Sustaining an injury due to another party’s negligence can be a devastating experience. In many cases, accident victims feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn or if they qualify for compensation at all. Fortunately, if you’re reading this, you’ve come to the right place. O’Connor Law APC has effectively represented accident and injury victims in Contra Costa County and throughout the East Bay Area for decades, and we stand ready to fight for you, too. Contact a Contra Costa County injury lawyer from our legal team for a free case evaluation today.
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Contra Costa County
Here at O’Connor Law APC, we proudly represent individuals who’ve been wrongfully injured in a wide range of circumstances, including the following:
- Car Accidents: From rear-end collisions on Highway 4 to T-bone crashes at busy East Bay intersections, we handle all types of car accident claims. Our firm investigates the full scope of your crash, working with accident reconstruction experts and medical professionals to hold negligent drivers accountable and pursue the compensation you need for your injuries, vehicle damage, and long-term recovery.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists face unique risks on the road, and when other drivers fail to check blind spots or respect motorcyclists’ right of way, the results can be catastrophic. We’ve represented riders suffering from everything from road rash to life-altering spinal injuries and understand how to push back against unfair insurance bias to secure full and fair compensation.
- Pedestrian Accidents: Whether you were struck in a crosswalk or hit while walking through a parking lot, pedestrian accidents often lead to severe injuries. We fight aggressively for injured pedestrians, working to prove liability even in complex cases involving distracted drivers, hit-and-runs, or disputed fault, so you can focus on your recovery.
- Truck Accidents: Accidents involving commercial trucks often result in devastating consequences due to their sheer size and weight. These cases are also legally complex, involving multiple parties such as trucking companies, cargo loaders, and manufacturers. Our firm has the resources and experience to identify all liable parties and pursue the maximum compensation available.
- Slip and Fall Accidents: A simple fall can cause serious harm, especially when property owners fail to address hazards like wet floors, broken stairs, or poor lighting. We hold negligent businesses and property owners accountable, and we’ve helped clients recover damages for fractures, head injuries, and other long-term consequences of preventable falls.
- Medical Malpractice: Medical errors can shatter lives, and proving negligence in these cases requires deep legal and medical insight. Whether you’ve suffered due to a surgical mistake, misdiagnosis, or negligent post-operative care, we work with medical experts to build strong cases that demonstrate exactly how a provider’s breach of duty caused your injury.
- Work Injuries: Injuries sustained on the job can put your income and future at risk. We help workers understand their rights under California’s workers’ compensation laws and pursue all avenues for recovery, including potential third-party claims against subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, or other negligent parties beyond your employer.
- Dog Bites: Dog bite injuries can lead to serious physical harm, emotional trauma, and permanent scarring—especially for children. California holds dog owners strictly liable in most cases, and we move quickly to document the attack, secure witness statements, and pursue the compensation you need for medical treatment, therapy, and future care needs.
- Wrongful Death: Nothing is worse than losing a loved one as a result of another party’s negligent or intentional act. If you believe you have a wrongful death case, please don’t hesitate to speak with a seasoned personal injury lawyer here at O’Connor Law APC for a free consultation today.
Recovering Compensation for Your Injuries
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation—commonly referred to as “damages.” A successful personal injury claim is one that proves another party’s careless or reckless actions directly caused your injuries, and that those injuries resulted in tangible losses. At O’Connor Law APC, we work diligently to build strong cases that meet this standard, using evidence such as accident reports, witness testimony, medical records, and expert evaluations.
Compensation in a personal injury claim can cover a wide range of economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Medical expenses – both current and future
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
Our goal is to ensure you are not left to bear the financial and emotional burden of an accident you didn’t cause. We take the time to fully understand the extent of your injuries and how they impact your life, then aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve—whether through negotiation or in court, if necessary.
Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims in California
California law places a strict time limit, known as the statute of limitations, on how long you have to file a personal injury claim. In most cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to initiate legal action. If you fail to file within this window, you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely. However, certain exceptions may apply. For example:
- If the injury was not discovered right away, the statute may be extended to two years from the date the injury was reasonably discovered.
- If the injured party is a minor at the time of the incident, the clock typically doesn’t start until they turn 18.
- Claims against a government entity, such as a city or county agency, must generally be filed within six months of the incident, and follow a different set of procedural rules.
In general, the best rule of the thumb is to simply speak with a competent personal injury lawyer as soon after your accident as possible. Our firm is here to listen to the circumstances of your case, and, from there, begin building a comprehensive strategy on your behalf.
Contact a California Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Don’t go through the claims process on your own–hire a skilled personal injury lawyer with decades of experience representing individuals just like you. Whether you were injured on the road, on the job, or due to a negligent medical professional, you can depend on O’Connor Law APC to fight for the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced personal injury law firm.
