Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims

How long do we have to file a personal injury claim in California?
In most cases, California law provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. However, certain cases, particularly those involving medical malpractice or claims against public entities, may involve shorter deadlines or additional procedural requirements. You should always talk to an attorney as soon as you can to reduce the risk of any statute of limitations complications.

What if you are partially at fault for the accident?
California follows a comparative negligence system for liability in personal injury claims. This system means you may still recover compensation even if you share some or most of the responsibility for the incident. However, your recovery may be reduced based on your percentage of fault.

Do you have to pay up front to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis at our firm. Under this payment agreement, our attorney fees are only collected if compensation is recovered for you through a settlement or verdict. This structure allows you to pursue legal claims without upfront financial barriers.

Don’t Wait – Talk to Our Attorneys Now

Serious injuries can have lasting consequences, so even the decisions made early in a claim are important. Rather than guessing at what might be the right choice for your case, gain confidence and knowledge by putting the Central Valley personal injury lawyers, serving clients from Bakersfield to Stockton at Bostwick & Associates in charge. While you rest and focus on other important parts of your life, it would be our honor to fight for compensation in your name.

Contact us today at (888) 831-8448 to schedule a free case review.