Irvine Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Attorney in Irvine, California

When an accident disrupts your life through no fault of your own, finding the right legal representation becomes critical to securing the compensation you deserve. Personal injury cases in California involve complex legal standards, strict filing deadlines, and insurance companies determined to minimize what they pay. Without knowledgeable legal guidance, you risk accepting settlements that fall short of covering your medical expenses, lost income, and ongoing needs.

At Setareh Law, we advocate for accident victims throughout Irvine and the surrounding communities. Our attorneys handle the legal complexities so you can focus on recovery, fighting to secure full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses.

What Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle?

Personal injury law covers situations where someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions cause you harm. We represent clients in numerous types of cases, each requiring detailed investigation and aggressive advocacy.

Car accidents remain the most common source of personal injury claims. These crashes often result from distracted driving, speeding, or impaired operation. When another driver’s carelessness causes your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, vehicle damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Truck accidents present unique challenges because of the severe injuries they cause and the multiple parties potentially responsible. Commercial trucking companies, drivers, maintenance providers, and cargo loaders all play roles in these collisions. Our attorneys understand federal trucking regulations and how to hold all responsible parties accountable.

Motorcycle accidents frequently lead to catastrophic injuries because riders lack the protective shell of a vehicle. Insurance companies often try to blame motorcyclists unfairly, but we fight these biased assumptions and work to establish the true cause of your crash.

Premises Liability and Other Injury Claims

Property owners have legal duties to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When hazardous situations like wet floors, broken stairs, inadequate lighting, or other dangers cause accidents, premises liability claims may arise. Business establishments bear responsibility for injuries resulting from their negligence in maintaining safe environments.

Dog bite cases involve strict liability in California, meaning owners are responsible for injuries their animals cause, regardless of the dog’s past behavior. These attacks often result in serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and permanent scarring.

California’s Personal Injury Laws

California operates under a pure comparative negligence system, which means you can recover damages even if you bear some responsibility for your accident. Your compensation gets reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 20% at fault for an accident causing $100,000 in damages, you would receive $80,000.

The state imposes strict time limits for filing personal injury lawsuits. In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a claim in court. Some exceptions exist, such as claims against government entities requiring notice within six months. Missing these deadlines typically bars you from pursuing compensation entirely.

California law allows accident victims to seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include quantifiable losses like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

How We Build Strong Personal Injury Cases

Successful personal injury claims require thorough investigation and compelling evidence. Our attorneys begin by gathering all available documentation related to your accident and injuries. Police reports, accident scene photographs, witness statements, and surveillance footage all help establish what happened and who bears responsibility.

Medical records form the foundation of injury claims. We work with your healthcare providers to obtain complete documentation of your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. This evidence demonstrates the extent of your injuries and connects them directly to the accident.

Economic damages require detailed proof. We calculate not only your current medical bills and lost income but also future expenses you’ll incur. This may include ongoing treatment costs, reduced earning capacity, and necessary accommodations for permanent disabilities.

When insurance companies dispute liability or the severity of your injuries, we consult with accident reconstruction specialists, medical professionals, and economic analysts who provide testimony supporting your claim. These professionals offer independent opinions that carry significant weight in negotiations and trials.

Dealing With Insurance Companies

Insurance adjusters represent their company’s financial interests, not yours. They often contact accident victims quickly, hoping to obtain recorded statements or settle claims before victims understand the full extent of their injuries. These early settlement offers rarely reflect the true value of your claim.

Common tactics insurance companies use include delaying investigations, requesting excessive documentation, questioning the necessity of medical treatment, and arguing that you contributed to causing the accident. They may also offer quick settlements that seem reasonable but fall far short of covering your long-term needs.

Having legal representation changes this dynamic. Insurance companies recognize that claimants with attorneys typically receive substantially higher settlements because we understand claim valuation, negotiation strategies, and when to take cases to trial. 

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Personal injury settlements or verdicts should address all losses stemming from your accident. Medical expenses include emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment needs. California law allows recovery for both past and future medical costs.

Lost income encompasses wages you’ve already missed and future earning capacity you’ve lost due to permanent disabilities or limitations. For serious injuries that prevent you from returning to your previous occupation, this may represent substantial lifetime losses.

Property damage compensation covers repair or replacement costs for vehicles and personal belongings damaged in the accident. This includes not just the direct damage but also related expenses like rental car costs during repairs.

Pain and suffering damages acknowledge the physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life injuries cause. While more subjective than economic damages, these losses are real and significant. California law doesn’t cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases.

Contact Setareh Law for Your Personal Injury Case

If you’ve been injured in Irvine because of someone else’s negligence, we’re here to help. Our team has recovered over $250 million for injured clients throughout California, backed by 60 years of combined legal experience. With over 400 five-star reviews on Google, we’ve earned recognition for putting clients first and fighting tirelessly for maximum compensation. We offer consultations at our eight office locations or can meet you at home if your injuries make travel difficult.

Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you during this vulnerable time. Our attorneys handle the legal battles while you focus on healing. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and learn how we can help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.