{"id":3135,"date":"2025-08-11T12:36:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protection.abogadosnow.com\/personal-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:19:31","slug":"personal-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3135\" class=\"elementor elementor-3135\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3bce0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b3bce0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736fb55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"736fb55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Personal Injury<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6aee0b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b6aee0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471bed6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"471bed6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb5933c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb5933c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34d619 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e34d619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">California Personal Injury Attorneys Who Protect Your Rights!<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-842ebf1 hide-es elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"842ebf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">A personal injury claim lets you recover money when someone else\u2019s negligence causes you harm, covering medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In California, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Protection Law Group<\/strong><\/a> represents injury victims across California on contingency, so there are no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.<\/p><blockquote dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p><ul dir=\"ltr\"><li>You may recover compensation when another party\u2019s careless, reckless, or intentional actions caused your injury.<\/li><li>California\u2019s deadline to sue is generally two years from the injury, and far shorter when a government entity is involved.<\/li><li>Protection Law Group works on contingency: no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.<\/li><\/ul><\/blockquote><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Protection Law Group<\/strong><\/a>, we understand how life can change in an instant. A sudden accident or injury doesn&#8217;t just hurt physically; it can upend your financial security, emotional well-being, and your family&#8217;s future. That&#8217;s why our personal injury attorneys are here to help you hold negligent parties accountable and recover the compensation you need to move forward.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;ve been injured due to someone else&#8217;s careless, reckless, or intentional actions, you don&#8217;t have to face the aftermath alone. We provide aggressive and compassionate representation for injury victims across California, and we don&#8217;t stop until justice is served.<\/p><h2><strong>What is a Personal Injury Claim?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Personal injury law protects individuals who are harmed by another party&#8217;s negligence, whether that&#8217;s a careless driver, a property owner, an employer, or even a product manufacturer. If someone else&#8217;s actions caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.<\/p><p>Our firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, from minor accidents to life-altering catastrophic injuries and even wrongful death claims. Each case is different, but our goal remains the same, to fight for your rights and make sure you&#8217;re not left footing the bill for someone else&#8217;s mistake.<\/p><h2><strong>Our Personal Injury Practice Areas<\/strong><\/h2><p>We&#8217;re proud to represent clients in a wide variety of injury cases. Whether your accident occurred on the road, at work, in a public space, or in a medical setting, our team has the experience to handle it. Below are some of the personal injury claims we regularly handle.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5363 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Car-Accident-2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><h2><strong>Traffic Accidents<\/strong><\/h2><p>Accidents on Los Angeles roads are far too common. You need experienced lawyers to handle these types of claims:<\/p><ul class=\"two-column-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\"><em>Car Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/truck-accident-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Truck Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/bicycle-accidents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Bicycle Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/motorcycle-accidents\"><em>Motorcycle Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/bus-accident\"><em>Bus Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/pedestrian-accidents\"><em>Pedestrian Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/hit-and-run-accidents\"><em>Hit and Run Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/drunk-driving-accidents\"><em>Drunk Driving Accidents<\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Even what seems like a minor crash can lead to long-term medical issues and financial strain. We investigate thoroughly, fight the insurance companies, and make sure your voice is heard.\u00a0<\/p><h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5364 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Serious-and-Catastrphic-Injury-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"200\" \/><\/h2><h2><strong><br \/>Serious and Catastrophic Injuries<\/strong><\/h2><p>Some injuries have lifelong consequences. When your entire future is on the line, you need an experienced legal team that understands the medical, emotional, and financial toll these cases take, we are here for you.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t hire just anyone to protect your future if you find yourself the victim of:<\/p><ul class=\"two-column-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/catastrophic-injuries\"><em>Catastrophic Injuries<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/traumatic-brain-injuries\"><em>Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/spinal-cord-injuries\"><em>Spinal Cord Injuries<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/orthopedic-injury\"><em>Orthopedic Injury<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/back-injury\"><em>Back Injury<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/neck-injury\"><em>Neck Injury<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/whiplash-injury\"><em>Whiplash Injury<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/amputation\"><em>Amputations<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/burn-injury\"><em>Burn Injury<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/broken-bones\"><em>Broken Bones<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/laceration-injury\"><em>Laceration Injury<\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Our attorneys work closely with medical experts, rehabilitation specialists, and financial analysts to build strong cases for maximum compensation.<\/p><h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5369 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Accident_In_Swimming-pool_original_370665-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2><h2><strong>Premises Liability and Slip &amp; Fall Accidents<\/strong><\/h2><p>Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. If you&#8217;ve been hurt due to unsafe conditions, you may have a claim under premises liability law. These types of injuries include:<\/p><ul class=\"scoot\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/slip-trip-and-fall-accidents\">Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/swimming-pool-accident\">Swimming Pool Accidents<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/dog-bite-animal-attack\">Dog Bite\/Animal Attack<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>These cases require quick investigation and strong evidence, which our firm is prepared to gather right away.<\/p><h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5366 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Female_Worker_With_Hurting_Knee_Sitting_On_Floor_While_Colleague_Calls_For_Help_original_3489436-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" \/><\/h2><h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><h2><strong>Dangerous Products and Workplace Hazards<\/strong><\/h2><p>Not all injuries happen because of other people. Sometimes, the things we use every day or the places we work are dangerous due to poor design or negligent oversight. We represent clients in:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/product-liability\"><i>Product Liability<\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/construction-accident\"><i>Construction Accidents<\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>From defective equipment to unsafe job sites, we stand with workers, consumers, and families who deserve better.<\/p><h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5367 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Reassuring_Patient_original_530910-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" \/><\/h2><h2><strong>Injury to Vulnerable Populations<\/strong><\/h2><p>Some of the most heartbreaking cases we handle involve children, the elderly, or victims of violence. These cases require sensitivity, discretion, and deep legal knowledge.<\/p><p>Our attorney&#8217;s can help if you or a loved one is a victim of:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/child-injury\"><i>Child Injury<\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/nursing-home-death\"><i>Nursing Home Death<\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/sexual-abuse-and-assault\/\"><i>Sexual Abuse and Assault<\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>We approach these cases with the utmost care and tenacity, because we believe in protecting those who can&#8217;t always protect themselves.<\/p><h2><strong>What Compensation Can You Recover?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you&#8217;ve been injured, you may be eligible to receive compensation for:<\/p><ul class=\"two-column-list\"><li>Emergency medical care and ongoing treatment<\/li><li>Lost income or loss of earning potential<\/li><li>Pain and suffering<\/li><li>Emotional distress<\/li><li>Loss of enjoyment of life<\/li><li>Disability or permanent impairment<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/en\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/wrongful-death\">Wrongful death<\/a> (for families of lost loved ones)<\/li><\/ul><p>The amount you may recover depends on the nature of your injury and how it affects your life, both now and in the future. We work tirelessly to make sure you get everything you&#8217;re entitled to under the law.<\/p><h2><strong>Why Choose Us?<\/strong><\/h2><p>At Protection Law Group, we don&#8217;t believe in cookie-cutter legal strategies. We tailor every case to the individual, because no two accidents, and no two people, are the same. When you work with us, you get:<\/p><ul><li>A free, no-obligation consultation<\/li><li>No fees unless we win your case<\/li><li>A legal team that communicates clearly and fights aggressively<\/li><li>Access to top medical experts and investigators<\/li><li>Experience negotiating high-value settlements and winning in court<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether you&#8217;re dealing with a severe injury, the loss of a loved one, or the stress of missed work and growing medical bills, we are here to help.<\/p><h2><strong>Ready to Fight for What You Deserve<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you or a loved one has been hurt, don&#8217;t wait to get legal help. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better your chances of building a strong case. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and insurance companies act fast to protect their bottom line.<\/p><p>Let us protect you.<\/p><p>Call us today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.<\/p><div>We&#8217;re here to serve California injury victims with integrity, skill, and compassion.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef5f0e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef5f0e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50fff99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50fff99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b342826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b342826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f21c85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"1f21c85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-1f21c85\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"1f21c85\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim-in-california\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3261\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3261\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim-in-california\"><p>In most cases, two years from the date of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1). If a government or public entity is involved, you generally must file a formal claim within six months (Government Code \u00a7 911.2). Missing the deadline can bar your case.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-much-is-my-personal-injury-case-worth\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3262\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How much is my personal injury case worth?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3262\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-much-is-my-personal-injury-case-worth\"><p>It depends on the severity of your injury, your medical costs, lost income, and how the injury affects your life going forward. No lawyer can promise an amount, but we work to recover the full value your case supports.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"do-i-still-have-a-case-if-i-was-partly-at-fault\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3263\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Do I still have a case if I was partly at fault?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3263\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"do-i-still-have-a-case-if-i-was-partly-at-fault\"><p>Often, yes. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which can reduce your recovery by your share of fault rather than barring it entirely.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-personal-injury-lawyer\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3264\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3264\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-personal-injury-lawyer\"><p>Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, so you pay only if we win, and the consultation is free.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-does-a-personal-injury-case-take\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-3265\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long does a personal injury case take?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-3265\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-does-a-personal-injury-case-take\"><p>It varies. Some claims settle in months; cases involving serious injuries or disputed fault can take longer. We move as efficiently as the facts allow while protecting the value of your claim.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2443ade e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2443ade\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d775891 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d775891\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5838c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5838c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4008a6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4008a6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol dir=\"ltr\"><li style=\"text-align: left;\">California Courts Self-Help Guide, <em>Personal Injury<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/personal-injury\">https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/personal-injury<\/a><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">California Legislative Information, <em>Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&amp;lawCode=CCP\">https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&amp;lawCode=CCP<\/a><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">California Legislative Information, <em>Civil Code \u00a7 1714<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1714&amp;lawCode=CIV\">https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1714&amp;lawCode=CIV<\/a><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">California Legislative Information, <em>Government Code \u00a7 911.2<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=911.2&amp;lawCode=GOV\">https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=911.2&amp;lawCode=GOV<\/a><\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">Judicial Council of California, <em>California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI)<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.ca.gov\/\">https:\/\/courts.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><br \/><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Injury California Personal Injury Attorneys Who Protect Your Rights! A personal injury claim lets you recover money when someone else\u2019s negligence causes you harm, covering medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In California, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file. 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