Fisher & Talwar: Los Angeles Car Accident & Eminent Domain Attorneys

It’s impossible for us to say without reviewing your case in detail, but most people who were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence can pursue compensation with a personal injury lawsuit. You are entitled to compensation even if you have not suffered a monetary loss.

When a government agency notifies you of its intent to take your property using eminent domain, called “condemnation,” you have the right to resist the taking or pursue more compensation than the government offered. Although it is rare to be able to stop a taking, we have an excellent track record of helping our clients significantly increase the amount of compensation they receive from the government over and above the original offer. If you are a tenant, we can also help you to obtain relocation benefits and make claims for fixtures, equipment, and/or improvements pertaining to realty, as well as any lost business goodwill.

If you are unsure whether you need an attorney, you are more than welcome to give us a call, and we’ll give you a free case evaluation to explain why you may or may not benefit from our assistance. Not everyone needs a lawyer. If your costs are small, you may not need a lawyer. However, unless you have extensive experience with personal injuries, it’s hard to know just how much your injuries are going to cost. Rehabilitation from injuries takes a lot longer than most people expect, for example. You might assume that your insurance is going to cover most of the costs, but that’s rarely the case. Many unexpected costs come along with any serious injury. If you don’t talk to someone who has experience with personal injuries, you might find yourself stuck with devastating expenses. Why risk it? With a free case evaluation, you have nothing to lose.

Yes! We provide services in the entire state of California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Santa Barbara County, and San Diego. If you live in this state, we can work with you at your convenience.

We work on a contingency basis, which means our clients pay nothing until their case is resolved. Actual fees collected when the case is resolved will vary. Our attorneys will provide you with all of the necessary details during the free consultation.

The answer depends on the specific circumstances of your situation. We will always act in the best interest of our clients and try to move the case as quickly as possible. We understand that you may need financial assistance after an injury, and we will work hard to help you obtain a great result. Depending on the location where a case is filed, it could take 15 to 18 months for your case to go to trial. However, based on our meticulous preparation, most cases settle during mediation. We take the time to understand your unique situation and work to balance timely resolution with maximizing your compensation.

Timing is critical in personal injury claims. Every case is governed by a statute of limitations—a legal deadline by which you must file your claim. Generally, in most personal injury cases, such as a slip and fall or car accident, you have two years from the date of injury. However, if your injuries were caused by a government employee or a defect located on public property, such as a state park, freeway, or a public road, you have to file a government tort claim within six months from the date of the accident. Medical malpractice cases may also have specific rules, including discovery-based timeframes that can extend or shorten your right to sue. When the injured party is a minor, the statute of limitations is often paused or “tolled” until they reach the age of majority, giving them additional time to file. The deadlines to file are complex, and you should contact our firm as soon as possible to protect your rights.

To the extent you have access documents listed below, please bring them with you during your consultation. Hospital bills Medical reports Police reports Eyewitness information Photos of the scene Photos of injury and property damage

We can investigate the circumstances surrounding your eminent domain case, but all the information you bring will save us time and allow us to advance your case faster. Bring the condemnation notice and any documents you have related to the current value of the property. Photos of the property can also be helpful, especially when seeking severance damages, precondemnation damages, or additional compensation for fixtures and improvements.

In the situation that death from injury occurs before a lawsuit is filed, the decedent’s estate may pursue wrongful death action.

We apply the law to the facts of your case to establish negligence. We hire experts in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, human dynamics, and re-create accidents to establish negligence.