Personal Injury Lawyer Oakland

Take the Right Steps After an Injury

If you’ve been hurt in a crash, fall, or violent incident, the clock is already ticking. Here’s how to protect yourself legally and financially:

Contact Dolan Law Firm

The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin investigating your case, preserving evidence, and standing up to the insurance companies.

Preserve Key Evidence

Take photos, save medical records, and avoid repairing or discarding any damaged property. What seems small now may become critical later.

Only Discuss Your Case with Your Lawyer

When insurance reps reach out to you, don't say a word about your accident. Instead, tell them to call your lawyer. Meanwhile, social media posts, texts, or offhand comments can be used against you. Let us do the talking while you focus on recovery.

Go to All Medical Appointments

Professional assessments of your injuries can be crucial evidence in your case. Remember: some injuries take time to become fully apparent. Don't let assumptions about your health result in a lost opportunity to collect the compensation you need.

Time Is Running Out - File Today

In most cases, California law gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. But waiting even a few weeks can cost you valuable evidence and negotiating power.

• In some cases, the deadline may be even shorter
• Claims against public entities require quick action
• Delays can jeopardize your entire case

It costs nothing to discuss your case with Dolan Law. If we decide to work together, you owe us nothing unless we win your case.

"They were a great team to work with! Always kept me updated and in the loop of what was going on and I appreciated it a lot. Got things done quickly as well." — Sarah, 5-Star Review

How to Prepare for Your Free Consultation

Meeting with our lawyers is a no-pressure situation because we’ll guide you through every step. Here’s how to prepare:

• Bring copies of medical records, police reports, and insurance info
• Write down everything you remember about the incident
• Make a list of your injuries, symptoms, and how they’ve affected your life
• Include any documentation of missed work or lost income

We’ll take care of the legal heavy lifting. Your job is to show up, share your story, and let us fight for your future.

What If I'm Partially at Fault?

California’s Comparative Negligence Rule

Even if you were partly responsible for your accident, you may still be entitled to compensation. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means:

• You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault
• Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault

For example, if you're found 30% at fault in a $100,000 case, you could still recover $70,000. Don’t let uncertainty about blame stop you from seeking help. Let us assess your case and protect your rights.

Our Services

• Amputation Injuries
• Bicycle Accidents
• Boat Accidents
• Brain Injuries
• Broken Bone Injuries
• Burn Injuries
• Bus Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Child Abuse
• Construction Accidents
• Dangerous Property Conditions
• Dangerous Roadways/Sidewalk Injuries
• Dog Bites
• Falling Object Injuries
• Hoverboard Accidents
• Insurance Bad Faith
• Medical Malpractice
• Metro Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Police Misconduct
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Rear-End Car Accidents
• Sexual Assault
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Third-Party Liability
• Train Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Uber/Lyft Accidents
• Wrongful Death

Dolan Law Gives Victims Peace of Mind

"In our car-centric society, it's a relatively simple process to settle claims when two cars collide. The drivers trade insurance information and let their respective insurance companies talk to each other.

But if it's a car-person collision, it gets much more complicated. I was walking when I was hit by a car and in this situation, I had no idea where to begin to make a claim against the at-fault driver's insurance.

Dolan Law took care of all of that. They got the information they needed to do the work for me. They did so with respect, acknowledging that I should focus on my recovery while they handled the paperwork. In addition to the actual payout, Dolan Law provided me peace of mind with regular updates throughout the claim process." — Jesse, 5-Star Review