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Orange County Personal Injury Attorney

At the Law Offices of Christopher E. Purcell, our philosophy is simple: People who have suffered damages because of the negligence, recklessness, or illegal actions of others deserve to be compensated. They also deserve to be represented by an attorney who will fight to see that they receive the full amount of compensation they deserve.

If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, or if a loved one suffered a wrongful death, please contact our personal injury attorney today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Our law firm has the experience and resources to take on personal injury litigation involving death and serious injuries, including.

• Personal Injury - Personal injury is described as any harm that a person experiences, including both bodily injury and invasion of a personal right that causes mental suffering, as a result of another person's negligence.
• Wrongful Death - Losing a loved one because of someone else's actions is a terrible ordeal. We help our clients hold people accountable for the damage they have done with negligent, reckless, or illegal behavior.
• Catastrophic Injury - The financial, emotional, and physical burdens involved in a serious injury can be enormous. We help clients suffering from all injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, quadriplegia, closed head injuries, burns, loss of vision or hearing, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and more.
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) refers to a nerve disorder affecting injured limbs and extremities. In cases involving CRPS, injuries to the muscles, tendons, or nerves result in chronic pain that can be debilitating. Our office works hard to recover damages appropriate to the medical and emotional impact of CRPS.
• Paralysis / Spinal Cord Injury - Working with medical economists and life care planners, we thoroughly and accurately quantify costs associated with paralysis and spinal cord injury. We take into account future medical expenses, in-home nursing costs, lost wages, and loss in quality of life.
• Birth Injury - Birth injuries are unfortunately common occurrences in our world, and even more depressingly, they are usually preventable.
• Traumatic Brain Injury - Brain injuries can vary in severity ranging from a mild head injury causing headaches and mild memory loss to severe brain damage affecting every aspect of life. Our law firm fights for justice on behalf of brain injury victims.
• Airplane Injury - When you load a plane, you expect it to be safe for flight and manned by a qualified pilot. Air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but there are still accidents and casualties every year.

Our practice is focused on getting proper compensation for our clients. We represent people in all types of personal injury actions, including:

• Bus Accidents - In Orange County, thousands of residents ride buses daily, including school children and teens, as their only means of transportation.
• Car Accidents - An auto accident can happen to even careful drivers. We have the trial experience and knowledge to help you get the compensation you deserve whether you were involved in a car wreck, truck accident, or motorcycle crash.
• Construction / Work Site Accidents - Workplace accidents are often the result of carelessness and a failure to follow safety guidelines. Our personal injury lawyer may be able to get compensation beyond what workers' comp will cover.
• Medical Malpractice - Medical malpractice occurs when doctors or other healthcare workers fail to meet the level of care that their professional status demands. If you have been injured by medical negligence we can help you get the compensation to which you are entitled.
• Dog Bites / Animal Attacks - Dog owners in the state of California are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dog. We determine the costs associated with facial lacerations, deep muscle injuries, disfigurement, emotional trauma, and lost earnings.
• Food Poisoning - Food manufacturers, meat packing plants, grocery stores, and restaurants are liable for injuries and illness that occur as the result of food poisoning. Our office works with toxicologists, investigators, and lab specialists in exposing the causes of food poisoning that leads to injuries and death. We represent seriously injured clients in food poisoning cases involving e coli, listeriosis, salmonella, botulism, trichinosis, and other bacteria.
• Defective Road Design - Caltrans and municipalities can be held financially liable for accidents caused by the excessive pooling of water on roadways, uneven pavement, potholes, or improperly graded curves. Our office exposes defective road designs and dangerous road conditions that lead to serious accidents.
• Defective Products - Today, more and more people are experiencing serious personal injury through defective products. Sometimes these are toys, equipment, machinery, automobile parts, edible products and medicine. As a result, thousands of orange county residents suffer life changing injuries and hundreds more fall victim to wrongful death.
• Slip and Fall - A slip and fall injury may seem insignificant but in reality it can lead to a serious injury that can affect you for the rest of your life. Slip and fall accidents happen in the thousands every year. Premises liability is the area of law that encompasses slip and fall injuries and requires a skilled Orange County personal injury attorney who has a proven track record of handling slip and fall cases.
• Pedestrian Accidents - According to reports, there are over 105,000 pedestrian injuries annually, and over 60,000 fatalities. Statistically, the most vulnerable to pedestrian injuries and deaths include young children and the elderly.
• Theme Park Accidents - Amusement parks are all fun and games until someone gets hurt. And that does happen more often than most people are aware of.
• Elevator Accidents - If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an elevator accident due to the negligence of another party, you may have viable reason for legal action and should consult with an experienced Orange County personal injury attorney.
• Enviornmental Toxix Torts - If you believe you and your neighbors may have been exposed to dangerous toxins, an Orange County personal injury lawyer can help you track down the source of your ailments.
• Cruise Ship Accidents - Who hasn't dreamed of a cruise vacation filled with exotic destinations and dreamy ocean scenery? The boats are floating islands loaded with food, fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, cruises can also be a breeding ground for germs and disease.
• ATV Accidents - Orange County residents love their ATVs. These all-purpose vehicles are great for getting work done, exploring the desert and just plain having fun. Unfortunately, that fun can be quickly reverted to chaos when someone suffers an injury at the hands of a negligent ATV operator.
• Swimming Pool Accidents - People who experience near drowning accidents may require medical treatment, and some suffer long term injuries such as brain damage, memory loss including coma, lung collapse and others.
• Spinal Cord Injuries - The spinal column plays an important role in the human anatomy, providing us a support system that helps us stand upright and protecting vital nerves and blood vessels. On top of all this, the back allows us to twist and bend in all directions to allow our bodies to move in all number of ways.
• Burn Injuries - Did you know that 2.4 million burn injuries occur every year? Even worse, did you know that at least 50% of those injuries are preventable?
• Nursing Home Abuse - We all want the best for our grandparents and parents. In some cases, that means ensuring they are well-taken care of in a quality nursing home. But how do you really know if a nursing home is treating your family right?
• Pharmaceutical Liability - When you take a prescription drug, you have the right to assume it has been thoroughly tested. You should be able to expect your drug to carry any warnings about known side effects and for the product to be safe overall. Most drug companies work hard to reinforce these expectations by providing their customers only with safe, well-tested drugs.
• Toxic Mold - Toxic mold is not just a clever name for a common household problem; it is a serious danger to everyone who comes in contact with the spores. Exposure to toxic mold can cause a number of very serious health problems and it may even be fatal.
• Toyota Accidents - By contacting a skilled Orange County personal injury attorney, you are sending a clear message to all companies that this lack of action in the face of danger is not acceptable.
• Police Misconduct - If you believe you were a victim of a police officer overstepping his or her bounds, please speak with an Orange County personal injury attorney.
• Uninsured Motorists - In California, all drivers are legally required to carry at least a minimal amount of insurance on their vehicle. Unfortunately, not all drivers follow this law and when an uninsured driver gets in an accident, he or she often does not have the financial ability to cover the costs of the damages and losses.
• Unsecured Truck Load Accidents - The most common type of unsecured truck accident though, occurs when cargo spills onto the road and a car either hits it or swerves to avoid it, and ends up causing an accident.

In addition to our other practice areas, we assist clients in cases of product liability, insurance disputes and insurance bad faith, and many more. Whether you have been involved in a freeway accident or you have suffered a serious injury on a construction site, we have the experience and the resources to help.

Contact our personal injury lawyer today to schedule your free initial consultation.

Law Offices of Christopher E. Purcell
Southern California Personal Injury Attorney
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
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