Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills, CA Personal Injury Lawyers

When someone is injured because of another party’s negligence, it is simply wrong to expect the injured person to bear the financial fallout alone. Medical bills pile up. Paychecks stop coming. Life gets harder in ways that are difficult to put into words.

The party whose careless actions caused the harm should be the one held accountable for those damages. That sounds straightforward, but the reality of a personal injury claim is rarely that simple. At-fault parties deny responsibility. Insurance adjusters minimize injuries. Opposing counsel disputes the facts of your case.

If you or a loved one is thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit, working with seasoned personal injury lawyers is not just advisable; it is critical. Not every attorney is equipped to handle these cases. Our Woodland Hills, CA personal injury law firm is.

The lead attorneys at V&A Law Firm bring over 50 years of combined legal experience to the table, along with a track record of results earned for real injured clients across Southern California. Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe us zero in legal fees.

Our team speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi, so language will never be a barrier to getting the help you need.

Contact our Woodland Hills office at (818) 369-3270 to schedule a free 15-minute case evaluation today.

What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does a Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Handle?

Most people connect personal injury law with car accidents, and car accident cases do make up a large share of what we handle. Our law firm stands beside injury victims across a wide spectrum of circumstances.

V&A Law Firm represents clients in the following types of personal injury cases:

  • Bicycle accidents
  • Bus accidents
  • Car accidents and car crashes
  • Catastrophic and life-changing injuries
  • Construction site accidents
  • Defective drugs and medical equipment
  • Defective products
  • Dog bites
  • Medical malpractice
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Premises liability claims
  • Rideshare accidents (Uber and Lyft)
  • Scooter and motorcycle accidents
  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Toxic chemical exposure
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Truck accidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Wrongful death cases

Questions about a situation not on this list? Call V&A Law Firm to schedule your free 15-minute legal consultation. Our attorneys will review the unique circumstances of your case and give you an honest assessment.

Who May Be Held Responsible for a Personal Injury Claim?

Liability in a personal injury case depends entirely on the specific facts involved. As your Woodland Hills, CA personal injury attorneys, we gather the evidence needed to establish liability and pursue claims against all responsible parties.

Under California law, liable parties in a personal injury lawsuit may include:

  • Other drivers in motor vehicle accidents
  • Employers and employees whose on-the-job conduct caused harm
  • Hospitals, doctors, and nurses in medical negligence cases
  • Property owners who failed to exercise reasonable care for visitors and customers
  • Product designers and manufacturers, who may face strict liability when a defective product causes injury
  • Government entities whose employees caused harm while acting within the scope of their duties

The analysis of who is at fault, and to what degree, is one of the most contested issues in personal injury litigation. Our team digs into the evidence to build a clear picture of what happened and who is legally responsible.

How California’s Fault Rules Can Affect Your Claim

California follows a system called pure comparative negligence, which was established by the California Supreme Court in Li v. Yellow Cab Co., 13 Cal. 3d 804 (1975), and is reflected in California Civil Code § 1714. Under this rule, an injured person may pursue compensation even if they share some portion of fault for the accident.

What this means in practice: if a jury determines you were 20% at fault and the other party was 80% at fault, your compensation would be reduced by 20%. You would still be entitled to recover 80% of your proven damages.

Insurance companies know this. Their adjusters often try to assign as much blame as possible to the injured person to reduce their payout. Pushing back against that tactic with solid evidence is a core part of what we do. We work to establish liability clearly, document damages thoroughly, and fight for the full compensation our injured clients deserve.

Filing Deadlines for Personal Injury Claims in California

Timing matters enormously in personal injury law. Miss the wrong deadline, and a valid claim can be barred entirely.

General personal injury cases: Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, injured individuals generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in California.

Medical malpractice: Under CCP § 340.5, claims against healthcare providers must be brought within three years of the date of injury, or one year after the plaintiff discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, whichever period expires first.

Claims involving a government entity: If your injury was caused by a public agency, city, county, or state employee acting in that role, different rules apply. Under California Government Code § 911.2, a written claim must be presented to the relevant government entity within six months of the date the cause of action accrues. Missing this shorter deadline will typically bar your lawsuit, regardless of how strong the underlying claim may be.

These deadlines do not pause while you recover or while negotiations continue. Anyone injured in the Woodland Hills area who believes a government entity may share responsibility for what happened should contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

What Type of Compensation Can a Woodland Hills Personal Injury Lawyer Help You Pursue?

Filing an accident claim means dealing with the other party’s insurance company. Their insurer is responsible for damages up to the policy limit. That coverage ceiling is sometimes far too low to cover the full scope of your losses. Too often, an insurance adjuster will step forward, sometimes even from your own insurer, to argue that your injuries do not qualify as a “serious injury,” leaving you without the compensation you actually need.

That is why working with experienced Woodland Hills, CA personal injury lawyers matters. We negotiate with the insurance companies for fair terms on your behalf. When a policy limit falls short, we file suit to pursue compensation from all responsible parties directly.

Specific damages you may be entitled to recover include:

  • Medical bills and future medical expenses
  • Lost income and lost future earning capacity
  • Vehicle damage and other property damage
  • Burial costs in wrongful death cases

General damages may also include:

  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and emotional suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium

Every personal injury case is different, and the damages available depend on the specific facts of your situation. Our attorneys review the full picture before advising on what recovery may be possible.

Why Woodland Hills Injury Victims Choose V&A Law Firm

There is no shortage of attorneys in Los Angeles, and choosing among them is not easy. Here is what sets our law firm apart.

We are ready to go to trial. Many personal injury law firms focus almost entirely on settlement negotiations. We prepare every case as if it were going in front of a jury. That posture matters in negotiations; opposing counsel and insurers take claims more seriously when they know we are willing and ready to litigate.

We have local knowledge that counts. Our attorneys have worked alongside local investigators, expert witnesses, and Los Angeles area courts over the course of numerous cases. That familiarity with the local landscape, from the San Fernando Valley courtrooms to the accident patterns along the 101 and the 118, translates into a real-world advantage for our clients.

We have the results to back it up. V&A Law Firm has secured over $350 million in compensation for injured clients across Southern California. Those are not promises; they reflect a proven track record of fighting hard against insurance companies and opposing counsel and winning for our clients.

You pay nothing unless we win. Our contingency fee basis means we share the risk with you. If we do not recover for you, there are no legal fees.

We speak your language. Our team communicates in English, Spanish, and Farsi, ensuring that every client fully understands their legal matter and their options at every step of the process.

Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Case Evaluation Today

Whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a workplace incident, or because of a medical professional’s negligence, you should not face the claims process alone. Accident victims deserve skilled representation from personal injury lawyers who will dig into the evidence, stand up to insurance companies, and fight hard for just compensation.

V&A Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. We offer a free case review to all prospective clients, with no obligation attached. To schedule your free consultation, call our law offices today at (818) 369-3270