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Donald C. Randolph
Lead Attorney
OUR PERSONAL INJURY FIRM IS LED BY
TRIAL ATTORNEY DONALD C. RANDOLPH
Experience That Makes The Difference
Donald C. Randolph
Lead Attorney
- Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a former U.S. Army captain
- University of Southern California Law School graduate (USC Gould School of Law)
- Over 40 years of experience as a proven trial lawyer in Southern California, with a record for getting results that include multimillion-dollar recoveries
- Member of the prestigious 100 Million Dollar Attorneys Club - but more importantly we have helped our clients get the compensation needed to help rebuild their lives.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Santa Monica Fighting for Below Compensation
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim in Santa Monica, several types of compensation may be available. Generally, a personal injury attorney in Santa Monica can help recover damages such as:
- Medical Expenses: This includes reimbursement for immediate medical treatments and ongoing health care needs related to your injury. It also covers rehabilitation costs and specialized medical equipment to aid recovery.
- Lost Wages: Compensation for wages lost during your recovery period and potential future earnings you cannot receive due to your injury.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical injuries and emotional turmoil caused by the injury. This includes both immediate and long-term suffering.
- Property Damage: If your property was damaged or lost due to the incident leading to your injury, you may be eligible for compensation to repair or replace items like vehicles, personal belongings, and other valuables.
- Punitive Damages: In instances where the defendant’s conduct is particularly harmful or malicious, punitive damages may be awarded. These are not tied to your direct losses but are intended to punish the wrongdoer and prevent similar actions in the future.
Consulting with a Santa Monica personal injury lawyer can help you better understand what specific compensation you might be entitled to based on the particulars of your case.
4 Elements of Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
In a personal injury case, proving negligence typically involves establishing four key elements. These elements form the foundation of a negligence claim, and the plaintiff must demonstrate each one to win the case:
Duty of Care
The defendant was legally responsible for acting safely and preventing harm. This is a standard expectation in similar circumstances.
Breach of Duty
The defendant failed to uphold their duty by acting carelessly or irresponsibly, which is not how a reasonable person would act.
Causation
There must be a direct link between the defendant's actions and the plaintiff's injury, showing that the injury resulted from the breach.
Damages
The plaintiff must have sustained actual harm or losses, including physical injuries, financial losses, or emotional distress.
These elements form the basis of most personal injury claims, whether handled by a Santa Monica personal injury attorney or elsewhere. For the plaintiff to succeed, each component must be sufficiently demonstrated.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Practice Areas
Randolph and Associates is a full-service trial law firm that focuses on helping seriously injured people throughout California obtain just and proper compensation from responsible parties. We handle a wide-variety of injury cases, including but not limited to the following:
THE DISCIPLINE AND RESOURCES TO GET RESULTS
Why Choose Us?
Experience
For over 40 years, we have used our strong litigation skills to help seriously injured clients throughout Southern California get rightful compensation through settlement or trial.
Service
We are a full-service firm that will be with you all the way, from sign-up to settlement or jury verdict. With access to the most qualified experts, we have the resources necessary to win against insurance companies and other opponents.
Result
Our track record of results speaks for itself. Overall, we have obtained more than $100 million in compensation for our clients.
Reputation
Our results have brought national recognition, including selection to the SuperLawyers list since 2004 and inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers' listing of Top 100 California Lawyers since 2018 for Donald.
Client Satisfaction
Our results have also led to high levels of client satisfaction and many testimonials.
Testimonials
Randolph & Associates is a top Los Angeles personal injury law firm. I was involved in an automobile accident and I hired another law firm that didn’t do a good job and Wasted my time. I was able to switch to Randolph and Associates and wished I would have done it sooner. Randolph and Associates handled my personal injury case with expertise. I highly recommend Randolph and Associates as the go-to Personal injury law firm.
Nic R., Google Review
Thank you Randolph & Associates for doing such an incredible job! If you are injured in a car accident or have an injury case, Don Randolph is the first call you should make. I am strongly recommending this firm. Thanks again for everything Don!
Matt C., Google Review
When I was injured in my auto accident, I didn’t know what to do or where to go. Luckily I was referred to this law firm who has the best attorneys to guide you and help you every step of the way. Best experience and helpful attorneys. Thank you so much.
Daniel M., Google Review
We are SO happy with the professional and thorough services We received from Randolph & Associates and staff. Our case looked very bleak. We thought we would have to pay out of pocket. Thankfully Randolph & Associates and staff were able to successfully negotiate a settlement that we are pleased with. I highly recommend their services. Thank you so much for doing a great job.
Sharon B., Google Review
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