If the California personal injury firm handling your case has closed down suddenly and is unable to represent you, you do not need to start your case over from zero. The Downtown L.A. Law Group is a personal injury trial firm representing clients throughout the Los Angeles area and California. We have taken on transferred cases in the past and have successfully handled them.

What Happens When Your California Personal Injury Law Firm Closes

When a personal injury firm closes in the middle of a claim process, your case does not end. You still have rights, and it is important that you keep all deadlines in mind to protect you right to pursue your claim and get justice.

When a law firm closes, you have the following rights:

• You have the right to obtain your full case file from the closed firm or from the successor firm that already received the file.

• You have the right to choose new representation. You are not required to accept the firm’s recommended firm or the firm that took over their files.

• You have the right to move forward with your case without losing the work that your previous attorney already completed.

• You have the right to keep any statute of limitations protections from your existing file.

Recommended Steps to Take

When a law firm closes down, the statute of limitations that applies to your claim or any pending court deadlines do not pause. Acting quickly after a law firm closes down is very important. Consider some of the following recommended steps:

• Act quickly to protect your case. If you miss any deadlines, you are risking losing your right to sue.

• Request your case file. You have the right to your file under state law.

• Get a second opinion. Before agreeing to sign your case with anyone, including a firm that succeeded the firm that closed down, talk to an independent attorney. If necessary, seek second opinions or case reviews from multiple firms before making your decision.

The Cases We Handle

Our law firm handles different types of personal injury cases, including but not limited to the following:

• Auto accidents

• Rideshare accidents

• Truck accidents

• Motorcycle accidents

• Pedestrian accidents

• Premise liability incidents (including slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, and assault and battery incidents)

• Product liability law

• Wrongful death claims