Practice Area
Personal
Injury
After an accident, you shouldn't have to fight alone. The physical, emotional, and financial toll of a serious injury is devastating — and the insurance companies on the other side are not working in your interest. At Singleton Schreiber, Gerald Singleton and his team have spent decades going up against powerful corporations, insurers, and government agencies on behalf of people just like you.
Injury victims who hire an attorney recover significantly more than those who don't. Our nationally recognized team brings the resources of a major firm with the care and attention of attorneys who understand what is truly at stake. Whether your case settles or goes to trial, we are fully prepared to fight for everything you are owed.
From the Attorney
What to Know Before You Make That Call
Gerald Singleton explains what personal injury victims need to understand about their rights, the claims process, and why who you hire matters more than most people realize.
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What We Handle
Vehicle Accidents
Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), and mass transit accidents. Commercial truck accident cases often involve multiple liable parties — carriers, shippers, and manufacturers — and require experienced investigators to pursue all available recovery.
Catastrophic & Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, amputations, and other injuries with permanent or life-altering consequences. These cases demand expert testimony, life-care planning, and aggressive valuation to account for a lifetime of needs.
Wrongful Death
When negligence takes a life, surviving family members have the right to pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, lost companionship, and the full emotional impact of their loss. We approach these cases with both rigor and compassion.
Premises Liability
Slip and fall accidents, negligent security, swimming pool accidents, and injuries on commercial or residential property caused by a dangerous condition the owner knew about or should have known about and failed to correct.
Product Liability
Injuries caused by defective or dangerous products — from consumer goods to medical devices to vehicle components. Manufacturers have a duty to design, manufacture, and warn consumers about the risks of their products. When they fail, they are liable.
Workplace & Construction
Construction accidents, machinery failures, falls from height, exposure to toxic substances, and other on-the-job injuries. Workers have rights beyond workers' compensation — a third-party lawsuit may be available against the contractor, manufacturer, or property owner responsible.
Full List
Personal Injury Cases We Take
Our Approach
What You Can Expect From Our Team
Compensation
What Damages Are Available
Economic Damages
- Current and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Lost income and wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- In-home nursing or care assistance
- Out-of-pocket accident expenses
- Disability accommodations
- Funeral and burial costs (wrongful death)
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Loss of companionship (wrongful death)
- Punitive damages (gross negligence cases)
Case Valuation
How Much Is Your Case Worth?
Every personal injury case is unique — and the value of your claim depends on a combination of factors that our team analyzes carefully from the very beginning. The severity of your injuries is typically the most significant driver, but it is far from the only one.
Catastrophic injuries with long-term or permanent consequences — traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, permanent disability — tend to carry substantially higher values because they affect every aspect of a person's life for decades to come. Our team works with medical experts, life-care planners, and financial analysts to ensure that no element of your future needs goes unaccounted for.
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your share of fault. Having experienced counsel ensures that number stays accurate.
Factors That Affect Your Recovery
- Severity and permanence of your injuries
- Impact on your ability to work and earn income
- Current and projected future medical expenses
- Whether you share any fault for the accident
- Pre-existing conditions and aggravation
- Age and life expectancy
- Insurance coverage available
- Quality and strength of the evidence
- Impact on your relationships and quality of life
Common Questions
Personal Injury FAQ
You may have a personal injury claim if you were hurt due to someone else's negligence — in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident; on someone else's property due to a dangerous condition; while using a defective product; as a result of medical malpractice; in a workplace accident; or if you lost a family member due to another party's carelessness. Contact our team for a free evaluation to understand your rights.
Personal injury victims can typically recover economic damages — medical bills, lost wages, future medical care, rehabilitation, and disability costs — and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving gross negligence, punitive damages may also be available.
The value depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your ability to work and earn income, your medical expenses now and into the future, whether you share any fault for the accident, and the strength of the evidence. Catastrophic injuries tend to result in significantly higher recoveries. Our team works with medical and financial experts to build the most complete picture of your damages possible.
In California, the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. However, there are important exceptions — claims against government entities typically have a six-month window to file an administrative claim. Waiting too long can permanently forfeit your right to recovery. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — your recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault and your damages total $500,000, you could still recover $400,000. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your share of fault. Having an experienced attorney ensures your fault percentage is accurately represented.
Yes. All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. There is no financial risk in reaching out, and the initial case evaluation is always free.
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