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Fighting for Injury Victims Across California
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced legal team on your side. At Curtis Legal Group, we fight for injury victims in Sacramento and throughout California, securing over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Medical bills, lost wages, and long-term recovery can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to face this alone. An award-winning Sacramento personal injury lawyer can guide you through the legal process and work to ensure you get the maximum compensation for your injuries.
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Curtis Legal Group has years of experience helping Californians with all aspects of personal injury law, and we will put that knowledge to work on your personal injury case. Our lawyers manage a variety of personal injury claims in Sacramento, including motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, and premises liability.
Car Accidents
Car accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. When you have been injured, you need more than just legal help—you need Heavy Hitters™ on your side.
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Truck Accidents
If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler or other large commercial truck, you need a formidable truck accident lawyer on your side.
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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accident injuries can cause lifelong disabilities, changing the way you live your daily life.
In addition, medical treatment can cost thousands of dollars.
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Wrongful Death
We understand that during this difficult time, what you need most is compassionate support paired with strong legal advocacy. No family should face the aftermath of a loved one’s untimely passing without both emotional and legal guidance.
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Work Injury
A workplace injury can change your life in an instant. If you or someone you love was injured on the job, you may be wondering if you should contact a Sacramento workplace injury lawyer.
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Slip and Fall
If your fall occurred away from home – on public or private property – your injuries could be the result of negligence. The responsible party or parties should be held liable. Talk to a Sacramento slip and fall lawyer today.
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Pedestrian Accidents
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact a Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyer.
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Bicycle Accidents
Bicycles and vehicles share many of the same roadways. While bicyclists have the right to ride on most roads, there are laws to help keep bicycle riders safe. Unfortunately, even when cyclists follow the law, accidents may still occur.
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Ralph S. Curtis
CEO / Supervising Attorney
Ralph S. Curtis is an experienced personal injury lawyer and the CEO and Supervising Attorney of Curtis Legal Group. With over 40 years of legal experience, he handles a variety of injury cases, having...
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Andrew S. Mendlin
Vice-President / Supervising Attorney
Andrew S. Mendlin is the Vice-President and Supervising Attorney of Curtis Legal Group. He joined the firm in 1996, focusing his practice on personal injury. As a personal injury lawyer, Mr. Mendlin...
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Paul R. Scheele
ATTORNEY
Paul R. Scheele has been a personal injury attorney with Curtis Legal Group since 2006, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation. Paul is a skilled trial attorney who has worked in...
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Maria C. Jaime
ATTORNEY
Maria Jaime has been an attorney with Curtis Legal Group since 2006, focusing her practice on representing clients injured in traffic accidents of all kind. Maria has worked in the legal industry...
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Peter B. Fisher
ATTORNEY
Peter B. Fisher has been a personal injury attorney for over 10 years. He focuses his practice on helping injured victims, handling cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, electrocutions,...
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Eric I. Gutierrez
ATTORNEY
Eric I. Gutierrez has been a personal injury attorney with Curtis Legal Group for over 10 years, since 2010. He is a bilingual attorney, fluent in both English and Spanish, who focuses...
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Harman Kaur
ATTORNEY
Harman Kaur joined Curtis Legal Group in 2023 and has been a personal injury attorney since 2014. She has successfully represented victims who have suffered injuries as a result of auto accidents,...
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Ella Boggus
ATTORNEY
Ella Boggus joined Curtis Legal Group in 2024. Ella decided to pursue her legal career as a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney because she is passionate about helping those who have suffered devastating...
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Brandon Gomez
ATTORNEY
Brandon Gomez joined Curtis Legal Group as an Associate Attorney in 2024. Mr. Gomez obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in legal studies, from San Jose State University. He...
Ralph S. Curtis
Andrew S. Mendlin
Paul R. Scheele
Maria C. Jaime
Peter B. Fisher
Eric I. Gutierrez
Harman Kaur
Ella Boggus
Brandon Gomez
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Why Choose Curtis Legal Group to be Your Personal Injury Lawyers?
Proven Success for Our Clients
Over $100 Million Recovered for our clients.
100+ Years Combined Experience
Our lawyers have handled hundreds of personal injury cases in Sacramento. We are are not intimidated by insurance companies’ tactics.
No Win, No Fee
- We Don’t Get Paid Unless You Do.
- Contingency Fee: You Pay Nothing Upfront.
- No Obligation – Free Consultation
- Contingency Fee: You Pay Nothing Upfront.
- No Obligation – Free Consultation
High Quality Customer Service
Rated 4.7/5 on Google
"Curtis Legal Group took real good care of us. They were very communicative with us. Giving us updates on our case. I am very appreciative to them for making us feel so comfortable and welcoming to us.” – N. Romero, Injury Client (2024)
"Curtis Legal Group took real good care of us. They were very communicative with us. Giving us updates on our case. I am very appreciative to them for making us feel so comfortable and welcoming to us.” – N. Romero, Injury Client (2024)
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How We Handle Injury Cases
When people get hurt because of someone else’s mistake, they can get help. At Curtis Legal Group, we help injured people get compensated from those who caused their harm.
Our Sacramento lawyers follow clear steps to help with your personal injury case:
#1
We carefully study what happened:
- We find out exactly how you got hurt
- We identify who was at fault
- We figure out your total amount of damages
#2
We gather proof:
- We collect all important papers and evidence
- We build a strong case
- We use our experience from helping others like you to win
Legal Options for Injury Victims
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may worry about your future as medical bills add up, and you face lost wages or even permanent disability. A serious injury can keep you out of work for days, weeks, or months, while catastrophic injuries may prevent you from returning to work entirely.
In California, injury victims have two primary options to seek compensation from the at-fault party:
- filing an insurance claim or;
- a personal injury lawsuit.
In most cases, an insurance policy can cover medical expenses and resolve the claim.
However, if the policy limits are insufficient, filing a lawsuit may be necessary to recover full financial compensation.
Our skilled California personal injury attorneys can help you find the best legal path to cover your medical expenses and other losses.
Understanding
Personal Injury Claims
It is crucial to hire a personal injury lawyer in Sacramento with a strong background in working with insurance company claims. They must understand both the law and how insurance policies work so they can provide the most adept legal representation for their clients.
The insurance company is interested in protecting its profits. Paying your claim means less profit for their bottom line, so adjusters will fight hard to reduce the value of or deny your claim entirely. Your attorney can push back in negotiations and file a personal injury lawsuit when your demands are not being met.
Curtis Legal Group believes in working closely with you, providing excellent legal advice so you can make informed decisions about your claim. We value a strong attorney-client relationship, so we understand what a satisfactory resolution to your claims means to you.
Personal Injury
Lawsuits Explained
If the negligent party does not have insurance, or the limits of their policy are exhausted by the costs of your injuries and property damage, it is time to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. There are a number of California laws that govern how and when claims must be filed to be valid.
For most personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the incident in California.
There are other guidelines for suing government agencies and in medical malpractice, among other types of situations. A skilled personal injury lawyer will understand and explain how any applicable variations to the general personal injury statute of limitations may apply to your Sacramento claim.
Ultimately, you will need a team of experienced trial lawyers to move your case from an insurance claim to the courtroom. Handling courtroom preparation and negotiations is more complex than insurance claims, and you need a legal team you can rely on. At Curtis Legal Group, you can focus on getting better while your trial attorney aggressively litigates your case.
Determining the Value of
Your Personal Injury Claim
When our trial lawyers discuss what a Sacramento personal injury case is “worth,” we are typically referring to either what an insurance company will pay to settle that claim or what a judge or jury would award in a verdict after a trial. Each injury case will require a thorough investigation. That investigation will include:
- Determining how the accident occurred
- Identifying who is at fault
- Diagnosing what injuries were sustained by the victim
- Cataloging the medical treatment involved
- Calculating the cost of that treatment
- Assessing any long-term disability you may suffer
- Totaling and estimating any wage and benefit loss
These costs can add up to become a significant financial burden. We know that you deserve to be “made whole,” meaning you must be repaid for every penny of pain, inconvenience, and damage you have suffered as a consequence of someone else’s careless actions. Being made whole means different things to every client, and we work to understand how to help you fully recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
Economic Damages
A large part of your economic damages (those with a fixed value) will be medical costs. Emergency care and transport, surgery, ICU, and follow-up care will often run into thousands or even millions of dollars, depending on the severity of your injuries. If you are disabled or require a lengthy medically involved recovery, you will need rehabilitative care and therapy.
Additional economic costs include any renovations you must make to your home to accommodate a permanent disability or home services you cannot perform while you recover. This may cover cooking, cleaning, home maintenance, and landscaping duties. You can also claim property damage for the loss of your vehicle, cell phone, clothing, work equipment, computers, or luggage.
Finally, you are likely entitled to recover lost wages from missing work, both in the past and in the future. If you cannot return to work or can only work in a diminished capacity, these damages will also be calculated and sought from the responsible party or parties. Our lawyers work with financial experts so we can fight for any future losses you may be owed, as well as every related expense you have incurred so far.
Non-Economic Damages
Our legal team will then factor in your pain and suffering. These are considered subjective or non-economic damages. There are some injuries that cannot be seen after an accident but can be just as serious and debilitating as a physical injury. Pain and suffering are an important part of analyzing what your case may be worth and can include the physical pain and discomfort suffered as well as any mental distress.
Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress are incredibly common after being in a serious accident. You may be scared to return to where it happened, take measures to avoid the area or vehicle, or even be afraid to leave the house. Calculating these losses, including any mental anguish you are experiencing, is critical to understanding how much your injury case may be worth.
Our goal is always to help our clients get the maximum amount possible to fully compensate them for their injuries.
We evaluate each case individually. Our legal team knows that using a generic formula does not account for all damages involved in your recovery.
Evidence Is the Key to a
Successful Personal Injury Case
Strong, substantial, and irrefutable evidence is the key to proving negligence and successfully winning financial compensation. Gathering evidence is something your attorney will do for you, but after a personal injury in Sacramento, you will have an opportunity to collect materials that could support your claim.
For example, you could take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any contributing factors. You can and should also file an accident report and get the contact details for witnesses. Your injury attorney can use these as a starting point, putting their professional resources to work investigating and researching to find more evidence.
Common documentation sources we use in personal injury cases include:
- Accident reconstruction analysis and police accident reports
- Auto shop repair estimates and medical records/receipts
- Witness statements and expert testimony
- Data from GPS units, safe driving apps, or private vehicle tracking devices
- Driver cell phone records
- Information, videos, and photos from social media
- Photographs of road conditions, weather, leaks, spills, potholes, loose flooring, dimly lit hallways, and broken stairs
- Video footage from traffic cameras, dash cams, security cameras, and bystander cell phones
Regardless of how your injury happened, we will exhaust all potential sources for evidence to demonstrate how you were owed a duty of care by the defendant and the ways they breached that duty. We also prove how your injuries are directly related to their negligent actions (or inactions) and how your expenses were incurred because of your injury and property damage.
Insurance Companies and
Personal Injury
Insurance Companies and
Personal Injury
Even though many people pay premiums for auto insurance, life insurance, and property insurance, they may not fully understand how their policies work. When you suffer a personal injury, and you need to file a claim with the negligent party’s insurance provider to pay your damages, you face an added layer of concern.
Insurance companies are no one’s friend, and their adjusters and attorneys will fight hard to avoid paying you what you deserve.
Navigating these processes while you are hurt and trying to heal puts more stress on your shoulders just when you do not need it. That is when working with an accomplished Sacramento accident attorney takes these worries off your plate. We can step in to provide guidance and experienced legal representation.
We Can Demystify Insurance Policies for You
The fine print is where so many companies perform a “gotcha” trick on consumers, and insurance companies are no exception. Your agent may make it seem as if all your needs are taken care of, but when you file a claim, you discover tiny details that keep you from the claims payment you deserve. It is even more difficult when working with a negligent party’s insurer.
Fortunately, the personal injury attorneys at Curtis Legal Group have decades of experience analyzing and interpreting insurance policies. We can untangle any complicated language and determine what is covered, what is not, and how to file a claim successfully. Our legal team will explain all of this in a way you can easily understand so you know our approach and how we are fighting for you.
We Negotiate Aggressively with Insurance Companies
A critical task for your personal injury lawyer is handling the conversations and negotiations with insurance companies during the claims process. Insurance adjusters count on you not understanding what is going on, and turning these discussions over to your attorney protects you against underhanded tactics. We do not let them get away with their tricks.
If they make lowball offers, we push back until we reach a settlement that meets your needs. We understand all the negotiating techniques they use and are prepared to counter them until we can reach an agreement that satisfies you. If they refuse to meet our demands, we are prepared to take them to court.
We Fight for Your Rights in Court
Although we work hard to get a quick and fair settlement whenever possible, we know we could end up at trial before it is all over. That is why our personal injury team will prepare for the courtroom from the beginning. We collect and analyze the relevant evidence, building the strongest possible case for negotiations both inside and outside the courtroom.
We tackle all the legal hurdles required to file a lawsuit in California, managing paperwork and meeting essential deadlines so you have a powerful case.
We continue to discuss settlements right through the trial process because we focus on demonstrating how ready we are to fight to the end.
Your lawyer is your champion in court, proving negligence and demonstrating evidential support for your compensation demands. We prepare expert witnesses to provide testimony about the injury, your projected recovery, and property losses. We can hire an accident reconstructionist to recreate how your accident happened, showing the defendant’s liability.
How Much Will I Pay for a
Personal Injury Attorney from Curtis Legal Group?
You may wonder how you can afford a personal injury attorney in Sacramento when you are already facing mounting bills from your medical treatments and lost wages. At Curtis Legal Group, we believe all individuals deserve the right to have aggressive representation that ensures they are properly compensated for their losses as soon as possible.
We proudly offer free initial consultations so we can listen to the details of your case. You can get legal advice regarding your personal injury case without any financial obligation or commitment on your part, since we give you our honest opinion and discuss potential options for your claim. We also work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront, and our fees are paid as a percentage of the financial recovery we secure for you.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Motor Vehicle Accidents
A personal injury case may result from any of the following:
In all of these situations, you could suffer life-changing injuries that bring a mountain of expenses. You also may need your vehicle repaired or replaced. Determining liability can also be complicated if multiple vehicles or parties are involved. Untangling the details of auto accidents is a critical part of our investigations for clients.
Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries are those that significantly affect the victim’s ability to function as they did before the incident. These conditions usually involve amputation, paralysis, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It is important that catastrophic injury victims get experienced legal representation, such as from the personal injury attorneys at Curtis Legal Group.
When a serious accident leaves you without the ability to care for yourself or hold a job, the liable parties must compensate you for all your current and projected medical needs and other expenses and losses. If a loved one suffers such serious injuries that they untimely pass away, certain surviving family members can seek damages through a wrongful death case.
Premises Liability
Premises liability cases involve injury you suffer on someone else’s property. This may be a slip and fall accident in a grocery store, parking lot, or event facility. If there is a hazard that could injure visitors, California Civil Code § 1714 requires that property owners fix the problem or warn visitors about it. If there is no signage or notification from employees, the store owner, manager, or operator could be held liable for any injuries you suffer.
Another type of premises liability claim involves dog bites and animal attacks. Animal owners are required to maintain control over their pets at all times and keep them suitably contained on their property. If a dog jumps a fence or breaks their leash and then bites someone, the owner should be held liable for the resulting injuries. Even if a friendly dog knocks you down while playing, you can hold the handler or owner accountable for your injuries.
Schedule a Free Consultation with the
Sacramento Personal Injury Attorneys at Curtis Legal Group Today
When we take on a client, we dedicate our time and resources to making sure we do everything we can to get the best possible outcome, so the client and their family members can focus on getting better. Schedule a free consultation today with an award-winning Sacramento personal injury lawyer.
Our top-tier personal injury attorneys have more than 40 years of experience and are ready to tackle each unique facet of your case. In order to do it right, we take the time to gather all the information necessary to determine an accurate valuation of the total costs resulting from your accident.
We worry about the legal proceedings so you and your family can focus on healing. Our team will work to get you the financial compensation you need and are entitled to so that you can breathe easier. We want to hold the responsible party or parties accountable and make sure no one else has to suffer in the same way you did.
We know selecting a lawyer for your personal injury case can be a difficult decision, so finding someone who will work for you and communicate with you throughout your case is important. With us, you get an experienced team of Heavy Hitters™ with a proven record of success. Let us focus on your case so you can focus on healing. Contact us to schedule a free case evaluation with our attorneys today.
Most injury cases settle
Most injury cases settle without going to court. However, we’re ready to go to court for you. Our Sacramento lawyers prepare your case to go to court, and we’ve won many personal injury cases like yours before.
How We Can Help You
We handle all the legal work while you focus on getting better:
- Our team takes care of all the paperwork
- We work hard to get you maximum compensation
- We make sure those who hurt you take responsibility
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