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Personal Injury
California Personal Injury Lawyers
Injured by someone else’s negligence? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help injured Californians pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Personal Injury Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Personal injury law lets people who are hurt by someone else's negligence pursue compensation for their losses. In California, this covers a wide range of cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, dog bites, slip and fall injuries, workplace accidents, and wrongful death. A legal professional can review your situation during a free case review.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that guides injured Californians through every stage of a claim. Our attorneys investigate your accident and gather evidence, explain your rights under California law, handle communications with the insurance companies, and represent you in negotiations and litigation for maximum recovery. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Injured victims in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost income and lost earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. In cases involving especially harmful conduct, punitive damages may also apply. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
Take a few key steps to protect your health and your claim: (1) seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine; (2) report the accident to the police or property owner; (3) photograph the scene, hazards, and injuries; (4) collect witness names and contact information; and (5) speak with a personal injury lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurer.
In most California personal injury cases you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a government entity have much shorter deadlines — often just six months to file a claim. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's generally best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Personal Injury Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.Partner$28.5M
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Claim in California?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid personal injury claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means another party's negligence caused your injury. Damages are your losses, such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Proof includes photos, medical records, incident reports, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's attorneys for a free case review.
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
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#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
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#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
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*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Personal Injury FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
A personal injury claim lets someone hurt by another party's negligence seek compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In California these claims cover car and truck crashes, pedestrian and bicycle collisions, premises liability, dog bites, and other incidents caused by careless or wrongful conduct. Liability generally turns on showing the other party owed a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injury. If your accident caused a back or spinal injury, see our California back injury lawyer page. Our California paralysis injury lawyer team handles spinal cord and paralysis cases as well. Harm caused by unsafe or deceptive products may also fall under consumer protection law; see our California consumer protection lawyer page.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Different deadlines can apply, for example to claims involving a government entity or certain minors, and exceptions can shorten or extend the time. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly. Unpaid-wage claims follow different time limits; if your dispute involves pay from your job, see our California wage lawyer page.
Yes. California uses pure comparative negligence, so your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault but is never completely barred, even if you were mostly responsible. For instance, a person found 30% at fault can still recover 70% of their damages.
Claims against a public entity in California generally require you to file a written government claim within six months of the incident before you can sue. Missing that early deadline can bar your case, so it is important to act quickly when a government body may be responsible.
Injured people in California can generally pursue economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. In cases involving oppression, fraud, or malice, punitive damages may also be available on clear and convincing evidence.