Representing Those Injured in the State of California for over 37 years.
If you have been injured through the fault of another, you will be facing significant legal issues and hurdles in the prosecution of your personal injury claim.
1. Liability - Who is at fault? Often, liability will be clear. But many times, liability will be either denied or contested by the other side, or fault may need to be apportioned between multiple parties.
2. Causation - Even in a case of clear liability, the defense may contest whether the incident was the "proximate cause" of your injuries. They will challenge any pre-existing conditions that you may have had that could be contributing to your current condition.
3. Damages - What are the extent of your injuries? Have you incurred significant medical expense, or lost income? There are new rules regarding what portion of your medical expenses can be admitted into evidence. Do you have a permanent injury requiring future medical care? Has your quality of life been interrupted and affected?
4. Liens and Reimbursements - If you had insurance coverage to cover your medical expenses as they were incurred, do those insurance companies have a right to be reimbursed when you ultimately settle your case?
The resolution of all of these issues will play a significant role in determining the compensation you may recover from the responsible party causing your injuries.
Ray Lewis has been practicing personal injury law in Sacramento CA for over 37 years. He has built a reputation for being a straight shooter with judges, arbitrators, mediators and opposing trial lawyers. He treats his clients with respect and compassion, and will provide the aggressive representation that your injury claim deserves. He has represented individuals in all types of serious personal injury matters. (See Results page). He was a senior partner with the law firm of Hiroshima, Jacobs, Roth, and Lewis for 34 years, handling nearly all of the firm’s plaintiff personal injury litigation. He has received a pre-eminent “AV” rating from the highly regarded Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory, reserved for the top 5% of all practicing attorneys. The "AV" rating signifies the highest possible peer review ranking in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.
