Personal injury attorneys serving the San Fernando Valley

California Personal Injury Attorneys is based in Encino, in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, and represents injured people in every Valley community. Call (800) 800-8910 any time, day or night, for a free and confidential case review. You pay no attorney's fee unless we recover for you.

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Local facts that matter to a Valley injury claim

Your courthouse

Injury lawsuits arising in the San Fernando Valley are generally filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court's Northwest District at the Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys. Smaller cases are generally assigned to the downtown Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Emergency care

Serious injuries in the central Valley are typically treated at a nearby trauma center — Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a Level II trauma center at 18300 Roscoe Boulevard in Northridge.

Valley traffic

The U.S. 101 (Ventura Freeway) and Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) carry Valley commuters through one of the most heavily traveled interchanges in the country, and Ventura Boulevard is the Valley's busiest surface corridor.

California deadlines that apply in the Valley

• Two years for most injury lawsuits. Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1).
• Six months for government claims. If a government entity may be responsible — a city street, a public bus, a dangerous road — a written claim must usually be presented within six months (Government Code § 911.2). Missing the six-month deadline can end the case even though the two-year deadline has not passed.

What to do after an accident in the San Fernando Valley

1. Get medical care first, even if you feel fine — some injuries appear days later, and a prompt record protects your health and your claim.
2. Report the accident: to the police or California Highway Patrol for a freeway crash, or to the property owner or manager for a fall.
3. Photograph the scene, vehicles, hazards and your injuries, and collect witness names and phone numbers.
4. Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurance company before you have legal advice.
5. Call (800) 800-8910 for a free case review — the earlier a firm can preserve evidence, the stronger the claim.

Personal injury practice areas

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Truck accidents
• Slip & fall / premises liability
• Wrongful death
• Burn injuries
• Uber accidents
• Lyft accidents
• Bus accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Hit & run accidents

Valley communities we serve

Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Tarzana, Reseda, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Chatsworth, Northridge, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, North Hills, Panorama City, Mission Hills, Arleta, Pacoima, Sylmar, Sun Valley, North Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Lake Balboa, Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a San Fernando Valley personal injury attorney?

Your case review is free, and you pay no attorney's fee unless we obtain a recovery for you. No fee unless we win means we charge no attorney's fee unless we obtain a recovery for you. We advance case costs, and you are not liable for those costs if we do not recover.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?

Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). If a government entity may be responsible — a city street, a public bus, a dangerous road — a written claim must usually be presented within six months (Government Code § 911.2). Missing the six-month deadline can end the case even though the two-year deadline has not passed.

Where would my San Fernando Valley injury case be heard?

Valley injury lawsuits are generally filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court's Northwest District at the Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys. Smaller cases are generally assigned downtown.

Do I need a lawyer for a Valley car accident claim?

You are not required to have one, but insurance companies handle unrepresented claims differently. A free case review tells you what your claim involves before you decide.

Do you handle cases outside the San Fernando Valley?

Yes. Our office is in Encino, and we represent injured people across Los Angeles County and all of California.

What kinds of injury cases do you handle?

Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, rideshare and bus accidents, slip and fall and other premises liability claims, burn injuries, and wrongful death.

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