Maison Law represents people in Porterville when they’re injured in an accident.
Whether you’re driving along Main Street, walking through the Porterville Marketplace, or heading home after a Saturday at Mooney Grove Park, an accident can turn your life upside down in a flash.
But when someone else’s carelessness leaves you dealing with medical bills, missed work, and stress on top of the physical pain, you shouldn’t have to manage that alone.
We’re here to guide you every step of the way, so you can focus on getting better. Set up a free consultation today to talk through your options.
Porterville Personal Injury Claims Process
Step 1
Call Us For A Free Consultation
Call us 24/7 with No Obligations.
Step 2
Describe Your Accident Details
We will then discuss your legal options and decide whether to move your case forward.
Step 3
Retain Maison Law w/ No Upfront Fees
We work on contingency. No attorney fees unless you win your case.
Step 4
Receive Your Compensation
We will fight for you to earn the highest possible payout for your damages.
How Can Maison Law Help Me After an Accident?
When you’ve been hurt in an accident, you probably don’t automatically think about what your legal options are–or if you even need a lawyer. But very quickly, you’re going to have to start thinking about your legal options. You don’t have to get a lawyer, but dealing with the stress of the claims process on top of everything else is overwhelming. That’s where our team can step in and help you by:
- Seeing the full picture – We investigate every detail, finding anyone who might share responsibility, from distracted drivers to negligent property owners.
- Collecting the right evidence – Medical records, accident reports, and proof of how the injury affects your daily life all matter. We make sure nothing gets missed.
- Handling insurance – We deal with calls, paperwork, and push back on low settlement offers so you don’t have to.
- Preparing for court if needed – Most claims settle, but if going to court is necessary, we’re ready to represent your case.
Your priority is getting healthy. Ours is making sure you aren’t left paying for someone else’s mistake. Part of that can be handled with a claim, but it starts right at the scene.
What Do I Need to Build a Strong Injury Claim?
It’s true that the aftermath of any accident that leaves you injured is pretty chaotic. Not only are you dealing with the pain, but there’s also a lot of information that you may or may not be able to get. No matter what kind of accident you’re in though, it’s about getting what you need for a strong claim. That starts with getting things like:
- Medical records – Keep track of everything from doctor visits to hospital stays, therapy notes, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments. Even small treatments matter. These records connect your injuries to the accident and help show how serious they really are.
- Official reports – Any police report, incident report from a store, or workplace documentation is important. These reports should give a clear, official record of what happened, including dates, times, locations, and any witnesses. It’s not the final say, but it is a good starting point.
- Your own notes – A big part of your claim is showing how the injury is impacting your everyday life. That’s why your own notes could be important, so jot down if you have trouble taking care of your kids, missing work because of medical appointments, or anything else that shows the impact.
- Receipts and expenses – Save anything related to your recovery: gas for doctor visits, medications, temporary home modifications, or mobility aids. These show the financial impact your injury has left you and your family with.
- Online activity – It might not be the first thing you think about, but what you post online can play a big role in your claim. Sharing that you’re in pain or can’t do certain activities may help support your case. On the other hand, if you post about doing something that seems to contradict your injuries, the insurance company could use it against you.
You don’t have to have every single thing perfectly organized right away. Think of this as collecting pieces of a puzzle. We’ll help you figure out what’s most important and how to use it to strengthen your claim.
What Types of Accidents Happen in Porterville?
Living in Porterville means dealing with everyday risks—from traffic on Henderson Avenue to uneven sidewalks near local shops. Some of the most common personal injury cases we see here include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability accidents
- Slip-and-Fall accidents
- Dog bites
These accidents might sound different, but they share one thing in common: they leave lasting effects on people’s lives. Whether it’s missing work, struggling with medical bills, or adjusting to new physical limitations, the impact often goes far beyond the initial injury. That’s why the legal process is important–but even that can be challenging.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for My Injuries?
When you decide to go forward with an injury claim, something becomes very important: figuring out who’s responsible for what happened. In legal language, this is called “liability,” and to figure it out, you have to show negligence. That sounds heavy, but generally comes down to proving four things:
- The other party had a duty of care (like a driver’s duty to follow traffic laws).
- They failed that duty through careless or reckless behavior.
- That failure directly caused your injuries.
- You suffered real harm, such as medical bills, lost wages, or pain.
With that, you have the starting point for your injury claim. But it’s not always straightforward, and depends heavily on the circumstances. Usually, though, negligence in an accident falls on:
- A distracted driver who ran a stop sign.
- A store owner who didn’t clean up a spill.
- An employer that failed to maintain safe equipment.
- A manufacturer that sold a dangerous product.
- Even a local agency if unsafe roads or sidewalks contributed.
Basically, it all comes down to what actually happened. Even then, our team has the resources and experience to make sure you find everyone that might have had a hand in what happened, and also make sure that they pay for your damages.
How Does an Injury Claim Actually Work?
It’s one thing to know you can file an injury claim after an accident, but it’s quite another to actually go through the process. Adding in the fact that you’re also trying to keep up with medical bills, missed paychecks, and other losses, and it’s easy to see how it’s overwhelming. Regardless of the kind of accident, though, the claims process is very similar. And it often involves the following:
- Filing an insurance claim out of court – You can start by filing a claim with the responsible person’s insurance. Adjusters almost always offer less than your case is worth. Our role is to make sure your damages are fully taken into account, not just the obvious ones like medical bills, but also lost income, pain, and future needs.
- Filing a lawsuit – If insurance won’t play fair, we take the next step: filing a lawsuit. Litigation takes longer, but sometimes it’s the only way to get a fair shot at the financial support that’s available to you. Our team prepares thoroughly, presenting evidence, expert opinions, and your story in court.
No matter which option you choose, it’s all about recovering “damages”, which is just the legal term for your losses from the accident. Typically, they include things like:
- Medical expenses from ER visits and surgeries to physical therapy and ongoing care.
- Lost income from work you’ve already missed plus any long-term impact on your ability to work.
- Property damage for car repairs, damaged electronics, or clothing destroyed in the accident.
- Pain and suffering for the physical discomfort and long-term limitations your injury puts you through.
- Emotional distress for any anxiety, depression, or trauma linked to the accident.
- Loss of enjoyment of life, which covers costs associated with you not being able to play sports, garden, or even take part in family activities like you once did.
- Wrongful death damages, which can cover funeral costs, loss of household income, and emotional loss for families in fatal accidents.
California law generally gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. That sounds like plenty of time, but evidence fades quickly. Acting sooner protects your rights, and makes it easier to put yourself in the best possible position for success.
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
In California, you can still file a claim even if you share some blame. The law uses “comparative negligence,” which means your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re 20% responsible, you can still collect 80% of your damages. Fault usually lowers your claim amount—but it doesn’t fully wipe it out.
There’s no set number because every case is different. The value depends on things like:
- The seriousness of your injuries and whether you’ll need long-term care.
- The cost of your medical treatment and future care.
- The income you’ve lost and whether you can return to work.
- How the accident has changed your daily life.
A minor sprain heals quickly, while a spinal injury can affect you forever. The key is documenting everything so your claim truly reflects what you’ve lost.
Yes, but the rules are stricter. If unsafe sidewalks, poor road conditions, or hazards in public spaces caused your injury, the city or another government agency could be responsible. These claims have shorter deadlines and require special paperwork. Missing them can end your case before it starts, so it’s important to act fast.
Get Legal Help After a Porterville Accident
When you’re injured in an accident in Porterville, it can feel like everything is working against you. But at Maison Law, we’re here to guide you through an injury claim and make sure you get back on your feet.
The hardest part is often making the first call. Once you do, we take the weight off your shoulders and you’ll have a better idea of your options, your timeline, and what comes next.
Don’t wait until deadlines pass or evidence disappears. Reach out today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
