Injured in an Accident? Get the Compensation You Deserve.
Howard Kornberg has represented injury victims across Los Angeles for more than 35 years — car accidents, premises liability, product liability, and more. Free consultation.
- 35+ years of personal injury experience in Los Angeles
- AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Free consultation, no obligation
- Contingency fee — no fee unless we recover compensation for you
How We Can Help
From a car accident to a denied insurance claim, every case turns on its own facts — a free consultation is the fastest way to find out where your case stands.
Car Accidents
California’s pure comparative negligence rule means you can recover damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.
Learn more →Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents often involve multiple potentially liable parties and federal safety regulations that don’t apply to ordinary car accidents.
Learn more →Motorcycle, Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
Motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians have little to no protective structure in a collision with a vehicle, and injuries are frequently severe.
Learn more →Dog Bites
California holds dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries — there’s no "one free bite" rule, and a prior history of aggression isn’t required to recover.
Learn more →Premises Liability
Property owners owe visitors a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions — covering everything from slip-and-fall hazards to pool accidents and fire-related injuries.
Learn more →Product Liability
California recognizes strict liability for defective products — an injured user generally doesn’t need to prove the manufacturer was negligent, only that the product was defective.
Learn more →Wrongful Death
When a preventable accident or act of negligence causes a death, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Learn more →Catastrophic Injury
Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and disfigurement require compensation that accounts for a lifetime of changed circumstances, not just immediate medical bills.
Learn more →Construction Accidents
A construction site injury may involve both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate civil claim against a non-employer party, such as a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer.
Learn more →Insurance Bad Faith
California law requires insurers to handle claims fairly and in good faith — an insurer that unreasonably denies, delays, or underpays a valid claim can face liability beyond the policy benefits themselves.
Learn more →Understanding California Injury Law
Signs Your Insurance Company Might Be Handling Your Claim in Bad Faith
Unreasonable delay, lowball offers, and unexplained denials can be more than frustrating — they can be legally actionable.
Read article →Wrongful Death Claim vs. Survival Action: Two Different Legal Tools After a Fatal Accident
California recognizes two distinct legal claims after a death caused by negligence — understanding the difference affects who can recover what.
Read article →Why Most Defective Product Claims in California Don’t Require Proving Negligence
California’s strict products liability doctrine means an injured user often doesn’t need to show the manufacturer was careless.
Read article →Common Questions
What if I was partially at fault for my accident?
California follows a "pure comparative negligence" rule, established in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. You can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault — even 50%, 70%, or more — your award is simply reduced by your own percentage of fault. For example, if you’re awarded $100,000 but found 30% at fault, you’d receive $70,000. There’s no cutoff point that bars recovery entirely, unlike some other states.
View this answer on its own page →How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
Most personal injury claims in California must be filed within two years of the date of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). Claims against a government entity have a much shorter deadline — generally six months to file an administrative claim before any lawsuit can proceed. Some claim types (such as certain product liability or medical malpractice matters) can have different rules. Because the right deadline depends on the specific facts, it’s worth confirming yours directly rather than assuming the general two-year rule applies.
View this answer on its own page →What happens during a free consultation?
We’ll review how your accident or injury happened, any documentation you have (police or incident reports, medical records, insurance correspondence), and give you an honest assessment of your situation and what it may be worth. There’s no obligation to move forward afterward, and the consultation is free.
View this answer on its own page →How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Personal injury cases are generally handled on a contingency fee basis — there’s no upfront cost, and the firm only gets paid if it recovers compensation for you. Case costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, and similar expenses) may still apply regardless of outcome in some fee arrangements — ask for the specific terms in writing before moving forward.
View this answer on its own page →Injured? Get a Free Case Evaluation.
Free consultation. No fee unless we recover compensation for you — case costs may still apply regardless of outcome; ask us for the specifics in writing.
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