Personal injuries can happen to anyone, anytime, and can cause great bodily and psychological harm. It is crucial to understand your legal rights and options if you have suffered a personal injury in California, especially due to someone else’s carelessness or reckless behavior. As a personal injury law office serving Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas, The Law Office Of Joshua P. Koshki is here to help you navigate the complex legal system and get the compensation you are entitled to for personal injuries. Any bodily or mental damage brought on by the actions of another person or entity may be referred to as personal injury. Automobile accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, medical negligence, and wrongful deaths are a few examples of personal injury cases. There are a number of actions critical to strengthening your claim if you have suffered a personal injury:
- Seek Medical Help – Even if you initially believe that you are not gravely injured, you should still seek medical assistance right away. It is important to have an objective third party validate your injuries.
- Record the Incident – Document the accident site and any injuries you incurred using pictures and videos. Get the contact details of any witnesses and any concerned parties.
- Report What Happened – Inform all relevant parties about the incident, including your boss, property owner, law enforcement, etc. File an official police report as soon as possible.
- Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer – As soon as you can, speak with a qualified personal injury attorney, such as attorney Joshua P. Koshki. We can help you through the legal system and assist you in understanding your legal options.
We are committed to assisting those who have suffered personal injuries in getting the compensation they are due. For example, we can provide help with personal injury cases involving:
To discuss your case and learn more about your legal options, call or email us right now. Let us assist you in obtaining the compensation and justice you are due.
California Personal Injury Law Basics
Most personal injury cases in California are built on a claim of negligence — meaning you generally need to show the other party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach caused your injury and resulting damages.
- Statute of limitations: Generally two years from the date of the injury, under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. Claims against a government entity have a much shorter deadline, generally six months.
- Pure comparative negligence: California allows you to recover damages even if you were partly at fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault, with no cutoff that bars recovery entirely.
- Damages: Compensation can include economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer? We work on contingency: no fee unless we win. How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California? Generally two years from the date of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, though some case types (like medical malpractice or claims against a government entity) follow different deadlines. What if I was partly at fault for what happened? You can still recover compensation under California’s pure comparative negligence rule — your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but not eliminated.
Serving These California Communities
We help injury victims throughout the Los Angeles area and across California, including:
