About NOVIK LAW GROUP — Personal Injury Encino California
NOVIK LAW GROUP is a personal injury Encino firm representing victims of car accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip-and-fall incidents, and other negligence-based injuries across the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles County. California reported roughly 810,400 arrests and saw a violent crime rate decline of 6% in 2024, but traffic injuries remain a steady source of catastrophic claims — particularly along the heavily trafficked Ventura Freeway corridor that runs through Encino.
Cases are typically filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court — Van Nuys Courthouse East at 6230 Sylmar Avenue, with venue depending on where the collision occurred. The firm works on contingency and offers a free initial consultation. Browse other personal injury attorneys on ReachAttorneys for additional comparisons.
What Clients Say
Reviewers describe an aggressive, accessible practice that returns calls quickly and explains California-specific rules clearly — especially the comparative negligence framework and Medi-Cal lien resolution. Clients note that the firm pursued meaningful settlements rather than rushing to close cases. Several mention bilingual service and flexible scheduling for working clients.
Personal Injury Encino — Practice Areas & Services
- Car, motorcycle, and rideshare accident claims along Valley freeways and surface streets
- Slip-and-fall and premises liability cases at Encino businesses and apartment complexes
- Catastrophic injury cases including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
- Wrongful death claims for surviving family members
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage claims
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California’s statute of limitations for a personal injury Encino case?
California allows two years from the date of injury for most personal injury claims, including auto accidents and slip-and-falls. Government-entity claims have shorter administrative deadlines — six months to file a claim with the public entity before suit. An attorney should be consulted as soon as possible after an injury.
How does California’s comparative negligence rule work?
California follows pure comparative negligence — an injured plaintiff can recover even if mostly at fault, with the recovery reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. For example, a plaintiff found 30% at fault for a $100,000 damage award would recover $70,000. This rule applies in both jury and bench trials.
Where are Encino injury cases filed?
Most San Fernando Valley injury cases go to the Los Angeles Superior Court — Van Nuys Courthouse East at 6230 Sylmar Avenue. Cases over $25,000 are unlimited civil; smaller cases go to limited civil. Federal cases filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California are heard at the Roybal Federal Building.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Encino, California
- California traffic fatalities: Roughly 4,000 fatalities reported annually statewide in recent years — California Highway Patrol SWITRS
- Court venue: Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Avenue — Los Angeles Superior Court
- Statute of limitations: Two years for most California personal injury claims — California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1

