Injury Accidents Overview

Since 1986, the Law Offices of Daral B. Mazzarella, APC has represented injured plaintiffs and the families of deceased victims throughout the San Diego area in a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including those involving:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Brain Injuries
• Birth Injuries
• Burn Injuries
• Neurological & Spinal Cord Injuries
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Defective Products Liability

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful act of another, you may be able to recover damages to compensate for your injury or loss.  Damages may be economic, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and lost future earnings, or non-economic, compensating for less tangible losses, such as emotional distress and pain and suffering.

Car Accidents

Auto accidents are one of the most common types of accidents that occur in the United States.  They can range from minor incidents to major collisions involving property damage, injuries, or even death.  Auto accidents may be caused by defective auto parts, hazardous road conditions, or driver negligence, such as speeding, failing to obey traffic signs, texting or using cell phones, driver fatigue, distraction, or drug and alcohol use.  In addition, auto accidents may involve many different parties, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, insurance companies, and even the manufacturers of defective products.  Because any type of auto accident may involve such a complex mix of parties, injuries, and related laws, it is important to contact an attorney immediately to help you protect your rights and obtain the financial recovery you need.

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Truck Accidents

Due to the sheer size and difficulty of maneuvering large commercial vehicles, including semis which can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, trucks are more likely to be involved in serious accidents than other vehicles.  In addition, due to the amount of time they are required to drive, long-distance truckers often suffer from fatigue or drug use which may contribute to the likelihood of an accident.  Accidents involving commercial trucks are especially complex, involving a web of state and federal laws, and multiple parties, including the driver and his or her trucking company, making it critical to seek representation from an experienced attorney.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Due to their unprotected nature, accidents involving motorcycles often cause catastrophic injuries or even death, and due to their maneuverability and small size, motorcycles are often difficult for other drivers to see and avoid.  Unfortunately the public is often prejudiced against motorcyclists, believing them to be generally reckless.  Attorney Daral B. Mazzarella understands these common biases, and uses his trial expertise to present clear and persuasive arguments that will help educate jurors and other fact-finders.

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Bicycle Accidents

Bicycles are particularly susceptible to hazardous conditions which may not affect other vehicles, such as potholes, debris, or slick roads due to oil spills or other conditions.  In addition, bicycle accidents may be caused by defective parts, such as wheels or brakes, or the negligence of other drivers.  No matter the cause, a bicyclist who has been injured due to the negligence or wrongful act of another deserves compensation for his or her injuries.

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Pedestrian Accidents

When pedestrians are involved in a motor vehicle accident, serious injuries often result, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even death.  Pedestrians may also be injured by uneven or poorly lit sidewalks, construction, or other dangerous property conditions.  Daral Mazzarella assists injured pedestrians in obtaining compensation for all types of accidents.

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Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be caused by any blow, bump, or jarring force which causes the head to move quickly back and forth.  TBI can result from nearly any type of accident, including accidents, and can range from minor to quite severe.  For more information on TBI and how an attorney may be able to help, see the brain injury page.

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Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can be incurred by the mother or child during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.  Typical birth injuries often include failure to monitor fetal development or fetal distress during delivery, negligent genetic counseling, and delay in performing cesarean sections.  Daral Mazzarella understands that a birth injury can be an emotionally and financially traumatic event, and is dedicated to helping families obtain the relief they need and deserve.  Please see the birth injury page for more information.

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Burn Injuries

Many different types of accidents can result in burn injuries, such as car crashes, trucking accidents, defective products, and chemical inhalations.  When the skin is damaged by a burn, it can cause long lasting damage and even additional health problems, such as infections.  If you have suffered from a burn injury, it is important to seek medical assistance immediately to prevent against future harm.

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Neurological & Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injury, or SCI, is usually due to a traumatic injury caused by a motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice, or birth injury.  SCI can result in a bruise or contusion, a partial tear, or a complete tear in the spinal cord.  An injury to the spinal cord often causes permanent disability or paralysis below the injured area.  Common symptoms include loss of movement in a limb, loss of physical sensation or numbness, or loss of bodily organ function below the area of injury.  SCI can have long-lasting effects, which should be considered by a lawyer when seeking damages.  Daral Mazzarella assists clients in obtaining a full financial recovery for SCI by using medical, educational, and financial experts to present evidence of the likely future costs of harm.

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Wrongful Death

When an accident results in the tragic death of a loved one, Daral Mazzarella has the expertise and compassion necessary to handle all aspects of a wrongful death case, helping families obtain a financial recovery so that they can focus on healing emotionally.  For information on how he can help you recover for the loss of your loved one, view the wrongful death page.

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Medical Malpractice

Under California law (see Civ. Code Section 3333.1), medical malpractice is a negligent act or omission by a health care provider in providing medical care, which causes personal injury or wrongful death to the patient.  Common types of medical malpractice claims include:

• Failure to diagnose or delay in diagnosis
• Surgical mistakes
• Medication Errors

Your time to bring a medical malpractice claim is very limited and it begins to run as soon as you suspect you have been injured by medical negligence.  Therefore, if you or a loved one may have been injured due to medical negligence, contact the law offices of Daral B. Mazzarella as soon as possible to discuss your options.

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Defective Products Liability

Products liability claims can be based on manufacturer negligence, breach of warranty, or strict liability.  Manufacturers and parties in the chain of commerce may be held strictly liable for any manufacturing defects, design defects, or inadequate warnings or instructions that cause harm to the consumers using the defective or dangerous product.  Common defective products may include car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle parts; household products; toys; sports equipment; and almost any other product available in the marketplace

Occasionally, apparent medical malpractice cases which involve the use of defective medical products, including sutures, hernia repair mesh, artificial joints, fixation devices such as plates and screws, and medicines, can actually be brought as products liability cases.  Products liability is one of the few avenues available for a person harmed by medical care to avoid California's harsh $250,000.00 Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) cap on non-economic damages (see Cal. Civ. Code section 3333.2(b)).  Daral Mazzarella has extensive experience identifying medicine-related products liability cases to ensure maximum recovery for clients.  Having the ability to recognize and competently prosecute a products liability case can result in millions of dollars of additional recovery for the client.

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Seek Immediate Representation

If you or your loved one has suffered any type of injury, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible or risk losing the opportunity to recover damages.  California limits the time most personal injury claims can be brought to two years or less from the time of actual or reasonable discovery of an injury.  For a free initial consultation, contact the Law Offices of Daral B. Mazzarella, APC today.

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