--- title: "Personal Injury Legal Services | Call Jacob" canonical: "https://www.calljacob.com/personal-injury/" description: "Injured because of someone else's negligence? Call Jacob's Southern California personal injury attorneys for a free case evaluation." --- # Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California ![A husband comforting his wife after a neck injury](/images/blog/en/personal-injury-hero.webp) ## Were You Injured?Our Team of Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Win Your Case. Injuries can lead to significant emotional distress, medical bill burdens, lost wages from missing work, and a host of other damages. If another person or entity’s negligent actions resulted in your injury and subsequent damages, you may be able to make a personal injury claim. Take advantage of Southern California’s trusted personal injury lawyers at Jacob Emrani to maximize compensation for your losses. ## What Is Personal Injury Law? Personal injury law — also known as tort law — refers to cases in which a person experiences injury due to another party’s negligence. This area of law dictates an individual’s rights when they’re harmed by another person and enables them to file a civil lawsuit in state or federal court. Any individual, business, government agency, or other entity can be held liable for personal injuries. Throughout the lawsuit, the injured person is the plaintiff, and the other party that may be legally responsible for the harm is the defendant. These lawsuits can help the plaintiff collect either economic or non-economic damages to compensate for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or other harm. Some cases may also lead to punitive damages, which may be subject to certain limitations. Many personal injury cases are resolved before a trial. The plaintiff, defendant, and their respective lawyers discuss the case and negotiate the appropriate compensation, often achieving a settlement. If the defendant has applicable insurance, their provider may pay the settlement fee. Mediation and arbitration, which involve a neutral third party helping guide the discussions, also function as alternative dispute resolutions for personal injury cases. ## How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case? When you experience harm or injury, it’s often unclear if you have an actionable claim for a personal injury. Personal injury cases make up a large portion of overall civil lawsuits, and they include a wide variety of situations. Most personal injury cases are founded on negligent actions of a person or entity that resulted in injury to another person. Several key factors can help you and your lawyer determine if your personal injury case was the result of negligence: - **Duty of care:** The culpable party owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, meaning the law required them to fulfill certain duties. - **Breach of duty:** There’s evidence that the party acted with negligence or without proper care, which caused harm. - **Causation:** You and your lawyer must provide evidence that the defending party’s actions had a direct correlation with your injuries. - **Gross negligence:** A complete disregard for others, malice, fraud, or intentional harm may support additional damages. - **Strict liability:** The defendant may be liable for damages regardless of whether they were negligent, including in some product liability matters. ## How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim? States have varying deadlines — also called a statute of limitations — for filing personal injury claims. [California law](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations)generally allows you to file a personal injury claim up to two years from the date of the injury. If you discovered the injury later, a different deadline may apply. A lawyer can review when the injury occurred or was discovered and help determine the correct deadline for your case. ## Contact Us for the Following Personal Injury Areas Many incidents result in personal injuries that may have merit for a legal claim. Our personal injury attorneys at Jacob Emrani can help you maximize your personal injury case compensation. Explore every personal injury matter our firm handles below. Each area links directly to more information about that type of claim. - [Back Injury Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA](/personal-injury/back-injury-attorney/) - [Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/bicycle-accidents/) - [Big Rig Crash Lawyers in Los Angeles & Orange County](/personal-injury/big-rig-accident-attorney/) - [Car Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/car-accidents/) - [Electric Scooter Accident Lawyers in SoCal](/personal-injury/electric-scooter-accidents/) - [Employment Law Attorney in Los Angeles](/employment-law/) - [Fracture and Broken Bone Injury Attorneys](/personal-injury/broken-bone-injury-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Brain Injury Attorneys](/personal-injury/head-and-brain-injury-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Burn Injury Lawyers](/personal-injury/los-angeles-burn-injury-lawyer/) - [Los angeles Bus Accident Attorneys](/personal-injury/bus-accident/) - [Los Angeles Construction Site Accident Lawyers](/personal-injury/construction-site-accident/) - [Los Angeles Defective Product Attorneys](/personal-injury/defective-products/) - [Los Angeles Dog Bite& Animal Attack Attorneys](/personal-injury/animal-attacks/) - [Los Angeles Limb Loss and Amputation Lawyers](/personal-injury/loss-of-limbs-amputation-injury-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorneys](/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/) - [Los Angeles Paralysis Injury Attorneys](/personal-injury/los-angeles-paralysis-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Road Rash Injury Lawyers](/personal-injury/road-rash-injury-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers](/personal-injury/semi-truck-accident/) - [Los Angeles Sexual Assault Attorneys](/personal-injury/sexual-assault/) - [Los Angeles Texting While Driving Accident Lawyers](/personal-injury/texting-while-driving-accident-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyers](/personal-injury/tractor-trailer-accident-attorney/) - [Los Angeles Wildfire Injury Lawyers](/personal-injury/wildfire-lawyer/) - [Lyft Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/lyft-accident-attorney/) - [Neck Pain & Neck Injury Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/neck-injury-attorney/) - [Orange County Car Accident Lawyer](/personal-injury/orange-county-car-accident-lawyer/) - [Orange County Motorcycle Accidents Lawyer](/personal-injury/orange-county-motorcycle-accidents/) - [Orange County Truck Accident Attorney](/personal-injury/orange-county-truck-accident-attorney/) - [Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/) - [Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California](/personal-injury/personal-injury/) - [Premises Liability Attorneys at Jacob Emrani](/personal-injury/premises-liability/) - [Rideshare Accident Attorneys in Southern California](/personal-injury/rideshare-accidents/) - [Sexual Harassment Lawyer Los Angeles](/employment-law/sexual-harassment-lawyer/) - [Slip & Fall Accident Attorneys](/personal-injury/slip-fall/) - [Southern California Medical Malpractice Attorneys](/personal-injury/medical-malpractice/) - [Southern California Workers' Compensation Lawyers](/personal-injury/workers-compensation/) - [Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/spinal-cord-injury-attorney/) - [Truck Accident Attorneys in Southern California](/personal-injury/truck-accidents/) - [Uber Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/uber-accident-attorney/) - [Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims](/personal-injury/uninsured-underinsured-motorist-claims/) - [Wage & Hour Attorney Los Angeles](/employment-law/wage-hour-attorney/) - [Workplace Discrimination Lawyer Los Angeles](/employment-law/workplace-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Workplace Retaliation Lawyer Los Angeles](/retaliation-lawyer/) - [Wrongful Death Attorneys in Los Angeles](/personal-injury/wrongful-death-attorney/) - [Wrongful Termination Lawyer Los Angeles](/employment-law/wrongful-termination-lawyer/) ## Call Jacob Emrani’s Personal Injury Law Firm for Support Many accidents are easily resolved, while others may leave you with injuries, expenses, and other issues due to the negligence of another. Whether you’re struggling with an ongoing injury, mounting medical bills, or other burdens resulting from a personal injury, our accident attorneys and personal injury lawyers are here to assist you. With over 25 years of experience, we’re committed to helping residents of Los Angeles, Orange County, and [other California areas](/areas-we-serve/) with personal injury cases. We’re available to meet you at your home or our office. [Contact us](/contact-us/)today to schedule an appointment. ## Frequently Asked Questions What Should I Do Immediately After an Accident or Injury?+ Seek immediate medical attention, even if the injury seems minor. Report the incident to the police, property owner, or other relevant authorities. Document it with photos, witness information, medical records, and other materials. Documenting everything can provide your lawyer with more evidence and help them strengthen your case. How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?+ The value of a personal injury case depends on the seriousness of the injury, medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, available insurance coverage, and the strength of the evidence. A lawyer can review these factors and explain the compensation that may be available. Do I Need a Lawyer for My Personal Injury Case?+ You are not required to hire a lawyer, but an experienced personal injury attorney can investigate the accident, preserve evidence, communicate with insurers, calculate your losses, negotiate a settlement, and take the case to court when necessary. ## Call the Firm Today to Set Up Your No-Cost Consultation! [(888) 952-2952](tel:+18889522952) ## What Our Clients Say ![Google](/images/optimized/google-logo.png) "I am very satisfied with the Jacob Emrani team for taking care of me and following through with everything needed for my case to be resolved! Highly recommend! 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[Find Out Now](/case-evaluator/) ## Explore Our Practice Areas [ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-02-simple-black-outline-drawing-of-a-bicycle-on-a-light-gray-ba.webp) ### Bicycle Accidents ](/personal-injury/bicycle-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-03-simple-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-a-bus-shown-from-the-.webp) ### Bus Accidents ](/personal-injury/bus-accident/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-04-line-drawing-of-a-truck-and-a-car-colliding-head-on-with-imp.webp) ### Car Accidents ](/personal-injury/car-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-05-line-drawing-of-a-laptop-with-a-cracked-screen-showing-jagge.webp) ### Defective Products ](/personal-injury/defective-products/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-06-a-stick-figure-person-possibly-a-personal-injury-attorney-st.webp) ### Dog Bites ](/personal-injury/animal-attacks/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-07-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-an-electric-scooter-with-a-l.webp) ### Electric Scooter ](/personal-injury/electric-scooter-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/icons/lemon-law-vehicle-icon.svg) ### Lemon Law ](/practice-areas/lemon-law/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-08-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-a-sport-motorcycle-shown-fro.webp) ### Motorcycle Accidents ](/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-09-line-drawing-of-a-person-standing-next-to-a-traffic-light-wi.webp) ### Pedestrian Accidents ](/personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-10-line-drawing-of-a-person-with-closed-eyes-and-multiple-spots.webp) ### Premises Liability ](/personal-injury/premises-liability/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-11-line-drawing-of-a-smartphone-displaying-an-image-of-a-car-on.webp) ### Rideshare Accidents ](/personal-injury/rideshare-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-12-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-a-semi-truck-with-a-large-re.webp) ### Truck Accidents ](/personal-injury/truck-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-13-black-and-white-icon-of-an-envelope-with-a-dollar-bill-insid.webp) ### Workers Compensation ](/personal-injury/workers-compensation/) ## Find Out How Much Your Case Is Worth [Request Callback](/contact-us/) ## Contact the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani In many instances, personal injury cases are about much more than just taking care of your medical costs. While the often overwhelming costs of receiving medical care and treatment that could be ongoing, long-term or even permanent for your physical injuries are certainly a part of cases like these, your personal injury attorney can also assist you in seeking compensation for injuries that extend to emotional hardship, damage to your personal property and financial coverage. If you would like to discuss your own personal injury case with a passionate, knowledgeable personal injury lawyer, we invite you to contact the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani today to schedule a free evaluation of your case. If it is more convenient, one of our dedicated team members can come directly to you. ## We get results for our clients ### $6,000,000 #### Auto Accident An auto accident is a collision between two or more vehicles on the road, which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. ### $4,000,000 #### Truck Accident A truck accident refers to an incident involving a large commercial truck or 18-wheeler, which can result in significant damage and serious injuries. ### $2,000,000 #### Pedestrian Accident A pedestrian accident is an incident where a person walking on foot is hit by a vehicle, which can result in serious injuries or death. ### $1,500,000 #### Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice refers to a failure by a medical professional to follow accepted standards of care, which can result in harm to a patient.