California is a prosperous state with many flourishing industries, substantial natural beauty, and a wide range of pride-inducing accomplishments. At the same time, it is a state filled with many risks, where another party’s carelessness can quickly change your life for the worse sometimes, forever.

If you find yourself becoming the victim of a personal injury accident, reach out to a professional California personal injury law firm capable of helping you seek the maximum amount of compensation possible.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys earned its outstanding reputation by fighting for the rights of injured Californians, using every resource available to help them avoid long-term financial setbacks. We work hard to identify all parties that contributed liability to your accident and hold them accountable for the full extent of your damages.

You can learn more about our process and how we have helped clients secure more for their injuries during a free, no-obligation case review. Call (855) 604-4641 or contact us online to schedule a free, confidential consultation with a California personal injury lawyer today.

Why You Should Work With a California Personal Injury Attorney

After you have been injured, you may be tempted to go through the process of filing a claim and seeking money for your damages alone. You may even hope that the at-fault party will accept responsibility and will give you a reasonable settlement offer with minimal effort involved.

The reality, in most cases, is that the negligent party who hurt you will do everything they can to avoid liability. Their position comes down to money: they want to keep it, and they don’t want you to have it.

This sentiment is common regardless of whether you are dealing with an insurance company after a car accident, seeking compensation from the manufacturer of a defective product, or undergoing any other sort of personal injury claim.

California personal injury lawyers exist to give people like you a fighting chance. When you have been hurt, a California personal injury attorney takes the time to thoroughly review your case before coming up with a strategy for seeking compensation.

They will then pursue that strategy with the determination required to maximize your chances of winning.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys will provide you with an experienced California personal injury lawyer who can act as your ally and advocate during the difficult time you are experiencing. We know that it can be stressful to manage the complicated and contentious aspects of your claim while trying to recover from a devastating injury.

Our goal is to ease your personal recovery while maximizing your chances of a full financial recovery.

Benefits of Using a California Personal Injury Lawyer to Manage Your Case

When you hire an attorney from a California personal injury law firm, you can rest easy knowing that you will receive the following services and benefits:

• A deep investigation of your accident and injury circumstances, helping you conclusively determine cause and effect to identify the parties liable for your injury damages
• A thorough evaluation of your medical condition and other major losses sustained, such as the extent of destruction to your property and harm to your ability to earn income.
• Accurate valuation of all damages you have suffered, including projections that anticipate the future cost of your medical care, lost wages, and other ongoing injury-related expenses.
• Extensive legal research into all applicable state, federal, and municipal laws, as well as any relevant case rulings involving scenarios similar to your own, building the strongest possible case for liability
• Comprehensive completion of all claim documents, helping you avoid common mistakes that can hurt your ability to make an effective injury claim
• Determined negotiation with all at-fault parties using the full extent of our knowledge and experience in handling insurance companies and other liable parties during California personal injury cases like yours
• Fearless representation in court if your case cannot be settled through negotiation
• Assistance and legal guidance through every step of your claim, helping you stay informed and up-to-date while allowing you to make major decisions at key stages in your case’s progression

Overall, research shows that claimants represented by a personal injury attorney obtained settlement values over four times higher, on average, than claimants who represented themselves^[1]. Further, 91% of individuals represented by a lawyer received some sort of payout, compared to just 51% of the individuals who did not secure an attorney.

Clearly, hiring a California personal injury lawyer can provide benefits, both in terms of your ease of handling the claims process and your ability to recover the money you need.

Common Types of Cases Our California Personal Injury Law Firm Handles

At Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys, our team can take on nearly any case where you have been hurt because of the negligence or intentional actions of another party.

Below, we have outlined some of the most common types of cases we represent.

Car Accidents

Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in the state of California. Nearly one in four accidental deaths were caused by a motor vehicle accident in the state, making it the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths.

When you have been in a car accident, it can take a long time for details to emerge that clearly show why the accident occurred and who is at fault. Insurance companies will use this uncertainty to cast doubt on your ability to succeed in a claim, pressuring you into settling for an unreasonably low amount.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys work with seasoned industry experts to investigate your crash, prove fault, and accurately value the cost of your medical treatment and other expenses all on the quickest possible timeline.

Hire a California car accident attorney to help you manage your case so that you are equipped with the knowledge and experience you need to raise your chances of recovering 100% of the damages you have suffered. With an attorney at your side, you can avoid a situation where you feel pressured to leave money on the table by accepting an undervalued settlement amount.

Slip, Trip & Fall

A fall can have devastating effects on the health and well-being of the injury victim. Major injuries are especially common when the fall victim is an older adult or young child.

In fact, injury data from the state of California shows that falls are the third-most common source of unintentional injury death¹.

Your fall could have been caused by many factors, including the negligence of a property owner, a dangerous condition introduced by a business tenant, or defective structures at a public building.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys will investigate the circumstances of your fall to determine the exact reason or reasons it occurred. We will then work closely with your medical team to get an accurate view of your condition, how long it will take to heal, and what future care will look like.

With all of this information in hand, we will file a claim against the property owner or other negligent party, seeking full restitution for the damages you have suffered.

Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle accident can quickly turn a joyride into an event that changes your life for the worse. Motorcycle riders are vulnerable to major, often life-threatening injuries from any accident, including those that happen at relatively low speeds.

Motor vehicle traffic is responsible for maintaining caution around these smaller vehicles and generally driving in a safe manner. Yet, driver neglect or, in some cases, intentional malice can trigger a motorcycle accident with serious consequences.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys are highly familiar with the complexities that can arise in these types of cases. For instance, we know insurers frequently try to blame the motorcycle operator for the accident or the severity of their injuries.

We dig deep into case law and expert opinions to determine with precision how your accident occurred, who was at fault, and what injuries directly resulted. We will then fight tooth and nail for your ability to recover all damages from the at-fault parties.

Uber & Lyft Accidents

As rideshare usage increases, so does the risk of an accident that affects passengers, other drivers, and even pedestrians. Rideshare companies and the drivers using their platform are notorious for trying to avoid liability after an accident.

They often refuse to disclose key accident details or admit their fault in causing the rideshare accident. The combination of increased risk and denial of liability has led to an epidemic of hard-to-win claims.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys know that rideshare drivers can frequently make dangerous decisions, especially when they are inexperienced and have been working long hours. We also know that companies can attempt to dodge liability by refusing to disclose the driver’s history, usage data, or other information that can help put the pieces of the accident together.

When faced with these challenges, we step up instead of backing down. Our goal is always to access the fullest extent of liability coverage possible from all involved parties.

Since you can’t trust companies like Uber or Lyft to do the right thing and accept liability immediately, you’ll frequently have to trust a California personal injury law firm like ours to hold them accountable.

Truck Accidents

With more miles of highway than nearly any other state, California’s roads see millions of semi-truck journeys each year. Sharing the road with smaller vehicles can quickly create a situation resulting in not just one accident but, potentially, a major pileup.

Like other large corporations, the carrier companies that employ truck drivers don’t want to expose themselves to liability to the extent that is legally possible. They often use heavy-handed tactics, including refusing to share evidence from the truck’s telemetry computer or hiring their own accident reconstructionist to paint a favorable picture of their driver.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys understand that you need some legal weight of your own to stand up against such tactics. We’ll step in as your advisors and motivated advocates when seeking compensation from trucking companies.

It can take a lot of resources to make sense of your accident, determine how it occurred, and argue effectively for all available compensation. Our California personal injury lawyers can provide those resources, along with experienced negotiators and litigators, giving your truck accident claim the fighting chance it deserves.

Brain Injury

Brain injury cases typically involve serious losses, as the victims are rarely able to earn income or participate in life to the extent they did before their traumatic accident. Understanding the causes of these injuries and their full medical implications requires the input of a wide range of experts.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys can consult with medical specialists and other professionals to fully grasp the extent of the injury victim’s condition, including their likely prognosis and how their injury will affect their lifestyle over the long term. Advanced medical understanding and extensive documentation are often key to winning cases like these, which is why we emphasize a knowledge-first approach when valuing and pursuing appropriate compensation from the at-fault parties.

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death affects your family in more ways than can possibly be expressed. Yet, there are financial losses at hand that will leave everyone in the household reeling.

From the often astronomical cost of traumatic injury care to the complete deprivation of the loved one’s income, the loss of any life has an enormous financial and emotional toll.

Reach out to Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys to receive compassionate representation and tireless advocacy. Your family has a legal right to recover appropriate damages from all at-fault parties.

We strive to minimize the disruption to your life during this delicate time while also doing everything we can to produce a successful outcome. With our help, you can seek to hold the liable parties accountable while avoiding the financial fallout that can stem from the sudden, unexpected loss of a beloved family member.

Bicycle & Electric Scooter Accidents

Bicycles and electric scooters provide convenient and environmentally responsible transportation through some of the densest of California’s urban environments. Unfortunately, because of careless drivers, making a short trip on these vehicles can result in tragedy.

Proving the true cause of your bicycle or electric scooter accident can be difficult, which is why Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys are willing to pursue all available evidence for the benefit of your case. We also ensure that you get a complete and accurate diagnosis, preventing a situation where major long-term health effects are overlooked.

We can also investigate whether a defective electric scooter or negligent rental company contributed to the circumstances of your accident, holding these companies accountable while preventing possible future accidents.

Pedestrian Accidents

Tragically, California is one of the worst states for pedestrian accidents. We have multiple cities that rank as the deadliest for pedestrians.

Most upsetting of all, these accidents tend to happen to people who have the least amount of resources needed to pay for medical care. Traumatic brain injuries often go undiagnosed, and there may be injuries that permanently affect the victim’s ability to work.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, reach out to Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys. We will help you determine how the accident occurred and ensure you receive all medical care needed to fully diagnose and treat any injuries that resulted.

Our California personal injury lawyers can then pursue the at-fault parties for repayment of all damages in full.

Dog Bites

People tend to underplay the seriousness of dog bites, but they can easily result in major medical trauma. Dog attacks tend to affect some of the most sensitive and difficult-to-treat areas of the body, including the hands and the face.

In many cases, scarring and lasting nerve damage can serve as permanent reminders of the dog bite.

You can turn to Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys for a comprehensive understanding of California dog bite laws to build the strongest injury case possible. We can help you recover all of the losses you have suffered to minimize the future impact your traumatic event will have on the remainder of your life.

Other Cases

If you don’t see your exact injury scenario listed, you should still feel confident about reaching out to our California personal injury law firm.

Our main goal is to help you recover from your accident in any way we can, no matter the circumstances. We want you to feel like you have a fighting chance at obtaining justice and recovering the money you lost as a result of the careless actions of another.

What Damages Can I Recover With the Help of a California Personal Injury Lawyer?

“Damages” refer to the losses you have experienced because of another party’s negligent actions.

Your California personal injury attorney will recommend a set of requested damages based on your material losses, as well as the impact of your injuries on your day-to-day life.

When evaluating an appropriate amount of damages to request in an injury claim, your personal injury lawyer in California will look at the following:

• The cost of past medical care necessary for treating your injury, including the cost of emergency care, transportation, hospitalization, medication, testing, diagnostics, and consultations with specialists.
• The anticipated cost of future care based on an assessment by your physician and other medical professionals, reducing the risk that you will have unpaid expenses in the future after your case is settled.
• Your personal expenses that resulted directly from your personal injury accident, including the costs of vehicle repairs, replacing personal property, and reimbursing you for out-of-pocket expenses like vehicle rental or transportation to your medical appointments.
• Your lost wages, as calculated by comparing the amount of money you are earning now to what you could earn before, which account for all missed work hours as well as future reductions in income-earning potential.
• Compensation for pain and suffering commensurate with the severity of your injury and its impact on your daily routine, especially if you are unable to enjoy activities you once did or to bond with loved ones in the same way that you could before the accident
• Punitive damages may be sought if your case goes to trial and the party who caused your injury committed an especially egregious, careless, or malicious act.

When approaching a claim without representation, many injury victims tend to undervalue the true extent of their damages. It is particularly common to underestimate the cost of future care, future losses to their income, and their ability to enjoy life over the long term.

Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys pledge to do everything we can to ensure that money is not left on the table after your settlement has been signed. We have earned millions for our clients using our legal knowledge, industry experience, and tireless determination.

Will My California Personal Injury Lawyer Sue the At-Fault Party?

In many cases, a lawsuit is unnecessary to obtain compensation from the negligent party or parties that caused your injury. Most personal injury cases will be resolved either through an insurance claim or several rounds of mediated negotiation.

Usually, lawsuits are only filed for cases that cannot be resolved through negotiation. Other times, a lawsuit may be necessary to gather all available evidence while communicating the seriousness of the case to the opposing party.

However, even when cases escalate to a lawsuit, they rarely proceed to a jury trial. Statistics provided by the Department of Justice show that only 3% of all injury cases are resolved by a trial verdict. At-fault parties are typically more willing to settle once a trial is a possibility, saving them time and expense compared to settling.

Rest assured, though, that we are a personal injury law firm experienced in trial litigation. We will pursue your case as far as it takes to maximize your chances of making a full financial and medical recovery.

Work With a Proven and Experienced California Personal Injury Law Firm

The legal team at Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys wants you to have every opportunity to be made financially whole again after your accident. From potentially re-securing your financial future to giving you the sense of justice that comes with a successful case resolution, our goal is to leave you far better off than when you came to us for help.

Come see why our California personal injury attorneys are highly rated and appreciated by their clients. Schedule a free, confidential case review with a member of our California personal injury lawyer team today when you call (855) 604-4641 or contact us online.