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California Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorneys

Decades of experience representing individuals and families throughout California

When someone is injured due to another’s negligence, they may have legal options. Coopers LLP has decades of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death matters.

Our attorneys are licensed in California and Oregon, and we maintain a bona fide office in San Francisco, California. We represent clients across the state and offer flexible consultation options so clients can focus on their recovery while learning more about their legal options.

Common Cases We Handle in California

Personal injury and wrongful death claims can arise from many different types of accidents and unsafe conditions. Below are some of the most common cases our attorneys handle throughout California.
01

Serious and catastrophic injuries:

Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and other harm requiring long-term treatment.
02

Wrongful death claims:

Compassionate representation for families who lost a loved one due to negligence. See our California Wrongful Death Law guide.
03

Bicycle accidents:

Cyclists struck by drivers or injured by roadway defects and other unsafe conditions.
04

Commercial truck accidents:

Collisions involving tractor-trailers and other motor carriers, where federal safety rules and multiple responsible parties often apply.
05

Pedestrian accidents:

People struck in crosswalks, parking areas, work zones, and on sidewalks.
06

Wildfire injury and loss claims:

Injuries, property loss, and fatalities connected to California wildfires, including claims involving utilities.
07

Premises liability and unsafe property conditions:

Injuries caused by unsafe buildings, negligent security, structural failures, fires, and other hazardous conditions.
08

Dog bite and animal attack injuries:

Dog attacks, which California addresses through a strict liability statute in many situations. Our California dog bite law guide covers owner liability and exceptions.
09

Auto and roadway accidents:

Collisions involving cars and other vehicles, including crashes caused by dangerous roadway conditions.

Understanding Fault in a California Personal Injury Claim

California follows a pure comparative fault rule. This means that more than one person can share responsibility for an accident, and being partly at fault does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation.

A SIMPLE EXAMPLE

20% responsible → recovery reduced by 20%

For example, if you are found to be 20% responsible for an accident and your damages total $100,000, your recovery would generally be reduced by 20%, allowing you to recover $80,000. Unlike some states, California law does not prevent you from recovering compensation simply because you were more at fault than another party. However, any compensation awarded is generally reduced by your percentage of fault.

Understanding Fault in a California Personal Injury Claim

Deadlines and What the Process Looks Like

California law sets strict deadlines—called statutes of limitations—for filing personal injury and wrongful death claims. Missing a deadline can permanently bar your right to recover compensation.

In many cases, the clock starts on the date of injury or death, but exceptions may apply depending on the type of claim, who is involved, and when the harm was discovered.

Claim Type
Deadline to File a Claim
When the Clock Starts
Personal Injury
Generally 2 years
Generally, the date of injury
Wrongful Death
Generally 2 years
Generally, the date of death
Property Damage
Generally 3 years
Generally, the date the damage occurred
Claims Against a Government/Public Entity
Generally 6 months
Generally, the date of injury or death
If you think you may have a claim, speak with a lawyer as early as possible to protect your rights and confirm applicable deadlines.

Talk With Coopers LLP

Understanding your legal rights after an injury can feel overwhelming—especially when insurance companies move quickly to protect their interests. Coopers LLP helps clients evaluate claims, gather evidence, and pursue fair compensation.

We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Court costs and other legal expenses may be the client’s responsibility depending on the fee agreement.

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Coopers LLP

Mailing Address:
2261 Market Street, #330
San Francisco, CA 94114

Phone: (415) 434-2111
Email: info@coopers.law