Glendale Personal Injury Attorney

Cases Our Glendale Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

An injury can happen in a split second, but the legal questions that follow are rarely simple. A crash may involve several drivers, a workplace injury may raise questions about third-party responsibility, and a serious fall may require a closer look at who controlled the property. Since 2011, Kermani LLP has represented thousands of clients in cases ranging from common accidents to catastrophic injuries and complex disputes over liability.

In Glendale, accidents can occur along heavily traveled routes such as the SR-134/SR-2 interchange and Brand Boulevard, as well as around busy destinations like the Glendale Galleria and The Americana at Brand. People injured in the area may seek medical treatment at Adventist Health Glendale, while certain legal matters may involve the Glendale Courthouse. Understanding the local roads, traffic patterns, and institutions involved can provide important context when investigating an injury claim and determining who may be responsible.

Our Glendale personal injury attorneys handle cases involving:

• Car Accidents: San Fernando Road's mix of heavy commuter traffic and car dealership test drives makes it one of Glendale's more accident-prone corridors, with rear-end and left-turn collisions especially common near its busier intersections.
• Uber and Lyft Accidents: Whether the app shows a driver as available, en route to a pickup, or mid-ride changes which insurance policy responds to your claim.
• Delivery Accidents: Glendale's dense downtown mix of offices, retail, and apartments keeps delivery drivers making frequent, quick stops, and a double-park or an unsafe U-turn is a common cause of these crashes.
• Motorcycle Accidents: A driver failing to check a blind spot, misjudging a motorcycle's speed, or turning left without seeing an oncoming rider accounts for a large share of these collisions.
• Truck Accidents: A commercial truck crash can pull in more than just the driver; the trucking company, a cargo loader, or a party responsible for vehicle maintenance may all share liability depending on what caused the wreck.
• Bicycle Accidents: The hillside roads north of downtown, through neighborhoods like Verdugo Woodlands and Chevy Chase Canyon, add blind curves and narrow shoulders to the usual risks cyclists face from unsafe passing or an opened car door.
• Pedestrian Accidents: Glendale's dense, walkable downtown grid means pedestrians and turning vehicles are constantly sharing the same intersections, and a driver's failure to yield is behind many of these accidents.
• Brain Injuries: Even a "mild" traumatic brain injury, the medical term for what's often called a concussion, can cause symptoms that last for months and are easy to dismiss at first.
• Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injuries: A "complete" spinal cord injury means no function remains below the site of the damage, while an "incomplete" injury leaves some sensation or movement intact, and that distinction shapes both the medical prognosis and the value of the claim.
• Construction Accidents: Ongoing mixed-use and high-rise development in and around downtown Glendale keeps falls, scaffolding failures, and equipment accidents a real risk for workers and, at times, passersby.
• Catastrophic Injuries: The line between a serious injury and a catastrophic one usually comes down to permanence; a broken bone heals, but an amputation, a spinal cord injury, or significant brain damage changes a person's life for good.
• Wrongful Death: Whether the fatal accident was a crash, a workplace incident, or something else entirely, California law lets a spouse, domestic partner, or child bring a claim for their own losses, not just the estate's medical and funeral bills.

The type of accident is only one part of the story. What caused it, who had a duty to prevent it, what insurance coverage is available, and how deeply the injury has affected your life can all shape the claim. A Glendale personal injury lawyer at Kermani LLP can uncover those details, identify the parties who may be accountable, and pursue compensation that reflects both what you have already lost and what the injury may continue to cost you.

Types of Compensation Available in a Glendale Personal Injury Claim

An injury can create losses that continue long after the accident itself. Under California law, a personal injury claim may seek compensation for both the financial costs you can document and the personal ways the injury has changed your life.

Economic Damages

Economic damages address measurable financial losses, including:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and income
• Reduced future earning capacity
• Rehabilitation and ongoing care
• Property damage
• Other accident-related costs

These damages may account for expenses you have already incurred as well as financial losses you are reasonably expected to face in the future.

Non-Economic Damages

Some consequences of an injury cannot be measured with bills or receipts. Non-economic damages recognize the personal impact the injury may have on your comfort, independence, and quality of life.

These may include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Mental suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Physical impairment
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Inconvenience

The value of these losses depends on factors such as the seriousness of the injury, the length of recovery, permanent limitations, and how your everyday life has changed.

Wrongful Death Damages

When negligence causes the death of a loved one, eligible family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim under California law.

Depending on the circumstances, recoverable losses may include:

• Lost financial support
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of household services
• Loss of expected gifts or benefits
• Loss of love and companionship
• Loss of comfort, care, and assistance
• Loss of protection and moral support
• Loss of guidance

No financial recovery can replace someone you love, but a wrongful death claim can help address the losses left behind and hold the responsible party accountable.

A Glendale personal injury lawyer at Kermani LLP can evaluate the damages that may apply, document the full impact of your injury or loss, and pursue the compensation available under California law.

Life-Changing Injuries We See in Glendale

The effects of an injury are not always limited to pain or medical treatment. A serious accident can interfere with mobility, sleep, work, family responsibilities, and the ability to enjoy everyday activities. Kermani LLP represents people in Glendale who are coping with injuries ranging from temporary conditions to permanent, life-altering harm.

Our Glendale personal injury attorneys have handled cases involving:

• Cognitive and neurological injuries: Head trauma may lead to memory loss, slowed processing, balance problems, difficulty concentrating, or other lasting changes in brain function.
• Mobility-limiting spine injuries: Damage to the neck, back, or spinal cord can cause radiating pain, weakness, reduced range of motion, numbness, or paralysis.
• Orthopedic trauma: Fractures, torn ligaments, and injuries to the shoulders, knees, hips, or other joints may interfere with walking, lifting, driving, and other everyday activities.
• Nerve and sensory damage: Trauma can affect peripheral nerves and cause burning pain, tingling, loss of sensation, muscle weakness, or reduced coordination.
• Internal trauma: Serious impacts may injure organs or blood vessels and lead to internal bleeding, emergency surgery, or prolonged hospitalization.
• Severe burns and scarring: Thermal, chemical, or electrical injuries can damage multiple layers of tissue and may require grafting, reconstructive procedures, or long-term wound care.
• Permanent limb impairment: Crush injuries and other severe trauma may leave a person with lasting weakness, loss of function, or the need for amputation.
• Persistent post-injury symptoms: Chronic pain, sleep problems, anxiety, and reduced stamina can continue even after the initial injury has stabilized.

The same diagnosis can affect two people very differently. One person may return to work after treatment, while another may need ongoing care, face permanent restrictions, or lose the ability to perform the job they once relied on. A Glendale personal injury attorney at Kermani LLP can document how the injury has affected your health, income, independence, and future and pursue compensation that reflects those consequences.

California Laws That May Affect Your Glendale Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury claims in Glendale are governed by California law. These rules can affect how long you have to take legal action, how fault is divided, and whether special deadlines apply based on who caused your injury.

California's Statute of Limitations

California places strict time limits on personal injury lawsuits. CCP § 335.1 generally allows two years to bring an action for injuries resulting from another party’s wrongful conduct or negligence. Once the applicable statute of limitations expires, the injured person may lose the opportunity to seek compensation through a lawsuit.

Some claims follow different timing rules, so it is important not to assume that every case has the same deadline. A Glendale personal injury attorney at Kermani LLP can review the circumstances of the accident, determine the relevant filing date, and explain the steps needed to preserve the claim.

California's Pure Comparative Fault Rule

Fault in a California personal injury case does not always fall entirely on one person. Under the state’s pure comparative fault rule, responsibility can be divided among the people involved, and an injured person’s compensation is adjusted according to their own share of fault.

If a claimant is awarded $80,000 in damages but is determined to be 30% responsible for the accident, the recovery could be reduced by $24,000, leaving $56,000. California does not use the 50% or 51% threshold applied in some other states.

Let Kermani LLP Take It From Here

If someone else’s negligence has left you injured, now is the time to understand your rights and protect your next steps. A Glendale personal injury attorney at Kermani LLP can review your case, deal with insurers, and pursue the compensation available for your medical bills, lost income, pain, and other losses.