These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by LA Injury Lawyers, APC (“LA Injury Lawyers,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (“Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of Website
1.1. You must use the Website in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
1.2. You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with another person’s use and enjoyment of the Website.
1.3. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website or any systems or networks connected to it.
2. Legal Advice Disclaimer and Attorney-Client Relationship
2.1. The information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an attorney concerning your particular circumstances.
2.2. Laws change, and their application depends on the specific facts of each matter. We do not guarantee that all information on the Website is complete, accurate, or current at all times.
2.3. You should consult a qualified attorney regarding your individual legal questions. Do not delay seeking legal advice or taking action because of information on this Website.
2.4. Using the Website, submitting a contact form, sending an email or text message, or requesting a consultation does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship with LA Injury Lawyers. Our engagement process requires a written representation agreement signed by both you and the firm.
2.5. We protect information received during consultations as required by applicable law and professional obligations, including duties owed to prospective clients. Please avoid sending sensitive documents or detailed confidential information through the Website until we have confirmed how you should provide that information. Electronic communications may involve security risks.
2.6. We may offer a no-obligation initial consultation. A consultation does not obligate you to hire us or obligate us to accept your matter. We may decline a consultation or representation as permitted by applicable law and professional obligations.
2.7. Unless we have agreed to represent you, you remain responsible for protecting your rights and meeting any applicable filing deadlines.
2.8. This disclaimer applies to all pages and content on the Website.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. Unless otherwise indicated, the Website’s content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, belongs to LA Injury Lawyers or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
3.2. Except as permitted by law, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or otherwise use Website content without prior written permission from LA Injury Lawyers or the applicable rights holder.
4. Links to Third-Party Websites
4.1. The Website may contain links to websites owned or operated by third parties. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
4.2. A link to a third-party website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
4.3. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LA Injury Lawyers is not responsible for damage or loss arising from your use of or reliance on content, goods, or services available through third-party websites.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LA Injury Lawyers and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website, including loss of profits, goodwill, use, or data.
5.2. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded, limits liability for professional malpractice, or waives duties imposed by applicable law or rules of professional conduct.
6. Indemnification
6.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless LA Injury Lawyers and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors against third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising from your unlawful use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
6.2. This provision does not require you to indemnify us for our own negligence, professional malpractice, willful misconduct, or other conduct for which indemnification is prohibited by law.
7. Changes to These Terms
7.1. We may update these Terms from time to time by posting revised Terms on the Website. Changes apply prospectively from the date they are posted. Your continued use of the Website after that date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
8. Governing Law
8.1. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
LA Injury Lawyers, APC
Email: [email protected]
SMS Terms & Conditions
These SMS Terms & Conditions apply to text messages sent by LA Injury Lawyers, APC.
1. SMS Consent and Privacy
Phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent information collected as part of the SMS consent process will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
We may provide information to service providers that assist us in delivering text messages, subject to applicable confidentiality and data-protection obligations.
2. Types of SMS Communications
If you consent to receive text messages from LA Injury Lawyers, you may receive messages concerning:
- Appointment scheduling and reminders.
- Follow-up communications concerning your inquiry.
- Case updates and communications related to our legal services.
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your appointments, inquiries, case activity, and communication needs.
4. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier’s plan. Contact your carrier for details about applicable charges.
5. How to Opt In
Where offered, you may opt in to receive text messages from LA Injury Lawyers by:
- Providing verbal consent during a conversation with our team.
- Submitting a website form that includes an SMS consent disclosure and affirmatively selecting the SMS consent option.
- Signing an SMS consent form during client onboarding.
Providing your phone number alone does not constitute consent to receive text messages. Consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary and is not a condition of retaining our firm or receiving legal services.
6. How to Opt Out
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a text message from us.
You may also request removal from our SMS messaging list by emailing [email protected].
After opting out, you may receive a final message confirming your request. We will then stop sending messages covered by your opt-out request unless you subsequently opt in again.
Opting out of text messages does not, by itself, terminate an existing attorney-client relationship. If you are a client, please arrange another method for receiving case communications.
7. Help
For assistance, reply HELP to a text message or email [email protected].
8. Optional Participation
If you do not wish to receive text messages, leave the SMS consent checkbox unchecked on our forms and do not provide SMS consent through another available method.
9. Additional Disclosures
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Message frequency varies.
- Reply STOP to opt out.
- Reply HELP for assistance.
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
- Text messaging should not be used for emergencies or time-sensitive legal deadlines.
- Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
