The Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer That Helps Put Things Right

If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, it’s time to call Dordulian Law Group (DLG) – the Los Angeles personal injury lawyer team that gets results. You may be entitled to financial compensation through a cash settlement. Don’t do anything until after you’ve spoken with an attorney from our experienced team. For over 25 years, Dordulian Law Group has provided Los Angeles-area clients with proven results that demonstrate our commitment to fighting and winning every type of personal injury claim.

To date, our Glendale personal injury lawyers have recovered over $200,000,000.00 in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We understand that trusting a law firm with your personal injury case is a major decision. After being injured in an accident, you’re probably dealing with chronic pain, missed work, financial stress, and more. We have a responsibility to every client (and their family), which simply can’t be overstated – and we treat each case with the utmost care and attention.

A Passionate and Proven Glendale Personal Injury Lawyer

Suffering a serious personal injury can affect every aspect of your life. From a slip-and-fall to a devastating car wreck, our clients are often overwhelmed with worry about medical costs and where their next paycheck will come from. You may be unsure about what steps to take or how to haggle with insurance companies (or if you should even interact with them at all).

You shouldn’t have to deal with stress, insurance companies, or extensive paperwork on top of your injury without an experienced attorney fighting in your corner. Instead, let Dordulian Law Group’s Glendale personal injury lawyers be your tireless advocates. We’ll aggressively seek to recover various costs associated with your injury or accident, including, property damage, medical expenses, emotional suffering, physical therapy, wage loss, and more.

We’ve helped over 1,000 clients secure justice – many obtaining multimillion-dollar cash settlements through our aggressive legal representation. We’ve learned that personal injuries come in all kinds of varieties (and they aren’t always the most obvious cases like slips and falls or dog bites).

Don’t let financial worry prevent you from reaching out – Dordulian Law Group’s personal injury lawyers won’t charge you a penny unless we win you a cash settlement. It’s our NO WIN/NO FEE GUARANTEE to you, our prospective client.

Understanding Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations in most states. California has a standard deadline of two years for filing the majority of personal injury case types. This rule has some exceptions (e.g., government claims and suits against public entities). Generally, you have two full years after the injury or accident to file a personal injury claim.

However, it’s always recommended that injured victims contact Dordulian Law Group immediately after an accident to begin the claims filing process. Personal injury claims should be filed as soon as your medical care/treatment is underway to avoid missing the two-year deadline. We’ll work with you to determine the most effective strategy and plan for your case.

Outcomes in Personal Injury Lawsuits

A personal injury lawsuit can typically have two possible outcomes:

• Formal Lawsuit: In a formal lawsuit, the plaintiff (also called the claimant) files a civil complaint. The defendant is then named. The complaint will usually include an allegation that the defendant acted in a reckless or harmful manner which led to the injury.
• Informal settlements (pre-litigation settlements): Personal injury cases are likely to end this way, especially if DLG is involved. In this process, attorneys and insurance companies who represent both sides negotiate back and forth to reach a resolution. After the negotiations, a written agreement will be signed by the plaintiff, in which they agree not to file any further legal claims against the defendants for the matter at hand. This is usually the point at which a financial award is decided.

Financial Damages That Can Be Recovered

The goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to recover compensation for all damages (economic or non-economic) that were caused by your accident. Depending on the details of your claim, you may be entitled to different types of damages.

In personal injury cases, there are typically four types of damages:

• Punitive damages: Although they are rare and difficult to obtain in California, there is no limit on the amount of such damages. Punitive damages can only be awarded if certain requirements are met. Your Los Angeles personal injury lawyer must show that the negligent party was reckless or careless. DLG will seek punitive damages in all applicable cases.
• Special Damages: This includes things like rent or relocation expenses, car payments, and much more. The case must meet certain criteria to recover special damages. This type of damage is usually awarded when the injured party cannot return to work or suffers financial hardship.
• Monetary Damages: These damages are most commonly recovered in personal injury claims, including compensation for medical costs, property damage, and other tangible losses.
• Wrongful Death Damages: These types of damages are pursued in tragic cases where a death was caused by someone’s negligence. They are awarded when the victim does not survive an accident and the family sues the responsible party. The family may be entitled to compensation for funeral costs, medical expenses, loss of consortium, loss of affection, and more.

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Claim?

There is no fixed time limit for settling your claim. Each case is different, and one with minimal injuries and clear liability may be resolved in a matter of weeks or months, while another more complex case with catastrophic injuries could take years. The time it takes to reach a settlement or verdict depends on the details of the case and the willingness of the party at fault to negotiate. A formal lawsuit could lead to a court trial which will likely lengthen the time it takes for you to make your claim – but our aggressive team of trial lawyers is prepared for all scenarios.

At Dordulian Law Group, we will always strive to get your case resolved as quickly as possible. However, we won’t settle for anything less than the maximum financial compensation you deserve. We’re always ready and able to go to court – every case is prepared for trial because our team is made up of experienced trial attorneys.

We’ll provide you with an estimate for the time it might take for your case to be resolved based on the facts surrounding the incident. You’ll receive a check once a settlement is reached or a verdict has been rendered with your DLG personal injuries lawyer. This usually happens shortly after the settlement offer is accepted. You will need to sign a release once you have made a decision. This is so that the insurance company or the party at fault can issue the check. This release states that you won’t pursue any additional legal action against anyone related to the accident or injury.

When Do I Need a Lawyer?

The type of injury or accident may determine whether your insurance company can handle the claim. However, because it’s not typically clear if allowing your insurance company to handle the claim is in your best interest, consulting with a DLG personal injury attorney is always recommended. Insurance companies are in business to make money and will do anything they can to avoid paying out more than necessary – even for legitimate and serious personal injuries.

You may be offered the minimum amount of compensation if you choose to represent yourself rather than hiring a private attorney. We recommend that you speak to an attorney from our team before making any statements to insurance investigators about your accident.

Types of Injuries

Contact us right away if you’ve experienced any of the following:

Slip and Fall

Brain Injuries

Serious / Catastrophic Injuries

Car Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Rideshare Accidents

Truck Accidents

Drone Accidents

Burn Injuries

Dog Bite Injury

Electrocution Accidents

Wrongful Death

Delivery Driver Accident

Parking Lot Control Arm / Gate injury

Hotel Accident injury

Train / Subway Accident Injury

Rental Car Accident

ATV Accident

Intersection Car Accident

18-Wheeler & Big Rig Accident

Jaywalking Pedestrian Accident

Failure to Yield Car Accidents

Taxicab Accidents

Rear End Collision

Low-Impact Car Accidents

Intersection Car Accidents

Broadside Car Accidents

Roadway Defect Car Accident

Hit-and-Run Accident

Client Review

“Thank you to all the staff, and attorney’s at Dordulian Law Group for an outstanding service. I was injured last year and my case was recently close. I will always be grateful to all the staff for your commitment. I will highly recommend to anyone.”
Maria V.