Claim type
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases are usually about harm caused by another person, business, property owner, driver, or insurance-covered event.
What is a personal injury claim?
A personal injury claim is a claim you may be able to bring when someone wrongfully causes injury, harm, or damage to you, a loved one, or your property. In everyday terms, these cases often start with a crash, a fall, a dog bite, an unsafe condition, or an insurance company that is supposed to respond after an injury.
What can be recovered in California?
California personal injury damages depend on the facts, the law that applies, available insurance, proof of responsibility, medical documentation, and any special rules or caps that apply to the claim. A personalized review is needed before anyone can responsibly say what damages may be available.
- Past and future medical bills, treatment costs, therapy, prescriptions, imaging, and related care
- Past and future lost wages, reduced earning ability, missed work, and work limitations
- Pain, suffering, emotional distress, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, and other non-economic harm
- Property damage, vehicle damage, rental issues, storage charges, diminished value, and other property damage
- Wrongful death or survival-related claims when an injury causes the loss of a loved one
Common personal injury claims
Personal injury is a broad category. These pages break out the situations people usually search for first, before they know the legal category.
California deadlines
Personal injury claims can have short deadlines.
These are general California timelines. The deadline for a specific claim can change based on who caused the injury, when the injury was discovered, whether a government agency is involved, and other facts. A review is needed to identify the deadline that applies to your situation.
2 years
often applies to many personal injury lawsuits from the date of injury
3 years
often applies to property damage claims
6 months
may apply to government claims before a lawsuit can be filed
How The Legal Claims CenterTM helps
- 1Review the injury, damages, and impactMedical treatment, job impact, wage loss, repair costs, pain, limitations, and how the incident changed daily life.
- 2Identify who is responsibleThe person, business, property owner, driver, employer, or insurance company that may be legally responsible for paying the claim.
- 3Preserve evidence and collect recordsMedical records, police reports, photos, witness information, claim documents, and investigation materials.
- 4Prepare the claim and review next stepsPresent the claim to the responsible party or insurance company. If fault, injuries, damages, or payment are disputed, review whether court action is needed to preserve rights and pursue the claim.
How much do we charge?
- Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency fee basis.
- There is no upfront attorney fee to start working on the claim.
- The firm may advance case costs and expenses such as investigators, reports, medical records, expert review, damages analysis, and other claim-related expenses.
- If there is no recovery, the firm does not get paid a fee or get reimbursed for advanced expenses.
- If there is a recovery, case expenses are reimbursed from the recovery, and the firm generally takes a 25% attorney fee, depending on the case type and written fee agreement.
Client dashboard
The Legal Claims Center Claim TrackerTM
Clients receive a personalized dashboard link so the claim does not sit in a black box. The goal is to keep documents, questions, requests, and status updates organized in one place.
Upload documents in one place instead of sending scattered emails.
Send messages, ask questions, and respond to firm requests as the claim develops.
Track what has been requested, what has been submitted, and what still needs attention.
Questions people ask
Is this mostly for car accidents?
Car accidents are a major focus, but personal injury can also include pedestrian incidents, rideshare crashes, unsafe property conditions, falls, dog bites, and other injury-causing events.
What if the insurance company says I was at fault?
Fault disputes are common. A review looks at reports, photos, witness information, damage location, statements, and other facts that may affect liability.
Should I give a recorded statement?
It depends on the insurer, the type of claim, and your obligations under the policy. If injuries, disputed fault, or coverage issues exist, get advice before giving a broad recorded statement.
Does property damage matter if I was injured?
Yes. Vehicle damage, repair estimates, total-loss issues, storage charges, and rental problems can affect how the claim is documented and resolved.
Start a personal injury review
Share the basic accident, injury, insurance, and property damage details. The form is already set for personal injury.