“I thought a small crash meant a small problem. The records requests alone would have taken me months. They explained each stage in Spanish and answered when I asked twice.”
Florentino R.Motorcycle client
Injury claims, in English and Spanish
Begin with the part you remember.
Pick the closest match. Each choice opens a plain page on claims like yours: what we do, what we ask of you and what it costs.
I need help because
- I was hurt in a car or rideshare crashDrivers, passengers and pedestrians
- I was riding a motorcycleEven if the other driver says it was your fault
- A dog bit me or my childAt home, in a park or on the street
- A family member diedA claim for the family, when you are ready
- I am not sure yetSee how a claim goes, step by step
What we handle
Four kinds of claim, each explained on its own page
We take a few cases at a time. If yours is something else, we say so on the first call and point you to a lawyer who handles it.
Car and rideshare crashes
Rear-end and intersection crashes, passengers and pedestrians, and claims on your own policy when the other driver cannot pay.
Car crash claimsMotorcycle crashes
Riders are blamed first. We start from the road, the bike and any camera footage.
Motorcycle claimsDog bites
Bites and attacks at home, in a park or on the street, and who answers for the dog.
Dog bite claimsWrongful death
A claim for the family after a death someone else caused, taken at the pace you set.
Wrongful death claims
The work, counted
A year of claims in the units we work in
390
Case reviews heldBy phone, by video or at our office
1,150
Records requests sentTo clinics, hospitals and repair shops
74
Demand letters sentEach with the bills and photos behind it
19
Lawsuits filedWhen an offer would not cover the harm
These count work done, not results. They say nothing about what any one case is worth.
The first review
A first call is a conversation, not a pitch.
A lawyer listens, asks about the crash, the bite or the loss, and tells you whether we can help. If we cannot, we tell you who might.
Bring what you have: photos, a report number, a letter from an insurer, a discharge sheet
Talk in English or Spanish, whichever is easier for you
Sign nothing and pay nothing to find out where you stand
Clients
Heard at the office
“After my father died I wanted someone to tell me what was possible without rushing me. Nobody called twice to push.”
Ernestina L.Family member
“My daughter was bitten at a neighbor’s party. They handled the insurance and sent me a text each time something changed.”
Leilani M.Dog bite client
Each client’s case is different. These comments describe one person’s experience and do not predict the result of any other case.
Questions
What people ask before dialing
What does it cost to start?
The first review has no charge. If we take your case, our fee is a share of what we recover, set out in an agreement you sign first. If we recover nothing, you owe no attorney’s fee. Case costs are explained in the same agreement, including whether you would owe them if nothing is recovered.
The other driver’s insurer called me. What now?
Be polite and keep it short. You do not have to give a recorded statement to the other side, and it is wise to sign nothing before you have spoken to a lawyer.
Does my immigration status matter?
A person’s status does not by itself stop an injury claim. It can matter for some parts of one, such as lost earnings, so we talk it through early and with care. We ask only so we can advise you well.
Can I talk to someone in Spanish?
Yes. Dorotea Altamirano and Hilario Quijada both work in Spanish, in calls, meetings and writing. Crispin Heilmann works in English, with one of them alongside when you prefer.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
The law sets deadlines that differ by kind of claim and can be short, especially against a city or county. Calling early protects your options even if you are not ready to decide.
Wondering if it is worth a call?
A short message is enough to start. A lawyer reads it and gets back to you by phone, text or email, in the language you choose.
No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs (records, filing fees, experts) are explained in your written agreement, including whether you would owe them if nothing is recovered.