San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyer

If someone else’s carelessness left you hurt, you shouldn’t have to carry the cost alone. Pacific Law Firm helps injury victims in San Francisco understand their rights and pursue fair compensation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

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How We Handle Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases involve harm caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. These injuries can affect your health, your finances, and your daily life, which makes recovery difficult without strong legal support.

We manage every stage of your claim, from investigation through settlement or trial, and we build every case to clearly prove liability and maximize your compensation.

Not sure if your situation qualifies as a personal injury case? Get in touch. Your consultation is free, and we’ll help you figure out exactly where your case stands.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Car accidents, including rideshare, hit-and-run, and DUI-related crashes
Slip and fall and other unsafe property conditions
Medical malpractice
Wrongful death
Workplace accidents
Dog bites and animal attacks
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

Proving Negligence in California

To recover compensation in a personal injury case, you generally have to prove negligence. Under California’s pattern jury instruction, CACI No. 400, a negligence claim requires proof of these elements:

Duty. The other party owed you a duty to use reasonable care. California law establishes a general duty to avoid causing harm to others under Civil Code Section 1714(a).
Breach. The other party failed to use the care a reasonably careful person would have used in the same situation.
Causation. That failure was a substantial factor in causing your harm.
Damages. You suffered actual harm, such as medical bills, lost income, or pain and suffering.

We build your case around these four elements from the very first conversation, so your claim is backed by proof, not just your word against theirs.

Comparative Negligence and Your Compensation

California follows a rule called pure comparative negligence, established by the California Supreme Court in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975). Here’s what that means for you:

You can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault
Your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated
California does not cap compensatory damages in a standard personal injury claim

Compensation can include:

Economic damages, such as medical bills, lost income, and property damage
Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering

Important Dates to Remember

Missing a deadline can cost you your right to file. Here’s what to know at a glance:

Standard Personal Injury Claim

File within: 2 years of the date of your injury (California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1)

If a Government Entity Was Responsible

File a formal claim within: 6 months of the date of your injury (Government Code Section 911.2)

It’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible if a government entity may be involved.

How Insurance Companies Try to Reduce Your Payout

Insurance companies are businesses. Their main goal is to pay out as little money as possible. Adjusters are trained to use certain tricks to lower your payout or get you to give up. Here are some common ones:

Fast, low offers. They may offer you money right away, before anyone knows how bad your injuries really are. This early offer is often much less than your case is worth.
Recorded statements. They may ask you to give a recorded statement about what happened. They can later use your own words against you, even if you did nothing wrong.
Doubting your injuries. They may claim your injuries are not as bad as you say, or that you already had them before the incident.
Blaming you. They may try to say the incident was more your fault than it really was, so they have to pay you less.
Delays. They may take a long time to respond or make a decision. This can pressure you to accept a lower offer just to be done with it.
Asking for unrelated records. They may ask for your full medical history, even parts that have nothing to do with your injury, hoping to find something to use against your claim.
Friendly phone calls. An adjuster may sound kind and helpful on the phone, but their job is still to protect the insurance company’s money, not to look out for you.

Having an attorney speak to the insurance company for you can stop these tactics from working. Your lawyer knows what the insurance company is trying to do and will not let them take advantage of you.

Common Injuries in Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases can involve a wide range of harm, from minor to catastrophic, including:

Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Burns
In severe cases, paralysis or wrongful death

The full extent of an injury is not always clear right away, which is one reason it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible after any accident.

Our Legal Approach

Step 1: We Listen to Your Story The first thing we do is listen. We want to know exactly what happened, how you got hurt, and how it’s affecting your life right now.

Step 2: We Look at Your Injuries and Find Who’s Responsible Once we know your story, we look closely at your injuries and figure out who caused them and how much they should have to pay.

Step 3: We Gather Strong Proof With that clear, we build your case with real proof, such as accident reports, photos, witness statements, and medical records, so your claim is backed by solid evidence.

Step 4: We Deal With the Insurance Company for You Once your case is built, we take over all communication with the insurance company. You won’t have to deal with adjusters or confusing paperwork on your own.

Step 5: We Fight for the Full Amount You Deserve We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, and we don’t stop until we’ve pursued the full compensation you’re entitled to, not just a quick, low payout.

Local Support in San Francisco

Pacific Law Firm is based in San Francisco. Injured clients in the city are often treated at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, the city’s only Level I trauma center. A personal injury lawsuit arising in San Francisco would typically be filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court.

What Happens After You Contact Us

When you contact Pacific Law Firm, we review your case and explain your legal options clearly. If we take your case, we handle the insurance companies, collect evidence, and build your claim while keeping you updated at every stage.

Meet Your Attorney

Aria Noosha founded Pacific Law Firm on a simple idea: injured people deserve to talk to their actual attorney, not get passed along to a case manager. A Harvard Law School graduate, he has been licensed to practice in California since 2021.

Before starting the firm, Aria worked at a large law firm. Today, he personally leads the strategy on every case the firm takes on, across all of its practice areas.

Aria is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco, the Iranian American Bar Association, and the Mexican American Bar Association, and communicates with clients in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

What Our Clients Say

“They handled my car accident case with care and professionalism. I was kept informed throughout the process and received a result that truly helped me move forward.” — Michael Anderson, Car Accident Case

“They took over my case after a slip and fall accident and dealt with everything quickly and professionally. I was able to focus on healing while they handled the rest.” — David Thompson, Slip and Fall Case

“I lost a family member due to negligence, and they supported us through a very difficult time. They fought for justice and treated our case with respect and care.” — Robert Johnson, Wrongful Death Claim

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Call now for a free consultation and discuss your San Francisco personal injury case with an experienced legal professional.

Call: 855-722-5290

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FAQ

What do I need to prove in a personal injury case?

Generally, four things: that the other party owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that the breach caused your injury, and that you suffered real damages as a result.

What if I was partially at fault for my injury?

California is a pure comparative negligence state, so you can still recover compensation even if you share some fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated entirely.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

Generally two years from the date of the injury. If a government entity was involved, the deadline to file a claim is only six months.

What does it cost to hire Pacific Law Firm?

We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Will I have to go to court?

Most personal injury cases settle outside of court, but we prepare every case as if it may go to trial.

What should I do after an accident or injury?

Seek medical attention, document what happened and your injuries, and contact an attorney as soon as possible, especially if a government entity was involved given the shorter filing deadline.

Why did the insurance company offer me a settlement so quickly?

A fast, early offer is often lower than what your claim is actually worth, made before the full extent of your injuries is known. It is generally best to speak with an attorney before accepting any offer.