California Personal Injury Case Information

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Understand how an injury claim works and what working with our office involves.

• How our firm handles your case

  Learn about investigation, gathering records, communication and preparing a claim.

• What to expect during your case

  Get an introduction to the process and your role as a client.

• Understanding your case stage

  Learn what common case stages mean. Contact our office for your actual case status.

Protect your health and your claim

Practical information for staying organized and helping your attorney.

• Medical care and your injury claim

  Read about treatment and medical records. Follow your healthcare provider’s advice and tell our office about barriers to care.

• How you can help with your case

  Keep information current, preserve records and respond to requests from your legal team.

Insurance, compensation and legal basics

Understand the questions that can affect a California personal injury claim.

• California personal injury law

  Explore responsibility, filing deadlines and the legal issues that may affect an injury claim.

• Understanding automobile insurance

  Learn about different types of vehicle coverage and questions to discuss with your attorney.

• Compensation and documented losses

  Read about categories of damages, including medical expenses, lost income and the effects of an injury.

Before and after a lawsuit

Follow the process from an insurance claim to litigation when a lawsuit is needed.

• Before a lawsuit: prelitigation

  Understand the stage involving investigation, records and settlement discussions before a lawsuit is filed.

• What litigation means

  Learn what changes when a personal injury claim becomes a lawsuit.

• What happens after a lawsuit is filed

  Read about the steps that may follow filing and the participation your attorney may need from you.

Prepare for discovery and your deposition

Use these guides alongside the instructions your attorney gives you for your case.

• Discovery: an overview

  Understand how parties request information and evidence during a lawsuit.

• Preparing written discovery responses

  Read our client instructions for organizing information and records for attorney review.

• Preparing for your deposition

  Watch the preparation video and access the written guide before meeting with your attorney.

Have a question about a new injury case?

Tell us what happened and ask whether our firm can help. A free consultation is an opportunity to discuss the circumstances and possible next steps.