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Personal injury cases are about accountability. If someone else’s negligence contributed to your injuries – or to the tragic loss of a loved one – you deserve justice and compensation for your lost income, medical bills, and pain and suffering. The legal system exists to shed light on injustice and help make your voice heard.

In personal injury cases, you don’t have to pay anything upfront for experienced legal advocacy. I am attorney Peter T. Haven, and at Haven Law in Manhattan Beach, California, I help people pursue financial recovery on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t owe me anything in attorney fees unless I obtain compensation for you.

Striving For Peace While Preparing For War

This approach to personal injury cases often leads to favorable outcomes. Why? Because the other side knows I’m serious about going the distance. By preparing for trial from the outset, I can protect your interests, whether that requires negotiating a settlement or going to trial. While most cases are resolved out of court, I am always prepared for trial if the other side will not negotiate fairly.

As a veteran trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience, I understand the secret to success in these cases: thorough preparation. I won’t cut corners in building a strong case for you. From the moment you decide to enlist my help until your claim reaches final resolution, I’ll fight for you each step of the way.

Have You Suffered Severe Injuries Or Lost A Loved One?

You don’t have to tackle the legal process alone. Based in Manhattan Beach, I represent people across California who have been injured by:

• Vehicle accidents: I can represent you in cases involving car accidents, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and more.
• Premises liability: This includes slip, trip or fall accidents, dog bites and other injuries on another party’s property.
• Product liability: I offer experienced representation for injuries caused by dangerous and defective products.
• Medical malpractice: This includes injuries or death caused by doctor negligence or other medical negligence.

In addition, I can help your family after a wrongful death. If you have lost a loved one, you can rely on me for experienced and compassionate representation.

Personal Injury Questions You May Have After Getting Hurt

After an accident, you may have urgent questions about deadlines, bills and whether the facts of your case are strong enough to move forward. The legal process can feel overwhelming, but the right information can help you protect your interests early. Here, I have answered some questions to address common concerns I hear from injured people and families in California.

What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in California?

California usually gives injured people a limited two-year window to start a personal injury lawsuit, and that clock often begins on the day the injury happens. However, that rule does not apply the same way in every situation. Claims involving medical malpractice, government entities, delayed discovery of an injury, or the tragic loss of a loved one may involve different deadlines.

This is why it is important not to wait. Evidence can disappear, witnesses can become harder to reach, and the other side may begin building its defense right away. I can review what happened, identify the deadlines that may apply, and help you take the next step before time becomes a bigger obstacle.

What happens to my medical bills while my personal injury case is still pending?

Your medical bills may continue to arrive while your personal injury case is still pending. A case settlement or verdict usually does not happen right away, so it is important to understand what options may help while your claim moves forward.

Depending on your situation, your health insurance, medical payment coverage, treatment liens or other arrangements may help address your care before your case reaches final resolution. I can examine the facts of your case, your available coverage and the medical expenses tied to your injuries. From there, I can work to pursue compensation for the medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering that someone else’s negligence caused.

Can I bring a personal injury claim if I signed a liability waiver before getting hurt?

A liability waiver can make your case harder, but it may not close the door on your claim. California law looks closely at what the waiver says, what activity you joined and what conduct caused your injuries. A business, property owner or other party may still face responsibility when the facts show more than an ordinary risk you agreed to accept.

Before you assume you have no case, I can review the waiver, examine how the injury happened and help determine whether another party’s negligence gives you a path forward.

Let’s Talk And See How I Can Help You Get The Compensation You Need

For more information or to set up a free consultation, please reach out to me anytime, day or night, at 310-272-5353. You can also contact me online.