Visalia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
If you were hurt on Mooney Boulevard, SR-99, or SR-198, you may have the right to pursue compensation under California law. Motorcycle injury claims are based on negligence: when another driver fails to use reasonable care and causes a crash, the injured rider can seek money for medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.
Arash Law has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients across California. Our attorneys understand the roads where Central Valley crashes happen: the SR-99 corridor blanketed by tule fog, Mooney Boulevard, and Caldwell Avenue through central Visalia. We also understand the local custodians who control what evidence is gathered and where your case will ultimately be filed.Â
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Why Motorcycle Crash Claims In Visalia Are Different From Other California Cities
Visalia sits at the center of the San Joaquin Valley, where local road conditions, seasonal weather, a split law-enforcement structure, and regional trauma-care resources create distinct considerations for motorcycle accident claims.
The location of your crash in Visalia affects who investigates it. It also decides the report format and which agency you might need to file a claim with. Those details shape how the fault is assessed and what evidence is available.
Tule Fog On SR-99 At The Caldwell Avenue Interchange And SR-198 At The Mooney Boulevard Junction
Tule fog is a dense type of radiation fog that forms in California’s Central Valley during the colder months. On SR-99, dense tule fog can significantly reduce visibility in the Visalia-area corridor, including near the Caldwell Avenue interchange southwest of Visalia. Similar dense-fog conditions can affect SR-198 through Visalia, including near the Mooney Boulevard interchange.
California drivers must travel at a reasonable and prudent speed for existing weather and visibility conditions under Vehicle Code § 22350. A driver who fails to adjust speed for dense fog and causes a motorcycle crash may therefore be found negligent based on the circumstances. Civil Code § 1714 also establishes the general duty to use reasonable care. National Weather Service advisories and available Caltrans traffic-management records, including CMS data, can help document conditions around the time of a fog-related crash.
Split Law Enforcement: CHP On State Highways, VPD On City Streets
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Visalia Area patrols SR-99 and SR-198 and investigates crashes within its jurisdiction on those highways. The Visalia Police Department (VPD) investigates crashes on streets within Visalia city limits, including incidents on Mooney Boulevard and Caldwell Avenue. Because some roads extend beyond city limits or carry state-route designations, the investigating agency ultimately depends on the exact crash location.
CHP and VPD maintain their own collision records and have separate procedures for requesting reports. Finding out which agency looked into the crash is a key first step. This helps obtain the official report and create the evidence file.
Kaweah Health Medical Center: Tulare County’s Only Regional Trauma Center
Riders with serious injuries from Visalia-area crashes often go to Kaweah Health Medical Center at 400 West Mineral King Avenue in Visalia. Kaweah Health is a designated Level III Trauma Center and the only Level III trauma center in Tulare and Kings counties. Its emergency and trauma records can become important medical evidence in a Visalia motorcycle injury claim. We request those records early. They show the rider’s condition and treatment right after the crash. This information can help connect the collision to the injuries.
Tulare County Superior Court: Where Your Case Is Filed
If a lawsuit becomes necessary after a motorcycle crash in Visalia and the venue is proper in Tulare County, the case would generally be handled in the Tulare County Superior Court’s Visalia Division. The Civil Division is located at 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 201, Visalia, CA 93291, and can be reached at (559) 730-5000. Civil cases within the court’s North County jurisdiction are assigned to departments in Visalia, where jury trials are also conducted.
California venue rules may allow a personal injury lawsuit to be filed in more than one county, including the county where the injury occurred or where a defendant resides. The proper filing location, therefore, depends on the facts and parties involved in the case.
Mooney Boulevard: A High-Volume Arterial With Mixed Traffic
Mooney Boulevard runs north-south through Visalia and serves as a major arterial through residential and commercial areas. The corridor carries substantial daily traffic and includes numerous shopping centers, businesses, signalized intersections, and vehicle access points. Drivers turning, changing lanes, or entering or leaving commercial properties can pose risks to motorcyclists, particularly when they fail to see a rider. VPD investigates traffic collisions on Mooney Boulevard within its jurisdiction.
Together, the tule fog on SR-99 and SR-198, local law enforcement jurisdiction, Kaweah Health, the Tulare County Superior Court, and traffic conditions along Mooney Boulevard are important local factors that can affect how a motorcycle injury claim in Visalia is investigated and handled.
Who Can File A Motorcycle Accident Claim In Visalia?
California law defines who holds the right to file after a Visalia motorcycle crash. The injured rider has the primary right, but others connected to the crash or to the rider may also qualify. Visalia accident lawyers can help each eligible person understand which claim applies to their situation.
- The Injured Rider: A rider hurt in a collision has the primary right to file a personal injury claim for medical costs, lost income, and other losses.
- Passengers: A passenger injured in the crash, whether riding behind the operator or in a sidecar, may have a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer or, if the rider was careless, against the rider’s insurer. Riders owe passengers a duty of reasonable care under California Civil Code § 1714.
- Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Occupants of Other Vehicles: Anyone else injured in the same crash, such as a pedestrian struck on a Visalia crosswalk, a cyclist, or an occupant of another vehicle, may have a separate claim arising from the same incident.
- Spouses and Registered Domestic Partners: A spouse or registered domestic partner of the injured rider may file a loss of consortium claim for the loss of companionship, support, and intimacy caused by the rider’s injuries.
- Surviving Family Members and Wrongful Death Claims: If the crash was fatal, CCP § 377.60 allows a wrongful death action by the decedent’s personal representative on behalf of eligible heirs or by specified persons, including the surviving spouse or registered domestic partner, children, issue of deceased children, and, when there is no surviving issue, persons entitled to inherit by intestate succession. The statute also gives standing to certain other specifically identified dependent family members.
- The Rider’s Estate: A survival action allows the estate to pursue losses the rider suffered before death. This claim is separate from the wrongful death claim filed by surviving family members.
Common Injuries Visalia Motorcycle Accident Victims Suffer
Motorcycle crash victims in Visalia often face serious injuries. These include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe road rash. Some may even experience amputations or psychological trauma. On roads like SR-99 in tule fog or busy intersections on Mooney Boulevard, riders risk injuries. They have no protection between them and the road. The injuries that follow are often severe and long-lasting.
TBI can affect memory, focus, emotional regulation, and the ability to return to complex work. Emergency evaluation may include neurological assessment and diagnostic imaging, depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Riders with head injuries may be treated at Kaweah Health Medical Center.
Medical documentation plays a key role in showing the full extent of your injuries. Records such as diagnostic imaging, therapy notes, work restrictions, future-care recommendations, and follow-up treatment can help establish how the crash affected your health, daily life, and ability to work. Documenting every injury, even the hidden ones, is key. It gives important proof when assessing your claim’s value.
What Damages Can You Recover From A Motorcycle Accident In Visalia?
California law allows injured riders and their families to pursue several categories of compensation. The amount recoverable depends on the facts of the crash, the severity of the injuries, and the available insurance coverage. No result is guaranteed, but the categories below represent the full scope of losses recognized by the law.
- Economic Damages: These may include past and future medical expenses, such as emergency care, follow-up treatment, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and future surgeries. They may also include lost wages, reduced earning capacity if your injuries limit your ability to work, and the cost of repairing or replacing your motorcycle and damaged riding gear.
- Non-Economic Damages: These may include physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, PTSD, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent scarring or disfigurement. These losses do not have a fixed dollar value, so medical records, expert evaluations, and other evidence can help document how the injuries have affected your daily life.
- Loss of Consortium: A spouse or registered domestic partner of the injured rider may recover for the loss of companionship, affection, and support caused by the rider’s injuries.
- Wrongful Death Damages: When a crash is fatal, surviving family members may recover funeral and burial costs, the financial support the rider would have provided, and the loss of companionship, guidance, and care. These are governed by CCP § 377.61.
- Punitive Damages: California Civil Code § 3294 permits courts to award punitive damages when the at-fault party acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, meaning conduct showing conscious disregard for the safety of others. These damages require proof by clear and convincing evidence and are available only in cases where the conduct rises well above ordinary negligence. They punish the wrongdoer rather than reimburse your costs.
Insurance Coverage Layers That Apply In Motorcycle Accidents In Visalia
Three types of coverage commonly apply after a motorcycle crash in Visalia. California’s minimum liability limits increased on January 1, 2025, under Senate Bill 1107, which raised the minimum bodily injury limits to $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident, and the property damage minimum to $15,000. California’s financial-responsibility requirements also apply to motorcycles. However, the coverage actually available in a particular case depends on the policy and other applicable insurance.
Even on new floors, a policy with a minimum limit may not cover serious injuries, so it is important to identify all available coverage from the start.
At-Fault Driver’s Liability Coverage: When another driver caused the crash, their liability coverage is typically a primary source of compensation. For standard California liability coverage, the current minimum bodily injury limit is $30,000 for injury or death to one person.
For crashes on SR-99 or SR-198 involving commercial vehicles, such as trucks, additional insurance may be available. Certain regulated motor carriers are subject to substantially higher federal or other financial-responsibility requirements, but higher limits are not automatic for every commercial vehicle. Visalia truck accident lawyers can handle those layers of coverage.
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage: UM coverage may apply when the at-fault driver has no insurance. For an unknown hit-and-run driver, California imposes additional statutory requirements, including physical contact and prompt reporting requirements. UIM coverage may apply when the responsible driver’s available liability coverage is lower than the insured’s applicable UIM limits.
- Passenger Claims: A passenger injured in a motorcycle crash may have a claim against the motorcycle operator, another negligent driver, or another responsible party. Whether the rider’s motorcycle policy provides liability coverage for an injured passenger depends on the policy’s terms and coverage.
California’s Proposition 213 (Civil Code § 3333.4) generally bars an uninsured motorcyclist from recovering non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, even against an at-fault drive. However, economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages remain recoverable. One notable exception: this bar lifts if the at-fault driver was convicted of DUI in the crash. A passenger generally is not barred merely because the motorcycle was uninsured, although Proposition 213 can still apply if the passenger owned the uninsured motorcycle or otherwise falls within the statute.
Insurance adjusters handling Visalia claims sometimes approach rider claims with a bias toward attributing fault to the motorcycle operator, even when the facts do not support that conclusion. Rider bias is not a legal defense and does not reduce your recovery, but it can slow the process and lead to low initial offers. An attorney can address those patterns directly from the moment you retain counsel.
How A Visalia Motorcycle Claim Moves
After a motorcycle accident in Visalia, the claims process moves through four overlapping stages. Evidence gathered in the early stages determines the strength of everything that follows.
Case Investigation and Evidence Collection: Your attorney identifies the investigating agency and requests the official crash report. CHP Visalia patrols SR-99 and SR-198, while VPD handles collisions within its jurisdiction on Visalia streets. Each agency maintains its records and has its own process for obtaining collision reports.
Your attorney may also seek available dashcam footage, business surveillance video, witness statements, photographs, and other evidence. Because video footage may be overwritten or deleted quickly, preservation requests should be sent as early as possible.
Medical Documentation: Your attorney gathers medical records, including emergency department notes, imaging results, surgical reports, and follow-up treatment records. These documents help show your condition and treatment after the crash and can help connect your injuries to the collision.
Later treatment recommendations and expert opinions may also help document future medical needs and costs.
Insurance Claim Management: Your attorney communicates with the relevant insurers and handles requests from the opposing adjuster. This can help you avoid giving an unnecessary recorded statement that could later be used against you.
When appropriate, your attorney prepares a demand package documenting your injuries, financial losses, and supporting evidence.
Settlement Negotiation or Litigation: Your attorney presents the claim and evaluates any settlement offers. If an offer does not reasonably account for the documented losses, negotiations may continue with additional supporting evidence.
If the case cannot be resolved, your attorney may file a lawsuit. When the venue is proper in Tulare County, the case can proceed through the Tulare County Superior Court.
How To Prove Fault In A Visalia Motorcycle Accident Claim
Many motorcycle accident claims are based on negligence. California Civil Code § 1714 establishes a general duty to use reasonable care, and proving negligence generally requires showing the duty, breach, causation, and resulting harm.
- Duty: Drivers owe a duty to use reasonable care toward other road users, including motorcyclists.
- Breach: A driver may breach that duty by running a red light, making an unsafe lane change, failing to yield, or driving at a speed that is unsafe for reduced visibility in tule fog.
- Causation: The driver’s negligence must be a substantial factor in causing the rider’s injuries.
- Damages: The rider must have suffered actual harm, such as medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or permanent injury.
California’s Pure Comparative Fault Rule
California follows the pure comparative fault rule established in Li v. Yellow Cab Co., 13 Cal.3d 804. A rider’s share of fault reduces the damages they can recover, but does not automatically eliminate the claim. For example, if a rider found 20% responsible for a crash while another driver was 80% responsible, they could generally recover 80% of the assessed damages. Lane splitting is legal under California law and does not, by itself, establish that a motorcyclist was negligent.
Parties Who May Be Liable
More than one party may share responsibility for a Visalia motorcycle crash.
- Other Drivers: A driver may be liable for conduct such as making an unsafe lane change, failing to yield, running a red light, or driving too fast for existing road or visibility conditions.
- Vehicle Owners: Under California Vehicle Code § 17150, a vehicle owner may be liable when someone operating the vehicle with the owner’s express or implied permission negligently causes a crash. Statutory permissive-use liability is subject to the limits in Vehicle Code § 17151 unless another basis for liability applies.
- Government Entities: A government entity may be liable under Government Code § 835 when a dangerous condition of property causes an injury, and the statutory requirements are met. Depending on who owned or controlled the roadway, a claim could involve the City of Visalia, Tulare County, or the State of California through Caltrans. Government claims are subject to special procedural requirements and short deadlines, discussed in the Critical Filing Deadlines section below.
- Manufacturers and Other Product Defendants: If a manufacturing defect, design defect, or inadequate warning involving a motorcycle component contributed to the crash or injuries, a product liability claim may be available. Strict product liability generally does not require proof that the manufacturer was negligent. Still, the claimant must establish an applicable defect and a causal connection between that defect and the harm.
Critical Filing Deadlines For Visalia Motorcycle Accident Claims
Missing an applicable filing deadline can bar a motorcycle accident claim. Different deadlines may apply depending on the type of claim and the parties involved. Claims against public entities are subject to separate claim-presentation and lawsuit deadlines under the Government Claims Act.
- Personal Injury: CCP § 335.1 (Two Years): Most motorcycle personal injury lawsuits in California must be filed within two years after the injury. Missing the applicable deadline can bar the claim. Tolling may apply in limited circumstances, including when the injured person was a minor or lacked legal capacity at the time the claim accrued. However, different rules apply to government claims.
- Property Damage: CCP § 338(c) (Three Years): A lawsuit for damage to your motorcycle, riding gear, or other personal property generally must be filed within three years after the property was damaged.
- Uninsured Motorist (UM) Claims: Insurance Code § 11580.2(i): A UM claim has separate statutory timing requirements. Generally, within two years after the accident, the insured must have filed a bodily injury lawsuit against the uninsured motorist, reached an agreement with the insurer on the amount due, or formally instituted arbitration by giving the insurer the written notice required by § 11580.2(i). Unknown hit-and-run claims also generally require a law enforcement report within 24 hours and a sworn statement to the insurer within 30 days thereafter.
- Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Claims: UIM coverage operates differently. Under Insurance Code § 11580.2(p), UIM benefits generally do not become available until the applicable bodily injury liability limits have been exhausted by payment of settlements or judgments and proof of payment has been submitted to the UIM insurer.
- Government Claims: Government Code § 911.2(a): A claim for personal injury or property damage against a public entity generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues. In a Visalia motorcycle case, this could include a claim involving the City of Visalia, Tulare County, or the State of California through Caltrans, depending on who owned or controlled the property or caused the injury.
Wrongful Death: CCP § 335.1 (Two Years): A California wrongful death lawsuit generally must be filed within two years after the person’s death. Different or shorter procedural deadlines may apply when a public entity is involved.
Under Government Code § 912.4, the public entity generally has 45 days to act on the claim unless that period is extended by written agreement. If proper written notice of rejection is given under § 913, a lawsuit generally must be filed within six months after the notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail under § 945.6(a)(1). If no written notice complying with § 913 is given, § 945.6(a)(2) generally allows two years from accrual of the cause of action.
If the initial six-month claim deadline is missed, a claimant may, in some circumstances, apply to the public entity for leave to present a late claim under § 911.4. The application generally must be made within a reasonable time, not exceeding one year after accrual. If the application is denied or deemed denied, a petition for relief under § 946.6 generally must be filed in the superior court within six months. If the court grants relief, the lawsuit generally must be filed within 30 days.
Evidence can disappear quickly. Business surveillance footage and dashcam recordings may be overwritten or deleted, and available Caltrans traffic-management records may not be preserved indefinitely. Other evidence, including witness information and records relevant to distracted driving, can also become harder to obtain over time. Early preservation efforts can help protect evidence that may be important to the claim.
Case Results That Reflect The Stakes In A Motorcycle Claim
These results highlight our experience handling serious injury cases involving catastrophic harm, commercial vehicles, and complex questions of liability. While every case turns on its facts, they show the level of investigation, preparation, and advocacy our attorneys bring to high-stakes claims, including motorcycle accident cases:
The case presented significant challenges from the start. Our client suffered severe injuries, yet the initial police findings blamed him for the collision. He was also accused of riding at an excessive speed while impaired, and because he did not have motorcycle insurance, Proposition 213 limited his ability to recover non-economic damages.
Rather than accept the initial fault determination, Benny and his team closely examined how the collision occurred. Their investigation showed that the truck driver failed to follow both his professional training and his employer’s safety procedures when making a hazardous turn. The evidence demonstrated that the collision could have been avoided if the maneuver had been performed safely.
Our client suffered fractured ribs and head trauma after her motorcycle struck uneven pavement in an active construction zone. Both the contractors involved and the city initially disputed responsibility for the dangerous roadway condition. The case proceeded to trial, and after the first day of proceedings, the defendants increased their offer to an acceptable amount, and the matter was resolved through settlement.
The case results and testimonials on this page are representative of past outcomes and do not guarantee future results. Every case is unique, and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved. This page is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contacting Arash Law does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Why Visalia Riders Hire Arash Law After A Motorcycle Crash
After a crash in Visalia, medical bills, missed work, and insurer calls can arrive simultaneously. Arash Law handles the legal work so you can focus on recovery. Here is what that looks like in practice:
- Immediate Adjuster Control: We contact the insurer as soon as you hire us. All calls, settlement discussions, and requests for recorded statements go through our office.
- Local Evidence Gathering: We pull the VPD or CHP crash report, submit preservation demands for dashcam and business surveillance footage before it overwrites, request emergency and treatment records, and secure witness statements from the crash scene.
- Crash Reconstruction for Tule-Fog and Intersection Cases: Insurer adjusters sometimes attribute tule-fog crashes to the rider. Our crash reconstruction experts and meteorology consultants build a documented record using NWS visibility data and Caltrans CMS logs to show what the road conditions were at the time.
- Government-Claim Compliance: If the crash involved a road defect on SR-99, SR-198, a Tulare County road, or a City of Visalia street, we identify the responsible agency, prepare the government tort claim, and file it within the six-month window.
- Trial-Ready Preparation: We build every case for trial from the start. That preparation affects how insurers evaluate settlement. Our attorneys are experienced litigators in Central Valley courts, including the Tulare County Superior Court.
Arash Law handles motorcycle cases on a contingency basis, meaning no fees unless we recover. Your first step is a free case evaluation; there is no cost and no obligation to proceed.
If your crash also involved another vehicle type, our team handles related claims across practice areas.
Talk To Arash Law About Your Visalia Motorcycle Claim
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accidents In Visalia
After a crash in Visalia, many riders seek free advice from a motorcycle accident lawyer. They often aren’t sure where to begin. Here are the common questions riders ask, from right after a crash to how insurers handle fault disputes.
What Should I Do Immediately After A Motorcycle Accident In Visalia?
Stop at the scene and call 911 if anyone is injured. If your motorcycle or another vehicle is creating a traffic hazard, you may move it to the shoulder or another safe location. Still, you must remain at the scene and fulfill your legal obligations. Exchange contact, insurance, and vehicle information with the other driver. If you are able, photograph the vehicles, road conditions, visible injuries, and the surrounding area, and collect contact information from witnesses.
Seek medical attention promptly after the crash. Kaweah Health Medical Center, located at 400 West Mineral King Avenue, is a designated Level III Trauma Center in Visalia. Prompt medical evaluation can document your condition and treatment soon after the collision. If nearby businesses captured the crash on their surveillance cameras, identify them quickly, as they may overwrite or delete the footage.
California also has post-crash reporting requirements. When a crash causes injury or death, Vehicle Code § 20008 generally requires the driver to make or cause to be made a written report to CHP or, for a crash within a city, to CHP or the local police department within 24 hours. Separately, an SR-1 must be filed with the DMV within 10 days if anyone was injured or killed or if property damage exceeded $1,000. The SR-1 is required even when police, CHP, or an insurance company has already received a report.
Can I Still Recover Damages If I Was Lane Splitting When The Crash Happened?
Yes. Lane splitting does not automatically prevent you from recovering damages. California Vehicle Code § 21658.1 defines lane splitting as riding a motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. The fact that you were lane-splitting by itself does not establish that you caused the crash.
However, how you were riding still matters. If your speed, positioning, or other conduct contributed to the collision, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault under California’s pure comparative fault rule.
What If The Driver Who Hit Me Was Uninsured Or Fled The Scene?
Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide compensation, depending on your policy and the circumstances. UM coverage may apply when the responsible driver has no applicable liability insurance. In contrast, UIM coverage may apply when the driver’s available insurance is insufficient, and the statutory requirements are met.
Unknown hit-and-run claims have additional requirements. California Insurance Code § 11580.2 generally requires physical contact with the unidentified vehicle, a report to the appropriate law-enforcement agency within 24 hours, and a sworn statement to the insurer within 30 days thereafter.
What If The Insurance Company Says The Crash Was My Fault?
You can dispute the insurance company’s determination of fault. California’s pure comparative fault system allows an injured rider to recover damages even when the rider shares some responsibility. However, the recovery is reduced according to the rider’s percentage of fault.
Preserve photographs, witness information, medical records, video footage, and the collision report. CHP Visalia patrols SR-99 and SR-198, while VPD maintains reports for collisions it investigates within its jurisdiction. A collision report can provide important information about the crash, but it does not by itself determine civil liability. Before giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, consider speaking with an attorney about how the statement could affect your claim.
Does It Matter If The VPD Or CHP Wrote The Crash Report?
Yes. The investigating agency determines where you request the collision report and which agency maintains the underlying records. CHP Visalia patrols SR-99 and SR-198, while VPD maintains collision reports generated by its officers for incidents within its jurisdiction.
However, the agency that investigated the crash does not necessarily determine which government entity could be liable for a dangerous road condition. It depends on who owned or controlled the property. Also, it matters if the public entity’s liability requirements are met. A claim about city property might involve the City of Visalia. A dangerous condition on a state highway could involve the State of California and Caltrans. Claims for personal injury and property damage against public entities usually have a six-month deadline. This is set by Government Code § 911.2.
How Does Wearing A Helmet Affect My Claim?
California law requires motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a safety helmet that meets the requirements outlined in Vehicle Code §§ 27802 and 27803 and is properly fitted and fastened. Not wearing a compliant helmet does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation.
The defense may argue that nonuse of a helmet caused or worsened a particular injury, especially a head or brain injury. However, there must be evidence connecting the lack of a helmet to the injury or its severity. Losses unrelated to helmet nonuse should not be reduced merely because the rider was not wearing a compliant helmet. Related losses, such as lost earnings resulting from a worsened head injury, may be affected if the required causal connection can be established.
What Does A Contingency Fee Mean For My Case?
A contingency fee generally means the attorney’s fee depends on recovering compensation for you. Under Arash Law’s stated arrangement, you will not owe any attorney fees if we do not obtain a settlement or recovery for you.
California Business and Professions Code § 6147 requires that a contingency fee agreement be in writing and disclose the agreed fee rate, how costs and disbursements affect the fee and the client’s recovery, and other required terms. We explain those terms before you sign the agreement. There is no cost to begin with a free case evaluation.
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