Personal Injury
If you or a loved one have suffered an injury, whether permanent or temporary, as the result of the negligence of another, we can help. We realize when you find yourself in that situation, you may be shaken an uncertain how best to proceed. Every situation is unique, and it’s important to learn and understand as much as you can about your options. The attorneys at Pettitt Houtz Huarte are here to listen to your concerns and help guide you through your process of recovery. You may be entitled to the following types of financial recovery:
Medical expenses and future care
Lost income from time missed from work or loss of ability to work
Pain, suffering and mental anguish
Various other losses
We realize no amount of money can compensate for what you’ve lost as a result of an injury or the death of a loved one, however, a financial recovery can help provide for your future and the future of those left behind.
Our firm handles all types of personal injury claims, but some of the most common cases we handle are the following:
Motor Vehicle accidents
There are more than 60,000 reported motor vehicle accidents in Los Angeles every year. Chances are you, or someone close to you, has been in a serious car, truck, scooter or motorcycle accident. Our firm will dig into the details of each case, determine the cause and work tirelessly to help recover what you deserve.
Premises Liability
Property owners and managers are legally required to maintain reasonably safe premises for their guests, customers and other patrons while using a facility. Those who are injured because an owner or manager fails to keep their premises safe may have the right to recover compensation for their injuries. Whether the injury occurs on a private or public property determines the type of claims notification necessary, but a recovery is still possible. Pettitt Houtz Huarte has extensive experience handling these types of claims and will listen to your concerns, and work doggedly to obtain the optimum results on behalf of you and your loved ones.
Wrongful death
It’s understandable when people die from natural causes. What’s not understandable or acceptable is when the negligence of an individual or a business steals a person’s life. When that happens they have an obligation to make financial amends. If the death is caused by a prescription drug that causes a stroke, heart attack or other fatal side effect, the pharmaceutical company should be held accountable. Or if a defective product causes an untimely death the manufacturer, distributor and retailer should pay wrongful death compensation. And finally, if a death results from a car, truck or motorcycle accident, the party at fault and the insurance company should honor the claim.