Thousand Oaks Personal Injury Lawyer

Our office is based at 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 610, Sherman Oaks. This will not affect where your claim is heard. Any lawsuit from Thousand Oaks will be heard in Ventura County Superior Court. We don't require you to come into our office. Most of our claims are handled over the telephone and via video. We can also electronically sign your retainer documents. If you cannot drive due to your injury we can come and see you at home or in hospital. We can also see you in our office with an appointment. We offer a free initial consultation and if we take on your case there will be no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Most likely the CHP. The Moorpark Area will patrol the US-101 between the LA County line and Camarillo Springs Road. They are located at 610 Spring Road, Moorpark. If you are unsure who attended the collision then your insurer will most likely have this information in your claim. Collisions on surface streets are usually logged by the Thousand Oaks Police Department. Please ensure you note down the report number you are given. If you are not given a report number please call the office who attended and give them details of when and where the collision occurred. Insurers will ask for the same report number. The diagram and list of witnesses are usually the first thing people look at when there is a dispute over fault.

You actually have less time than you think. If the pavement is owned by the City you have 6 months from when you fell to make a written claim to the City Clerk Department at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The City will then pass your claim to an external administrator who will advise if they should pay. If the City deny your claim in writing you generally have 6 months from when they denied your claim to file a lawsuit. First, find out who owns the walkway. If it is within a shopping center it is usually the property owner's responsibility so you will have 2 years to make a claim. Take photos of the area before they fix it. Put something like a shoe or coin near the gap to show how big the gap is.

Possibly. We do not handle Workers Compensation claims. Any benefits from your employer will be dealt with separately. However we can look to see if someone or a company other than your employer caused your injuries. If it is a busy site it could have been caused by a subcontractors team, faulty lift/saw or delivery driver. These are third party claims and will be handled the same as any other injuries. Unlike Comp claims you can claim for pain and suffering. Please bring any names of companies working on site, incident report you filled in with your employer and photos.

First, check your own policy. If you have Uninsured Motorist Cover this will cover any injuries caused by a driver without insurance. Some policies also cover hit and run incidents. This will be claimed against your own insurance company. They will assess you in the same way as an opposing insurer would. If you do not have this cover then look elsewhere. If the driver was working then look to their employer. If there is a separate owner of the car look to them. You can also look to your health plan to cover the medical costs. Be careful if you were driving your own car and it wasn't insured as most of the time you will not be able to claim for pain and suffering due to California Law.

Possibly. The Ventura County Superior Court can refer Civil Claims to their Court Ordered Civil Mediation Program if the claim is $50,000 or less per plaintiff (Ventura Superior Court). Larger claims can be stipulated to go to mediation. The mediator will be from their panel. Our article on whether mediation is legally binding in California personal injury cases can give basic information. Private mediation can also be common if agreed. Mediation will not bind you unless you sign a settlement. There is a mandatory settlement conference before trial. This can be done via Zoom if all parties agree. It is up to you whether you accept any offers.

Not usually. General Civil Claims from Thousand Oaks will be heard in the Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura. The East County Courthouse in Simi Valley does not handle General Civil Claims. Most of the work will be done by the lawyers. Your lawyer will attend any regular hearings. The court also allow you to attend remotely for Civil Claims. You will most likely have to attend for your deposition which is often local or via video. If your claim goes to trial you will have to attend. We will let you know well in advance if you need to attend anywhere.

In California certain family members can make a claim for Wrongful Death. Children and surviving spouse/domestic partner can make a claim. If there are no children/grandchildren then those who would inherit can make a claim. This could include parents. Dependent step children/parents can make a claim. If the person was a minor and lived in the home for the last 180 days and relied on them for 50% or more of their support they can make a claim. Generally you have 2 years to make a claim. If a public agency was at fault you must also make a written claim to them within 6 months. Start with the death certificate and CHP report.