Our Practice Areas
We focus on quality over volume. Every case receives true attorney attention, not assembly-line treatment.
Car Accidents
Rear-ends, side-impact, and multi-vehicle collisions. We negotiate aggressively with insurers to maximize your recovery for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck crashes involve complex federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and serious injuries. Our attorneys know how to hold trucking companies and insurers accountable.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrians and cyclists are among the most vulnerable on California roads. When drivers fail to yield, we fight to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare liability laws in California are nuanced. Whether you were a passenger, driver, or bystander, we cut through the insurance complexity to protect your rights.
Slip & Fall Accidents
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. If a hazardous condition caused your fall, we’ll hold negligent owners responsible and pursue the maximum settlement.
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
California holds dog owners strictly liable for bites. Our attorneys handle the medical documentation, insurance negotiation, and litigation to ensure you’re made whole.
How We Approach California Injury Cases
A founding partner reviews every case, and we prepare it for settlement or trial from the start.
Founding-Partner Review
Every case starts the same way: a founding partner reviews the facts, identifies every party who may share fault, and tells you honestly whether the claim is worth pursuing. We deliberately keep our caseload small so the attorney who evaluates your case is the attorney who handles it through resolution.
Built For Settlement Or Trial
We handle both negotiated settlements and litigation. Insurers price claims on the strength of the evidence behind them, so we build the record early: medical documentation, accident reconstruction, wage-loss analysis, and expert testimony where an injury is serious or permanent.
No Fee Unless We Recover
Because we work on a contingency basis, there is no up-front cost and no attorney fee unless we recover for you. If your injury type is not listed here, call (424) 337-0873. We handle serious injury matters across California.
What to Do After an Injury in California
- Get medical careSee a doctor or go to the emergency room, even if injuries seem minor. Some injuries take days to appear, and medical records connect them to the accident.
- Document everythingPhotograph the scene, your injuries, vehicles, and any hazards. Collect names and contact details for witnesses.
- Be careful with insurersReport the incident as required, but do not give a recorded statement or accept a settlement offer before speaking with an attorney.
- Keep your recordsSave medical bills, pay stubs, correspondence, and a simple journal of symptoms and missed work.
- Talk to a lawyer earlyEvidence disappears quickly and deadlines are short. A free consultation costs nothing and tells you where you stand.
Deadlines That Matter
Most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury.
Claims against a government entity can require written notice in as little as six months.
Every case is different. Call us and we will tell you which deadlines apply to yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Every case is different, so this is general information, not legal advice.
How much does it cost to hire Westwood Law?
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no up-front cost and owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury, and a claim against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months. Because your facts may change the deadline, contact us as soon as you can.
What if I was partly at fault?
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Even if you share some of the fault, you can still recover compensation, reduced by your percentage of fault.
Should I talk to the other side’s insurance company?
Speak with an attorney before giving a recorded statement or accepting an offer. Early settlement offers are often lower than the full value of a claim, and injuries are not always fully apparent right away.
How long will my case take?
It depends on the severity of the injuries, how clearly fault is established, and how the insurance company responds. We keep you informed at each stage and work efficiently without compromising the quality of your case.
What if my type of case is not listed?
Call us at (424) 337-0873. We handle serious injury matters across California and will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win
Injured in California? We Can Help
Every day you wait is a day the other side is building their case. Our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys are ready to evaluate your California claim.