About California Injury PLC — Personal Injury Sherman Oaks, California
California Injury PLC brings nearly a decade of personal injury Sherman Oaks experience to accident victims throughout Los Angeles County. The firm’s attorneys — Granth J. Crhoelman, Esq., and Dorita A. Ahoubim, Esq. — handle car collisions, commercial and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, slip and fall incidents, brain and spinal injuries, construction accidents, dog bites, and sexual harassment by rideshare drivers. The Van Nuys-based office serves the broader Sherman Oaks and San Fernando Valley market with free consultations and contingency-fee representation.
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Personal Injury Sherman Oaks — Practice Areas & Services
- Car & Commercial Collisions: Handles fault determination, insurance disputes, and litigation for auto and truck accident victims in Los Angeles County.
- Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries: Catastrophic injury cases requiring long-term damages analysis and life care planning for permanently disabled clients.
- Slip & Fall / Premises Liability: Claims against property owners, businesses, and landlords for dangerous conditions in Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas.
- Construction Accidents: Worker and bystander injuries on construction sites in Los Angeles County — including Labor Code and third-party claims.
- Dog Bites: California imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites regardless of prior history — claims handled throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California a strict liability state for dog bite injuries?
Yes. California Civil Code § 3342 makes dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries that occur in public places or lawfully on private property — regardless of whether the dog had bitten before. This eliminates the “one-bite rule” used in some states. Los Angeles County is one of the highest-volume jurisdictions in California for dog bite claims, given its dense residential population and high dog ownership rates.
What is the process for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court?
A personal injury lawsuit begins with filing a Complaint in the appropriate LASC courthouse — typically Van Nuys for Sherman Oaks matters. The defendant is then served and has 30 days to respond. The case enters discovery, during which both sides exchange evidence and take depositions. Most cases settle during or after discovery; those that don’t proceed to trial before a judge or jury. The entire process from filing to trial typically takes one to three years in Los Angeles County.
How long does it typically take to settle a personal injury claim in California?
Simple cases with clear liability and limited injuries may settle within three to six months. Cases involving disputed liability, serious injuries, or uncooperative insurers often take one to two years. Under California law, once a settlement agreement is signed, the insurer must pay within 30 days. Filing suit — even if the case settles before trial — tends to accelerate insurance negotiations in Los Angeles County.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Sherman Oaks, California
- California Traffic Fatalities (2023): 4,061 killed statewide — California Office of Traffic Safety
- LA County Dog Bite Context: California is consistently among the top states for dog bite insurance claims nationally — Insurance Information Institute
- CA Statute of Limitations: 2 years from injury (CCP § 335.1); strict liability for dog bites under Civil Code § 3342 — California Courts Self-Help
