California Personal Injury Lawyer

Updated October 20, 2026

If you were injured because someone else was careless, the Law Offices of Asher Hoffman can help you investigate the incident, handle the insurance companies, and pursue compensation. We represent injured people throughout California with offices in Long Beach and Los Angeles.

You will have direct access to your attorney throughout the case. Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.

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Choose Your Next Step After a California Injury

Use this directory to choose a guide by location, incident, or insurance issue. A city guide helps identify local records and agencies. A case-type guide explains the evidence and coverage questions for that kind of injury.

  • Need a report or local agency? Start with the regional guides below. Keep the incident date, exact location, report number, and agency name together. The agency that investigated an incident may differ from the city where you live.
  • Have an insurance question? Our California uninsured and underinsured motorist guide explains coverage issues when a driver has no insurance or too little coverage. For an app-based trip, the Sacramento rideshare evidence guide separates passenger, driver, and other road-user records.
  • Injured on transit or public property? The Bay Area transit claim guide distinguishes an incident report, an insurance claim, and a government claim. Tell the attorney which agency or public property may be involved.

Do not wait for a complete report before you seek advice about a deadline. Bring the records you have to a free case review, and identify the records you still need.

California Injury Help by Region

Our offices are in Long Beach and Los Angeles. The pages below describe our service areas, not separate branch offices. Each guide provides relevant claim steps and resources.

Northern California City Guides

Explore these city guides for evidence steps, official court resources, and personal injury claim questions.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Car Accidents

We handle rear-end, intersection, freeway, multi-vehicle, hit-and-run, uninsured-motorist, and other collision claims.

Truck Accidents

Commercial truck cases may involve the driver, motor carrier, broker, shipper, cargo loader, maintenance provider, vehicle owner, and multiple insurance policies. For regional evidence steps, see our Oakland commercial-vehicle guidance and Stockton multi-vehicle claim guide.

Motorcycle Accidents

We represent riders injured by unsafe turns, lane changes, distracted drivers, road hazards, and other negligent conduct.

Pedestrian Accidents

We investigate crosswalk, intersection, parking-lot, rideshare, hit-and-run, and other pedestrian-impact claims.

Bicycle Accidents

We handle claims involving unsafe passing, dooring, right-hook and left-turn collisions, commercial vehicles, and dangerous roadway conditions. The Chico bicycle and pedestrian injury guide explains safe equipment preservation and records for missed classes or work.

Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft claims may involve different insurance coverage depending on the driver’s status and activity in the app. See our San Jose app-based trip guidance for the records to retain.

Premises Liability

We represent people injured by unsafe conditions at stores, apartments, hotels, parking areas, walkways, and other properties. Our Santa Rosa property-injury guide explains evidence of a hazard; our Roseville injury guide addresses who controls stores, walkways, and adjacent areas.

Wrongful Death

We represent eligible family members after fatal incidents caused by negligence or wrongful conduct.

Catastrophic Injuries

We handle claims involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, paralysis, amputations, burns, complex orthopedic injuries, and other life-changing harm.

Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims

We do not handle workers’ compensation claims. We may represent an injured worker when a negligent person or company other than the worker’s employer or coworker caused the injury. A third-party claim may proceed alongside a workers’ compensation matter and can involve separate damages, liens, and insurance issues. Our Modesto third-party injury guide explains how employer, contractor, and income records help distinguish the claims.

How We Build a Personal Injury Claim

A strong claim connects evidence of fault with the medical, financial, and personal consequences of the injury. Depending on the case, evidence may include police and incident reports, photographs, video, witness statements, insurance policies, vehicle or business records, medical records, imaging, wage-loss documents, expert analysis, and proof of daily limitations.

We identify responsible parties, preserve time-sensitive evidence, evaluate available insurance, document damages, negotiate with insurers, and prepare the matter for litigation when necessary.

Why Choose the Law Offices of Asher Hoffman?

  • Direct attorney access. You can speak with your lawyer about case strategy and progress.
  • Evidence-focused preparation. We develop the liability and damages proof needed to evaluate and present the claim.
  • Trial-focused approach. We prepare each case with litigation in mind.
  • Clear communication. We provide practical answers about the process, risks, and available options.
  • Contingency fee. There is no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

We work on a contingency-fee basis. There is no upfront attorney’s fee, and you do not pay an attorney’s fee unless we obtain a recovery.

Can I recover if I was partly responsible?

California follows pure comparative negligence. Partial fault may reduce compensation without automatically eliminating the claim.

How long do I have to file a claim?

California personal injury lawsuits are generally subject to a two-year deadline, but shorter deadlines and exceptions may apply. Claims involving a public entity may require action within six months.

Contact a California Personal Injury Lawyer

Call (877) 792-4529 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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