East County Personal Injury

Proven Results for Accident Victims

Accidents can leave El Cajon and La Mesa residents with severe injuries, expensive medical bills, and lengthy recovery periods. If someone else’s negligence led to your accident, you may be able to receive compensation to help you get back on your feet – and you will need a personal injury attorney on your side. Look no further than the Law Offices of Howard Kitay. Our clients trust us to successfully handle their personal injury cases due to our affordable payment arrangements, our network of resources, and our significant experience in El Cajon and La Mesa personal injury law.

• Since 1989, our attorney Howard Kitay has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for our clients. From a $7.5 million verdict for motorcyclist injuries, to a $1 million verdict for an international head-on collision, the Law Offices of Howard Kitay secures results.
• The Law Offices of Howard Kitay values open, honest, and efficient communication throughout every step of the personal injury claims process. We are always available to answer any questions you may have about your case and we will always communicate important information to you so you stay up-to-date on the status of your case.
• Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis for maximum accessibility to our clients. If we do not secure a settlement on your behalf, you do not have to pay legal fees. If we do secure a settlement for you, we take an agreed-upon percentage out of the final check – effectively limiting your out-of-pocket costs.

Injuries and wrongful deaths happen in many ways, and when they do, you need top-notch legal representation to guide you through the claims process to get you the recovery you need and deserve and to hold the wrongdoer accountable. At the Kitay law offices we handle all types of injury cases. In most cases, we are able to get you a full and adequate settlement for all of your economic and non-economic damages without the necessity of a trial. But from the day we accept your case, we will be preparing it for trial anyway, and if taking your matter to a jury is the only way to get you what you deserve, we’re ready—every time. We are, above all else, trial lawyers, and will never avoid the courtroom if a trial is in our client’s best interest. We’ve recovered millions of dollars both in and out of court for thousands of personal injury clients.

Battling the Insurance Giants

We know how to do battle with large and powerful insurance companies who want to persuade you to settle for the small amount they are prepared to offer you, knowing you probably have little idea of the true value of your case. They will often tell you that you don’t need a lawyer.

If you’ve been injured, the adjuster for the at-fault party’s insurance company may be after you to get a recorded statement, insisting on having you sign medical authorizations. They may also try offering a quick and easy settlement and you may be uncertain as to how to proceed. The personal injury attorneys at the Kitay law firm are available to review your case with you and give you an overview of your legal options—at no cost to you whatsoever and with no strings attached. Our attorneys are not only skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced, we are deeply committed to justice for the injured.

About Personal Injury Law in California

Personal injury law is the area of civil law in which accident victims can seek financial compensation by proving that someone else’s negligence, wanton disregard for the safety of others, or intent to harm, caused their injuries. To make this system work in your favor, you must understand the California statutes that may affect your case. Three laws you should know are as follows:

1. Statute of limitations. You must act quickly to secure compensation for a personal injury accident. In California, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim, in most cases.
2. Car accident laws. California is an at-fault car accident state, meaning you will seek initial recovery after a car crash from the at-fault party’s insurance company. You will have to prove the other driver’s fault to recover compensation.
3. Shared fault laws. The California courts may assign percentages of fault to multiple parties, including the claimant, in a personal injury case. You can recover at least partial compensation even if you were 99% at fault for an accident. Hiring a lawyer can make the civil justice process easier for you after a serious accident in El Cajon or La Mesa. Your attorney can handle difficult aspects of your claim such as evidence preservation and building a case on your behalf while you focus on your family and healing. Our lawyers know exactly how to negotiate with insurance companies for top-dollar case settlements. If your case needs to go to trial for fair recovery, however, we have years of courtroom experience.