Oakland Car Accident Lawyers
At Cutter Law P.C., our primary mission is to obtain financial relief for our clients who are suffering because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness. We have seen firsthand how important monetary settlements are to injury victims as they seek to recover from their injuries and rebuild their lives. We fight diligently for these funds.
Is There a Time Limit for Personal Injury Cases?
Yes. According to the relevant statute of limitations, personal injury claims expire two (2) years after the date of the injury. It is up to the injured party to initiate the claim within this time period, or the claim will likely be voided.
How Much Does an Oakland Car Accident Attorney Cost?
You should expect personal injury law firms to offer their services on a contingency basis. This means you pay nothing up front because your lawyer’s service fees will be taken out of the settlement or verdict award you receive once the case has been won.
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Attorney Brooks Cutter was listed on Forbes Advisors’ Best Car Accident Lawyers Sacramento, CA Of 2025.
What Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
The value of your car accident claim will depend greatly on the impact your injuries have had and will have on your life and livelihood.
Generally speaking, these are the factors that will decide the ultimate value of your case:
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills, from treatment, to equipment and devices, to prescription medication
- Lost wages from time out of work to recover or help a loved one recover
- Lost future earning power from life-changing injuries
- Future medical expenses from continuing medical care over the years
- Physical therapy expenses to regain functionality and independence
- Home and car modifications to adapt your environment to your injuries
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering caused by the injury
- Inconvenience from having your life turned upside down
- Mental suffering caused by debilitation, including depression and anxiety
- Loss of consortium
Verdicts and Settlements
At Cutter Law P.C., we have a long record of successfully representing clients hurt from motor vehicle accidents in California. Below is a representative snapshot of the successful cases our law firm has handled:
for a cyclist who suffered a broken jaw and a mild TBI after she rode her bike through a large pothole.
on behalf of a pedestrian whose knee and pelvis were injured as a result of being hit by a vehicle.
What If I Am Partially to Blame for My Accident?
In California, the law allows injured parties to still seek compensation for damages, even when they share in the responsibility for the underlying accident.
When a plaintiff is partially to blame, the amount of the compensation will be reduced in proportion to his or her degree of blame.
Let’s say your your case is worth $1 million dollars, but the accident was half your fault. Then your award would be cut down to $500,000. That is very generally speaking.
Brooks Cutter,
Founder of Cutter Law
How Can I Prove the Other Party is Liable?
A plaintiff in California must show the following elements to prove negligence:
- The defendant (negligent party) owed a duty to act with reasonable care.
- The defendant breached this duty.
- The defendant’s breach of duty caused the plaintiff’s injuries.
- The defendant’s actions were the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s injuries, and the plaintiff suffered actual damages.
An example looks like the following:
- A driver uses their cell phone to text while driving, knowing that this conduct could injure another person, thereby ignoring their duty to follow traffic laws and drive safely to avoid harming others on the road.
- Texting while driving is breaching a duty to operate a vehicle safely and reasonably.
- The driver’s texting causes an accident, and another person is injured.
- The texting driver acted negligently, implicating them for liability. In addition, the injured party has medical records and other evidentiary support of their incurred damages due to the accident.
In California, a car accident lawyer can help you investigate and build your case to show that another person’s negligence caused the accident, resulting in your injuries and other damages.
How Long Does It Take to Get Paid for Your Injuries?
The time it takes to receive a settlement after a car accident depends on severity of the injury the facts of your case. For a significant injury, most people should expect it to take a year or two years.
At Cutter Law, we try to make sure that you’ve reached your point of maximum medical improvement before we approach resolution.
At Cutter Law P.C., we have a long record of successfully representing clients hurt from motor vehicle accidents in California. Below is a representative snapshot of the successful cases our law firm has handled:
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Oakland CA 94612
Our Oakland Car Accident Lawyers Are Waiting to Help You
At Cutter Law P.C., we know how to get our clients the compensation they deserve. From the moment we take your case until we reach a settlement or verdict, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that seasoned professionals are fighting to get you the resources you desperately need to cover your mounting expenses and rebuild your life.
We offer a free case review where an experienced Oakland car accident attorney will sit down with you and discuss your case. If your case is a viable personal injury claim, we will discuss how best to proceed. Remember, you pay nothing until you receive a settlement or verdict for judgment.
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Start with a free consultation. We listen to what happened, how it’s affected your life, and what you need to move forward.
You’ll have a direct line to our attorneys. We keep communication open and ensure you always know what’s happening with your case.
From day one, we go all in—gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and preparing for trial if needed. You pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Understanding the laws regarding your obligations, such as reporting the crash, can help you make sure you meet all legal requirements.
Pain and suffering could be worth tens of millions of dollars if you’ve had the tragic misfortune of being paralyzed or permanently injured.
Taking the proper steps after a car accident will give you the best shot at recovering the maximum compensation in an insurance claim.
As a family run California law firm we pride ourselves in providing every client personal attention and representation. The outstanding results we have gotten for our fire clients are a direct result of our commitment to understanding and presenting all aspects of their case.
Hear from our previous clients about the relationships we build together.
I was injured in an auto accident, and I was in terrible need for an attorney. I was very pleased with how professional and caring John and his team were with my case.
Since I had never had a serious car accident, I was really intimidated at first on what the process was. So, I was asked what would be fair for my injuries — I felt comfortable with the lawyers; that they were looking out for my best interest.
Brooks has a long-established, respected reputation as a skilled trial attorney and a record of proven success.