Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in California
At J&Y Law, headquartered at 1880 Century Park East, Suite 717, Los Angeles, CA 90067, our personal injury lawyers handle a wide range of cases across California. With 21 offices statewide, we provide clear, caring counsel from day one. Whether you were in a motor vehicle crash, injured at work, or hurt in a slip-and-fall, our firm offers strong representation to help you pursue the compensation you deserve under California law.
We serve clients throughout California, including Los Angeles County communities such as Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Culver City, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, and North Hollywood, as well as Long Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Bakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco. Below are the major practice areas we handle.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We represent victims injured in all types of motor vehicle collisions:
Car accidents — rear-end, head-on, T-bone, hit-and-run, uninsured motorists.
Truck accidents — commercial trucking, semi-trailer, delivery vans.
Motorcycle accidents — vulnerable road users, lane-splitting collisions.
Bicycle accidents — dooring, right-hook, unsafe passing crashes.
Pedestrian accidents — crosswalk injuries, unsafe intersection design.
Rideshare accidents — Uber, Lyft, and app-based service collisions.
Bus accidents — public transit, school buses, charter buses.
Premises Liability
We advocate for those injured due to unsafe property conditions, including:
Slip and fall — wet floors, spills, uneven surfaces, poor lighting.
Trip and fall — defective stairs, sidewalks, or flooring.
Negligent security — assaults and injuries due to lack of safety measures.
Dog Bites
Under California’s strict liability statute, dog owners are responsible for bite injuries regardless of prior behavior. We represent children and adults seriously injured by dog attacks.
Swimming Pool Accidents
We represent victims of drowning and near-drowning incidents caused by negligent supervision, inadequate safety barriers, or defective pool equipment.
Construction Accidents
Our firm pursues claims for injured construction workers and bystanders, handling cases involving falls, scaffolding failures, heavy machinery accidents, and safety violations. We coordinate with workers’ compensation and pursue third-party liability where available.
Workplace Injuries
We assist injured employees with both workers’ compensation claims and third-party negligence claims when another party’s carelessness contributed to the injury.
Product Liability
We litigate against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for injuries caused by defective and dangerous products, including automobiles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, appliances, and consumer goods.
Mass Torts
Our team participates in complex mass tort and multi-district litigation, helping Californians harmed by defective drugs, toxic exposure, and dangerous consumer products.
Catastrophic Injuries
We represent clients suffering life-altering harm, including:
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
We advocate for elderly and dependent adults harmed in assisted living and long-term care facilities, including cases involving physical abuse, emotional neglect, financial exploitation, or medical negligence.
Medical Malpractice
We represent patients injured by substandard medical care, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, and hospital negligence.
Wrongful Death
We pursue justice and financial compensation for surviving families after a preventable fatal accident caused by negligence, recklessness, or misconduct.
Legal Fee Structure
J&Y Law represents clients on a contingency fee basis—you pay no attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation for you. We provide written agreements explaining fee percentages and case costs upfront.
Statute of Limitations in California
Personal injury — generally 2 years from the date of injury.
Medical malpractice — 1 year from discovery or 3 years from injury, whichever comes first, with exceptions.
Claims against government entities — administrative claim must be filed within 6 months of the incident.
Missing these deadlines can bar your claim. We ensure timely filings to preserve your right to compensation.
Comparative Negligence in California
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Even if you are partly at fault for your injury, you can still recover damages, though your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Contact J&Y Law
If you’ve been injured in California, contact J&Y Law Firm at our headquarters, 1880 Century Park East, Suite 717, Los Angeles, CA 90067, or at one of our 21 statewide offices. Our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers is ready to evaluate your case and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
Key Insights
Experienced legal aid and personal injury counsel for Californians across Los Angeles and statewide.
Comprehensive practice coverage—vehicle and mobility incidents, premises liability, dog bites, pool and construction accidents, workplace injuries, product liability, mass tort, catastrophic injury, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice.
Contingency fee representation—no fee unless we recover; written agreements clarify fees and expenses.
Most California PI lawsuits must be filed within 2 years; med-mal uses the 1-year/3-year framework; government-related claims require prompt administrative filings, typically within 6 months.
California uses pure comparative negligence—recovery is reduced by your fault percentage, not barred at >50%.
21 offices, statewide reach: Headquarters at 1880 Century Park East, Suite 717, Los Angeles, CA 90067; see full address list above.