Common questions, straight answers.

First, get medical attention even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can mask serious injuries. Call the police and get a report. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver's insurance and contact information. Do not admit fault or give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. Then call us for a free consultation.

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. The fee is a percentage of the recovery, agreed to in writing before we start. If we do not win, you owe us nothing.

In most California personal injury cases the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. Claims against government entities have much shorter deadlines, often six months. Call us as soon as possible so deadlines do not pass.

Case value depends on your medical expenses, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injuries, the available insurance coverage, and other factors. After reviewing the facts of your case, we give an honest evaluation. We will never promise a number we cannot deliver.

Talk to a lawyer first. Insurance companies almost always make their first offer well below what a case is actually worth, and accepting it usually means signing away your right to seek more later. A free consultation costs you nothing and could mean the difference between a quick lowball check and the full compensation you deserve.

Most car accident cases settle before trial. We prepare every case as if it were going to court, which often produces stronger settlement offers. If a fair settlement is not available, we are ready to litigate.

Report the incident immediately, take photos of the hazard, get witness contact info, and seek medical attention. Then call us before speaking with any insurance company.

In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim in California. Government property cases have a much shorter deadline.

California follows a comparative fault rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Yes. California Civil Code 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites that occur in public or while the victim is lawfully on private property. The owner cannot claim the dog had no prior history of aggression.

You generally have two years from the date of the bite to file a personal injury lawsuit in California. Do not wait — evidence and witness memories fade quickly.

You may be entitled to medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in some cases, scarring and disfigurement damages.