Understanding How the Personal Injury Claims Process Works

If you were hurt in an accident, the physical, mental, and financial hardships can be devastating. The experienced Oxnard personal injury attorneys at Crane Flores, LLP, strive to solve your legal challenges and to help restore your wellness and peace of mind. We are well known for our experience and success in all types of traffic accidents, and products liability and premises liability matters. Whatever your injury, we are fully prepared to discuss your situation, explain your options, and recommend action to meet your goals.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Claim?

After a serious accident, one of the most important decisions you make is choosing a personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies try to pay accident victims less than the case is worth. You may also meet with problems if the negligent party has too little insurance or none at all. The responsible party may even try to blame the incident on someone else—or on you. A seasoned personal injury lawyer can handle any issues that arise in your case efficiently and effectively so you can focus on recovering from your injury.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Your first priority when you are injured in an accident should be to seek medical attention. Your second priority is to retain a qualified personal injury lawyer. In California, most personal injury cases have a statute of limitations of two years from the date of the injury. There are different statutes of limitations for different types of cases, for example if a governmental entity or employee caused your injury, the statute of limitations is six months to file a governmental claim. Thereafter, a lawsuit usually needs to be filed within one year. The statutes of limitations for different cases can be very confusing, having an experienced attorney on your side can ensure that your claim is not time-barred. A lawyer can also help you with the paperwork and documentation you need for your claim.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

The attorneys at Crane Flores, LLP handle all personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay any attorneys’ fees unless we obtain a monetary award for you. Our fee is based on a percentage of the recovery we obtain for you.

Crane Flores, LLP can give you aggressive advocacy when you need it most. We have proudly served residents throughout California with integrity and professionalism for more than 50 combined years.