Santa Clara Personal Injury Lawyer

Not before you talk to a lawyer. Quick offers usually come before anyone knows the full cost of your injuries, and they’re often far below what you’re entitled to. We’ll review any offer and tell you whether it’s fair or worth negotiating.

California generally gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Claims against a government entity can require a formal claim within just six months. The sooner you start, the more evidence we can preserve.

It depends on your injuries, how complex the case is, and whether it settles or goes to trial. Your medical treatment comes first, often three months or more, and many settlements arrive roughly six months after treatment begins. Cases that go to litigation take longer. We’ll keep you updated throughout and give you an honest estimate.

If another party’s negligence caused your injury, you likely have a claim. We review the evidence, the nature of your injury, and how the accident happened, then give you an honest evaluation and a clear recommendation.

After an injury, the at-fault party’s insurer investigates and eventually makes an offer, usually aiming to pay as little as possible. Once you hire us, the insurer deals with us, not you. We handle every communication and push for a fair settlement.

If a claim doesn’t settle, a lawsuit begins with a complaint filed against the responsible party. Both sides exchange evidence, including medical records and witness testimony, and negotiations often continue. If there’s still no fair settlement, the case goes to trial.

Most personal injury cases settle. Some need a trial when the insurer won’t make a fair offer. Our attorneys negotiate and litigate, and if your case needs to go to trial, we’re ready.

Then evidence decides it. We gather accident reports, eyewitness statements, video, and medical records to prove fault, and if necessary we take the case to court.

Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are real losses, but they need documentation. Records from your doctors and mental health providers, their testimony, and accounts of how the injury has changed your daily life all help. We make sure this part of your claim is documented and valued.

Our team serves Santa Clara clients from our San Jose office at 1253 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. We also have offices in Fremont and Fresno. Call us 24/7 to get started.