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Unis & Associates, PLC • Irvine, California • Effective Personal Injury Attorneys

At the Irvine, California, Law Offices of Unis & Associates, PLC, we are experienced accident attorneys with more than twenty years of personal injury & auto accident experience. As a small firm, we give each client the personal attention they expect. Due to our extensive background in personal injury law, we have the resources and experience to defend your interests at the negotiation table or in the courtroom. Free Consultation

The personal injury attorneys of Unis & Associates are dedicated to providing our clients effective personal injury representation while keeping costs down. Each personal injury lawyer will work hard to resolve our client's case as quickly as possible by pursuing creative solutions and seeking an appropriate settlement at the earliest possible date.

At the Irvine personal injury law firm of Unis & Associates, PLC, our auto accident lawyers want you to concentrate on recovering from your accident. Let us deal with the insurance company and manage the liability issues. If the auto accident was caused by a motorist who was drinking and driving, it is considered negligence per se, an established conclusion that the driver was negligent. Likewise, if a traffic violation leads to an auto accident, it also carries similar liability. Whether the accident that caused your injury involved a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or boat, we will help you obtain the compensation you deserve. If a loved one was killed in a fatal car accident, each Irvine attorney can also help you bring a wrongful death action against the responsible party

Crucial Timing in Irvine Personal Injury Cases

A personal injury lawsuit in Irvine begins with an injury from an auto accident, motorcycle accident, slip & fall, dog bite, or wrongful death. One generally has two years from the accident/incident to file a lawsuit to recover damages associated with the injuries and damages to property. This time limit is called the "Statute of Limitations." If this time has passed, immediately speak with an Irvine personal injury attorney to review exceptions to this general rule.

Auto and Motorcycle Accidents
Slip and Falls
Dog bites
Nursing Home Negligence

What to do after a Personal Injury or Auto Accident in Irvine

1. Document the Accident or Incident

As soon after the accident / incident as possible, you should document the facts of the case. Begin a folder to keep all the information together. Be sure you have the information you need about any witnesses to the accident (name, phone numbers and addresses) - you may need them during trial to prove the other party's fault. Take photographs of the cars involved, the location of the accident, and your injuries (most Irvine personal injury lawyers have private investigators for this purpose but take photographs early so that there is substantial evidence of the injuries involved). Draw a diagram of the accident scene with sufficient detail as to locations of landmarks and vehicles to assist your recollection later on. Remember to note dates and times.

The insurance company for the driver at fault may want you to give them a recorded statement, either in person or on the phone. Most Irvine auto accident lawyers recommend that you not give such a statement, at least not without first consulting with a top Irvine auto accident lawyer. Most Irvine auto accident law firms encourage you to talk with your own insurance company, however, so that you can receive any medical payment or personal injury protection benefits that may be available under your own insurance policy (insurance rates generally cannot be raised from using one's medical payment provision under insurance). These are highly technical issues - please consult one of our competent auto accident attorneys familiar with the California system and can guide you through the process.

2. Keep An Injury Diary

People either forget or repress many of the problems they suffer after a auto accident injury. You should begin keeping a diary or log. Write down information about:

how much pain you feel daily (on a scale of 1 to 10),
activities you could not perform during the day
events that you miss due to the injuries like vacations, family reunions, etc..
hobbies you cannot / could not perform due to the injuries like sports, etc..
physical activities you cannot/could not perform as a result of the injuries including private relations.

This information can be invaluable at the time of settlement negotiations or trial. In addition to the above list, you should record the following information in your diary:

a list of your injuries resulting from the Irvine accident or incident
log (daily) your pain and discomfort including trouble sleeping, nightmares, etc..
log how your personal injuries have affected your job performance
log how your injuries have affected your day-to-day activities (especially activities you wanted to engage in but could not due to pain or discomfort)

3. Recovering From Your Injuries

You should faithfully follow any instructions from your doctor, and be sure to keep any appointments with specialists, physical therapists, etc. In most lawyers' view, legal issues should be secondary to your full recovery - physically and emotionally.

As injury professionals, we have a duty to protect the rights of victims of personal injury, car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, pedestrian injuries, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, prescription drug claims (including Neurontin), nursing home abuse and neglect, healthcare injuries, dog and animal attacks, defective products / products liability, slip and fall, wrongful death, workers' compensation and Social Security disability. We do not represent the insurance industry or big business. We represent people like you.

If you have suffered a serious injury due to the negligence of another, don't be victimized twice. You will be up against the insurance industry, big business, and all of their resources. You are not on an even playing field. You need someone on your side to help you obtain the fair and reasonable compensation that you deserve. You need an irvine injury lawyer with experience and success in representing injured people.

Insurance companies try to settle claims as quickly and cheaply as possible, because, like every business, their focus is on making a profit. When you have been injured through the fault of someone else, the insurance company of the person responsible for your injuries will usually contact you immediately to settle the claim. This happens even when you have serious injuries and the full extent of the damage may not be known by you for some time. When this happens, you need an Irvine injury lawyer with your best interests in mind - an Irvine personal injury lawyer who understands the complexities of personal injury and wrongful death laws.

At Unis & Associates, PLC , each lawyer understands that suffering an injury or losing a loved one due to the negligence of another can be devastating and causes significant hardship and stress. It is of vital importance to obtain the best legal advice possible. Don't settle for less than you deserve; consult an experienced Irvine personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Delays may result in the loss of important physical evidence, and witnesses may forget important details.

You are invited to contact us for a free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation. Our Irvine personal injury lawyers will analyze your case and advise whether you are entitled to compensation. If we don't think you need an injury attorney, we will tell you right away.

Our attorneys are experienced litigators who have successfully represented clients in Federal Tax Court, California's Superior, Appellate, and Supreme Courts. We also represent clients against the U.S. Attorney and Attorney General.

Experienced Orange County Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer

In addition to our general civil litigation work, we also represent victims of personal injury. Our litigation experience, including insurance defense and subrogation, has provided us with the necessary skills to effectively manage personal injury cases and obtain the compensation our clients deserve. If you have been seriously injured due to the negligence of another, the Law Offices of Unis & Associates, PLC can represent you.

Contact Unis & Associates, PLC at 1-877-250-7007

If you need an experienced civil litigation attorney, contact the Law Office of Unis & Associates, PLC in Irvine, California. Our attorneys can work to resolve your legal issue as quickly and effectively as possible. Free Consultation

Unis & Associates, PLC proudly serves the people of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, including the cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Nigel, Lake Forest, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Riverside, San Clemente, San Diego, Santa Ana, and Tustin.

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