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If you suffered damages as a result of another’s negligence, you have the right to make a claim for personal injury and hold that person responsible for your loss.

We, at Mid City Law Firm, LLP, can help you obtain maximum compensation for the losses caused by the negligent party, and advise you of your rights and what you may be entitled to.

We represent personal injury clients under a contingency fee structure. This means that you are not required to pay anything up front. Mid City Law Firm, LLP, will collect its fee from the proceeds of a final settlement or court award in your case. If there is no recovery there is no fee.

It is important to keep in mind that personal injury claims are subject to statutes of limitations. This means that you only have a set amount of time within which to present your claim and get your claim resolved. It is very important that you do not wait before consulting with an attorney.

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Every person in a vehicle has the right to expect that other drivers on the road will exercise reasonable care when driving. Often times, however, drivers are careless, distracted, or simply disregard the rules of the road exposing other drivers to dangers that can cause serious damage and/or injury.

If you are involved in an auto accident, you have the right to:

  • Have your car repaired;
  • Get a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired;
  • Lost earnings due to your inability to go to work;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Compensation for pain and suffering.

Even if you do not have a driver’s license or car insurance, we can help you. Your immigration status does not matter.

If you are involved in a car accident, please do the following:

  • If your vehicle is drivable, move it to the side of the road and away from oncoming traffic. This will prevent any further accidents and/or injuries;
  • Call the police or an ambulance immediately. If you are unable to do so, ask someone to help. Always wait for the police to arrive and file an official accident report. A police report provides documentation detailing the incident, including the identity of witnesses, and any statements given;
  • Exchange information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance company information, drivers’ license information;
  • Take pictures of the cars involved in the accident and the scene of the accident, if possible;
  • Obtain the contact information of any witnesses;
  • Immediately seek medical attention. Often times, symptoms will not become apparent until several hours after the accident;
  • Never negotiate with the driver of the vehicle, regardless of who may be at fault. Do not make any statements other than to police or your insurance agent;
  • Give no written or recorded statements to anyone;
  • Contact your insurance company or agent to report the claim;
  • Contact Mid City Law Firm, LLP, for a free consultation to learn about your rights and legal obligations.

Every person in a vehicle has the right to expect that other drivers on the road will exercise reasonable care when driving. Often times, however, drivers are careless, distracted, or simply disregard the rules of the road exposing other drivers to dangers that can cause serious damage and/or injury.

If you are involved in an auto accident, you have the right to:

  • Have your car repaired;
  • Get a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired;
  • Lost earnings due to your inability to go to work;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Compensation for pain and suffering.

Even if you do not have a driver’s license or car insurance, we can help you. Your immigration status does not matter.

If you are involved in a car accident, please do the following:

  • If your vehicle is drivable, move it to the side of the road and away from oncoming traffic. This will prevent any further accidents and/or injuries;
  • Call the police or an ambulance immediately. If you are unable to do so, ask someone to help. Always wait for the police to arrive and file an official accident report. A police report provides documentation detailing the incident, including the identity of witnesses, and any statements given;
  • Exchange information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance company information, drivers’ license information;
  • Take pictures of the cars involved in the accident and the scene of the accident, if possible;
  • Obtain the contact information of any witnesses;
  • Immediately seek medical attention. Often times, symptoms will not become apparent until several hours after the accident;
  • Never negotiate with the driver of the vehicle, regardless of who may be at fault. Do not make any statements other than to police or your insurance agent;
  • Give no written or recorded statements to anyone;
  • Contact your insurance company or agent to report the claim;
  • Contact Mid City Law Firm, LLP, for a free consultation to learn about your rights and legal obligations.

If you suffer injury as a result of a defect on a sidewalk, a hidden step, or due to a hazard on the pathway or other dangerous condition, you are entitled to compensation. A slip/trip and fall accident can happen at any time and it can happen indoors or outdoors. These accidents may happen in restaurants or supermarkets where people inadvertently drop or spill ice, water, or other substances creating a dangerous condition.

In order to prevail on these types of claims, a person must prove that the owner of the premises was negligent. Generally, it must be proven that the owner, or an employee, knew or should have known of the dangerous condition yet failed to warn or eliminate the dangerous condition.

If you suffered a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to payment of medical expenses, reimbursement of lost wages, and more. Contact us for a free consultation.

Pedestrians have the right to expect that others on the road, including motorists and bicyclists, will operate their vehicles in a reasonably prudent manner. When they do not, and their negligence causes injury to a pedestrian, they must be held responsible. The majority of pedestrian accidents take place when pedestrians attempt to cross streets and highways whether in a crosswalk or not. A driver of a car owes a duty of care to every pedestrian on the roadway. The driver has to observe the rules of the road and exercise reasonable care. Common factors that contribute to driver negligence include:

  •  distracted driving;
  •  cell phone use;
  •  failure to use signals;
  •  disregard for weather or traffic conditions.

These distractions can increase the risk of harm to pedestrians since pedestrians are completely vulnerable in an accident. Even at low speeds, a car hitting a pedestrian can cause serious injury to the pedestrian. A pedestrian has the right to make a claim against anyone who caused or contributed to the pedestrian’s injury and seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Because every case is different, it is important that you consult with an attorney to make a thorough analysis of the facts of your case.

Riding a bicycle can be a fun and inexpensive way to travel. Bicyclists, however, are subject to a greater risk of injury because they share the road with motorists who may have a hard time seeing them. In addition, bicyclists lack adequate protection that will properly shield them from the injuries they can sustain if they are involved in an accident with a car.

Motorists often times do not pay attention to bicyclists even though they are required to share the road with them. For example, sometimes motorists will drive too close to a bicyclist causing the bicyclist to lose balance and fall to the ground, or cut them off when making a right turn or when turning into a driveway. These maneuvers may cause the car to strike the bicyclists, the bicyclist to crash into the side of the car, or crash into something or someone else in an attempt to avoid colliding with the car.

It is important for motorists to understand that bicycles can be ridden on the street or on city sidewalks. If ridden on the street, bicyclists must travel in the direction of traffic and they have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. Local city ordinances regulate the manner and place bicycles may be operated on city sidewalks.

In addition, the law requires that bicycles be equipped with safety gear such as lights and reflectors when ridden at night.

If you or a loved one is the victim of an injury due to a bicycle accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation. You may also be entitled to have your bicycle repaired and your medical expenses paid for by the responsible party. You may also be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.

If a person dies as a result of some else’s negligence, the person’s surviving heirs may bring an action to recover for the losses stemming from the loss of life such as wages from the deceased, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses.

While a life is invaluable and no amount of financial payment can ever compensate for the loss of a loved one, financial security for the future and the comfort of bringing the responsible parties to justice can provide a sense of closure to survivors.

Call us for a free confidential consultation.

Our firm represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of civil litigation matters. Whether the matter involves breach of contract, breach of duties, partnership disputes, or consumer-related claims, we provide strategic and results-oriented representation tailored to the unique circumstances of each case.

From the initial evaluation through trial or settlement, we focus on protecting our clients’ interests while pursuing practical and efficient solutions minimizing unnecessary expense and delay.

Call us for a free evaluation of your case.

PERSONAL INJURY FAQs

I have been in an automobile crash, what should I do?

If you are not in need of immediate medical attention, you should call the police or have someone else call on your behalf and ensure that an incident report is filed. You should obtain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident. Take photographs of the other party’s driver’s license, insurance card, and auto registration. Also take photographs of any injuries you received in the incident as well as of the damage to all vehicles involved.

If you do not feel well after being involved in a crash, seek immediate medical attention. Many types of injuries are not immediately apparent, and it is very important that you prioritize your health above all else.

Personal injury cases are subject to a statue of limitation, which limits the amount of time a person can wait before initiating a lawsuit. Different types of cases have different time limitations. In California, the statute of limitation for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the incident. Property damage only claims are subject to a three-year statute of limitations from the date of incident. It is important that if you wish to pursue a claim against a third-party responsible entity, you do not wait and act immediately.
We represent personal injury clients on a contingency-fee basis. This means that if we do not recover any compensation on your behalf, you do not have to pay us a fee. We understand that the last thing you should have to worry about is paying for legal services up front when dealing with consequences following a traumatic event such as a car crash. If we recover compensation for you, our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered. Call us to find out more.

In California, the following are recoverable depending on the specific circumstances of your case:

Medical expenses for past and future medical care;
Lost income;
Permanent damage, which includes physical disability and disfigurement;
Emotional damage, including depression, anxiety, and stress resulting from the incident;
Loss of consortium, which refers to the loss of affection or companionship with your loved one.
Property loss or damage;
Loss of use;
Out of pocket expenses such as towing, rental car, co-payments, deductibles.

If the other party in an  auto crash does not have insurance, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries from your own auto insurance company under your Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is optional insurance coverage that you purchase from your own insurance company. If you have uninsured motorist coverage, your insurance company is required to pay you all of the damages that you would have been able to recover from the other driver if that individual had insurance.
California law requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $15,000 of automobile liability insurance. If you did not have the required amount of liability insurance at the time of your auto crash and the crash was not your fault, your rights to recover damages are severely restricted by California’s Proposition 213. Proposition 213 was passed by the voters of California in 1996 and provides, among other things, that uninsured motorists are not entitled to recover any non-economic damages resulting from an automobile accident, even if the other driver was completely at fault. Non-economic damages include compensation for pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, disfigurement, and other damages.
In most instances, yes. As long as the employee was in the course and scope of their employment at the time of the incident, the employer would be responsible for the acts of its employees under the legal doctrine of Respondeat Superior. The added benefit is that employers typically carry insurance policies with higher coverage limits which is critical in cases involving severe injuries.
Yes. The information you share with us is protected by the attorney-client privilege and will remain confidential. This protection will apply even when our legal representation terminates or if you do not retain our firm. Because your communications with us are privileged, it is important that you make full disclosure of all pertinent facts with respect to your personal injury claim (such as prior injuries) so that we can fully access your case. This is further important so the defense does not catch us by surprise in the middle of representation, which could be detrimental to your case.
You should bring all documents in your possession that are related to your injury. For example, you should bring a copy of the police or incident report, a copy of your insurance declaration page, photographs of the damage to your automobile, photographs of your injuries, copies of medical records for treatment related to the incident, correspondence from the insurance companies, estimates and repair records and receipts for your automobile, receipts for towing and car rental, and any wage loss information.
Personal injury cases are civil actions and defendants in civil actions are not subject to jail time or criminal fines as punishment. Those are common in criminal actions. However, in some cases, juries and courts can award what are called “punitive damages,” which are designed to punish defendants who have behaved recklessly or intentionally against the public’s interest. The goal in ordering the payment of punitive damages is to discourage such defendants and others from engaging in the same kind of harmful behavior in the future. One of the most common situations where punitive damages may be available is when a person is injured by a drunk driver.
Yes. Since a personal injury claim includes claims for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses and general damages such as pain and suffering, you can still present a claim even though your health insurance paid your medical bills. In addition, keep in mind that your health insurer will likely seek reimbursement for any amounts it paid for medical care on your behalf related to the incident. When you retain us, we will work with your health insurer to settle any reimbursement claims so that you do not owe any at the conclusion of your case.
Do not speak with any adjusters, including providing recorded statements about the incident or your injuries, until after you speak with a personal injury attorney. Anything you say to an adjuster may be used against you to reject or reduce the value of your claim. Insurance companies and their employees are not on your side, and one of their main goals is to settle your claim for the smallest sum of money possible. Also as important is that you do not sign any documents until you talk to an attorney about your case.

Yes. California is a “comparative negligence” state. This means that even if you are found to be partially at fault for an incident, you can still recover compensation less the amount that corresponds with your percentage of fault. For example, if a judge or jury determines that you were 25 percent at fault for the incident and the other party was 75 percent at fault, you will be entitled to recover 75 percent of your damages.

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Yes. You are entitled to a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired or until an offer is made if your vehicle is deemed a total loss. There are usually two ways to get a rental car. The most straightforward way is if you have rental car coverage under your own insurance policy. If so, your insurance company will usually pay up to the stated limit for a rental car provided in your policy.

The other way is to have the insurance company from the person that caused the car crash to pay for your rental car. Keep in mind that the other person’s insurance company will not pay until it accepts liability for the incident. In addition, once it accepts liability, it will pay for a rental car on a reimbursement basis only. This means, you will have to pay for the rental car out of pocket first and then seek for the other party’s insurance to reimburse you.

Under any of these two options, you will not be reimbursed for extra car insurance that you may choose to get or for gas expenses.

As long as you were not at fault for the collision, you can get a rental car, but in most instances you will have to pay out of pocket first. Once the other party’s insurance company accepts liability for the collision, you will be reimbursed for your rental car expense. Alternatively, you can borrow a relative or friend’s car and claim Loss of Use of your vehicle. This means that you will get compensated for loss of use of your car at a rental rate for a car comparable to yours, even though you did not actually incur a rental car expense.
The only recourse a person has outside of accepting a settlement from the insurance company is to file a lawsuit. In California, a personal injury claim must be settled or a lawsuit filed within two (2) years from the date of incident, or you will forever lose your right to pursue your claim. Our firm will go over the various options available to you in litigation and explain the various steps in this process.
Yes. Regardless of whether the incident was caused by the Uber driver or the other third party involved, you can present a claim to the appropriate responsible party and get compensated for your medical expenses, lost wages, and general damages such as pain and suffering.
You are entitled to have your medical expenses for injuries caused by a third party to be paid by that third party regardless of whether you have health insurance.
Yes. Since you had to use your sick/vacation pay because of missed work due to the fault of another, you are entitled to be compensated for this loss.
It is important that you review any Traffic Collision Report, especially those sections containing statements attributed to you, to ensure they are accurate. If you disagree with any of the facts as stated in the report, you should contact the officer that authored the report to request a corrected report or to file a supplement.
Yes. You are entitled to either the cost of repair or the fair market value of any personal property that was damaged as a result of the fault of another. You need to present evidence supporting the amount of your damage such as receipts.
Yes. For example, if you had preexisting lower back pain that was made worse in terms of intensity and/or frequency by a rear-end car crash, you can make a claim for that increased injury. Just because you had a preexisting condition does not exonerate the responsible party from compensating you for the additional damage you were caused.
You can definitely make a claim against the third party that caused the crash without ever making a worker’s compensation claim. You can also file a worker’s compensation claim and any amounts that you receive including the value of benefits such as medical care, will have to be reimbursed back to the worker’s compensation insurer from your third-party claim.
Claims against governmental entities are subject to shortened claim notice periods. Generally, you must present your claim for damages within six (6) months from the date of the incident. If you do not do so, you may forever lose your right to pursue your claim. Many governmental entities such as the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to name a few, provide claim forms on their respective websites that you can download and fill out to present your claim. If you retain us to represent you, we will present the necessary claims on your behalf.
Yes. Depending on the specific facts of your case, various causes of action may be available to you, such as assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. If you prove your case, you are entitled to payment for medical expenses, lost wages, and general damages such as pain and suffering, among others.

YOUR TEAM

Welcome to Mid City Law Firm, LLP where our team of attorneys and staff work together to provide exceptional legal services with professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness. Our team is dedicated to delivering superior client service, with a focus on providing customized solutions that meet the unique legal needs of each client.
Our attorneys possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective areas of practice. They work closely with our staff to ensure that every client receives the individual attention they deserve, with legal guidance that is tailored to their specific needs.

Kaleb Liao, Esq.

Lead Attorney

Kaleb Liao graduated with Bachelors’ degrees in Political Science and Sociology from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and received his Juris Doctor degree from Glendale University College of Law. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Throughout Kaleb’s career, he has dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of individuals who have been injured as a result of the negligence or recklessness of others.

He has built a reputation as a passionate and dedicated advocate for his clients, and has consistently achieved outstanding results in even the most complex and challenging cases. His clients appreciate his compassionate and attentive approach, as well as his unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for their cases.

Over the years, Kaleb has honed his skills and expertise in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car crashes, pedestrian injuries, bicycle crashes, and slip and fall incidents. Kaleb is a skilled negotiator and litigator, and has successfully represented clients in both settlement negotiations and in court.

Mary Lyn T. Sanga, Esq.

Partner

Mary Lyn T. Sanga received her Bachelor of Science in Economics (1992) and Bachelor of Laws (2000) degrees from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. While attending law school as a full-time student, she worked as a systems analyst at one of the Philippines’ top commercial banks. She joined the Makati firm Follosco Morallos & Herce in October 2000, where she worked as a commercial lawyer until she migrated to the United States in 2006. After passing the California bar in May 2008, she worked as an Associate Lawyer at Bander Law Firm, LLP where she practiced immigration, wage and hour, business litigation, and appeals. She established The Law Offices of Mary Lyn T. Sanga, A Professional Corporation (MTS Law) in February 2010 and has since then concentrated on immigration law. In January 2023, she co-founded Mid City Law Firm, LLP with Kaleb Liao.

Mary Lyn wrote the chapters for the Philippines in two international publications, Secured Transactions in International Practice (2003) and Security Over  Immovables in Selected Jurisdictions (2005), published by Kluwer Law International under the auspices of the Center for International Legal Studies.

Our staff is courteous, friendly, and highly skilled, with excellent communication skills that enable them to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and legal professionals. They work diligently to support our attorneys and clients, providing administrative, technical, and operational support to ensure that all legal matters are handled efficiently and with the utmost care.

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At Mid City Law Firm, LLP, we believe that teamwork is essential to providing exceptional legal services. Our attorneys and staff work together seamlessly to ensure that every client receives the highest level of legal representation possible. We take a collaborative approach to every case we handle, with attorneys and staff working together to develop effective strategies that achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

If you require the assistance of an attorney, our team of attorneys and staff is here to provide you with the expert legal guidance and support you need. We are committed to your success and to helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

So, if you are looking for a law office with a team of knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful legal professionals who work together to deliver exceptional legal services, look no further than Mid City Law Firm, LLP. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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