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Choose the best Personal Injury Attorney for your case
Located in Los Angeles and Orange County, California, Universal Law Firm, APC provides outstanding personal injury and accidents representation throughout California. With Universal Law Firm, APC you’re not just another case number lost in the shuffle. We formulate relationships by engaging fully with our clients, providing exceptional service, and keeping you informed through the entire process.
We know that picking up the pieces following an accident and trying to handle a personal injury claim on your own can be overwhelming. At Universal Law Firm, APC, we focus on YOU. We listen closely to the details of your case, answer all of your questions and make sure you know how important you are to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our legal services, your rights, and how we support you throughout your case.
In most cases, you have up to two years to file a lawsuit after a personal injury accident in California. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. If you fail to file timely, the court could dismiss your case, and you would be entitled to collect nothing for your damages. Certain kinds of personal injury cases, such as medical malpractice, have different deadlines. You should not assume the two-year rule is absolute without first speaking with a skilled Los Angeles personal injury attorney.
In California, you can still collect compensation for your damages if you are partially at fault. In fact, you can still collect damages if you are primarily at fault in a personal injury accident. California follows what’s known as the pure comparative theory of negligence. That means even if you are 99% at fault, you could still collect something. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 99% at fault, you will only collect 1% while the other party could get 99% of their damages reimbursed from your insurance company.
Yes, there may be one or more reasons an attorney will decline to take your case. For one, if you missed the statute of limitations, there may be nothing that an attorney can do for you. If your injuries aren’t severe enough, the accident didn’t occur in California, or you have unrealistic views about your case value, an attorney might decline your case as well. Even though California allows you to collect compensation when you are primarily at fault, attorneys may not be willing to take on your case. It may not make financial sense to hire a Los Angeles personal injury attorney if you are going to collect only 5% or 10% of your damages.
Prospective clients always want to know what the average case settles for. No two cases are alike, which is why it’s impossible to set a figure that represents a median settlement number. When you meet with our office, we will review your case and tell you what we think your individual case is worth. Your case may ultimately end up settling for more, but we will always be honest about what we perceive your case value to be. You should stay away from attorneys who promise sky-high results as a way to get you to sign with their firm.
After ensuring your safety and calling emergency services, document the scene with photos, exchange information with other parties, and avoid admitting fault. Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence — such as in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident — you may have a valid claim. A consultation with our team can help determine your legal options.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case.
Each state has its own statute of limitations. In California, for example, you typically have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim.
