Personal Injury Lawyer in Woodland Hills, CA
If you were hurt in Woodland Hills, the insurance company on the other side is already working on the version of events that pays you the least. You need a personal injury lawyer who knows how that works. Our founding attorney spent nearly a decade on that side of the table. Today Not My Fault Law Group, APC represents injured people only, and our office is right here in Warner Center. The consultation is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we win.
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A Personal Injury Lawyer You Can Meet in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, and it is our home base. Our office is at 21051 Warner Center Ln, Suite 210, in Warner Center, the business district generally bounded by the Ventura Freeway to the south and Topanga Canyon Boulevard to the west. If you live or work nearby, you can sit down with your lawyer in person.
We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so you can come in after a medical appointment or a workday. We speak English and Spanish. ¿Prefiere leer en español? Visite nuestra página de lesiones personales en Woodland Hills.
Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to hire us. We listen to what happened, ask about your injuries and treatment, and work out who may be responsible, which insurance policies may apply, and whether a deadline is already running. We also explain how our fee works: no attorney’s fees unless we win. Bring photos, the police report number, insurance information, and medical bills if you have them. If you do not, come in anyway.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle for Woodland Hills Clients
An injury claim can start with an ordinary day: a commute on the Ventura Freeway, an errand on Ventura Boulevard, a walk across a parking lot. We handle these cases:
- Car accidents, from freeway collisions to neighborhood intersection crashes
- Truck accidents, including delivery and commercial vehicles
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Dog bites
- Slip and fall accidents and other premises liability claims
- Crashes caused by drunk or impaired drivers
- Brain injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
Civil Code section 3342 makes a dog owner responsible for a bite in a public place, or where the person bitten was lawfully in a private place. Civil Code section 1714(a) makes everyone responsible for injuries caused by a lack of ordinary care in managing their property, and Government Code section 835 addresses public entity liability for a dangerous condition of public property. After a fatal accident, Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 sets out who may bring a wrongful death claim, and section 377.61 allows damages that are just under all the circumstances of the case.
What to Do After You Are Hurt in Woodland Hills
- Get medical care the same day, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can hide injuries.
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles or the hazard, and your visible injuries.
- Ask the responding officers which agency took the report and for the report number. The LAPD Topanga Community Police Station serves Woodland Hills.
- Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses.
- Decline to give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurance company.
- Talk to a lawyer before you accept an offer or sign anything.
Watch the deadlines. Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 generally allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but claims against a public entity have a much shorter deadline. Because Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, a claim over a crash with a city vehicle or a fall on a dangerous public sidewalk may be a claim against the city, and Government Code section 911.2 requires it to be presented within six months after it accrues. We check for public entity involvement at the first meeting.
How the Insurance Company Will Handle Your Claim
Before founding the firm, Joshua B. Adelpour spent nearly a decade defending insurance companies, public entities, and property owners, rising to partner at York and Wainfeld, APC, an insurance defense firm. He knows how the defense side evaluates a claim. Expect a friendly early call asking for a recorded statement before you know how badly you are hurt. Expect a quick offer before your treatment is finished. Expect any gap in treatment, any old injury, and any upbeat social media photo to be used to argue that you were not really hurt.
All of that aims to shrink the damages California law recognizes. Under Civil Code section 1431.2(b), economic damages include medical expenses, loss of earnings, costs of repair or replacement, costs of obtaining substitute domestic services, loss of employment, and loss of business or employment opportunities. Non economic damages include pain, suffering, inconvenience, emotional distress, loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium, injury to reputation, and humiliation. We document each category with records, bills, and testimony so the full picture is in front of the insurer, and in front of a jury if it comes to that.
Catastrophic Injury Claims in Woodland Hills
A catastrophic injury changes the rest of your life, not just the next few months. We represent people with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, and complex regional pain syndrome. These claims need more than current bills. We build evidence of the care you will need in the future, the work you can no longer do, and how the injury has changed your life at home.
Insurance limits matter. Under Vehicle Code section 16056, the minimum auto liability coverage for policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident. A serious injury can exceed those amounts, so we look for every source of coverage, including a commercial policy if the driver was working and your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. If a rideshare driver was involved, Public Utilities Code section 5433 requires $1,000,000 in coverage from the moment the driver accepts a ride request until the ride or the app transaction is complete, whichever is later. Lower limits apply while the driver is logged in and waiting for a request, so we confirm the driver’s status at the time of the crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Woodland Hills?
Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 generally allows two years to file a lawsuit. If your claim is against the City of Los Angeles or another public entity, Government Code section 911.2 requires a claim to be presented within six months after it accrues. Earlier is always better.
Can I meet with a personal injury lawyer in person in Woodland Hills?
Yes. Our office is at 21051 Warner Center Ln, Suite 210, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Call (213) 800-0706 to set up a time.
How much does a Woodland Hills personal injury attorney cost?
The consultation is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we win.
What counts as a catastrophic injury?
We use the term for injuries that permanently change how you live and work, such as a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, an amputation, or severe burns. These claims often involve medical care and lost earnings well into the future.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. We work with clients in English and Spanish, and we have a Spanish language page for Woodland Hills clients.
Learn more about Woodland Hills car accident cases, see every case type on our personal injury page, read about catastrophic injuries, or meet Joshua Adelpour. Contact us or call (213) 800-0706 for a free consultation.