San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyer

When it comes to practicing law, San Francisco is one of the leading cities in America. Neal Kuvara takes pride in representing his clients. The Kuvara law firm practices in the following areas of law: Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, Seat Belt Accidents, Rollovers, Airplane Accidents and all other Personal Injury related injuries. The Kuvara Firms’ attorneys are dedicated to our client’s well-being and work diligently to resolve their client’s cases.

The Kuvara firm has offices in San Francisco and 13 other locations. Each location is staffed with a qualified legal team.  Do not discuss anything about your case to any insurance company without talking to the Kuvara firm first. They will advise you of your rights and help you in your time of need.

Call them now in San Francisco, CA 1-800-4-INJURY (1-800-446-5879)

San Francisco personal injury attorney, Neal Kuvara, is an experienced attorney who makes himself available to anyone in need of counsel. The Kuvara law firm has reliable and experienced attorneys and a multilingual staff who are always ready to fight for your rights. His highly qualified staff can handle almost any case. Serving injured families in the San Francisco Bay area for more than thirty years, Neal has earned the respect and reputation that comes from litigating and settling thousands of San Francisco personal injury cases including: Car Accidents, Dog Bites, Slip and Fall injuries, Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries, Truck and Motorcycle accidents, assaults and battery, and Wrongful Death cases. 

As a former medic and ex insurance adjuster, Neal understands the full aspect of a claim. His experience in both the medical and insurance fields gives him a better understanding as to how medical personnel should treat an injury and how insurances companies should evaluate a personal injury claim. Neal works with medical professionals so that you will get the medical help you need with no out of pocket costs upfront. He will put you in touch with highly qualified professionals who will treat your injuries and get you back on the road to recovery.

Personal injury lawsuits can be filed by individuals, or their advocates, who suffer injuries due to someone else's negligence. Injuries sustained may be either physical or emotional and can arise from many different sources or types of conduct. The goal of a personal injury claim is to determine who is at fault for the injury. The person responsible may be required to compensate the injured person for any losses sustained from the injury. If you have suffered because of someone else's negligence, and have sustained an injury, contact a qualified licensed professional to find out how to preserve your rights.

Animal Attacks in San Francisco Personal Injury

Injuries sustained as a result from an animal bite or attack are common. Although most injuries sustained involve dogs, other domestic animals such as ferrets, cats and birds may attack and bite humans as well. There have been several documented cases of non-domesticated animal attacks against adults and children. Owners of these animals may be found responsible and liable for injuries inflicted by his or her pet; however, an owner's liability will vary by jurisdiction. An experienced attorney who is well versed in personal injury law will provide sound advice on how to proceed with a case involving an animal attack.

The legal obligation of property owners and occupants to prevent injuries to any person their properties fall under the category of Premises liability law. Slip and fall accidents or injuries sustained as a result of poor up keep such as soaked floors, detached railings and icy sidewalks fall into this category. Property owner liability varies depending on where the incident took place and the rules and principles adopted by each jurisdiction. Experienced personal injury attorneys can examine and evaluate your case and determine the strength of the premises liability case. Attorneys can also help you recover damages for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Wrongful Death in San Francisco

The survivors of a victim whose death resulted in the negligence or unjust actions of another individual may file a wrongful death lawsuit. The shock and sadness over the sudden death of a loved one can be emotionally and financially debilitating. A Wrongful Death lawsuit may be filed when the victim's death results in whole, or in part, by the conduct of the defendant. Filing a lawsuit allows the surviving beneficiaries and dependents to be entitled to monetary damages because of the defendant’s actions.

In order for an attorney to prevail in a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the beneficiaries, the following items must be established: The death results from by the negligence, carelessness or wrongful conduct of another. Some types of Wrongful Death Cases include: Vehicle or Airplane Accidents Medical Mistakes, Criminal Attacks and Work-Related incidents such as Exposure to Dangerous Conditions or Substances or Death during a supervised activity.

Damages awarded in wrongful death cases include: loss of future financial support loss of prospective inheritance, love and companionship, emotional support. Loss of a parent's care, training and guidance, mental anguish of survivors and funeral expenses. Loss of financial support each heir would have received from the deceased (had he/she survived).

Dealing with Insurance Companies in San Francisco Personal Injury

Dealing with insurance companies when filing a personal injury claim can often make you feel like you are not the victim. Neal Kuvara understands that one of the most critical aspects of any personal injury claim is knowing how to determine what your case is worth, therefore, it is imperative that you do not speak with anyone without first speaking with a lawyer. The amount an insurance company is willing to offer varies depending upon each set of circumstances. In order to determine what your case is worth, you must know for what types of damages you may be compensated. In most cases, the person who is liable for the accident, may be compelled to pay an aggrieved person for the following: reasonable medical care and related expenses, income lost, for example, lost wages from inability to work, time spent receiving treatment, permanent physical disability or disfigurement, adverse affects on family relationships, for example, inability to care for your children, emotional distress and anxiety, loss of intimacy with a spouse or mate, social and educational experiences or opportunities, which includes missing school or training sessions, inability to take planned vacations, emotional damages, such as stress, embarrassment, and damaged property, the loss of educational, family, social, and experiences or opportunities, and depression. Please be advised that when determining compensation for a personal injury case, insurance adjusters will do whatever it takes to save their companies from having to pay out a sizeable settlement. You need to understand that the other party's insurance company has no obligation to you. Their obligation is to their own insured. When dealing with claims, insurance adjusters regard the process as straightforward. It is usually as easy as adding up the money spent and subtracting the money lost. There is no precise way for them to assign a dollar amount with regards for pain and suffering, missed experiences and lost opportunities. That is why insurance companies have adopted a damages formula. The damages formula is incorporated at the beginning of claim negotiations. An insurance adjuster will add up all injury related medical expenses and use that figure as the base figure to determine the compensation awarded to the injured party for pain, suffering, and further non-pecuniary losses.

The experienced lawyers and multilingual staff at the Kuvara Law Firm will help through and help you make sense of this complicated process. Neal Kuvara is personal available to speak to you at any time regarding your personal injury case. Neal's philosophy is that the client's needs always come first. No client is too small no case is too large. Call Neal today.

San Francisco  Personal Injury Car Accident

At the Kuvara Law Firm we strongly believe that if you have sustained an injury as a result of a car accident, you may be compensated. If you choose to pursue this matter legally, you need an experienced and aggressive lawyer that understands the personal injury case you have.

At the Kuvara Law Firm located in San Francisco we will help you receive and recover, lost wages, car repair as well as pain and suffering. We offer a complimentary consultation and the majority of our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis - if we do not recover money for you then you pay no attorney fees.

Our  attorneys are extremely well educated, experienced and aggressive. Every car accident case is professionally and personally accessed and if necessary, skillfully litigated.

Located in San Francisco, our Personal Injury Law firm has successfully represented thousands of clients; we prepare and pay attention to every detail.

Our Law Office develops personal relationships with our clients. If we accept your car accident case, you will be communicating and working with a lawyer, not paralegal or a legal assistant.

Our law firm will not hesitate to go to trial and never recommend that you compromise your settlement. We believe that you should be compensated fairly for your pain and suffering. Insurance companies are aware of our law firm's reputation. Our attorneys record of successful verdicts, allows us to negotiate to the fullest extent.

It is always best to keep a disposable camera in your car. If you have been in a car accident, you need to photograph the car or cars involved in the accident, the injuries of those involved and the scene of the car accident. These photographs will help the jury or insurance adjuster comprehend the severity of the victim's injuries. Photographs of the car accident scene act as evidence. This will help your lawyer recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Obtaining representation from an experienced lawyer early will help your car accident case. Your lawyer will immediately start collecting evidence and all pertinent information relevant to your car accident case.

Notify your insurance company. It is important to contact your insurance company immediately. Let them know that you have been in a car accident. Depending on your insurance policy you may have, medical payment benefits or uninsured motorist that will compensate you for your injuries.

Keep a journal. By keeping a journal of your pain and suffering your doctors visits, the inability to work or take care of your loved one will help your lawyer present your case to the jury and or the insurance adjuster. Your journal will help your lawyer defend you. The insurance company and prospective jury needs to understand the severity and extent of your injuries.

Do not give a statement to anyone. Insurance companies will try to destroy your case. They may act as if they are trying to help you, but in reality, they are trying to gather facts about your personal injury case so that they will not have to compensate you for your injuries. The insurance adjusters know how to trick you. The prudent response is referring them to your lawyer.

Do not sign anything unless your lawyer approves the document. In many cases the insurance company wants to collect medical and employment records. This information may introduce irrelevant information that may be used against your case. If you Sign an authorization form for the insurance company this will allow the company to collect the information. The insurance company is not entitled to this information.

Never sign a release unless approved by your attorney. If you sign a release, any claims or rights you have, may be permanently waived. The insurance company may if tell you that the release is only for your property damage, however, do not sign anything. Call a personal injury trial lawyer who has the experience and make sure that you are not waiving your rights.

Most likely the police officer at the scene will conduct an investigation of the accident. The officer will interview all of the parties involved and take statements. The police officer will give all of the parties involved an accident card that will ask detailed questions on how to contact him/her. Depending on the severity of the accident, the cars involved may be taken away from the scene for comprehensive examinations. The police officer will write and submit a formal report when the investigation is complete.

It is the goal of The Kuvara Law Firm to provide clients with excellent customer service and exceptional legal representation. You may schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our San Francisco attorneys by completing the e-mail form at the bottom of this page. We also welcome your phone call.

The Kuvara Law Firm has several offices conveniently located in San Francisco as well as several other Northern California lactations including Oakland, Salinas, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, San Jose, and Fresno.