Employment and Personal Injury Law FAQs — Opal Law Group Los Angeles

Question 1

Who is Opal Law Group and what makes the firm different?

Accepted Answer

Opal Law Group is a Los Angeles law firm in Sherman Oaks, CA, led by attorney Sanaz Mirza Hosseini, Esq. Attorney Hosseini has practiced on both the plaintiff and defense sides of employment law and personal injury matters, having represented employees and employers, and injury claimants and defendants. That background informs how the firm anticipates and prepares for the arguments on the other side.

Question 2

Does Opal Law Group offer free consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Opal Law Group offers a free initial case evaluation for employment law and personal injury matters. There is no obligation to proceed, and an initial consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship until a written agreement is signed.

Question 3

How does the firm charge for its services?

Accepted Answer

Many cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning attorney fees are contingent on a recovery. Case costs, such as filing fees, expert witnesses, and deposition transcripts, are handled separately and may be the client's responsibility regardless of outcome. Fee arrangements are set out in a written agreement before representation begins.

Question 4

What areas of Los Angeles does Opal Law Group serve?

Accepted Answer

Opal Law Group serves clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, and surrounding communities.

Question 5

What qualifies as wrongful termination in California?

Accepted Answer

California is an at-will employment state, but an employer still cannot fire someone for an illegal reason. Illegal terminations include those based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, as well as retaliation for whistleblowing or filing a complaint, and terminations that violate public policy. Whether a specific termination qualifies depends on the facts.

Question 6

Are there deadlines for filing employment or injury claims in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and they are strict. Different claims carry different deadlines, and some require filing an administrative complaint before a lawsuit can proceed. Claims against public entities have significantly shorter deadlines than claims against private parties. Missing a deadline can end a claim regardless of its merits, so contact Opal Law Group as soon as possible.

Question 7

How do I know if I have a personal injury claim in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

A personal injury claim may arise when you are harmed because of another person's or entity's negligence or wrongful conduct. If you were injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, a dog attack, or a similar incident caused by someone else, you may have a claim. Whether you do depends on the specific facts.

Question 8

Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Accepted Answer

Often yes. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means a plaintiff may recover even when partially at fault, with the award reduced by their percentage of fault. How fault is apportioned depends on the evidence.

Question 9

What should I do if an insurance company contacts me after an accident?

Accepted Answer

Consider speaking with an attorney before giving a recorded statement to the other party's insurer. Adjusters are trained to evaluate and limit claims, and statements made early can affect a claim later. Contact Opal Law Group for a free evaluation before responding.

Question 10

Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?

Accepted Answer

California law sets out who may bring a wrongful death action, generally including a surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children, with other relatives able to bring a claim in certain circumstances. Who is eligible depends on the family situation and should be reviewed with an attorney.

Question 11

Is the information on this website legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. The information on this website is general in nature and is not legal advice about your situation. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws and deadlines change, and outcomes depend on the specific facts.

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