police report will be crucial for your personal injury case.
Get the Other Person's Contact Info. Obtain the name, number, license, address, insurance details, and vehicle description from anyone involved in the accident.
Document the scene. If you're able, take pictures of your injuries and the accident scene.
Do not admit fault. There's no reason for you to take the blame in the aftermath of the accident.
Contact an experienced attorney. We can guide you through the process every step of the way.

You should always wear a helmet on your motorcycle. California law mandates that all motorcycle drivers, and passengers, must always wear a helmet on a motorcycle. If you are in a motorcycle accident and weren't wearing a helmet at the time, you may be held partly responsible for your injuries.

However, California is known as a "comparative negligence state." This means you can still seek and recover compensation for your pain, suffering, and injuries, even if you weren't wearing a helmet during your accident. We have assisted many clients in the past with this situation.

You can still receive compensation for your injuries if you don't have insurance and the other party was at fault for your accident. However, your compensation will be significantly reduced, as you don't have liability coverage.

If you don't carry insurance and are injured in a motorcycle accident but weren't at fault, you will still be penalized for your lack of insurance. All California drivers must carry liability insurance.

Specifically, you'll be penalized by being unable to seek compensation for your pain and suffering, the non-economic damages. You will be restricted to seeking compensation for your economic damages. We can still assist you in recovering the maximum amount.

Motorcycle crash lawyer Belal Hamideh has been assisting people injured in motorcycle accidents like you for many years. Now, he can leverage that experience in your case. You only pay once the case is over, as there are no fees until we win.

You may feel like postponing contacting an attorney after your accident, but the sooner you do it, the better chance you'll have of receiving maximum compensation. You have two years from your accident date to file a lawsuit for your injuries. The sooner you do it, the faster you can receive your compensation. Don't wait until it's too late. We're ready to assist you.

According to studies, the most common bicycle injury is to the knee. Whether it’s from overuse or an accident, the knees are at risk while you’re on a bicycle. Injuries to the outer knee, the kneecap, and elsewhere are all too common.

Perhaps the most common serious bicycle accident is to the head. Always wear a helmet when riding your cycle. Even then, however, your head is not impervious to injury. Hopefully, any injury to the head is a minor one, but it could potentially be a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Hopefully, any bicycle injury you suffer is minor. If you aren’t in an accident yet while or after riding your bicycle you feel severe pain, lose sensation, feel weak, or are bleeding, seek medical attention.

Have you or a loved one been injured while riding a bike in California? At these times, you need the assistance of bike accident attorney Belal Hamideh.

Biking in California can be a thrilling experience with sunny, scenic surroundings. However, riding a bike can also be hazardous due to the negligence or recklessness of others. If you or loved ones ever experience a bike accident, Belal Hamideh and his team are here to help.

We've represented numerous clients who have been injured while biking in California. Our commitment is to fight tirelessly for our clients, ensuring they receive the maximum compensation for their hardships. You can contact us at (844) 245-2995 for a free consultation with Belal.

If an accident occurs, ensure your safety first. Once safe, call 911. Exchange contact and insurance information with the party involved and take pictures of the accident scene and vehicle, if possible. Remember not to admit fault or apologize.

When authorities arrive, narrate what happened and get medical attention immediately.

Accident cases can be complex. The other side might argue that you didn’t wear a helmet or follow traffic laws. Having a professional attorney on your side to challenge these claims can be a game-changer. We commit to unearthing the truth and representing you aggressively for maximum compensation.

In California, you have two years from the date of the injury to file your case. While it might seem lengthy, it's not, especially when recovering from an accident. The sooner you engage an attorney, the quicker you can start your claim process.

Bike accidents can be physically and emotionally traumatizing. If you or your loved ones suffer from a bike accident, you deserve compensation. Contact us for a free, no-risk consultation, and we’ll discuss how we can help you.

In California, you cannot sue your employer for a work injury. Instead, work injuries are covered under workers compensation.

If your work injury is caused by a third party who is not your employer, then you can sue them. For example, if you suffer an injury while working at a construction site and your injury was caused by a defective tool, then you could potentially sue the tool’s manufacturer, designer, and so forth.

A truck accident lawyer with experience can handle every aspect of your case. First, they’ll sit down with you and go over your situation. Then, they’ll tell you what you can expect to receive in terms of compensation as well as how they’ll help you to receive it.

From there, they’ll conduct an investigation into what really happened. Drawing upon those facts, they’ll make the best, most compelling case on your behalf. The right truck accident attorney can negotiate with the other party’s insurance company.

As soon as possible. The sooner you tell your supervisor about your injury, the better. There is no benefit to waiting. The earlier you inform your supervisor about your injury and begin the workers compensation process, the earlier you can receive the compensation that you deserve for your at-work injury.

Compensation for injuries sustained on the job can be claimed, but keep in mind that the process might be complex or your case may be disputed. A single event (e.g., slipping on stairs) or a gradual harm (like carpal tunnel) are both workers’ compensation scenarios. With the latter, you may face challenges as these cases tend to be contested.

The immediate aftermath following an accident can make you feel overwhelmed, especially if it involves you as a passenger in a rideshare service like UBER. The uncertainty over what actions to take or where the responsibility lies can be frightening. You got into an UBER to get somewhere quickly, you didn’t anticipate your UBER driver getting into an accident.

If you ever encounter an unfortunate mishap while engaging with UBER, as a passenger, driver, or even a pedestrian struck by an Uber, the primary concern should always be your safety. Once you have ascertained your health and wellbeing, direct your attention to the condition of the others involved. In the case of any injuries, it's imperative to dial 911 immediately.

Should you encounter an accident while traveling with UBER, your first move ought to be securing your personal safety.

If your health permits, check on the wellbeing of others around you. In case of any injuries, make an immediate emergency call to 911.

Make sure to seek medical examination in any case, as injuries may be concealed by the shock. When law enforcement arrives, ensure to register a police report.

Collecting evidence should be given equal emphasis; obtain information from the Uber driver and others implicated in the accident, as well as any witnesses. If conditions allow, click photos of the crash site and any personal injuries, and jot down the accident's precise location for future use.

This is compensation that you receive for suffering an injury at work. The oldest social insurance program in the country, workers compensation protects workers from illness and injury while they’re doing their jobs. If you’re hurt at work in California, you can receive compensation. This is true whether the injury was “your fault” or anything similar.

While you can receive compensation for any at-work injury, it’s possible that your claim may be denied, your case can be complicated, or something similar. Some work injuries occur all at once (falling down a flight of stairs, etc.) whereas some build up over time (carpal tunnel). The latter may be contested, which can be a real challenge.

In the unfortunate event of an accident while utilizing UBER services, your primary concern should be your well-being and safety.

If your health allows, ensure the safety of others involved. Never hesitate to dial 911 if anyone suffers injuries.

Regardless of visible injuries, it is paramount to seek medical care as hidden injuries may be masked by shock. Upon the arrival of law enforcement, it is vital that a police report is filed.

Preservation of evidence is of equal importance - collect the Uber driver's information alongside that of all other parties involved in the incident, including any bystanders. If it is safe to do so, document the accident scene and any personal injuries with photographs, and record the precise location for later reference.

Without a doubt, you are entitled to file a lawsuit post a motorcycle mishap. The legal action can be initiated against the individual(s) responsible for inflicting your injuries. If any party has exhibited negligence or recklessness that culminated in your injuries, they can be legally held accountable.
In several instances, the accountable party is the one who collided with you. However, claims can also be directed at those who were in charge of ensuring safe road conditions, the automobile manufacturers, and alike. Belal along with his competent team can carry out an exhaustive investigation to firmly establish the accountable party or parties.
We will then set the legal proceedings in motion against all the parties involved to ascertain you receive the compensation you are rightfully entitled to.
In most motorcycle mishap cases, the biker is not the liable (or most liable) party. If you’ve been in an accident involving a motorcycle, contact experienced motorcycle accident lawyer Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation.
To organize a complimentary case appraisal, you may connect with us via our website or through a phone call.

More often than not, a motorcycle accident is not caused by the motorcyclist. Instead, another driver is liable. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence and/or recklessness, you could be eligible for compensation. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help you to recover everything that you should. 

Should you encounter an accident while on an UBER trip, your first priority is to verify your well-being.

If your condition allows, check on the safety of your fellow passengers too. Don’t hesitate to dial 911 if anyone appears injured.

Even in the absence of any visible injuries, it's worth visiting a hospital as some injuries may be concealed by the initial shock. Filing a police report once the authorities arrive is also of utmost importance.

Collecting evidence is another vital step; jot down the Uber driver's information along with that of all parties involved in the incident, as well as any eyewitnesses. If circumstances permit, capture photographs of the accident scene and any injuries incurred. Remember to record the exact place of the accident for future use.

Finally, seek legal counsel. You may be eligible for damages, and a skilled attorney can walk you through the claim process.

If you find yourself in a collision while riding with UBER, your immediate action should be to ensure your safety. 

Better still, if you are in good health, ensure everyone else is safe. If anyone is injured, don't hesitate to call 911. 

Even if there are no apparent injuries, seeking medical attention is pivotal as shock might be hiding them. It's also crucial to file a police report when officers arrive at the scene. 

Documenting evidence is equally important; gather the Uber driver's details and those of others involved in the accident, including any witnesses. If safe, take photographs of the scene and any injuries you might have sustained. Note down the exact location of the accident for future reference. 

Lastly, get professional legal advice; you might be deserving of compensation, and an experienced attorney will guide you through the process.

Being involved in a vehicular accident can be a traumatic experience, and it doesn't get any less traumatic when the accident involves a rideshare vehicle like UBER. Undeniably, your first course of action should be centered on ensuring your personal safety and that of those around you. On the flip side, if you're unharmed, your focus should extend to guaranteeing safety for everyone else on the scene.

In the unfortunate event of an accident while using UBER, your first priority should be your safety.

If you are unharmed, check on the wellbeing of others. Immediately dial 911 if there are casualties.

Regardless of visible injuries, medical consultation is essential as not all damages might be immediate due to possible shock. It's mandatory to inform the police and get a detailed report once they reach the accident spot.

Accumulating evidence is of paramount importance; secure the Uber driver's and other involved parties' information, including any eyewitnesses. Provided it's safe, photograph the accident spot and any personal injuries for future use. Document the precise accident area as well.

Subsequently, seek expert legal consultation; you could qualify for compensation, and a seasoned lawyer can navigate you through the procedure. Belal Hamideh stands out from other UBER accident lawyers due to his experience, track record, and other factors. 

In the unfortunate event of an accident while utilizing UBER services, your primary concern should be your well-being and safety.

If your health allows, ensure the safety of others involved. Never hesitate to dial 911 if anyone suffers injuries.

Regardless of visible injuries, it is paramount to seek medical care as hidden injuries may be masked by shock. Upon the arrival of law enforcement, it is vital that a police report is filed.

Preservation of evidence is of equal importance - collect the Uber driver's information alongside that of all other parties involved in the incident, including any bystanders. If it is safe to do so, document the accident scene and any personal injuries with photographs, and record the precise location for later reference.

Legal counsel is highly recommended to navigate potential compensation claims – an experienced UBER accident lawyer can guide you through this process.

For the most part, no. In California, if you’re hurt at work, your employers are mostly, more or less, protected from liability. But, if they did something to injure you intentionally, or did something they knew would injure you, then you may have a case. 

Alternatively, you may be able to sue a third party in addition to your employer, should they have been responsible for your injury. For example, if you work at a construction site and you’re injured by a defective piece of machinery, then you may be able to sue the manufacturer, the designer, and so forth. 

This is all the more reason to speak to an experienced workers compensation attorney as soon as possible after your injury. To schedule a consultation with workers comp lawyer Belal Hamideh, you can message him through this site or call. 

Having an experienced personal injury lawyer in your corner significantly boosts your case's chances. The right attorney is well-versed in the court system and possesses intricate knowledge of personal injury laws.

For example, Belal can let you know exactly what your case is worth during a free case evaluation. Then, he can lay out exactly how he can help you to recover that compensation. 

An attorney can help you to recover all eligible damages, including punitive, economic, and those related to emotional distress. By shouldering the legal burden, they free up your time to concentrate on recuperating.

Experienced attorneys know how to deal with insurance companies. Too often, the insurance company will try to lowball you, offering you far less for your claim than what it is worth. 

Those are just some of the reasons to hire an experienced personal injury attorney like Belal Hamideh. There are many others. 

Call or message Belal through our site to schedule a free case evaluation today. 

Having an expert car accident attorney on your side increases the likelihood of a successful outcome for your case significantly. Such an attorney understands the ins and outs of the legal system and has in-depth knowledge of laws relating to car accidents.

For instance, Belal can inform you of the value of your case during a free case evaluation. Afterwards, he can explain in detail how he can assist you to secure that compensation.

A car accident attorney can aid you in claiming all eligible damages, which could range from punitive and economic to those associated with emotional distress. By taking on the legal responsibilities, they allow you to focus on recovery.

Seasoned attorneys are skilled at negotiating with insurance companies. It's not uncommon for the insurance company to try to under-compensate you, proposing a settlement far below what your claim is truly worth.

These are just a few reasons why it's beneficial to hire a car accident attorney with experience. There are many more.

This depends on the attorney. Belal Hamideh, for example, works on contingency. That means clients never have to pay for his services “out of pocket.” Instead, they pay out of the eventual settlement. As opposed to having to pay a sum, or for hours, Belal’s payment comes out of what he is able to win for his clients. 

This is a better arrangement for all parties involved. Belal does not receive payment should he lose the case. Moreover, he wins 99% of the time. This puts him firmly on the side of the victim, doing everything in his power to make sure that they receive everything that they should. 

Beyond this, Belal also works with medical professionals who, like Belal, work on contingency. Their patients do not have to pay for medical treatment out of pocket, instead, payment comes out of the settlement Belal wins for them. 

To schedule a free case evaluation with experienced accident attorney Belal Hamideh, message him through this site or call. 

You are able to. You can sue your attorney for legal malpractice. To have a case, you must prove that your lawyer didn’t use the normal amount of skill and care that a majority of lawyers would if they were handling your case or one like it. 

For example, to win your case, you have to prove that the attorney should have done something and that they either did it incorrectly or they flat out did not do it. Then, you have to prove that you lost the case and/or lost money because of this. 

Maybe your lawyer was negligent. Perhaps their breached a contract they had made with you or they breached their duty. 

It’s important to keep in mind that, no matter what, you cannot assume that your lawyer committed malpractice simply because you lost your case. Just because your lawyer was unable to win your case, that does not mean that they exhibited legal malpractice. 

You may have a case, however, if you can show that lawyer made errors that another lawyer would never have made. It’s unlikely, but it can happen. 

If you were hurt in an accident, whether on the job or elsewhere, it’s worth it to reach out to experienced personal injury attorney Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation. 

Yes. You can fire your accident attorney for any reason. You can do so at any stage of your case. No matter if you just hired them or they’ve represented you for many years or any amount of time, you are always able to fire your attorney. 

If you were injured in an accident or were hurt on the job, it’s worth it to speak to an experienced accident attorney. 

Belal Hamideh has stood with victims for years, helping them to recover as much compensation as possible. You can schedule a case evaluation with him through the site or by calling. 

In a word, experience. An experienced accident attorney will know how to help you get as much compensation as possible for your case. They can negotiate on your behalf with the attorneys for the insurance company. 

An experienced attorney will let you know what your case is worth, what you can expect, how your negotiations are going, and much more. The right attorney can even connect you with medical providers who also work on contingency. 

Experienced accident attorney Belal Hamideh has helped many car accident victims to turn their personal injury into a personal victory. You can schedule a free case evaluation with him through his site or by calling. 

As soon as possible. You have 30 days here in California. Report it to your supervisor as soon as you can. You gain no benefit from waiting. 

If your injury is one that occurred over time, that developed gradually, such as arthritis or the like, you still want to be able to report it as soon as possible. If you suffer such an industry, then you have 30 days from the day you first became aware of the injury or when a doctor determined that you had suffered the injury. 

Should you fail to report your injury on time, you could receive less benefits than you deserve or you may receive no benefits at all. 

Report your work injury formally in writing to your employer. Your employer should, most likely, give you a claim form. Fill that out truthfully. 

If you have any questions about a work injury, contact Belal Hamideh. An experienced workers compensation lawyer, he can help you through every step of the process. 

For starters, an experienced accident attorney has significant legal experience. As such, they can guide you through any aspect of the complex legal process with confidence and ease. An attorney can meticulously analyze your case, assess its strengths, and advise you on the best course of action to secure the compensation you deserve.

The other side will do everything they can to make sure that you don’t receive compensation. For example, insurance companies may wrongfully attribute fault to you. Additionally, they may make you an offer that’s far less than you deserve. 

The right proficient attorney can build your the best case on your behalf by meticulously reviewing evidence, collecting witness statements, employing accident reconstruction experts, as well as so many other actions to make sure that you receive what you deserve.

Hopefully, you escape a motorcycle accident unscathed. Unfortunately, it’s possible to sustain serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. 

Should that be the case, you should: 

In the aftermath of an accident, it's normal to experience a surge of adrenaline and possibly even shock. Here's what to do:

Prioritize your safety. Do your best to remove yourself from danger. Seek medical help even if you feel fine - injuries may not be immediately apparent.

Notify the authorities. The police report will be crucial in your personal injury case.

Collect details from the other party. Obtain their name, phone number, driver's license, address, insurance information and a brief description of their vehicle.

Record the incident. If you're up to it, snap pictures of both your injuries and the accident scene for evidence.

Don't accept liability. There's no need to shoulder the blame right after the accident.

Reach out to a skilled and experienced motorcycle accident injury lawyer. We're here to guide you through every stage of the process.

For starters, an experienced accident attorney has significant legal experience. As such, they can guide you through any aspect of the complex legal process with confidence and ease. An attorney can meticulously analyze your case, assess its strengths, and advise you on the best course of action to secure the compensation you deserve.

The other side will do everything they can to make sure that you don’t receive compensation. For example, insurance companies may wrongfully attribute fault to you. Additionally, they may make you an offer that’s far less than you deserve. 

The right proficient attorney can build your the best case on your behalf by meticulously reviewing evidence, collecting witness statements, employing accident reconstruction experts, as well as so many other actions to make sure that you receive what you deserve.

An attorney can also engage in settlement negotiations effectively. Belal can represent you as aggressively as possible, making sure you don’t settle for less than you should. In regards to your compensation, an attorney with accident experience can help you obtain necessary medical treatment and secure compensation for future medical expenses or lost wages resulting from these latent injuries.

Belal can also handle all of the deadlines, paperwork, and more. Filing promptly and on-time is crucial. In California, there's a statute of limitations, typically two years from the date of the accident. Waiting too long may jeopardize your ability to seek compensation and hinder evidence gathering and negotiation efforts.

You shouldn’t have to pay for an attorney out of pocket, either. Belal Hamideh works on a contingency basis. That means your payment comes out of your eventual settlement. So, if Belal doesn’t win, you will not have to pay. Of course, Belal wins 99% of the time. 

If you believe that you may have a case, it’s worth it to reach out to an experienced accident attorney today for a free case evaluation. 

Yes. Yes it can. Most often, this comes from whiplash. As your head moves back and forth rapidly in an accident’s impact. This is one of the most common injuries that can occur in a car accident. 

If you were in a car accident, get medical attention. Do this even if you don’t think that you were injured. Injuries such as bulging discs may not always be initially obvious. They could worsen over time without treatment. \

Should you or someone you love have been injured in an accident, schedule a free case evaluation with personal injury attorney Belal Hamideh. He’ll let you know what your claim is worth and how he can help you to receive all of the compensation you deserve. You can schedule this through our site or by giving us a call. 

Yes. Unfortunately yes. In fact, even a car accident that occurred at low speeds can cause a herniated disc. These injuries can take their time to manifest as well. This is all the more reason to get medical attention as soon as possible. 

If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and/or recklessness, it’s worth it to schedule a free case evaluation with Belal Hamideh. An experienced accident attorney, he’ll let you know what your claim is worth and how he can help you to recover the maximum compensation for it. 

Any car accident can lead to serious injuries. Even if you don’t think you were injured, get medical attention. Some of the worst injuries don’t reveal themselves until long after the accident. 

Yes, a car accident can cause arthritis. This may seem counterintuitive, as many believe that arthritis can only occur over time. Yet, depending on the victim’s medical history, their genetics, structural damage suffered during the accident and other factors, arthritis can occur in the wake of a car accident. 

If you were injured in a car accident, an experienced accident attorney can help. Schedule a free case evaluation with Belal Hamideh. 

From the perspective of a personal injury attorney, when a truck driver has an accident, multiple parties may be at fault. Yes, the truck driver may be at fault. But, they very well may not be the only part at fault. 

From independent contractors to commercial organizations, private citizens to government entities, they all share a common thread – the potential to be liable in the event of a trucking accident. Given the unique characteristics of every accident, discovering who is at fault can be a convoluted process, but it's a task we excel at.

If you were hurt in an accident involving a big rig, it’s worth it to reach out to an experienced trucking accidents lawyer. Belal Hamideh can help with all aspects of your case. Schedule a free case evaluation today. 

The vast world of law can be exceptionally complex indeed, particularly in personal injury cases. One classic example is a truck accident case. Through the lens of a personal injury attorney, it becomes glaringly evident that the guilty party is not always confined to the truck driver alone. But rather, the culpability could very well extend to more than just a single entity.

Both independent contractors, as well as major commercial organizations, find themselves intertwined in this intricate web of accountability. The same goes for ordinary citizens and even governmental bodies. The binding factor among these various parties is the shared potentiality to bear the liability in the case of a truck accident.

Belal Hamideh, an experienced trucking accidents lawyer can help. Reach out for a free case evaluation. 

According to the National Safety Council, in 2022 (the last year so far of their study), “5,837 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash” nationwide. This is a “1.8% increase from 2021.” Distressingly, this is a “49% increase in the last 10 years.” 

This included “both commercial and non-commercial vehicles.” 

If you were injured in a truck accident, it’s worth it to reach out to an experienced trucking accident lawyer. Belal Hamideh can help you to recover the compensation you deserve. Schedule a free case evaluation through our site or by calling. 

If you’re injured in a truck accident where the fault is not your own (or only partially your own) then you could be eligible for compensation. The other side’s insurance company will most likely try to settle with you, providing you with a lump sum. Almost invariably, this will be less than what your case is worth. 

If you've been involved in a truck accident, it's important to know that you have the right to claim both economic and non-economic damages, as part of your compensation package. Such compensation aims to alleviate the financial and emotional burden that's often associated with these unfortunate incidents.

Let's start by exploring economic damages. These encompass reimbursement for any monetary expenses you've had to bear as a result of your accident. It's not just limited to the direct costs associated with the accident, such as hospital bills or the ambulance charges. It also includes any therapy or counseling you might require to help you cope with the trauma, or any other form of treatment necessary to aid your recovery process.

Being embroiled in a truck accident may leave you wounded and likely in a state of shock. It's only human to be swamped by the physical pain, mental pressure, monetary challenges, and other hardships that an accident inevitably brings. What you need is a trusted companion to guide you through the comprehensive legal journey, ensuring that the resolution of your case works in your favor. Here are a few critical actions to take in the immediate wake of a truck accident:

Yes. Unfortunately, you can get PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) from being in an accident involving a motorcycle. In fact, you don’t even need to have been involved in the accident. Some may develop PTSD simply from having witnessed a motorcycle accident .

Trauma affects different people in different ways. How one person responds to a motorcycle accident will differ greatly from another. Indeed, PTSD itself can affect victims differently. For example, you may experience insomnia, anxiety, even nightmares, stress, and worse just from the accident.

If your motorcycle accident was the fault of another person, we can help you to recover compensation for PTSD and more that you’re dealing with as a direct result of the accident. To see how we can help, schedule a free case evaluation with experienced motorcycle accident lawyer Belal Hamideh through our site or by calling.

Undeniably, unfortunately. Seeing or being part of a motorcycle accident can certainly trigger PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). The extent of the impact may vary, as one person's reaction to such an event can be strikingly different from another. The manifestations of PTSD also fluctuate - sleeplessness, anxiety, disturbing dreams, heightened tension, and more could all be reactions to the incident.

Should the motorcycle accident have resulted from another's negligence, we can assist in claiming compensation for PTSD and any resultant issues. To learn how we can support, please schedule a costless case analysis with Belal Hamideh, our seasoned motorcycle accident lawyer, either on our site or over a call.

According to recent studies from the NTSA (National Traffic Safety Administration), around six to seven percent of motorcyclists will be in an accident. That may not sound like a high number, but it's far higher than it would be for other vehicles. Indeed, imagine if, every time you went outside, there was a 7% chance that you would be in an accident. Accordingly, you would operate your vehicle as safely as possible. 

In the event that you were in a motorcycle accident that may have been caused by another party, it’s worth it to reach out to Belal Hamideh. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, he can let you know definitively whether or not you have a case. From there, he can help you to recover maximum compensation for everything you deserve. 

You can schedule a case evaluation with him for free through this site or by calling. 

According to recent studies from the NTSA (National Traffic Safety Administration), around six to seven percent of motorcyclists will be in an accident. That may not sound like a high number, but it's far higher than it would be for other vehicles. Indeed, imagine if, every time you went outside, there was a 7% chance that you would be in an accident. Accordingly, you would operate your vehicle as safely as possible.

In the event that you were in a motorcycle accident that may have been caused by another party, it’s worth it to reach out to Belal Hamideh. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, he can let you know definitively whether or not you have a case. From there, he can help you to recover maximum compensation for everything you deserve.

You can schedule a case evaluation with him for free through this site or by calling.

Recent research by the NTSA (National Traffic Safety Administration) reveals that between six and seven percent of motorcyclists are likely to encounter an accident. Although this percentage may not seem large, it is indeed significantly higher than that for other vehicles. Imagine, for instance, walking out the door each day faced with a 7% chance of having an accident. It's safe to say, you would do everything in your power to navigate your vehicle with extreme caution.

More importantly, if you ever find yourself in a motorcycle accident, particularly one where another party might be at fault, it might be worthwhile to consult with Belal Hamideh. As an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, he can conclusively ascertain whether or not you have a viable case and can guide you towards obtaining maximum compensation for all that you're entitled to.

Feel free to arrange a no-cost case assessment with him via this website or by making a phone call.

Indeed, after suffering from a motorcycle accident, having the right to sue is a definite yes. You are allowed to file a case against the accountable entity or entities that led to your injuries. If any individual or party behaved negligently or recklessly, resulting in your injury, they are liable for lawsuit.

In most scenarios, the party who is liable is the one responsible for the collision. However, there could be other liable parties, depending on the circumstances - these could be entities that neglected the maintenance of road conditions, the manufacturer of your motorcycle, or any other party that contributed to the accident. Under the expert guidance of experienced motorcycle accident lawyer Belal Hamideh and his team, a comprehensive investigation is conducted to pinpoint those at fault, and by what degree.

The next step involves us filing a lawsuit against all the responsible parties to ensure that you obtain the rightful compensation for your ordeal.

What is stunning is that in the vast majority of motorcycle accident incidents, the motorcyclist is not the liable entity. Our expert, Belal, will go the extra mile to uncover the truth.

To kick-start your journey towards justice, schedule a free case evaluation by contacting us on our website or giving us a call.

You have to wear a helmet when you ride your motorcycle. No exceptions. 

The importance of donning a motorcycle helmet whenever you ride cannot be overemphasized. As a rider in California, it is not just a smart safety ritual but also a legal requirement. 

California law is explicit about motorcycle drivers and passengers alike; they must invariably wear helmets. The mandate is not only for your safety, but it also has a role to play in the eventuality of a mishap and compensatory affairs related to it.

The absence of a helmet during a motorcycle accident may provide leverage to allegations of you being partially accountable for any injuries inflicted. Helmets significantly reduce the risk of severe injuries. Hence, not wearing one might be interpreted as an act of negligence on your part.

When tragedy strikes and a life is lost due to the wrongful conduct of another, several parties are given the authority to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit. This typically encompasses the immediate family of the deceased, including the surviving spouse, children, and parents, who can seek monetary restitution through legal means. There are also instances where others, such as dependent minors living with the deceased, other inheritors, and blood relatives, may be entitled to instigate a wrongful death claim.

Additionally, a representative appointed for the deceased's estate may have the authorization to lodge a legal suit. However, navigating the complex maze of a wrongful death lawsuit can be an arduous task, given its intricate nature. This is where the assistance of a proficient wrongful death attorney, such as Belal Hamideh, can be crucial. Reach out to us for a complimentary case assessment, either on our website or through a phone call.

When tragedy strikes and a life is lost due to the wrongful conduct of another, several parties are given the authority to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit. This typically encompasses the immediate family of the deceased, including the surviving spouse, children, and parents, who can seek monetary restitution through legal means. There are also instances where others, such as dependent minors living with the deceased, other inheritors, and blood relatives, may be entitled to instigate a wrongful death claim.

Additionally, a representative appointed for the deceased's estate may have the authorization to lodge a legal suit. However, navigating the complex maze of a wrongful death lawsuit can be an arduous task, given its intricate nature. This is where the assistance of a proficient wrongful death attorney, such as Belal Hamideh, can be crucial. Reach out to us for a complimentary case assessment, either on our website or through a phone call.

In a tragic event involving a wrongful death, it is essential to understand who can take legal action. A wrongful death case can be initiated by several entities, primarily the immediate family of the deceased, including surviving spouse, offspring, and parents. They hold the right to seek compensation through a lawsuit.

In addition, there are circumstances where other individuals such as dependent minors living in the deceased's home, other heirs, and next of kin have the legal ground to assert a wrongful death claim. In some cases, an authorized representative of the deceased's estate can also become a party.

Navigating the complexities of a wrongful death lawsuit can be arduous, but rest assured, Belal Hamideh, an accomplished wrongful death attorney, is here to guide you. Reach out for a complimentary case evaluation, accessible through our website or a phone call.

When faced with the distressful incident of a wrongful death, it's important to know who is entitled to proceed with a lawsuit. Generally, the deceased's immediate family members such as surviving spouse, children, and parents are the primary individuals who have the right to seek compensation through a lawsuit. Furthermore, under specific situations, dependent minors living in the deceased's home, others heirs, as well as next of kin may also be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Additionally, a person who is a designated representative of the deceased's estate may also have the right to file a lawsuit. The labyrinthine nature of a wrongful death lawsuit can make it an intricate endeavor that requires guidance. 

Belal Hamideh, a seasoned wrongful death attorney, is available to guide you on this complex journey. Reach out to us for a complimentary case evaluation, either online or via a telephonic conversation.

No.
Not everyone can.
Specifically, the parties who are able to file a wrongful death lawsuit are typically the immediate family members of the deceased. This primarily includes their surviving spouse, children, and parents, who can file a lawsuit seeking recompense for the tragedy they have suffered.
Further, under certain conditions, other individuals like dependent minors living in the deceased's household, other heirs, and nearest kin can also go forward with a wrongful death claim. Another participant who can potentially be eligible to partake in the lawsuit proceedings could be an assigned representative of the deceased's estate. The complexities involved in a wrongful death lawsuit are manifold making it a complex task to undertake.
Belal Hamideh, an experienced wrongful death attorney, stands ready to guide you through this complex process. Reach out to us for a cost-free case assessment, either through our website or via a phone call.

Yes, you can absolutely sue for wrongful death. The people who are eligible to file this type of lawsuit are generally the immediate family members of the deceased, for instance, surviving spouses, children, and parents. Circumstances may also allow others like dependent minors living in the home of the deceased, other heirs, or next of kin to pursue a wrongful death claim. A representative designated by the deceased's estate might also be eligible to file a lawsuit. It's important to note that wrongful death lawsuits can be intricate and complex, but help is available. 

You can reach out to accomplished wrongful death attorney, Belal Hamideh, for assistance during this difficult process. You can contact us for a free case evaluation through our website or with a phone call.

While these may sound synonymous, they are not. 

A “survival action” compensates the deceased’s estate for any losses they sustained before they died. 

“Wrongful death,” on the other hand, compensates survivors for their losses. 

An easy way to remember it: a wrongful death lawsuit compensates the deceased’s family for their losses. A survival action makes it possible for the estate to sue for losses their loved one suffered before their passing. 

These cases can become very complicated quickly. An experienced wrongful death lawyer, Belal Hamideh, can guide you through the process, helping yours to recover the compensation you deserve. 

To schedule a free case evaluation, message Belal through our site or call. 

They Are Taxable, But The Entire Sum is Not

In the Golden State, the entire sum of your personal injury settlement isn't subject to taxation. Rather, only the portion aimed to offset your financial losses is taxed. This part is taxed at the highest marginal tax rate prevailing in the state, currently standing at 12.3%.

If you have any more questions about personal injury law or your unique case, feel free to book a complimentary case review with seasoned personal injury attorney, Belal Hamideh. The Support of a Personal Injury Lawyer

Suffering an injury due to another party's carelessness or negligence can be devastating. In such instances, you are within your rights to seek compensation. California's personal injury lawyer Belal Hamideh, with numerous years of rich experience, can assist you in securing maximum compensation for your injury.

Feeling uncertain about whether you've been injured due to someone else's irresponsibility? Don't hesitate to obtain a highly competent attorney's advice. Reach out to Belal for a complimentary case evaluation. We cater to Spanish-speaking clients as well.

Worried about How Much Your Personal Injury Claim is Worth?

The value of your claim can be influenced by several factors including medical costs, lost income, endured pain, and more. Belal Hamideh concentrates his efforts on securing maximum compensation for his clients. You stand a chance to recover both economic and non-economic damages.

The compensation can cover your medical bills, prescription costs, therapy expenses, and lost wages. Furthermore, it can compensate for the intangible emotional distress you've suffered due to the injury. Belal partners with you to ensure you receive everything you rightfully deserve.

The Value of Competence in Personal Injury Cases

Belal Hamideh's profound knowledge about the legal system and personal injury laws ensures you have a strong ally in your corner. This proficiency proves immensely beneficial when dealing with the complexities of the ever-changing legal system.

One of the prime benefits of having a proficient attorney by your side is the ability to properly evaluate your claim's worth. That evaluation isn't based on vague numbers or guesses but real-world experience. This thorough assessment ensures that you're well-informed about potential outcomes, enabling you to make enlightened decisions about your case.

Types of Cases Belal Handles

Through the years, Belal has helped numerous clients win a wide array of personal injury cases. Some of these include:

Automobile Accidents:

Motorists are required to exercise a "duty of care" while driving. If they breach this duty through negligence or carelessness, the injured party deserves compensation. A personal injury lawyer can navigate the complexities of these cases to ensure justice is served.

Tractor-Trailer and Big Rig Accidents:

These are some of the most dangerous accidents involving massive vehicles. Belal and his team can figure out everyone responsible for your accident and then file a lawsuit against all involved.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: Accidents resulting from others' carelessness can lead to serious injuries for pedestrians or cyclists. Having competent legal representation is vital to obtaining rightful compensation for your injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists often find themselves in accidents where they're not to blame. A personal injury lawyer can help determine who is liable and fight for your rights, making sure that you're not left dealing with the consequences of someone else's negligence.

Slip and Fall Accidents: If you slip, fall, and hurt yourself on someone else’s property due to a hazard they did not address, you may deserve compensation. A personal injury lawyer can hold the responsible parties accountable and ensure that you receive fair compensation.

Construction Site Accidents: Accidents at construction sites often involve more than one party. A seasoned attorney can conduct exhaustive investigations to identify all liable parties, allowing you to pursue claims against everyone responsible for your injuries.

Wrongful Death: In situations that involve the tragic loss of a loved one, a personal injury attorney provides unwavering support. They assist you in navigating the legal complexities, ensuring that you receive the compensation to which you're entitled.

These are some of the case types Belal can assist with. Whether it's dog bites or incidents involving rideshare apps like UBER, Belal can represent your rights and secure the compensation you rightfully deserve.

What Steps to Take After an Accident- An Essential Guide

If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of an accident, how you respond in the aftermath is critical, affecting the course of potential proceedings. Safe extrication from the accident scene is of utmost importance; if possible, steer clear of any danger post haste. Next, reach out to the relevant authorities and seek medical attention, regardless of how trivial your injuries might seem at the onset.

While safety takes precedence, take time if possible to chronicle the incident. Exchange contact and insurance details with the other driver, maintain composure and courtesy and avoid accepting blame. Once these immediate steps are taken, now would be a good time to get in touch with Belal.

Understanding Personal Injury Attorney Fees

Belal's payment structure operates on a contingency basis. As a client, this translates to zero upfront charges for you. Instead, Belal's compensation will be a fraction of the successful resolution of your case. Thus, you only pay if your case is won. Typically, this sum will be deducted from your settlement offer.

This financial arrangement not only makes it possible for anyone to procure legal representation but also provides the attorney with a powerful motivator to aggressively advocate for your case.

California Personal Injury Claim Timeline: What You Need to Know

Generally, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in California gives you two years from the date of the injury. However, this time could be unexpectedly shortened due to certain circumstances, underscoring the need to engage an attorney sooner rather than later.

Who Can be Held Accountable for My Personal Injury

Assigning fault is an intricate yet vital component of a personal injury case. Belal is proficient in identifying and establishing liability. It might be attributed to an imprudent driver, an employer's negligence, a property owner, or a manufacturer. Whatever the scenario, Belal will meticulously investigate to trace and prove the liability. You can rest assured all possibilities will be examined to hold the right parties accountable.

Moreover, even if you had a part to play in the accident, it does not rule out the possibility of compensation. California's "comparative negligence" doctrine allows for allocation of compensation in proportion to your level of blame, ensuring fair treatment regardless of shared responsibility.

Choosing Belal Hamideh: Proven Personal Injury Attorney in California

Facing the aftermath of a personal injury accident can be overwhelming and emotionally draining. This is where Belal Hamideh comes in. With his proficiency and experience, you can be confident that your case is in safe hands.

Belal's approach extends beyond legal representation. He extends empathetic support, allowing you the time and space needed to focus on your recovery and overall well-being.

For a free case evaluation, feel free to contact us through our website or call us directly. Change the narrative of your personal injury into a personal triumph with Belal Hamideh.

CA Law for Personal Injury

The following laws may pertain to your case. For more information or if you have further questions, contact Belal Hamideh for a free case evaluation.

California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1714

(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself. The design, distribution, or marketing of firearms and ammunition is not exempt from the duty to use ordinary care and skill that is required by this section. The extent of liability in these cases is defined by the Title on Compensatory Relief.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to abrogate the holdings in cases such as Vesely v. Sager (1971) 5 Cal.3d 153, Bernhard v. Harrah's Club (1976) 16 Cal.3d 313, and Coulter v. Superior Court (1978) 21 Cal.3d 144 and to reinstate the prior judicial interpretation of this section as it relates to proximate cause for injuries incurred as a result of furnishing alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person, namely that the furnishing of alcoholic beverages is not the proximate cause of injuries resulting from intoxication, but rather the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.

(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), no social host who furnishes alcoholic beverages to any person may be held legally accountable for damages suffered by that person, or for injury to the person or property of, or death of, any third person, resulting from the consumption of those beverages.

(d)(1) Nothing in subdivision (c) shall preclude a claim against a parent, guardian, or another adult who knowingly furnishes alcoholic beverages at his or her residence to a person whom he or she knows, or should have known, to be under 21 years of age, in which case, notwithstanding subdivision (b), the furnishing of the alcoholic beverage may be found to be the proximate cause of resulting injuries or death.

(2) A claim under this subdivision may be brought by, or on behalf of, the person under 21 years of age or by a person who was harmed by the person under 21 years of age.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17150

Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle, in the business of the owner or otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of the owner.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17300

(a) A person who willfully or negligently damages a street or highway, or its appurtenances, including, but not limited to, guardrails, signs, traffic signals, snow poles, and similar facilities, is liable for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement thereof.

(b) A person who willfully damages or destroys a memorial sign placed by the Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, a sign memorializing a victim under Section 101.10 of the Streets and Highways Code, is liable for that damage or destruction for the highest of the following amounts:

(1) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).

(2) The actual repair cost or replacement cost, whichever is applicable.

(c) A person who willfully or negligently causes or permits the contents of a vehicle to be deposited upon a street or highway, or its appurtenances, is liable for the reasonable costs of removing those contents from the street or highway or its appurtenances.

(d) The liability stated in this section also applies to an owner of a vehicle operated with the owner's permission, as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 17150), and includes liability for the reasonable cost of necessary safety precautions, including, but not limited to, warning traffic, the removal of debris resulting from accidents, the removal of any materials, or providing detours.

(e) The Department of Transportation and local authorities, with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may present claims for liability under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and settle and compromise, in their discretion, claims arising under this section.

(f) If the Department of Transportation or a local authority provides services on a highway outside its jurisdiction, at the request of the department or the local authority that has jurisdiction over that highway, the department or the local authority may present a claim for liability for rendering this service under this section, bring actions for recovery thereon, and, in its discretion, settle and compromise the claim.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages which the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing in excess of the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department ofTransportation.

(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 17301

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance over a highway or bridge is liable for all damages which the highway or bridge may sustain as a result of any illegal operation, driving or moving of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operating, driving, or moving any vehicle, object, or contrivance weighing in excess of the maximum weight specified in this code which is operated under a special permit issued by the Department ofTransportation.

(b) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating, driving, or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and driver are jointly and severally liable for the damage.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20003

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall also give his or her name, current residence address, the names and current residence addresses of any occupant of the driver's vehicle injured in the accident, the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and the name and current residence address of the owner to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and shall give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. The driver also shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting, or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if that transportation is requested by any injured person.

(b) Any driver or injured occupant of a driver's vehicle subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) shall also, upon being requested, exhibit his or her driver's license, if available, or, in the case of an injured occupant, any other available identification, to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 20004

In the event of death of any person resulting from an accident, the driver of any vehicle involved after fulfilling the requirements of this division, and if there be no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident to whom to give the information required by Section 20003, shall, without delay, report the accident to the nearest office of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or office of a duly authorized police authority and submit with the report the information required by Section 20003.

California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 34620

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) and Section 34622, a motor carrier of property shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle on any public highway in this state, unless it has complied with Section 34507.5 and has registered with the department its carrier identification number authorized or assigned thereunder, and holds a valid motor carrier permit issued to that motor carrier by the department. The department shall issue a motor carrier permit upon the carrier's written request, compliance with Sections 34507.5, 34630, and 34640, and subdivisions (e) and (h) of Section 34501.12 for motor carriers listed in that section, and the payment of the fee required by this chapter.

(b) A person shall not contract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property, unless that motor carrier holds a valid motor carrier of property permit issued by the department. A motor carrier of property or broker of construction trucking services, as defined in Section 3322 of the Civil Code, shall not contract or subcontract with, or otherwise engage the services of, a motor carrier of property, until the contracted motor carrier of property provides certification in the manner prescribed by this section, of compliance with subdivision (a).

This certification shall be completed by the contracted motor carrier of property and shall include a provision requiring the contracted motor carrier of property to immediately notify the person to whom they are contracted if the contracted motor carrier of property's permit is suspended or revoked. A copy of the contracted motor carrier of property's permit shall accompany the required certificate. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, by regulation, prescribe the format for the certificate and may make available an optional specific form for that purpose. The certificate, or a copy thereof, shall be maintained by each involved party for the duration of the contract or period of service plus two years, and shall be presented for inspection at the location designated by each carrier under Section 34501.10, immediately upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.

(c)(1) A motor carrier of property shall not retrieve a vehicle through the use of a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615, from the premises of another motor carrier of property until the retrieving motor carrier provides a copy of its motor carrier permit to the releasing motor carrier.

(2) A motor carrier of property shall not release a vehicle to another motor carrier of property utilizing a tow truck, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 615, until the releasing motor carrier obtains a copy of the motor carrier permit from the retrieving motor carrier. The motor carrier releasing the vehicle shall maintain a copy of the motor carrier permit for a period of two years after the transaction, and, upon the request of an authorized employee of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, shall immediately present the permit for inspection at the location designated by the releasing motor carrier under Section 34501.10.

(3) This subdivision does not apply to a person licensed pursuant to the Collateral Recovery Act (Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).

California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 335.1

Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.

California Code, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 338

Within three years:

(a) An action upon a liability created by statute, other than a penalty or forfeiture.

(b) An action for trespass upon or injury to real property.

(c)(1) An action for taking, detaining, or injuring goods or chattels, including an action for the specific recovery of personal property.

(2) The cause of action in the case of theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of an article of historical, interpretive, scientific, or artistic significance is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery of the whereabouts of the article by the aggrieved party, the aggrieved party's agent, or the law enforcement agency that originally investigated the theft.

(3)(A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), an action for the specific recovery of a work of fine art brought against a museum, gallery, auctioneer, or dealer, in the case of an unlawful taking or theft, as described in Section 484 of the Penal Code, of a work of fine art, including a taking or theft by means of fraud or duress, shall be commenced within six years of the actual discovery by the claimant or the claimant's agent, of both of the following:

(i) The identity and the whereabouts of the work of fine art. In the case where there is a possibility of misidentification of the object of fine art in question, the identity can be satisfied by the identification of facts sufficient to determine that the work of fine art is likely to be the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.

(ii) Information or facts that are sufficient to indicate that the claimant has a claim for a possessory interest in the work of fine art that was unlawfully taken or stolen.

(B) This paragraph shall apply to all pending and future actions commenced on or before December 31, 2017, including an action dismissed based on the expiration of statutes of limitations in effect prior to the date of enactment of this statute if the judgment in that action is not yet final or if the time for filing an appeal from a decision on that action has not expired, provided that the action concerns a work of fine art that was taken within 100 years prior to the date of enactment of this statute.

(C) For purposes of this paragraph:

(i) “Actual discovery,” notwithstanding Section 19 of the Civil Code, does not include constructive knowledge imputed by law.

(ii) “Auctioneer” means an individual who is engaged in, or who by advertising or otherwise holds the individual out as being available to engage in, the calling for, the recognition of, and the acceptance of, offers for the purchase of goods at an auction as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1812.601 of the Civil Code.

(iii) “Dealer” means a person who holds a valid seller's permit and who is actively and principally engaged in, or conducting the business of, selling works of fine art.

(iv) “Duress” means a threat of force, violence, danger, or retribution against an owner of the work of fine art in question, or the owner's family member, sufficient to coerce a reasonable person of ordinary susceptibilities to perform an act that otherwise would not have been performed or to acquiesce to an act to which the person would otherwise not have acquiesced.

(v) “Fine art” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 982 of the Civil Code.

(vi) “Museum or gallery” shall include any public or private organization or foundation operating as a museum or gallery.

(4) Section 361 shall not apply to an action brought pursuant to paragraph (3).

(5) A party in an action to which paragraph (3) applies may raise all equitable and legal affirmative defenses and doctrines, including, without limitation, laches and unclean hands.

(d) An action for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake. The cause of action in that case is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party, of the facts constituting the fraud or mistake.

(e) An action upon a bond of a public official except any cause of action based on fraud or embezzlement is not deemed to have accrued until the discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action upon the bond.

(f)(1) An action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity except that a cause of action based on malfeasance or misfeasance is not deemed to have accrued until discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action based on malfeasance or misfeasance shall be commenced within one year from discovery, by the aggrieved party or the aggrieved party's agent, of the facts constituting the cause of action or within three years from the performance of the notarial act giving rise to the action, whichever is later.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an action against a notary public on the notary public's bond or in the notary public's official capacity shall be commenced within six years.

(g) An action for slander of title to real property.

(h) An action commenced under Section 17536 of the Business and Professions Code. The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the aggrieved party, the Attorney General, the district attorney, the county counsel, the city prosecutor, or the city attorney of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action.

(i) An action commenced under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code). The cause of action in that case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional water quality control board of the facts constituting grounds for commencing actions under their jurisdiction.

(j) An action to recover for physical damage to private property under Section 19 of Article I of the California Constitution.

(k) An action commenced under Division 26 (commencing with Section 39000) of the Health and Safety Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery by the State Air Resources Board or by a district, as defined in Section 39025 of the Health and Safety Code, of the facts constituting grounds for commencing the action under its jurisdiction.

(l) An action commenced under Section 1602, 1615, or 5650.1 of the Fish and Game Code. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the agency bringing the action of the facts constituting the grounds for commencing the action.

(m) An action challenging the validity of the levy upon a parcel of a special tax levied by a local agency on a per parcel basis.

(n) An action commencing under Section 51.7 of the Civil Code.

(o) An action commenced under Section 4601.1 of the Public Resources Code, if the underlying violation is of Section 4571, 4581, or 4621 of the Public Resources Code, or of Section 1103.1 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, and the underlying violation is related to the conversion of timberland to nonforestry-related agricultural uses. These causes of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until discovery by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

(p) An action for civil penalties commenced under Section 26038 of the Business and Professions Code.

Yes, personal injury can be mental. Mental injuries would come under “non-economic compensation.”

Although no two cases are alike, they usually consist of economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages encompass the tangible costs you've incurred due to your injury, such as medical expenses, necessary treatments, therapy, doctor's visits, rehabilitation, prescription drugs, etc.

Moreover, they may also include loss of income if you were unable to work after the injury, probable future earnings you could have earned if not for the accident, and other consequential costs.

In the state of California, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If you wait longer than that, you run a heavy risk of not receiving compensation for all that you’ve been through. That said, the sooner you reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney, the better.

The earlier an attorney gets started on your case, the greater your likelihood of receiving maximum compensation earlier than otherwise.

If you mean “when to claim personal injury” in the context of “what actions must be taken,” you may have a personal injury case if you or someone you love were injured due to the negligent and/or reckless actions of another party.

That is the main difference between the two. In a wrongful death case, the negligent and/or reckless actions of another lead to the death of a human being. In a personal injury case, the negligent and/or reckless actions of another lead to the injuring of a human being. But, crucially, the victim survives.

If you or a loved one were injured through the actions of another, Belal Hamideh can help you to recover maximum compensation. By that same token, if a loved one passed away due to the actions of another, you may have a wrongful death case.

To know the truth, to see how a personal injury attorney (that also has experience with wrongful death cases) can help, schedule a free case evaluation by calling or posting a message through this site.

A personal injury lawyer is, essentially, someone who can represent you when you’ve been injured. A lawyer can negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, investigate your case, conduct interviews, file all of your paperwork, while providing you with support and guidance (among so much more).

The first step towards hiring a lawyer is to schedule a free case evaluation. Belal Hamideh, an experienced personal injury lawyer who has helped clients all throughout California, makes it easy to schedule a free case evaluation. Simply call or send a message through this site.

These laws below may pertain to your particular situation.

Personal injury lawyer Belal Hamideh offers a free case evaluation. During that, he’ll go over your case, what it could be worth, and how he can help you to achieve that. You can schedule this with him by reaching him through our site or calling.

In terms of a “personal injury lawyer near me,” Belal Hamideh can represent you if you’re anywhere in the state of California. If you’re in California, he is “near you,” so to speak.

To schedule a free case evaluation with this experienced personal injury lawyer, call or message us through the site.