Work Accident Law Firm in Torrance: How To Know if You Had a Work Accident

Have you suffered an injury that you think is related to your job but you aren’t sure? Do you believe that you may be eligible for workers’ compensation yet want to be certain before taking any further action? That’s completely understandable. Remember: in California, if you were injured while doing your job, then you are eligible. Belal Hamideh Law, a work accident law firm in Torrance, can help with both workers’ compensation as well as work-related injury cases.

Did the Injury Occur While You Were Doing Your Job?
 
This is the most important question to ask before you file for workers’ compensation. As long as you were doing your job when you were injured then you can be eligible for workers’ compensation. You don’t need to have been at your place of work when you suffered the injury, either. For example, you would still be eligible if you were offsite picking up something for the office, running an errand for the company, and so forth.

Won’t I Get in Trouble With My Company for Filing for Workers’ Compensation?

Absolutely not. You are protected by the law. Your company, frankly, is legally unable to retaliate against you for filing for workers’ compensation. That means they can’t fire you for doing so nor can they take other retaliatory steps against you as well. They can’t make your schedule more difficult, give you a lower performance review than you deserve, dock your pay, or other actions. If you believe that you have been retaliated against, then we encourage you to reach out to us as well. We will petition for a penalty of $10,000 in addition to back pay and that is just the beginning.

Is Workers’ Compensation The Only Kind of Case I Can File for My Work Injury?

No, it is not. Yes, most at-work injuries will be workers compensation cases. However, it’s entirely possible that your work injury was the fault of someone other than your employer. Maybe you were using a machine in the course of doing your job which was defective or flawed. In that case, the manufacturer could be liable as well. That’s just one example, there are many others. When you reach out to us for a free case evaluation, we’ll investigate your case and determine who is liable and to what extent.

A Work Accident Law Firm in Torrance for Workers

You work very hard at your job. When you’re injured in the course of doing it, you deserve to be compensated for it. It doesn’t matter if the work accident was “your fault” or anything of that nature – if you were working, you’re eligible for worker’s compensation. Indeed, many reach out to us after their initial claims were rejected and we help them to make an even stronger, more compelling case so that they can receive what they deserve. For a free case evaluation to see how we can help, reach out to us today.

Torrance Accident Attorney: What to Know About Motorcycle Accidents

Have you recently been in a motorcycle accident and aren’t sure what to do next? Are you trying to go about your days yet feel like there’s something that you’re forgetting, something you should do but aren’t? Nothing in life can prepare you for having been in a motorcycle accident or any kind of vehicular accident. Belal Hamideh, Torrance accident attorney, can help motorcyclists who were injured in accidents as well as those who were injured in accidents involving motorcycles.

The Motorcyclist Isn’t Usually at Fault

One of the more common reasons that motorcyclists don’t reach out to an attorney after an accident is some version of: “Well, I ride a motorcycle and I just figured that most people are going to assume the accident was my fault.” Actually, the reverse is true. In most accident cases involving a motorcycle, the motorcyclist isn’t at fault. As such, if you were on your motorcycle when you were injured in an accident, it’s worth reaching out to an experienced attorney to see what caliber of case you may have.

Get Medical Help After Any Motorcycle Accident

Hopefully, in the event that you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, you weren’t harmed. However, it’s entirely possible that you have suffered injuries and yet nothing “broke the skin,” nor are there other visible signs of physical injury on your body or the bodies of anyone involved in the accident. Even if that is the case, seek medical help anyway. Why? Because it’s entirely possible that you or others involved in the accident suffered internal injuries which you may not be aware of due to shock, adrenaline, and other factors.

How to Best Minimize the Risk of Motorcycle Accidents

No matter how conscientious a motorcyclist you are, your level of experience or how careful you are on the roads, you cannot eliminate the possibility of injury. That said, there are some steps you can take to reduce the possibility of a serious injury. Practice “defensive riding” whenever possible. The more you know about your motorcycle and how it operates, the better you’ll be. On that subject, depending on your model, an overreliance on your rear brakes can put you at greater risk of injury. So, you don’t want them to be the only thing keeping you from being harmed.

A Torrance Accident Attorney Who Can Help Motorcyclists
 
Over the years, Belal and the team here have helped so many who were injured in accidents involving motorcycles. To that end, we can help you to recover economic as well as non-economic damages. The latter include compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and so forth. The former are damages related to injuries that are a direct result of your accident, such as medical bills, rehabilitation, doctor visits, and so forth. During a free case evaluation, we can let you know what your case is worth and how we can help to make that come to pass. Schedule it by calling us or messaging us through our site.

Animal Attacks & Who’s Responsible from a Personal Injury Lawyer in Torrance

Did someone’s dog recently bite you and you aren’t certain if you have a case or not? Have you been attacked by someone’s pet and you go back and forth in thinking that you have a case? If you think there’s even a small chance you have a case, it’s worth it to reach out to Belal Hamideh and the rest of the team here. As a personal injury lawyer in Torrance, Belal Hamideh can help answer your questions and guide you through the process.

Do I Have a Dog Bite/Animal Attack Case?

Not to answer a question with a question, but, were you injured by the animal? Yes, if the bite broke your skin, then you most likely have a case. However, even if the animal’s bite didn’t break your skin, you still may have a case, depending on if your injury were a result of the animal attacking you and other factors. There are many factors that determine these cases, such as if the person bitten by the animal were trespassing, the control the owner had of the animal, and so forth. We can represent you as aggressively as possible every step of the way.

Who Is Responsible for My Dog Bite/Animal Attack?

As California is a “strict liability” state, the owner of the dog (or other animal) is probably liable. That said, they might not be the only liable party. For example, perhaps, at the time that the animal bit/attacked you, it was controlled by a family member of the owner, a friend of theirs, etc. They could be liable. If you’re bit by a dog that’s being controlled by a paid dog walker, then they could be liable, too. However, children can’t. If a kid controls a dog when the dog bites you, the kid’s parents would be liable.

What Do I Do If It’s a Family Member or Friend’s Animal?
 
It is natural and completely understandable that, should the pet of someone you care about bite you, you might be reticent about filing a case against them. However, what’s important to keep in mind here is that your family member or friend won’t have to pay. It will come from their insurance. It’s not like you’ll be taking money from someone that you care about. If you have any further questions, Belal and the team are ready to answer them.

A Personal Injury Lawyer in Torrance Who Can Help
 
Dog bites and animal attacks are difficult cases for many reasons. If you are bitten or attacked by an animal, receive medical care as quickly as possible. Even if the injury seems minor, you never know the health of the animal that bit you, whether it’s diseased, and so forth. Once you’ve done that, we encourage you to reach out to us for a free case evaluation to see how we can help. You can schedule this through our site or by giving us a call.

Ways an Experienced Torrance Bus Accident Lawyer Can Help You

Have you been injured in a bus accident and want to speak to an attorney, yet every attorney you speak to only seems to have extensive knowledge of car accidents? Do you want to work with an attorney who understands bus accidents as well as the crucial ways that they differ from other accident cases? Belal Hamideh, Torrance bus accident lawyer, can put together the best, most compelling bus accident case on your behalf.

Bringing the Right Case Against the Right Party
 
Any vehicular accident can lead to catastrophic injuries. Bus accidents can be among the worst: you may be in an awkward position during the accident, there’s most likely not a seatbelt/airbag/etc., you could be hit by others, and so forth. Beyond that, your case can be entirely different whether you were on a city/municipal bus or a privately-owned bus (such as a charter bus, a tour bus, a church bus, a shuttle bus, and so forth). We can bring about the right case on your behalf.

Finding All Who Are Liable for Your Injuries

In any case involving injuries that are a result of a bus accident, mutli[le parties may be liable. Yes, the bus driver may be liable for your accident. However, they may only be partially liable (if liable at all). Perhaps a driver under the influence hit your bus/caused your bus driver to have to swerve. Maybe the bus has a manufacturing defect or was poorly serviced/maintained. Then, the manufacturer may be liable, the owner of the bus may be liable, the mechanic may be liable, or other parties. We’ll find all parties responsible and then represent you as aggressively as possible so that you receive all of the compensation that you should.

Bus Accident Cases are Different From Car Accident Cases
 
Unfortunately, in bus accident cases, a commercial bus company (or similar entity) may try to fight you and your case very hard. That’s due to any number of reasons, one of which is the insurance that commercial bus companies have to carry, which goes into the millions of dollars. They can and most likely will do everything in their power to make sure that you receive as little of that as possible (if any whatsoever). We have the resources to stand “toe to toe” with them, so to speak, on your behalf.

A Torrance Bus Accident Lawyer on Your Side

If you believe that you or someone that you love may have been injured in a bus accident, it’s worth it to reach out to us. We offer free case evaluations. During that, we let you know exactly what we believe your case to be worth as well as how we can help. So many of our clients weren’t sure they had a case only to find that they had a very strong one. There’s no downside, none whatsoever, to reaching out to us. To schedule that free case evaluation with Belal and the team, you can call us or message us through our site.

Exactly When Should You Call an Airline Injury Lawyer?

You know to call an attorney if you were in an aircraft accident, but do you know the other times when you should call an experienced airline injury lawyer? Do you think you may have a case but you aren’t 100% sure? Yes, obviously, you should absolutely call an attorney if you or someone that you love has been injured in an aircraft crash. However, there are other scenarios where you should contact an attorney that you might not be aware of.

Call After an Aircraft Accident (Any Kind of Aircraft Accident)

Of course, if you’re in a passenger jet that crashes and you or someone you love are injured in that crash, it is a good idea to reach out to an attorney. That way, you have a professional ascertain how much of a case you have, let you know what kind of compensation you could receive, and then they can represent you in the case. The same holds true, however, if you’re in any other kind of aircraft accident: even those involving a helicopter, military aircraft, a charter plane, a private one, a corporate flight, and more.

Call After an Injury

That being said, you don’t need to have been injured in a crash to be eligible for compensation. For the sake of simplicity, the plane doesn’t need to have crashed out of the sky for you to receive compensation should you have been injured on the plane. Perhaps you were injured in some other way on the plane, through the negligence and/or recklessness of another party that didn’t involve the plane hitting the ground. Belal and the team can help you here as well.

Call to Find Who is Liable

In an airplane accident, many different parties could be liable. Belal and the team can bring the strongest possible case against all involved so that you receive your maximum compensation. Yes, if you’re injured on a plane, then the pilot is most likely liable. However, if there were a defect with the plane, the manufacturer may be liable, and the maintenance workers may be as well. If it’s a commercial airline, the airline itself could be liable. If it’s a private plane/helicopter, the owner may be liable. All of those parties and others may have, at least partially, caused your injuries.

An Airline Injury Lawyer in Torrance Who Can Help

As you can see, with so many different parties involved, any cases involving an airline injury can become very complex very quickly. From the initial case evaluation, Belal can help. Once we take your case, we get right to work investigating what really happened and then representing you as aggressively as possible. We do not accept payment unless we win the case and we win 99% of the time. Even then, our payment comes from your compensation, so there is no downside to reaching out to us for a free case evaluation. To schedule that, you can message us through our site or call.

The Truth About Vehicle Accidents from a Torrance Accident Attorney

Are you looking for the right accident attorney who understands Torrance? Do you want to work with a true Torrance accident attorney, someone that’s familiar with the area? That’s Belal Hamideh and the team here. Torrance is part of Los Angeles County, yes, but Torrance is also its own unique area as well. Over the years, Belal has helped many to receive the maximum compensation for their injuries. Now, we can put that experience to work for you.

Motor-Vehicle Deaths in California are Becoming More Common  
Unfortunately, in the last decade, motor-vehicle deaths have, with some small drop-offs, worsened. Statista shows a steady incline from 2014 through 2022. Yes, 2022 had roughly 60 fewer deaths than in 2021, but it was still roughly a thousand more than in 2014. Losing someone in a vehicular accident can be one of the greatest challenges a person ever goes through. If it happened to you, we can help you to receive maximum compensation so that you can have a foundation from which to transition to the next phase of your life.

Torrance Has Fewer Accidents Than Other Cities, But…
In terms of “victims killed & injured” from the “California Office of Traffic Safety,” the last set of numbers, posted for 2020, put Torrance in the “middle of the pack,” so to speak. Torrance ranks 27th out of 61 ranked areas throughout California. However, that means 567 victims were killed and injured in accidents in and around Torrance. That number is, by any measure, far, far too high. If you have been injured in an accident in Torrance or the surrounding area, Belal and the team can help you to recover the maximum compensation that you deserve.

DUI and Torrance
Going further down on that chart from the Office of Traffic Safety, you’ll note that Torrance and the surrounding area also rank far too high in terms of number of DUI arrests with 132. That’s 13th out of all areas ranked in the entire state of California. Belal has mentioned it in many blogs, press releases, and elsewhere, but it is never, ever a good idea to get behind the wheel after consuming any alcohol. If you consume alcohol (or plan on doing so when away from home), schedule a rideshare, get a designated driver, or some other measure to ensure that you and others on the road get home safe.

Pro Torrance Accident Attorney on Your Side
When you go out on the road in Torrance, you expect to be safe. You expect to make it home. If you’re like so many in the region, you drive as safely and carefully as possible so as to ensure the best outcome. When someone hurts you through their negligence and/or recklessness, you deserve to be compensated for all of your injuries and more. Belal and the rest of our Torrance team can help. For a free case evaluation, you can call us or send us a message through our site.

Jet Ski Accident Lawyer On Who’s Responsible for Your Accident and More

Personal watercraft (or “Jet Ski” accidents as they’re often referred to) can be dangerous, to say the very least. Even the most expensive personal watercraft are unlikely to have much in the way of safety features. Moreover, an accident that occurs is going to be on the water, very possibly far from land. If you or someone that you love were injured in an accident involving a personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski, Sea Doo, WaveRunner or the like) Belal Hamideh Law can help. Below are some of the more common questions Belal and the rest of the jet ski accident lawyer team are asked.

Who is Liable for My Personal Watercraft Injury?

Most likely, the operator of the watercraft that struck you will be liable. If you were hit by another personal watercraft, a boat, or some other form of watercraft, it could very well be the fault of the person in control of that watercraft. They may have been inattentive, under the influence, failing to adhere to waterway safety rules, and so forth.

Other Than The Other Operator, Who May Be Liable?
 
However, it could be that other parties are liable, too. Perhaps there was a defect with your watercraft or the watercraft that struck you. That could be the manufacturer’s fault, a mechanic who did recent work, and so forth. Alternatively, maybe you were hit by a rented watercraft. Then, the company that rented the vessel could be liable. We can help to determine the truth.

How Can I Reduce the Odds Of Being in a Personal Watercraft Accident?

First, you should always be as safe as possible on the water. Don’t speed excessively. Avoid using your personal watercraft in areas where it shouldn’t be. Always check the weather before you go out on the water. Never operate a personal watercraft under the influence or even “buzzed.” These and other safe behaviors can lower the odds that you’re in an accident but they cannot eliminate them. You can’t control what the other operators do.

What Should I Do if I’m in a Personal Watercraft Accident?

Get to safety as best you can. To use an analogy, if in doubt, act as if you were injured in a car accident.  Check injuries for all parties involved. Then, check information from everyone involved, too: you’ll want their contact information, insurance, and any licensing/registration numbers for the vessels. Speaking of “contact,” contact the authorities, let them know what happened, and make sure to receive attention from a medical professional. Then, reach out to us.

Belal Hamideh: Torrance Jet Ski Accident Lawyer
 
Hopefully, all your trips out on your personal watercraft are safe and fun. However, if they aren’t, if you or someone you love are injured in an accident, we very well may be able to help. Our clients don’t pay us unless we win, and even then our payment comes out of your settlement. For a free case evaluation, you can message Belal and the team here through our site or call.

Q and A With a Member of a Torrance Accident Law Firm

Were you injured in an accident and have questions about what to do next? Do you want to get answers to your questions without hiring an attorney just yet? Here at the Torrance accident law firm, we’re always looking for more ways to help those who have been injured. Below are some of the questions that Belal Hamideh and the team here have been asked recently. If you have more questions or would like to schedule a free case evaluation, please reach out to us.

How Long Can I Wait to File an Accident Claim in Torrance?

Under California law, if you were injured in an accident, you have two years to file a case. Depending on who caused your accident (such as governmental entities, etc.) that time could actually be shorter. While two years may seem like a long time, we encourage you to reach out to an attorney as soon as possible. We do that for many reasons, not the least of which is that the other side will not wait until the last minute. They’ll begin both investigating and building a case long before that. By hiring an attorney sooner, you can give yourself every opportunity for the most successful outcome.

What Should I Do After an Accident?

Whether it’s a vehicular accident, slip and fall, motorcycle accident, personal watercraft accident, or anything else, first get to safety. Leave harm’s way. Check yourself and others involved for injuries. Then, get the contact information from everyone involved: the person who hit you, witnesses, passengers, and others. You’ll want contact info as well as insurance information from the party/parties who hit you. Contact law enforcement. Get medical attention (even if it seems like you weren’t injured). Then, after all that, contact us.

Do I Really Need to Get Medical Attention If I Don’t Seem Injured?

Absolutely. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, you may not seem injured nor may you look injured. However, it’s entirely possible that you’ve suffered internal injuries or others, the full extent of which won’t be known for some time. By receiving medical care as quickly as possible, you can get a “head start,” so to speak, on treatment for those injuries, potentially enabling you to recover from them as quickly and fully as possible.

A Torrance Accident Law Firm to Help You Today

It’s natural and even understandable to feel powerless in the wake of an accident that’s left you injured. That’s just one more way that we can help, by guiding you through the process every step of the way. From the initial free case evaluation, (where we’ll tell you what, in our experience, your case will be worth) through the negotiation (where we represent you as aggressively as possible) to the successful outcome (where you won’t pay us unless we win) we have your back throughout it all. To schedule that free case evaluation, message us through our site or give us a call.

What Constitutes “Wrongful Death” from Belal Hamideh Law

Losing a loved one is always tragic, one of the worst struggles of a person’s life. It can be even more difficult if you believe that your loved one’s death may have been caused due to someone else’s negligence and/or recklessness. If you believe that may have occurred, it’s entirely possible that you have a wrongful death case. Belal Hamideh Law has represented survivors in many of these cases, helping survivors to receive compensation to build a nest egg for the next stage of their lives.

What “Wrongful Death” Means

Essentially, “wrongful death,” in a legal sense, means that someone lost their life due to someone else’s negligent, improper, unjust, and/or reckless actions. These are civil cases, so they’re separate and different from criminal ones. In fact, many survivors sue defendants who were acquitted of murder in a criminal trial for wrongful death. If your spouse, your parent, or other family member’s death may be a result of someone else’s actions, it’s worth it to reach out to us for a free case evaluation to determine the truth.

Wrongful Death Accidents

Many of the wrongful death cases that Belal Hamideh and the team here have represented clients involve accidents. Vehicular accidents where the other party was negligent, reckless, driving under the influence, etc., and their actions caused an accident the result of which, unfortunately, led to the passing of a loved one. That said, other accidents can result in wrongful death, too: accidents at construction sites, slip and fall accidents, accidents at the workplace, etc. When we take your case, we can get right to work determining exactly who was responsible for your loved ones’ passing and then we can do everything in our power to make sure that you receive what you should.

Other Kinds of Wrongful Death Cases
 
It’s important to note that not all wrongful death cases are the result of an accident, a fall, a crash, and so forth. Unfortunately, all too often, wrongful death results from medical malpractice. A medical professional may make mistakes during surgery, in terms of medicating, their treatment may be improper, they could even miss a terminal illness/injury, and so forth. Wrongful deaths can also occur from defective products. If a product is so defective and flawed as to fatally wound someone, you may very well have a strong case.

Belal Hamideh Law Helps Survivors
 
No amount of compensation, no matter how steep, can ever make up for losing someone that you love. What it can do is cover the bills that may have accrued as a result of your loved one’s injury and passing (such as medical bills, funeral costs, and the like). All of our case evaluations are free and you don’t have to pay us for anything, period, unless we win. We win 99% of the time and look forward to putting our experience to work for you. To schedule a case evaluation, you can message us through our site or give us a call.

Driver or Passenger: Who Should Contact a Lawyer for UBER Accident

Do you drive for UBER or Lyft, were in an accident, and aren’t sure what to do? Were you in an UBER or Lyft when someone struck your vehicle? Or, alternatively, were you hit by an UBER or Lyft driver? There are different courses of action for each scenario. Belal Hamideh, a lawyer for UBER accident cases as well as those involving Lyft in the Torrance area can help in a variety of ways.

What to Know If You’re an UBER/Lyft Driver in an Accident
 
The next steps are determined quite a bit by what “period” you were in. For example, if you were in “Period 1,” (you’re logged into UBER or Lyft) or “Periods 2 and 3” (you’ve accepted a ride and picked up a passenger, respectively) then you’re covered by UBER/Lyft insurance. If you were offline (meaning that you weren’t logged into either app at all during the time of your accident) then your own personal insurance will cover the accident.

What to Know If You’re an UBER/Lyft Passenger in an Accident
 
Essentially, it’s like you were a passenger in any other kind of vehicular accident. If you were injured through the recklessness and/or negligence of another party then you may very well have a case. If so, you can receive compensation for economic as well as non-economic injuries. The former includes compensation for physical injuries you sustained as a result of the accident: broken bones, rehabilitation, doctor visits, and more. The latter, non-economic damages, are for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and so forth. Belal and the team can help you to recover the maximum compensation for all that you’ve been through.

Who to Sue if You’re Hit by an UBER/Lyft Driver
 
Unfortunately, as of this writing, it would be very difficult to bring a suit against UBER or Lyft themselves. Since the passage of California Assembly Bill 5, UBER/Lyft drivers have not been seen as employees of UBER or Lyft, but instead as independent contractors. That said, Belal and the team have a proven track record of being able to find all of the parties liable for a vehicular accident. Whether it was an UBER/Lyft driver, someone else who struck that vehicle, the manufacturer of a defect in the vehicle or any other party, we can find the truth and use it on your behalf.

More Than a Lawyer for UBER Accident in Torrance
 
UBER, Lyft, and other rideshare services can be convenient, making it easier to get in and around the Torrance area. However, if you or someone you love are injured in an accident involving one of these services, you deserve to be compensated for all that you’ve had to go through. If you believe that there is any chance that you might have a case, we encourage you to sit down with us for a free case evaluation. There, we’ll let you know exactly what your case may be worth and how we can help. To schedule this, go through our site or call.