California Personal Injury Lawyer

Nothing upfront — and nothing at all unless we win. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee comes as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. If we don't recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

In most cases, California law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, if your injury involves a government entity (such as a city bus or public property), that window shrinks to just six months. Don't wait — evidence fades and deadlines are firm. Contact us as soon as possible.

Every case is different. Compensation depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and who was at fault. We offer a free case evaluation where we'll give you an honest assessment of what your case may be worth — no pressure, no obligation.

If you're able to, take these steps: call 911 and get a police report, seek medical attention right away (even if you feel fine), document the scene with photos, collect contact information from any witnesses, and avoid giving a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.

Possibly, yes. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you could still recover $80,000. We'll evaluate the facts and advise you on the best path forward.

It depends on the complexity of your case. Some cases settle in a few months; others that go to trial can take one to two years or more. We keep you informed at every stage and work as efficiently as possible while still fighting for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Most personal injury cases settle before trial. However, at Nalbandyan Law Firm we are experienced trial attorneys — and insurance companies know it. That gives us stronger leverage at the negotiating table. If a fair settlement isn't offered, we are fully prepared to take your case to court.

We handle a wide range of personal injury cases, including car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, pedestrian injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries. If you were injured due to someone else's negligence anywhere in California, we want to hear your story.