Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney

When a serious injury upends your life, the legal team you choose can shape everything that follows — your recovery, your finances, and your future. At Alder Law, PC, we represent injured people and grieving families across Los Angeles and throughout California. As a trial firm with more than $3.1 billion recovered for our clients, we prepare every case as if it is going to a jury — because that is often what it takes to secure full and fair compensation.

If you or someone you love has been hurt because of another party’s negligence, we offer a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Call (310) 279-9131 to speak with our team today.

What Personal Injury Law Covers in California

Personal injury law allows people who are harmed by another party’s carelessness or wrongful conduct to recover compensation for their losses. In California, these claims are generally built on negligence — the idea that individuals and companies have a duty to act with reasonable care, and can be held financially responsible when a breach of that duty causes harm. California follows a comparative negligence system, meaning an injured person can still recover compensation even if found partially at fault, though recovery may be reduced by their percentage of responsibility.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

• Auto Accidents — collisions caused by distracted, impaired, or reckless drivers.
• Truck Accidents — serious crashes involving commercial and big-rig vehicles.
• Motorcycle Accidents — cases where riders suffer severe injuries due to others’ negligence.
• Bicycle Accidents — collisions involving cyclists on city streets and roadways.
• Slip and Fall — injuries caused by hazardous or poorly maintained conditions.
• Premises Liability — harm suffered on unsafe residential, commercial, or public property.
• Wrongful Death — claims brought by families who have lost a loved one due to negligence.
• Construction Accidents — injuries sustained on job sites and construction zones.
• Civil Rights — cases involving violations of an individual’s fundamental rights.

A Team Built Around Every Client

Many firms assign a single overworked attorney to each case. We take a different approach: at Alder Law, every client is supported by at least two attorneys, a paralegal, and a secretary. That means more legal firepower from day one, faster responses, stronger preparation, and continuity so your case keeps moving forward.

Compensation You May Be Able to Recover

• Medical expenses — emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and future treatment.
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity — income missed during recovery and reduced ability to work going forward.
• Pain and suffering — physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life.
• Punitive damages — in cases involving especially egregious or reckless conduct.

In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may also pursue compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.

Why a Trial Lawyer Matters

Not every law firm is built to take a case to trial. Insurance companies know which firms are unlikely to go to court — and offers come in lower as a result. Alder Law is a trial firm: we prepare each case for the courtroom from the beginning, which positions our clients to negotiate from strength. Trial preparation doesn’t mean every case goes to trial, but a firm genuinely willing and able to try cases is in a far stronger position.

A Trial Record That Speaks for Itself

Over the years, Alder Law has recovered more than $3.1 billion for clients across California, including a $230 million landmark groundwater contamination settlement and recoveries of $39.4 million, $21.9 million, $14.6 million, and $11 million. *Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.*

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in California?

In most California personal injury cases, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Claims against government entities typically follow a much shorter notice period (often about six months). Missing a deadline can bar your claim entirely.

How much does a personal injury attorney cost?

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis — no upfront costs, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Your initial case evaluation is always free.

What should I do after an injury?

Seek medical attention right away; document everything; get contact information for witnesses; avoid giving recorded statements to insurers before speaking with an attorney; and contact a personal injury attorney.

How long does a personal injury case take?

It depends — some cases resolve in months, while those involving severe injuries, disputed liability, or trial can take a year or more.

Do I have a case if I was partially at fault?

Possibly. Because California follows a comparative negligence rule, you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible, though your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault.

Talk to a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Today

You don’t have to navigate the aftermath of a serious injury alone. Schedule your free case evaluation today. Call (310) 279-9131. There is no upfront cost, and you owe nothing unless we win.