San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyer

Yes. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, you can file a claim through your insurer. California law requires insurers to offer UM coverage, and many drivers have it without realizing how it works. Hit-and-run accidents may also be covered under uninsured motorist policies. Even claims against your own insurer can be disputed, so having an attorney review your policy before you settle matters.

Culver Legal works on a contingency fee basis. There is no upfront cost and no fee of any kind unless we recover compensation for you. The initial case evaluation is free. You can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Yes. Culver Legal is licensed to practice law statewide in California and handles personal injury cases throughout the state, including San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Northern California. Our attorneys manage cases remotely and travel when needed. Many clients never need to come to the office in person.

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents in San Francisco often involve disputed right-of-way. California Vehicle Code Section 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. For cyclists, accidents in door zones, bike lanes, and at intersections frequently involve multiple sources of liability, including the driver, a property owner, or the City for road conditions. Both case types benefit from immediate evidence collection, including camera footage from nearby businesses.

Yes. Rideshare accidents in San Francisco are governed by California Public Utilities Code Section 5432, which establishes three insurance tiers based on whether the driver’s app was off, waiting for a ride, or actively transporting a passenger. The active trip tier carries up to $1 million in coverage. Disputed app status is common. An attorney can obtain platform data to confirm which tier applied at the moment of the crash.

Transit agency claims involve special rules. You must file a government tort claim within six months, not two years. The agency will investigate the incident, and you may face a more complex liability dispute than in a standard car accident. An attorney experienced with California transit claims can manage both the administrative filing and any resulting lawsuit.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of injury to file. If your claim involves the City and County of San Francisco, Muni, BART, or any other government entity, you must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident. Missing either deadline can permanently bar your claim.

Culver Legal works on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial case evaluation is free, available 24/7, and carries no obligation to hire us.

Business owners in California have a legal duty to maintain safe premises for visitors. If a dangerous condition existed and the owner knew or should have known about it and failed to fix it or warn you, they may be liable for your injuries. These claims often involve surveillance footage and incident reports that need to be preserved quickly. Call us before that evidence disappears.

No. California law prohibits using immigration status in personal injury cases. Your status does not affect your right to file a claim or recover compensation. Culver Legal serves all injured clients regardless of documentation status.

California law requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage. If you purchased UM coverage, your own policy may cover your injuries even when the at-fault driver has no insurance or fled the scene. Hit-and-run accidents are also potentially covered under UM policies. An attorney can review your policy and identify all available coverage.

Yes. California is a pure comparative fault state. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it is not eliminated. If you were 30% at fault and your damages total $500,000, you can still recover $350,000. Insurance companies use fault arguments to minimize payouts. An attorney can push back on inflated fault attributions.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of your injury. If your claim involves a government entity such as the City of San Diego or MTS, you must file an administrative claim within six months. Do not wait to speak with an attorney.

Yes. Culver Legal represents clients across Los Angeles County and serves surrounding communities, including Long Beach, Gardena, Huntington Park, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Inglewood, and beyond. The firm handles cases statewide throughout California.

Yes. California is a pure comparative fault state. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated. If your case is worth $500,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you recover $350,000. Insurance adjusters routinely try to assign you higher fault percentages because it directly reduces their payout. An attorney will push back on inflated fault determinations.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your injury involved a Bakersfield city vehicle, Kern County property, or another government entity, you have only six months to file an administrative claim. Missing either deadline typically ends your case permanently.

Freeway accidents in Los Angeles follow the same rules as any other vehicle accident. If another driver’s negligence caused the crash, you have a claim against them. High-speed freeway collisions often result in serious injuries, and the evidence from these crashes, including traffic camera footage and witness accounts, needs to be preserved quickly. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after a freeway accident.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of injury to file. If a government entity is involved, such as a city bus or a public sidewalk defect, you must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident. Missing either deadline ends your ability to recover compensation.

We review the details of your accident, assess liability, estimate the value of your damages, and explain your legal options. You are under no obligation to hire us. If you do, we work on full contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Yes. If you were injured at work due to a third party’s negligence, such as a defective piece of equipment or a negligent contractor, you may pursue both a workers’ compensation claim through your employer and a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party. These are separate legal tracks that can run at the same time.

Personal injury cases in Fresno County are filed at the B.F. Sisk Courthouse, 1130 O St, Fresno, CA 93721. It handles both unlimited and limited civil cases. Our attorneys are familiar with local court procedures and filing requirements.

Do not give a recorded statement and do not accept any offer before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. An early offer rarely accounts for the full cost of your injuries, future medical care, or lost income. Contact Culver Legal first.

No. California law prohibits using immigration status in personal injury cases. All injured people in California have the same right to pursue compensation regardless of documentation status.

California’s pure comparative fault rule allows you to file even if you share responsibility. If your case is worth $300,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you still recover $210,000. A partial fault reduces your recovery but does not eliminate it.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of injury. If the claim involves a government entity such as the City of Fresno or Caltrans, you must file an administrative claim within six months first. Both deadlines are strict, and missing them forfeits your right to recover.

During a free case evaluation, an attorney reviews the facts of your injury, explains what California law applies to your situation, and gives you a direct assessment of whether you have a viable claim. There is no obligation to hire the firm, and there is no charge for the call. You do not need to have all of your documents ready before calling.

In many cases, yes. Workers’ compensation and a civil personal injury lawsuit are not mutually exclusive. If a third party caused your workplace injury, such as a contractor, a property owner, or a vehicle driver, you may be able to file both a workers’ compensation claim and a civil lawsuit. An attorney can assess which avenues are available based on the facts of your case.

No. California law prohibits using immigration status against an injured person in a civil case. Whether you are a citizen, a visa holder, or undocumented, you have the same right to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation for your injuries.

Yes. Truck accidents on Highway 99 or the 58 corridor involve federal FMCSA trucking regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, including the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the vehicle owner, and time-sensitive evidence like electronic logging device data and driver qualification files. These records have limited retention windows. Early legal intervention is critical to preserve them before they are overwritten or destroyed.

California is a pure comparative fault state. Your percentage of fault reduces your recovery, but it does not eliminate it. If your case is worth $500,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you still recover $350,000. You can file a claim even if you were significantly responsible for the accident.