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PERSONAL INJURY

We help you focus on getting back on your feet by holding the wrongdoer accountable for everything they’ve taken from you. Our legal team makes the responsible party pay for the emotional distress and economic damages they inflicted on you; your job is to focus on getting through the injury case ordeal and getting your life back. If you have suffered any kind of personal injury due to the actions of another, a California personal injury lawyer should be consulted as to your legal rights and options for legal action. Without appropriate legal counsel, you may lose your right to file a claim and pursue financial compensation to cover your losses, damages, injuries, or other accident-related expenses.

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is a legal concept that typically comes into play in personal injury cases where the injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on someone’s property. Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, and premises liability cases are no exception. In order to win a premises liability case, the injured person must prove that the property owner was negligent with respect to ownership and/or maintenance of the property. In general, negligence means that the property owner failed to use reasonable care in connection with the property.

Because of someone else's negligence, you could lose time off work and incur medical bills, even as you endure pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a careless person or organization's actions, you are urged to contact our office.

From individual property owners to a local government, property owners have a duty of care to people on their property, a duty to maintain the premises in a safe condition. The owner or occupier of the property is responsible for the injuries to which they carelessly contribute.

Homeowners, landlords, store owners, etc. can be faulted for failing to:

Fence Off or Seal Off a Swimming Pool

Have a Safe Diving Board and Accurate Water Depth Markings

Keep the Floor Free of Water

Fix Potholes or Dangerous Breaks in the Sidewalk or Driveway

Maintain Adequate Lighting

Provide Obvious Warning Signs or Cones

If you face serious injuries or tragic loss from a premises liability accident, we can go after a negligent premises owner.

AUTO & TRUCKING ACCIDENTS

Accidents and injuries can occur in any place and at any time. With so many cars on the roadways, it is no wonder that car accidents claim thousands of innocent lives each year.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident due to someone else's negligence, you need to speak with our personal injury attorney. Do not waive your right to legal counsel. The Law Office of Albert Garcia is here to help. Whatever your situation, we believe you deserve financial compensation. We have successfully represented thousands of accident victims and we're prepared to fight for you.

When you get behind the wheel of a car, you are required by law to operate your vehicle in a way that reasonably protects the rights, interests, and well-being of other motorists on the road. You expect the same behavior from the motorists with whom you share the public roads. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In countless instances, driver negligence, driver distraction, and driver intoxication have all been leading causes of serious and fatal car accidents in California. Though the causes of accidents can differ, they almost always have the same results: DEVASTATION.

Commonly, car accidents cause catastrophic injuries such as:

Amputation and Loss of Limbs
Brain Injuries
Burns
Broken Bones
Disfigurement
Injuries to Internal Organs
Paralysis
Severe Scarring
Spinal Cord and Neck Injuries
Wrongful Death

If someone else's negligence, carelessness, or recklessness has caused injury to you or your loved one, you must speak with our legal professionals immediately. More often than not, you will be forced to work with the opposing party's insurance company. You will need to work with an aggressive attorney who has the experience, knowledge, and skills to face off against major corporate entities.

Hire Our Premier Personal Injury Law Firm

Securing the services of a seasoned attorney can significantly impact your chances of obtaining just compensation, if any, for your injury. The harm you've endured may have resulted in emotional distress, financial hardships, or even permanent physical impairment. Don't endure a lifetime of consequences due to someone else's negligence. Entrust your case to our esteemed personal injury law firm, and allow us to assist you in your legal pursuit. Schedule a consultation with our legal experts today! Reach out to us to gain insight into our comprehensive legal offerings.

Your right to financial compensation may include the following:

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Amounts to Cover Any Medical Bills
Current Lost Wages
Loss of Earning Capacity

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Pain and Suffering
Loss of Companionship and/or Consortium

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Reduced Quality of Life
Costs Associated With a Wrongful Death Claim (Including Funeral Costs)

Things to Do If in an Accident

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Any attorney can make you promises when you retain them. However, the attorney you retain is only as good as the actions they take towards getting you the best possible result. Our Firm has taken over many cases for clients whom their last attorney completely failed, in and out of the courtroom. This Firm does things different. We are with you every step of the way.

If you are facing criminal charges in Tulare or Kings County, California, you should seek fierce legal representation from a criminal lawyer. Criminal charges in California can cause a wide range of issues for you in the years following your arrest. Our Premier Criminal Defense Firm understands these consequences and want to protect your future from past mistakes. We analyze all the details of your case to build the strongest defense possible, while keeping your best interests at the top of our priority list.

ARSON

Arson is defined as the willful and malicious burning of a structure, forest land, or property. When it causes serious injury or death to someone, arson can be charged as a felony punishable by five, seven, or nine years in prison.

California Penal Codes 451 & 452 describe three forms of arson:

Malicious
Reckless Burning
Aggravated Arson

ASSAULT & BATTERY

What is the Difference Between Assault & Battery in California?

Assault is defined as an unlawful attempt by someone with present ability to commit a violent injury on another person. An example of a simple assault is when one person takes a swing at another person with his fist during a bar fight. The punch does not have to make contact so long as there was a possibility that the punch could have landed.

The crime of assault occurs when the accused willfully and unlawfully threatens another person with force or physical violence. Threatening another person is all that is required to press criminal charges, physical contact does not need to occur.

Penal Code 242 PC defines battery as any person that willfully uses physical violence or force against another person. You do not have to cause any injury to be guilty of battery, but there must be some kind of physical connection. An instance of offensive touching or contact, such as spitting on someone's face, may even constitute battery.

BURGLARY

Burglary is the unlawful entry into someone else’s property. While it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, the consequences are serious regardless.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

When a crime of violence is committed against a current or former spouse, current or former fiancé or fiancée, someone with whom the defendant currently has or previously had a dating relationship, or the other parent of the defendant's child, it can be charged with domestic violence. These charges are severe and can result in lengthy prison sentences, huge fines, and the inability to have a family relationships.

DRUG OFFENSES

A conviction of a drug crime can cause irreparable harm to your future and your reputation. No matter how serious your charges may seem, it is important to get help.

GANG CASES

PC 186.22(a) Definition
Penal Code Section 186.22(a) makes it a crime for a person to actively participate in criminal street gang activity. Code Section 186.22 makes it an additional charge and sentence enhancement for members to engage in criminal activity or assisting in any felonious conduct to further the progression of the gang.

This charge may be filed as a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of a year in county jail or as a felony punishable by a maximum of three years in California state prison. It is rare for this crime to be charged as a misdemeanor.

DUI

Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Tulare or Kings County can make it tough to continue living your life as usual. With restricted or revoked driving privileges, increased insurance rates, and criminal consequences, it is important that you get help.

JUVENILE CRIMES

Regardless of whether your child has actually committed a crime, you can’t afford to make the mistake of assuming the juvenile justice system will do what is in your child’s best interest. Even minors who commit non-violent crimes or misdemeanors could experience negative repercussions for years to come if they are convicted and sentenced.

KIDNAPPING

If you have been formally accused of or arrested for kidnapping in Tulare and Kings County, there is no time to waste. Members of law enforcement are already building a case against you, and it is imperative that you speak to a skilled, effective kidnapping defense attorney as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could receive unfairly harsh sentencing and/or be subject to the painful consequences of a criminal conviction for many years to come.

MURDER

We provide skillful, effective legal assistance for people accused of a variety of violent crimes, including murder. We understand the gravity of murder accusations and are prepared to fight for your best interests.

ROBBERY

Robbery (Penal Code Section 211)

The crime of robbery is a felony. It is a very serious charge with the potential for a long prison sentence. If you have been charged with robbery, you need to consult with an experienced Criminal Defense attorney immediately. Depending upon the circumstances, an experienced criminal attorney may be able to obtain a reduction in the charges or even secure a dismissal of the charge.

The Elements of Robbery

California Penal Code section 211 defines "robbery" as "the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear."

But what does that mean? Simply put, robbery requires the taking of personal property from another person without his or her consent by some type of threat or force. It doesn't necessarily mean you took it directly out of that other person's hands; the property need only be under that person's control or right to possess and near enough that the person from whom the property is taken could gain physical control of the property. The crime of robbery does not require that the property have any specific value; the property can be of minimal value, it does not matter.

A robbery can occur when personal property is taken from another and moved only the slightest distance or taken only for a temporary period of time. All that is required is that the property is moved from someone's immediate possession and/or control with an intent to deprive the person of the use of the property either permanently or long enough that the person would lose a major portion of the property's value and enjoyment.

THEFT

There are different levels of theft charges that people may face. Larceny, robbery, identity theft, and fraud are all different types of theft and they all go by many names. However, it is important that the Tulare and Kings County theft defense attorney you have is prepared to face any of the charges with you. Theft seems like a relatively simple charge people face, but there is more to it than just stealing something that isn’t yours. Larceny is a form of theft charge that encompasses theft of anything that is under $950 in value. You may be charged with petty theft, shoplifting, or grand theft and all of them may qualify as larceny depending on jurisdiction and value. Robbery is similar to larceny except threats are used to commit a theft. Robbery is also known as strong arm robbery or armed robbery and unlike larceny, robbery is a felony charge. Identity theft is becoming more and more common and it only goes by one name, identity theft. The same can be said about fraud. However, fraud is the act of trying to deceive someone or an entity for monetary gains; value of monetary gains doesn’t matter.

VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER

Vehicle manslaughter is defined in the state of California as driving a motor vehicle in a way that results in the unlawful killing of another person.

This can be classified in a variety of different ways, including:

Misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, involving negligent disobedience of traffic laws

Gross vehicular manslaughter, meaning reckless disregard for safety and/or driving behavior that creates a high risk of injury or death for others

Insurance fraud vehicular manslaughter, which includes deliberately causing another person’s death or playing a part in such an accident in order to file a fraudulent claim and make personal financial gain

Murder, which requires forethought, planning, and/or acts which directly caused a high risk of injury or death, regardless of whether the person responsible intended to kill another person.

No matter the crime of which you have been accused, our team here is here to help.

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PERSONAL INJURY

What is Premises Liability?

Commonly, car accidents cause catastrophic injuries such as:

Hire Our Premier Personal Injury Law Firm

Your right to financial compensation may include the following:

Things to Do If in an Accident

CRIMINAL DEFENSE