Los Angeles locals and visitors can come to us for nearly any case where they feel their injury (or a loved one’s death) was caused by the careless, unacceptable, or inappropriate behaviors of others. Our knowledge of legal theory can help us quickly determine the best course of action to take — along with the appropriate amount of compensation to request from responsible parties.
Our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can handle a broad range of cases, but some of the most common injury cases we represent include the following:
Car Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of death and non-fatal injury for people of all ages throughout Los Angeles County. In fact, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for children ages 0 – 14 years in the County. They’re the second-leading cause for every other age group, aside from individuals 30 – 34 years old, where they come in at #3.
The need to drive and the unavoidable congestion of our roadways means that car accidents can affect anyone in L.A., even if you’re doing everything you can to avoid a crash. Worse, the causes of a crash can be heavily disputed, requiring professional knowledge and representation in many cases to determine who was actually at fault for your injuries. Expect quick and personalized service when you come to our firm after your car accident.
Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers are prepared to help get your case started and on the path toward as speedy of a resolution as possible.
Slip, Trip & Fall
With millions of local businesses, service providers, and building owners inviting the public into their spaces every day, Los Angeles residents put their safety in the hands of strangers on a constant basis. Sometimes, that trust is betrayed, leading to a dangerous hazard that causes a resident or visitor to fall and get seriously injured.
Unintentional falls are another major source of injury and death in L.A. County, especially among the very young and very old. The consequences of a single slip or trip could alter someone’s life forever, sometimes even ending it prematurely.
Come to Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys when you have been hurt in a property accident and want to hold the owner or tenant responsible for their negligence. We will strive to accurately value your injury case, working with medical and billing experts to determine the full costs of treating your condition for the remainder of your lifetime.
Motorcycle Accidents
When it comes to motorcycle destinations, L.A. County offers a sprawling paradise to explore. From enjoying sun-kissed, shore-hugging highways to rolling through the height of glamor in our most prestigious neighborhoods, there’s never a bad time or place to ride.
Unfortunately, though, the carelessness and inexperience of others on the road can quickly cut your pleasure cruise short. L.A. traffic can easily overlook smaller vehicles, especially on the bigger freeways and interchanges. Worse, prejudice against motorcycle riders can cause negligent parties and their insurers to point the finger at the motorcycle operator, even if they were operating 100% within the law at the time of the accident.
Fight back against irresponsible drivers and obstinate insurers with an aggressive legal team at your back. Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys have deep experience handling motorcycle collision injury cases. We know the laws and case rulings that matter most, and we aren’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with the opposition in order to fight for the full amount of compensation needed to cover the losses you have experienced.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
California may have been the birthplace of ridesharing companies, but the state and its residents have also waged a nearly endless legal battle against these companies’ refusal to accept full responsibility for the accidents they contribute to.
Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys have knowledge and experience when it comes to litigating rideshare accident injury cases. Whether you were a paying passenger or an occupant in another vehicle that was hit by a rideshare driver, we will work with you to investigate the true causes of your accident and pursue all appropriate compensation.
Truck Accidents
The Port of Los Angeles is the busiest in the country by a huge margin, which leads to countless trucks coming to our city to haul important goods and materials. Semi-trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles travel millions of miles on public roads throughout the county and the state. Sharing the road with smaller vehicles — often in tense and congested conditions — can easily lead to a catastrophic road accident.
Even more concerning, trucking companies have well-resourced legal teams capable of bringing nearly any major injury claim to a standstill. They’ll do everything they can to avoid taking on liability for the full costs of injury victims’ losses, which can often lead to the victims giving up and accepting an insultingly low sum.
Don’t back down from a fight with carriers! Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys can represent you and ensure that your full legal rights and financial interests are represented at the negotiation table. Reach out to our team when you have been hit by a truck in Los Angeles and need help paying for medical bills and other costs associated with your accident.
Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can happen at any time, for any reason. Some of the most common reasons for a TBI include slips and falls, negligent nursing home care, auto accidents, criminal assaults (often because of negligent security), and defective products such as unsafe scooters.
Estimating the full, lifetime costs of a brain injury can be challenging. Proving this value can be even more difficult.
Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers work with local experts on TBI care, medical billing, and long-term care for complex medical cases to fully assess the lifetime costs of a brain injury suffered by you or a close family member. We strive to accurately estimate all of your past, present, and future costs, helping your family avoid the financially devastating outcomes these medical cases can often bring.
Wrongful Death
Have you recently lost a loved one because of a car accident, truck accident, slip-and-fall, industrial accident, or other hazardous event? These tragic incidents can upend lives, especially when it comes to the high costs of trauma care and the total lifetime value of income that would have otherwise gone to the household.
During these difficult times, you can turn to Hillstone Law Accident & Injury Attorneys to honor the memory of your loved one, fight to hold negligent parties responsible, and avoid the severe financial losses that can come from the sudden and unexpected death of your loved one.
Bicycle & Electric Scooter Accidents
Using bicycles and electric scooters (or e-scooters) can be a great solution for short-distance trips in Los Angeles, especially in the denser communities worth exploring. At the same time, heavy motor vehicle traffic can pose extreme risks to cyclists and scooter riders. These injuries also have a higher chance of being severe, life-threatening, or fatal.
E-scooters, in particular, pose risks to riders in nearly every situation. A study from UCLA even found that the rate of injuries for e-scooter users in L.A. exceeds that of motorcycle operators all across the nation. Accidents on electric scooters can also be caused by defective vehicle designs, increasing the risk of a major or fatal accident significantly when a design or manufacturing defect exists. Our experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyers know who to hold accountable in these cases.
Pedestrian Accidents
Being a pedestrian in Los Angeles is extremely tough, even within the city limits. Residents either face complicated and busy intersections or freeway crossings that inevitably put their life at stake, no matter how much effort was put into crossing infrastructure.
A pedestrian accident also has a high chance of being severe or fatal, with the added challenge of identifying the driver who caused the accident in the first place. Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to get to the bottom of your accident, including its true causes and what factors contributed to the severity of your injuries.
Dog Bites
Dog bites aren’t overly common in Los Angeles, but when they happen, they can be devastating. More concerning, the most severe dog bite injuries tend to happen to very young and vulnerable parties.
Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers understand the nuanced legal theories that can dictate the success of these often-complicated injury claims. We’ll work with medical experts to understand the full extent of the injury condition, including the estimated recovery timeline and whether there might be permanent damage to nerves or muscular tissues.
One of the first things people want to know when they get hurt is, “Do I have a case??”
