Personal Injury Attorneys in Northern California

If you have been injured, the last thing you need to worry about is paying for an attorney out of pocket. That's why we offer all Northern California clients our no fee guarantee. It's simple. If we don't win, you don't pay any legal fees or costs. You can rest assured knowing you have a team of highly skilled attorneys to balance the playing field against the local insurance attorneys, and you only pay after the insurance company pays.

When To Get a Personal Injury Lawyer

As a general guideline, if you have suffered an injury at the hands of another’s negligence it’s best to contact an attorney as soon as possible. There are a couple reasons for this, the first being the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a law which is implemented on a state-by-state basis. This law allocates a specific timeline when personal injury cases can be filed. 

If  you try to file a claim outside of this time period you will most likely be unable to do so. According to the California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 the state of California has a two-year timeline. This means you have two years from the date your accident occurred to file your claim before you lose your right to file along with your right to recover compensation. There are some exceptions to this law where the filing time may change, including:

• If the injury victim is a minor at the time of the accident
• The negligent party left the state before a claim could be filed

Beyond the statute of limitations, many injury victims find that the legal system can be much more complicated than they initially believed it would be. There are many laws regarding liability and depending on the branch of personal injury you are filing your claim under, nuances in the law.

 Additionally, insurance companies work hard to keep you from recovering the money you need to get your life back on track. Being a business at heart, insurance companies are usually more concerned with their bottom line than how you are paying for your medical bills. 

The attorneys are the Law Offices of J. Chrisp are well versed in personal injury law and skilled in accident investigation. Our experienced legal team is backed by years of experience, a track record of success and care about each and every person we represent. We offer free, no obligation consultations so you have nothing to lose by contacting our firm today.