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… Is an informational resource designed to help people understand the general steps of a personal injury case. Everyone has the right to seek fair compensation, and our goal is to help you feel informed and confident about your options depending on each case.

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What Is Personal Injury in California?

In California, personal injury refers to physical, emotional, or psychological harm caused by another party’s actions. This can include injuries from accidents, negligence, or intentional harm. Not every injury qualifies for a claim, eligibility depending on specific circumstances. Many valid claims go unpursued because people don’t realize their injury may be covered or they never get the correct information to pursue with the claim.

Common types of personal injury include

Statute of Limitations for Personal 
Injury Cases

In California, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the incident. Some cases, however, this rule does not apply for every case some of them have even shorter deadlines. If the negligent party is a government entity, you generally have six months to file a claim or if the injury person is a minor this time limit is paused until the minor reaches the age of 18. Acting quickly is crucial to protect your rights.

Q&A Corner:
Everything You Need to Know

What to Do After an Accident !

It’s crucial to take the right steps after an accident to protect your safety and your rights. Here are key questions and answers to help guide you through the process.

Here are some key questions and answers to guide you through the aftermath of an accident:

Is Everyone Involved Okay?

Check on everyone involved in the accident, including yourself and any passengers. If anyone is injured, call 911 and request an ambulance. 

Contact the police, even if the accident is minor. A police report is crucial for your case later on.
Avoid admitting guilt at the scene. Stick to the facts and let the investigation determine what happened.
Take pictures of all information, including driver’s licenses, insurance cards, and vehicles. Document everything, including the accident scene.
Absolutely not. The at-fault insurance company is not entitled to a statement. You don’t want to provide them with information that they may use against you. It is best to have an attorney on the phone or your legal representative.
If you are involved in a vehicle accident the DMV will require you to submit an SR-1 one form to report the accident. Each state’s requirements vary. This form should be submitted within 10 days after an accident.
No. Your insurance only goes up if you are 51% or more at fault for an accident. Therefore, you should use your insurance company if you have the right coverage for an accident you did not cause.
If your vehicle was damaged in the accident, you can sue the other driver for the cost of repairs or replacement, car rental, personal belongings. It’s the most common basis for lawsuits when no injuries are involved.
Yes, you can open a car accident claim even if you do not have legal immigration status. Your right to seek compensation is not based on your legal status., no one even will ask you that question….