Silverthorne Attorneys

Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer
Silverthorne Attorneys
999 Corporate Drive
Suite 260
Ladera Ranch, California 92694

Phone (949) 234-6034

Website https://www.silverthorneattorneys.com

Silverthorne Attorneys Overview

Silverthorne Attorneys is a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm located in Ladera Ranch that serves clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California with five additional office locations. Practice areas include car and other vehicle and transportation related accidents, catastrophic injuries, dog bites, food poisoning, construction accidents, product and premises liability, pharmaceutical litigation, wrongful death, and other accidents and injuries.

Ian Silverthorne has extensive experience in personal injury and connections to investigators, medical facilities and agencies that can be used to build a case. He answers clients’ questions and explains the claims process, and discusses possible outcomes and expectations. Mr. Silverthorne offers individual attention and skilled representation to help clients seek maximum compensation and justice.

With top priority and focus on clients, Silverthorne Attorneys’ mission is to provide the best service possible. With zealous representation in negotiation and mediation, the firm offers passionate legal advocacy and proactively pursues favorable results.

Silverthorne Attorneys Areas of Law

Additional Areas of Law: Dog Bite; Food Poisoning; Mercury Poisoning; Whiplash Injury; Drowning Death; Electrical Accident; Escalator Accident; Theme Park Accident; Big Rig Accident; Caltrans Negligence; Hit and Run Accident; Segway Accident; Train Accident; Uninsured Motorist Accident; Defective Brake; Defective Car Seat; Defective Crib; Defective Stove; Defective Tire; Defective Drugs; Traffic Accidents; Spinal Cord Injury; Brain Injury; Burn Injury; Catastrophic Injury; Rideshare Accident; Aviation Accidents; Rollover Accident; ATV Accident; Jet Ski Accidents; Rear-End Accident; Taxi Cab Accident; Construction Accidents; Crane Accident; Pharmaceutical Litigation; Drunk Driving Accident; Distracted Driving Accident; Parking Lot Accidents; Elevator & Escalator Accident; Swimming Pool Accident; Toxic Fumes & Chemicals; Welding Accidents; Scaffolding Accidents; Forklift Accidents.

Silverthorne Attorneys Areas of Law Description

– Brain Injury

Silverthorne Attorneys handle many types of personal injuries including claims involving injured clients that have suffered a Closed Head Injury such as a Concussion. A concussion is a type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), usually a serious headache including distorted levels of consciousness. A concussion is typically a temporary condition that affects how a brain functions. It can affect a person’s memory, speech, reflexes, judgment, balance, sleep patterns and coordination.

– Burn Injury

Silverthorne Attorneys handle cases involving victims of auto accidents where specialized burn treatment is required for them to get heal from their injuries. Flesh wounds caused by fire, explosions and severe heat can be a devastating injury to victims involved in Orange County fire accidents. Most burns injure the surface of the skin known as the epidermal tissue and dermis, but sometimes they can be serious and affect deep tissue including muscle, tendons, bone and blood vessels. Roughly four out of every 100 victims who are burned in the United States will die from their injuries, but most of those who perish never make it to the hospital.

– Catastrophic Injury

Silverthorne Attorneys has handled a large number of catastrophic injury cases, and we have developed a high level of expertise in these cases and understand the necessity of investing the necessary amount of labor and resources to maximize the prospects of success. We are also aware of the difficulties facing the victims of catastrophic injuries and their families. Our catastrophic injury lawyers recognize that besides skilled representation, effective representation requires providing caring support and maintaining close personal contact with our seriously injured clients throughout the time of their cases.

– Dog Bite

Dog bites are a serious problem that threatens public health and safety. The number of dog bites continues to rise with children and adult males most often suffering injuries. Over 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and one out of five require some form of hospital treatment. In 2006 alone, over 31,000 victims of animal attacks required reconstructive surgery as a result of their injuries. Our Orange County dog bite attorneys have defended many injured clients and a good number of them have been dog bite victims. Dog attack lawyers know first hand how painful and traumatic a dog attack can be, particularly to young children, who are frequent victims. If you or a family member has been bitten, you may be able to recover damages. It’s important to contact a reputable dog bite attorney to discuss your options.

– Food Poisoning

Foodborne illness, more commonly known as “food poisoning” can ruin more than just a nice dinner out. The sickness associated with foodborne illness is caused by different disease-causing microbes, or pathogens so food poisoning may be the more accurate term. These microbes contaminate food and cause a myriad of foodborne infections. In addition, poisonous chemicals, or other harmful substances can cause foodborne diseases if they are present in food.

– Mercury Poisoning

Most people are familiar with mercury in its most common form, the household thermometer. The truth is, most thermometers now use pigmented alcohol instead of mercury. Mercury in its most natural form is slightly toxic, but its vapor, compounds and salts are highly toxic. This toxicity causes brain and liver damage when ingested, inhaled or contacted. This is due to the fact that mercury is a bioaccumulative toxin that is easily absorbed through the skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal tissues.

– Personal Injury

Silverthorne Attorneys commonly handles many different types of personal injury claims over the years. Personal injury is a legal term that primarily means injury to the body, mind or emotions, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Our law firm commonly handles personal injury cases such as; traffic accidents, accidents in the home, slip and fall, product defects, accidents at work, and those suffering from dog bites. Our personal injury attorneys are based in Orange County and are also experienced in dealing with wrongful death cases. Our compassionate legal team has the expertise to guide family members through every step required to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent motorist whose actions caused the car accident.

– Spinal Cord Injury

Silverthorne Attorneys in Ladera Ranch have helped many spinal cord injury victims get the settlements they deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered this type of injury due to someone’s negligence, give us a call. Speaking with our attorneys is absolutely free and we will be happy to go over all of your options with you. We routinely work with many of the top doctors in Orange County, California. When you come to our firm for legal representation, we will also help you obtain the care of outstanding doctors who are doing work at the forefront of medicine. Some of the most common injuries include; Broken Back, Spinal Fracture, Herniated Disc, Spinal Cord Compression, Paralysis, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, and Fractured Vertebrae.

– Whiplash Injury

After being involved in a serious accident, whiplash and other soft tissue injuries are not apparent on X-Rays, CT scans, MRIs or other in-depth diagnostic testing. For that initial period of time whiplash will go untreated for a period of time by doctors, and ignored by the victim’s insurance company when a claim is finally pursued. Silverthorne Attorneys recognizes that whiplash can, in fact, be a serious debilitating injury for many people. We strive to help clients obtain the compensation they need for medical treatment and lost wages.

– Wrongful Death

Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to the negligent, accidental or intentional acts or omissions of another person. The death can be the result of many types of incidents or accidents including a traffic collision (pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, car, truck, train, airplane, boat), a vicious dog attack, nursing home abuse, product defects, workplace safety violations and other dangerous conditions such as slip and falls. When a wrongful death occurs, the decedent’s heirs, family members and other specified beneficiaries may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim against the person at fault for the death. Silverthorne Attorneys has been handling wrongful death cases in the Orange County area for many years. Our expert trial lawyers including founder Ian Silverthorne have a wealth of experience in this area of the law. Our expert legal team is compassionate with our clients, but our attorneys are aggressive in the courtroom and work tirelessly to settle lawsuits against negligent defendants responsible for the loss of our client’s loved ones.

– Construction Accident

Silverthorne Attorneys represents individuals who have been injured in the following types of construction accidents: construction site falls, welding accidents, building collapse, crane accidents, scaffolding accidents, electrocution, trench collapse, fires & explosions, equipment malfunctions, structure failure, and forklift accidents.

– Drowning Death

Many people do not rank drowning high on the list of possible wrongful death scenarios. Silverthorne Attorneys understands that the things in life that are often neglected, overlooked or diminished in importance sadly end up producing tragic consequences.

– Escalator Accident

Silverthorne Attorneys knows that people are injured on escalators all the time. Victims and families of escalator accidents may be entitled to significant compensation for these injuries, especially when they are caused by improper maintenance or negligence. The legal experts at Silverthorne Attorneys understand the intricacies of escalators and the aspects of the law regarding them.

– Pedestrian Accident

If you are a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to recover significant damages. A pedestrian is injured in a motor vehicle accident every eight minutes in the United States, and one is killed every 113 minutes. If you or your loved one has been injured, our Orange County pedestrian accident attorneys can help. The most common type of pedestrian injuries are: pedestrian accident at crosswalks or at intersections, school zone accidents, drunk-driving accidents, running, jogger accidents, hit and run, parking lot accidents, motor vehicle accidents, bicycle and motorcycle accidents, public transportation, catastrophic injuries: head injury, brain damage, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death.

– Premises Liability

Silverthorne Attorneys can help you determine whether you have a case against a property owner for injuries sustained as a result of their negligence. So what exactly is premises liability? Owners of private and public properties can be held legally responsible for accidents and injuries that take place on their land or at their premises. What kinds of incidents are covered by premise liability? Liability claims can include slip and falls on a public sidewalk or privately-owned store, amusement park accidents, swimming pool accidents, explosions, broken glass or other dangerous conditions, defective fixtures and inadequate security at an event.

– Slip and Fall

It may not seem like it, but many slip and fall accidents lead to serious injuries. In fact, Slip and falls accidents happen to be the second leading cause of injuries in the country. Commonly occurring in public not kept places thousands of people die each year from this kind of accident. A lot of our clients have suffered from this injury because of a hazardous condition in another person’s property and this eventually led to our slip and fall lawyers in Orange County getting our clients to get compensation.

– Theme Park Accident

We all love theme parks. All of us here at Silverthorne Attorneys enjoy the fun of theme parks, carnivals, county fairs and other events hosting rides and attractions. However, there is a dark side. The Consumer Protection Safety Commission estimates that the number of serious injuries on amusement park rides that warrant a trip to the emergency room has risen to almost 5,000 incidents annually.

– Aviation Accident

Silverthorne Attorneys represents the families of those who lost loved ones or those who may have been injured in any aviation situation. Commercial airline crashes, private jet crashes, helicopter crashes or any other type of aviation crash across the region, the expert personal injury attorneys at Silverthorne Attorneys are prepared to take action on your behalf.

– Bicycle Accident

Silverthorne Attorneys notes any bicycle accident could potentially result in serious injuries; damage that could affect a person for the rest of their life. Similar to motorcycle accidents, bicycle accident victims have very little to protect them during a crash. After impact with a vehicle, there really isn’t much guarding a cyclist from the possible crushing force of other vehicles, pavement, curbs, trees, and mailboxes. People who are involved in bicycle accidents tend to suffer from broken bones, head trauma, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, crushed limbs, and road rash. Serious injuries can entail costly medical procedures, therapy, and perhaps even long-term care from a medical professional. Permanent disability and even death may result from a minor collision. A personal injury attorney from Silverthorne Attorneys will take control of your case and situation to make sure you receive the medical attention needed and fair compensation to pay for expenses resulting from your bicycle accident injuries.

– Big Rig Accident

Trucks or “big-rigs” are one of the largest vehicles you will encounter on the road. They can span up to 75 feet in length and can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. As you can imagine, these vehicles can cause some of the most devastating injuries in a vehicle to vehicle collisions. Each year there are around half a million big rig accidents across the United States. Every year, around 5,000 people will die from those accidents. The rate of death is much higher than an auto accident. Silverthorne Attorneys notes that while truck accidents only make up about 7% of all motor vehicle crashes, they result in 12% of all auto accident deaths.

– Boat Accident

Silverthorne Attorneys knows that boating accidents are very serious and may result in injuries that could affect a person for the rest of their life. Our attorneys know when someone else is responsible for causing the accident you will want to take legal action against them. Whether a negligent swimmer, water skier, boat, or Jet Ski is responsible for causing your boat accident, one of our injury attorneys will do everything they can to establish liability so that compensation will be provided.

– Bus Accident

Silverthorne Attorneys specialize in the wide array of bus accidents that occur on Southern California, Los Angeles or Orange County roads and freeways. Determining the cause of a bus accident is the first step in establishing liability against the company. In many cases, both the driver and the company that employs him or her will be at fault, making both of them responsible for your injuries and damages, whether you or your relative was on the bus or was struck by the bus.

– Car Accident

Have you been injured in a car accident in the Orange County area? Do you need an Orange County car accident lawyer because you were injured in a crash and another driver may be responsible? If you are looking for a car accident lawyer in Orange County, you need to protect your rights in order to recover damages after a traffic accident. Consulting with an expert car accident attorney as soon as possible after a car crash could be the wisest decision you make. Whether you have fractures and cuts or more serious spinal cord and head injuries, Silverthorne Attorneys’ expert legal team is here to help guide you through the legal process.

– Caltrans Negligence

We at Silverthorne Attorneys will be the first to tell you that highway collisions are a common occurrence and many go without consequence. However, when your vehicle is involved in a highway or street collision due in part to the negligence of city employees, contractors, state CalTrans crew, or other drivers you may be entitled to recover for your damages. In many instances falling objects from the truck and big rigs cause serious injuries leading to fatal auto accidents.

– Hit and Run Accident

We at Silverthorne Attorneys will be the first to tell you that highway collisions are a common occurrence and many go without consequence. However, when your vehicle is involved in a highway or street collision due in part to the negligence of city employees, contractors, state CalTrans crew, or other drivers you may be entitled to recover for your damages. In many instances falling objects from the truck and big rigs cause serious injuries leading to fatal auto accidents.

– Motorcycle Accident

Riding a motorcycle and getting in an accident is a common thing. An accident on a motorcycle is almost inevitable when you are learning how to ride. Silverthorne Attorneys represents motorcycle crash victims in Ladera Ranch, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Portola Hills, Coto De Caza, Laguna Woods and all over Orange County.

– Rollover Accident

At the Silverthorne Law Firm, we have handled many types of rollover accidents including SUVs, small vans, and light trucks all over the Orange County area. Many of these accidents are quite tragic and result in injury or death. Many times these accidents occur as a result of tire failure, tread defects, poor stability design, poorly designed suspension systems, and inadequate brake systems. Many of these injuries or deaths could have been prevented if these design flaws and construction were not overlooked.

– Segway Accident

If you or a loved one have been injured in a Segway related incident, call the Silverthorne Attorneys immediately for knowledgeable assistance. The experts at our firm know your confusion, frustration, and yes, your pain and injuries. We can help!

– Train Accident

At Silverthorne Attorneys, we’ve been helping train crash victims for a long time receive just and fair compensation for their injuries. Only a competent and accomplished Orange County County train crash lawyer is qualified to sort through the complexities of your accident to determine liability for damages and fight for your right to recover the highest financial award possible.

– Truck Accident

Attorney Ian Silverthorne has a vast amount of experience working with injured victims of truck accidents. Silverthorne Attorneys is committed to helping its clients with truck accident cases which are typically far more complex than the typical auto accident lawsuits. Those injured in a truck accident need an attorney with a high level of skill, experience, and resources to settle or to bring to trial before a jury.

– Uninsured Motorist Litigation

Being involved in an automobile accident is a traumatic event. The injuries, both physical and emotional take time to heal. Being involved in an automobile accident where you have injuries and the other driver has little or no insurance to help in your recovery, can be tragic. Even though every driver in California is required by law to have insurance, not every driver does. To aid the public in recovering from accidents with uninsured or underinsured drivers, California has an uninsured motorist law that was created to offer specialized insurance coverage for these situations.

– Defective Brake

Silverthorne Attorneys routinely handles car accidents caused by defective brakes. Even with advanced technology and improvements, the experts at Silverthorne Attorneys handle dozens of cases where people are killed or injured every year in accidents attributed to defective brakes.

– Defective Car Seat

Car seats are a requirement for new parents; so much so that some hospitals give them out when a baby is born. These car seats are designed to protect the most delicate lives, but most importantly they are designed to protect those that cannot protect themselves. Even though car seats are supposed to shield children from injuries that could result from car accidents, from March of 1998 until May of 2001, four major manufacturers of child safety seats announced five recalls involving nearly 10 million car seats.

– Defective Crib

Mandatory crib standards include more rigorous safety testing. It bans the manufacture and sale of traditional drop-side cribs with side rails that move up and down to make it easier to place and remove infants. The movable rails can become partially detached, creating a gap between the mattress and rail where babies can get stuck. Dozens of injuries and deaths including suffocations linked with drop-side cribs led to the ban; millions of such cribs have been recalled.

– Defective Product

As consumers,
we are not informed of the manufacturing or distribution practices of the products we purchase. We operate at a disadvantage because we have no control over how our products are made, what components are used and the people involved in the manufacturing and distribution processes. Because of this, the manufacturer is responsible if the product is defective, even if the manufacturer was not careless in making that product. This is called strict liability.

– Defective Stove

The oven, stove, or range is one of the most common household items and it is also one of the most dangerous items in the kitchen. Due to defective designs ovens have injured many people (mostly children) by tipping over. Hundreds of children have been burned or crushed by our stoves according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. A small amount of pressure put on an open oven door, as from a climbing child, may result in enough leverage for a stove to pitch forward. There is still an estimated 45 million homes that have stoves without an anti-tip device. Some of those being entire apartment complex communities. Silverthorne Attorneys wants to put an end to this epidemic of people getting injured or killed by this common item. If you or someone you know has been injured by a defective oven, stove, or range, give us a call.

– Defective Tire

Michelin North America Inc. says its lease fleet customers complained that some of the tires had lost air rapidly during use as retreads over the past two years, prompting a company investigation. It did not cite any instances of crashes. Silverthorne Attorneys notes that fleet cars mean Rental Cars. If you use rental cars, take note of the tires they use on any rented vehicle. If it is one of the many recalled or warning branded tires, stay away and get a different vehicle. Rental companies are notorious for sending out all manner of vehicles that have recall items and parts…without having the parts repaired or replaced as ordered by the manufacturer or the government. Our tire recall attorneys have familiarity with such cases and warn caution.

– Mesothelioma

Unfortunately, the word asbestos has become permanently associated with the word mesothelioma and not insulation. The mesothelioma type of cancer was extremely rare until the mainstream use of asbestos in the 20th century. With the explosion of cases of mesothelioma, medical researchers began investigating the disease and its possible causes. In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer confirmed that asbestos exposure is the foremost cause of mesothelioma and that all forms of asbestos can cause mesothelioma.

– Pharmaceutical Litigation

Birth defects can be caused by genetic factors, the passing on flawed genetic material from mother or father to an unborn child. But, birth defects may also be caused by environmental hazards such as drugs and toxins. These drugs and toxins can also have what is known as a teratogenic effect. A teratogen is any substance to which a pregnant female is exposed that may cause physical defects in the developing embryo or fetus and result in a birth defect.

– Vaginal Mesh

Negative side effects brought about by the implantation of the transvaginal mesh patch were first openly discussed in the New England Journal of Medicine in May 2011. The New England Journal of Medicine study measured the effectiveness of the patch compared to that of the traditional treatment, colporrhaphy. Colporrhaphy consists of stitching connective tissue in the vaginal wall back together rather than introducing a foreign substance. The study found a marked difference in the prognosis of patients who underwent the implantation of transvaginal mesh and patients who underwent the more traditional colporrhaphy.

– Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse occurs in two different ways. It can be an intentional act or simple neglect. An intentional act can be financial abuse, emotional mistreatment, physical assault, or even a sexual attack. Neglect can include not providing proper care that leads to an overdose, falls, infections, bedsores, bruises, burns, bed railing injuries, dehydration, skin ulcers, administration of improper medication, septicemia, gangrene, decubitus ulcers, and osteomyelitis.

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