Speak to an Experienced Personal Injury & Accident Attorney David Kleczek

We handle all types of accident and personal injury law cases. If you have been hurt, injured or involved in a motor vehicle accident, contact my office for a free initial consultation with a lawyer, not a paralegal.

My office is conveniently located at 8th and Washington, located in the historic Ratto’s building in old Oakland, California. Street parking is readily accessible, though the meters are strictly enforced.

The BART stop is only two blocks from the office.

Why You Need an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

Accidents can be devastating and their effects far-reaching. The aftermath of an accident may include a long journey to recovery. The medical bills continue to pile up as you miss weeks or months at work because of injuries. It may seem like everything is spiraling out of control.

This is where we come in. Get in touch with us to hire an experienced personal injury attorney, Oakland, CA. We are here to fight for your rights to compensation. With our help:

You can make your recovery your number one priority

With our firm on the case, the claims process will be significantly less stressful for you and your family. You can put your full focus on your recovery while we handle the case.

Your legal interests will be protected

Many accident victims that pursue personal injury claims on their own are taken advantage of by more experienced legal defense teams. They end up making mistakes that cost them their compensation or that result in their settling for less than they deserve. With our experienced team representing you, you can be sure your legal interests will be protected. We will fight to get you a fair compensation.

You can cut through the red tape

Personal injury law isn’t as straightforward as it may appear to the inexperienced eye. There are many complicated legal procedures, confusing legal and medical terms and lots of paperwork. A simple mistake in the process can cost you your compensation. Our experienced attorneys understand personal injury law. We will cut through the maze of complex procedures and paperwork to give you a chance at the best outcome for your case.

You will have access to resources

When you hire us, you gain access to our resources. These include experienced investigators, expert witnesses and much more. We will help to improve the outcome of your case by making use of our resources to build your case.

Personal Injury claims process

It’s not uncommon to be anxious at the thought of pursuing a personal injury claim. While some lawsuits make it all the way to trial, most don’t. With our help, the personal injury lawsuit process will be a lot less stressful.

The following are some steps you can expect with any personal injury lawsuit.

Initial meeting with a personal injury attorney

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you should seek the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Contact our firm to book a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. Be sure to carry any supporting documentation including medical records, video recordings and notes for our lawyer to review. Our lawyer will help you establish whether you have a valid claim.

Our no-obligations initial consultation is a great opportunity to determine whether we are the right firm to handle your case for you.

Investigation and gathering of evidence

If you choose to hire our firm to represent you, we will start by investigating your case to establish the facts surrounding the accident. This involves collecting and examining evidence such as police reports, witness information, medical records, damage reports and any other relevant information.

When you engage a lawyer from our firm, the lawyer will handle all communications regarding the case. You should therefore refer anyone inquiring about the accident or any documents to your lawyer.

Sending a demand package

Once the merits of your case have been established, we will send a demand package to the defendant. This includes a demand letter that outlines your case. It also includes copies of evidence that has been gathered during investigation.

The demand letter lets the defendant know the extent of the damages and what you want as compensation. Defendants often respond by either rejecting the demand or making a counteroffer.

Negotiating a settlement

Many personal injury cases are resolved before the filing of a lawsuit. This involves our attorneys negotiating with the defendant on your behalf until an acceptable monetary offer is made to settle the case.

Our attorneys work with our clients’ rights and welfare in mind. We will negotiate with the aim of getting the best possible settlement for your case.

Filing a lawsuit

If a settlement is not reached, a lawsuit is filed in court. A judge will then set the deadlines for each subsequent phase. Depending on the complexity of your case, the lawsuit process can take several months or years to complete.

There is still a chance of getting a settlement prior to going to trial. This is through mediation. However, if negotiations at this phase fail, the case will proceed to trial. When this happens, a judge or jury will determine who is liable for the injuries and how much should be paid as compensation.

Act now

Accidents can occur at any time and result in life changing injuries. While monetary compensation will not reverse the damage that has already occurred, it will help to ease the financial strain on you and your loved ones resulting from your injuries.

If you are the victim of an accident in Oakland, CA that was the result of another person’s actions (or lack thereof), you are entitled to compensation. However, it is important to start the claims process as soon as possible. You will have limited time within which to file your claim depending on the nature of your injuries and who you are filing the claim against.

The statute of limitations in California for personal injury claims is two years. There are exceptions for some cases. If you’re filing a claim against a public entity for example, you must do so within six months from the date of the accident. The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice injury is three years from the date of injury and one year from the date of discovery of the injury.

Don’t risk losing your right to compensation. Get in touch with us to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer, Oakland, CA to defend your rights.