The Southern California personal injury attorneys at Bentley & More LLP have extensive experience handling complex litigation in a wide range of practice areas including product liability, workers’ compensation, car accidents, and serious injury. Residents of the Orange County area in need of legal representation should reach out to the expert team at our law firm and schedule a consultation to meet with one of our Orange County, San Bernardino, and Riverside personal injury lawyers about your case. We have the resources and experience to handle even the most complex civil actions and injury claims. If you or a family member has suffered injury or property loss in the January 2025 California wildfires, Bentley & More LLP can help. Our California wildfire attorneys dedicate themselves to helping those affected by the devastating Palisades Fires, Eaton Fires, and Hurst Fires.

Compensation in Personal Injury Claims

Plaintiffs in Southern California personal injury lawsuits can recover various types of compensation depending on the damages in the case. The plaintiff’s Southern California personal injury attorney will provide the court with evidence showing the extent of the plaintiff’s damages. Damages in personal injury cases usually include:

• Medical expenses. This includes ambulance fees, hospital bills, and any costs for necessary treatments or ongoing care.
• Lost income. A plaintiff’s injuries may prevent him or her from returning to work for an extended time. The plaintiff can sue for those lost wages and the wages he or she would have reasonably expected to earn in the future if the injuries prevent the plaintiff from returning to work at all.
• Property damage. If a defendant’s actions caused any damage to the plaintiff’s private property, he or she may sue for the costs of repairing or replacing that property.
• Pain and suffering. A judge will consider expert witness testimony and award the plaintiff an appropriate amount.