Personal Injury Attorneys in California
Car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability 16,718 pre-screened attorneys across 47 counties.
How injury claims work in California — deadlines, the pure comparative negligence rule, what you can recover, and when to hire a lawyer.
The deadlines to file an injury lawsuit in California, plus the key exceptions for malpractice, government claims, and minors.
What Is Personal Injury in California?
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, and most personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1. Personal injury attorneys handle car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in California?
You may need a personal injury attorney in California when your situation involves car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice.
California Personal Injury Sub-Specialties
Personal Injury covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.
Car Accidents
Car Accidents matters in California fall within the broader Personal Injury practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in car accidents cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Slip And Fall
Slip And Fall matters in California fall within the broader Personal Injury practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in slip and fall cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice matters in California fall within the broader Personal Injury practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in medical malpractice cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death matters in California fall within the broader Personal Injury practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in wrongful death cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Product Liability
Product Liability matters in California fall within the broader Personal Injury practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in product liability cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Costs and Timeline
Most California personal injury attorneys work on contingency — commonly around 33⅓% of a pre-suit settlement and about 40% if a lawsuit is filed. California follows pure comparative negligence, so a recovery is reduced by your share of fault rather than barred. Timeline: a few months for clear-liability settlements; 1–3+ years for cases that go to trial.
California Laws and Statutes
California personal injury is governed by Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 (two-year limit for personal injury), § 377.60 et seq. (wrongful death), and § 340.5 (medical malpractice). California follows pure comparative negligence (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975)).
Personal Injury Attorneys by County
Pre-screened personal injury attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.
California Personal Injury Guides & Resources
Free guides covering key topics in California personal injury. Plain-English, statute-cited.
Common Questions About California Personal Injury
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