El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers

What rights do I have if I’m injured in California?

In California, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim if someone else’s negligence caused your harm. You may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future earning capacity, pain and suffering.California operates under pure comparative negligence. This means you can recover compensation even if you are partially at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Will filing a claim affect my immigration status?

No. In California, your immigration status has nothing to do with your right to bring a personal injury claim. The court is not allowed to ask about it, look into it, or use it against you at any point in your case. This protection is built into the law.Learn more about immigration status and your rights to a personal injury claim.

What kinds of cases do you handle?

Our law firm specializes in catastrophic California personal injury cases, including but not limited to:Car, motorcycle, and truck accidentsDelivery/App-based crashes (Uber, DoorDash, FedEx, etc)U.S. Postal Service accidentsPedestrian and bicycle injuriesSlip/Trip and fall injuriesPremises liabiltyWrongful death due to a vehicular accident

What are your hours?

We’re available 24/7 for phone consultations and to assist you with your California personal injury case—no matter when you need help.

How do I get in touch with an attorney?

It’s easy! Just call us anytime at (213) 985‑1120. We’re here around the clock to answer your questions and set up your free consultation.

What should I do if I'm at fault in a car crash?

If the police report says you were at fault, let your insurance company know right away. They’ll look into it and may provide a lawyer for you. Still unsure about your rights? A car accident lawyer can review your situation in a free consultation.

I'm not at fault, do I still need to get a lawyer?

Knowing if and when to hire a personal injury lawyer depends on several factors.If you are not at fault and suffered injuries, you will very likely need an attorney–especially if your injuries are serious. Hiring a California personal injury attorney can:Protect your rightsEnsure you receive full and fair compensationNavigate insurance adjustersEnsure medical liens and deadlines (like the 2-year statute of limitations) are handledSimplify settlement demands or litigation if needed.Unfortunately, most insurance companies use different tactics to deny or under value claims, even when you&#

What's the process to hire your law firm?

Free consultation: Call or use our chatbot to discuss your case.Evaluation: We determine if we can help.Onboarding: If we proceed, you’ll sign a retainer agreement, and we’ll collect necessary documents and details to start your case.We launch your claim: From gathering evidence and sending demand letters to negotiating settlements or preparing for trial, we handle the legal process so you can focus on healing.You pay nothing until we win your case. Learn more about our fees.