Personal Injury
Personal Injury Attorney in Bakersfield
Injured in Bakersfield? Get a free consultation with an attorney who will review your options.
Short answer: If you were hurt in Bakersfield, write down what happened, get medical care, and keep your records. Then talk with a California personal injury lawyer about your deadlines and options. LA Law Group, APLC is based in Chatsworth and serves clients throughout California. We do not maintain a staffed office in Bakersfield.
What to do after an injury in Bakersfield
Small steps early on can protect your claim later.
- Get medical care. Follow your provider’s advice and keep every record and bill.
- Report the incident. For a collision, ask for the report number. For a fall or other injury on property, tell the owner or manager and ask for a written record.
- Document the scene. Take photos of vehicles, hazards, injuries, and street signs. Save names and contact details for witnesses.
- Be careful with insurers. Do not sign a release or accept a payment until you understand what rights you are giving up.
- Keep a simple log. Note symptoms, missed work, and out-of-pocket costs.
How LA Law Group can help injured people in Bakersfield
LA Law Group, APLC helps injured people with car accidents, rideshare crashes, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, and premises claims. We can review what happened, explain your options in plain language, and talk with insurers for you. You can read more on our personal injury practice area page or see our practice areas.
We communicate in English, Spanish, and Farsi. Call (866) 625-2529 or use the contact page to ask about a free consultation.
Roads and places around Bakersfield
Injuries can happen anywhere. Routes and places many people use in and around Bakersfield include California Avenue, Chester Avenue, Stockdale Highway, Ming Avenue, and the State Route 99 and State Route 58 corridors that many travelers use through the southern Central Valley.
Where an injury happened can affect who responds and who is responsible. Keep the report number and the name of the responding agency.
California rules that can affect your claim
- Filing deadlines. Many California injury claims must be filed within a set time. For many cases that period is two years under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and some claims can have shorter deadlines.
- Shared fault. California uses comparative fault. Being partly at fault does not always end a claim, but it can reduce what you may recover.
- Insurance and medical bills. Health insurers and medical providers may seek repayment from a recovery. Ask how those claims could affect what you receive.
This is general information, not advice about your case. Every situation is different.
About the Bakersfield area
Bakersfield sits on the Kern River in California’s southern Central Valley, north of Los Angeles. The city is known for oil and agriculture history as well as arts and music venues downtown. Surrounding areas include access toward Sequoia National Forest and the Tehachapi Range.
Fees and case costs
It is worth asking how fees and case costs work and getting the terms in writing.
Talk with LA Law Group
LA Law Group, APLC is based in Chatsworth and serves clients throughout California. Aryan Amid, Esq., is the firm’s founding attorney. To discuss an injury in Bakersfield, call (866) 625-2529 or visit our contact page.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Attorney Advertising.
Frequently asked questions
Does LA Law Group have an office in Bakersfield?
No. LA Law Group, APLC is based in Chatsworth and serves clients throughout California. We do not maintain a staffed office in Bakersfield. You can reach us by phone at (866) 625-2529.
What should I do first after an injury in Bakersfield?
Get medical care, report the incident, and keep photos, names, and records. Avoid signing anything from an insurance company until you understand what it covers.
Is there a deadline to file a personal injury claim in California?
Many California injury claims have a filing deadline, and for many cases it is two years under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Some claims, including claims against public entities, can have shorter deadlines. Ask a lawyer to check the deadline for your facts.
Can I still make a claim if I was partly at fault?
California uses comparative fault, so a person who shares some blame may still be able to seek compensation, which can be reduced by their share of fault. An attorney can explain how that rule may apply to your case.
Which court may hear a personal injury case from this area?
Many injury cases connected to this area are heard in Kern County Superior Court, depending on where the events occurred and the parties involved. Venue and filing rules can turn on the facts. An attorney can help you identify the right court and deadline for your situation.
How do fees and case costs work?
It is worth asking how fees and case costs work and getting the terms in writing.
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