Orange Personal Injury Law Firm

What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does The Dominguez Firm Handle?

The Dominguez Firm handles a wide variety of Orange County personal injury cases.

Our practice areas include:

• Brain Injuries
• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Wrongful death claims
• Work injuries
• Slip & Fall accidents
• Dog bites
• Construction accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Bus accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Uber and Lyft accidents
• Pool accidents
• Defective product accidents (Product liability)
• Nursing home abuse

The Dominguez Firm also handles Orange County workers’ compensation and employment law claims. These include:

• Sexual harassment
• Workplace discrimination
• Whistleblower protection
• Wrongful termination
• Wage and hour problems
• And many other employment related issues

If you don’t see your type of injury or employment law issue listed here, that doesn’t mean we don’t handle it. Call us for a free consultation at 800-818-1818.

What are the Most Common Types of Accidents in Orange County?

Traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries in Orange County. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the five most common types of traffic accidents in Orange County for 2018 were:

• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents under the age of 15
• DUI, ages 21-34
• DUI, overall

There were also 5,075 injuries and deaths due to speeding in Orange County in 2018.

Why File a Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim is a legal claim for financial compensation under civil law.  It occurs whenever an individual is injured due to another individual or entity’s negligence or recklessness.

Every person has a duty of care to one another to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of one-another and of the public at large.  If this duty of care is breached, the negligent party may be sued under California law.

Personal injuries can be caused by any number of situationa. Some of the most common cases we see involve:

• Car accidents
• Catastrophic injuries
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Wrongful death
• Workplace injuries
• Construction accidents
• Uber and Lyft accidents
• Animal bites
• Slip & Fall accidents
• Pool accidents
• E-Scooter accidents
• Product liability
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse
• And many more!

What Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Orange, CA?

One of the most common categories of personal injury lawsuits we handle at The Dominguez Firm involve serious injuries from car accidents.  According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the top five causes of motor vehicle or traffic accidents in Orange County are:

1. Driving too fast (18%)
2. Alcohol, drugs, or other impairing medications (11%)
3. Failure to keep in the proper lane (8%)
4. Failure to yield the right of way (7%)
5. Distracted driving (6%)

Drivers under the age of 34 are much more likely to be involved in a crash than their older counterparts. Younger drivers are much more prone to speeding and aggressive driving,. For very young drivers under 21, a lack of experience combined with poor decision-making skills aggravate an already increased risk of causing an accident.

The 5 most dangerous intersections in Orange are:

1. Anaheim Way and State College Boulevard (12 accidents between 2015 and 2017)
2. Tustin St. and Walnut Ave. (12 accidents between 2015 and 2017)
3. Glassell St. and Meats Ave. (12 accidents between 2015 and 2017)
4. Meats Ave. and Tustin St. (11 accidents between 2015 and 2017)
5. Katella Ave. and Tustin St. (11 accidents between 2015 and 2017)

Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?

If you suffered serious injuries in an accident due to someone else's negligence, the answer is a resounding yes.

Despite what you see on TV, insurance companies are not your friend. They are for profit entities that are not in the habit of giving out large settlements. On the contrary, they will try to lowball you, regardless of the extent of your injuries.

Don't go it alone. You'l likely leave much-needed money on the table if you do. Let the experienced Orange County accident lawyers at The Dominguez Firm fight for every cent of the compensation you're entitled to for your accident injuries.

Can I Still File a Claim in Civil Court if the Person Who Injured Me is Found Innocent in Criminal Court?

While it is often not possible to hold negligent parties accountable under criminal law, civil law provides opportunities for injury victims to recuperate direly needed financial compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Psychiatric counseling
• Ongoing medical treatment
• Medications and medical equipment
• Nursing and in-home care
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• And much more

Generally, you can proceed with a civil claim against the person who caused your injuries, even if they wer never convicted or even charged with a crime. This can apply to accidents caused by:

• Road rage
• Reckless driving
• Assault
• Wrongful death

Why Choose The Dominguez Firm?

At The Dominguez Firm, we have helped thousands of clients injured in all types of accidents over our 35+ year history.  In that time, thousands of clients have recover millions of dollars in compensation. Our 96%* success rate means that most of our injured clients come out on top. Our positive client testimonials further reaffirm our commitment to quality legal representation and attentive service:

The attorneys were always available and answered my questions. I would recommend them to anyone.

— Janet Salazar

I was involved in an automobile accident and attorney Juan Dominguez got me over half a million dollars. He is the best. I highly recommend his law offices. 

— Hugo

I suffered severe injuries on my right foot. The Dominguez Firm helped me obtain the medical attention and treatments that I needed and resolved my case for $3 million dollars. I am grateful to The Dominguez Firm for their excellent service and support throughout my entire case.

—Donald Nielsen

If you were seriously injured in an accident in Orange County, you need The Dominguez Firm by your side. When you hire us, you receive the backing of an award-winning team of litigation attorneys and a legal staff of over 130 legal professionals.

Dominguez Firm attorneys have also been recognized by multiple noteworthy organizations:

• Attorney of the Year (HNBA)
• Attorney of the Year nomination (CAALA)
• Attorney of the Year nomination (CAOC)
• Named to the Super Lawyers Top Rated and Rising Stars lists
• Named to the Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch lists
• The Order of Distinguished Attorneys (Beverly Hills Bar Assoc.)
• Recognitions from the CA Assembly, US Congress, L.A. Mayor
• Los Angeles Business Journal, Business of the Year Award

We work on a No Recovery, No Fee basis. This simply means that we get paid from a percentage of your final compensation,. That percentage will be clearly noted in your client representation agreement. And if there is no recovery, there is no fee!

We know the financial and emotional devastation that a serious injury can wreak on a victim and their family. With our client-oriented approach, we prioritize your welfare and comfort. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in an accident, call us today for a free case consultation at 800-818-1818.