FAQ

Attorney Mark Bush - Imperial Valley Personal Injury Lawyer

What is personal injury?
Personal injury is a specific area of law that deals with accidents and injuries that are cause by "negligence".  According to the personal injury laws in California, any person who has been seriously injured by another person's negligence may file a lawsuit or a claim to collect damages for their injuries and suffering.  People may also collect damages for their medical bills, lost wages, potential lost wages property damage and emotional trauma. 

What is "negligence" and how does it relate to personal injury law?
The term negligence is legally defined as the failure to act with the same amount of caution and prudence that a normal person would exercise in the exact same situation.  In personal injury law, a person that is injured may only collect compensation from the person that caused his/her injury if he/she can prove the person acted negligently.

Is negligence easy to prove?
No, negligence is not easy to prove.  In fact, much investigation and evaluation goes into proving negligence.  Therefore, it is important that people hire a personal injury lawyer, like Attorney Mark Bush, who is experienced at establishing negligence during injury cases.

What is "statute of limitations" and how does it impact my case?
The statute of limitations is the amount of time people have to file their personal injury lawsuits.  Once the statute of limitations expires, people may not be allowed to take legal action.  If you are located in the Imperial Valley and you have questions about California's statute of limitations, contact Attorney Mark Bush. 

Do I have a case?
This is a difficult question and it can only be answered after you have met with a personal injury lawyer.  If you have been injured by another person's negligence in the Imperial Valley, contact Attorney Bush to schedule a case evaluation today!