This FAQ is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Results vary by case. For advice about your particular situation, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
“Personal Injury” is a broad term that applies to any type of occurrence, which leads to bodily injury. It generally involves injury to the body, mind or emotions. A few examples are Automobile Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Premises Liability, Bicycle Accidents, Assault, Battery, Products Liability, Wrongful Death.
If you have been injured and/or traumatized and believe it’s the fault of someone else you may have a personal injury case. However, only an experienced attorney will be able to advise you if you have a valid claim or not. There are particular circumstances that warrant legal action. Generally, most law firms offer a free initial consultation in which an attorney will examine the facts of your case to determine if it’s necessary to retain counsel.
The “value” of your case depends on many factors, such as the extent of your injury, the amount of your medical bills, and your condition after you have finished medical treatments. The calculation also factors in if you in any way contributed to or caused the incident. An attorney will never guarantee any outcome in your case; however, an experienced attorney can give you a fair assessment of the outcome of your case.
We charge no upfront fees. Our fee is 33 percent of your final award for pre-litigation matters and 40 percent for litigation matters. You only pay if we recover compensation for you.
Each case differs based on the facts of that particular case. Generally you can recover for all medical expenses related to the incident, lost wages for time missed from work as a result of the incident, pain and suffering, property damage, and any other costs incurred as a result of the incident.
You should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible following an incident. In California, the “statute of limitation” is two years from the date of the incident. Therefore the claim must be initiated and/or a lawsuit must be filed within that time frame or you will be forever barred from any recovery from this incident.
Although you have two years to initiate lawsuit its best to contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and to allow the attorney sufficient time to research the facts of the case and determine the best possible approach for your matter.
Generally your law firm will contact the legal representation of the company or person you are filing a grievance against. Most personal injury cases can be resolved without ever filing a lawsuit or even going to trial. Your participation in your legal claim is minimal as your attorney handles most aspects of your claim. However if a lawsuit is filed your participation in the matter increases.
If you are unhappy with your current attorney for any reason you have the option of changing your attorney. Once you obtain a new attorney he/she can handle the process of substituting out the previous attorney. Generally, it is a very simple process to do and there is no cost to you. However, your current attorney will likely need to split a portion of your award with your prior attorney according to the amount of work he/she has contributed to your claim prior to being substituted.
In many cases, you still have rights and are entitled to a monetary award even if you were partly at fault for the injury or injuries sustained. An experienced attorney will be in the best position to determine what rights you are entitled to.
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Alan Daneshrad graduated summa cum laude from law school and holds an LL.M. from UCLA Law. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014-2024 and is licensed in California, Washington, and Texas. Alan has secured significant results for clients with serious injuries, using a personalized approach that treats every client like family. Fluent in English and Persian, with Spanish-speaking staff, Alan makes justice accessible to California’s diverse communities
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