Orange County Personal Injury Attorney

Nothing up front. Your consultation is free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee — we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. No fee unless we win.

In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit in California. Claims against a government entity — for example, a fall on unsafe public property — generally require an administrative claim within six months. Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on the facts, so it is important to speak with an attorney promptly.

It depends on your medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, and the pain and disruption the injury has caused. Every case is different, and no honest lawyer can promise a number before reviewing the facts. A free case evaluation will give you a realistic picture of what your claim may be worth.

You can still recover compensation. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — but you are not barred from bringing a claim even if you were partly responsible.

Get medical attention first, even if you feel okay — some injuries take days to appear. Report the incident (to the police, the property manager, or the store), take photos of the scene and your injuries, and collect witness contact information. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the insurance company before you have spoken with an attorney.

Most personal injury cases settle without a trial. That said, we prepare every case as if it is going to court — that preparation is often exactly what pushes insurers to offer fair value. If they refuse, we are ready to take your case to trial.