FAQ

Since 1971, Kuvara Law Firm has handled over 20,000 personal injury cases across California.

That volume of experience means:

• We know how insurance companies actually evaluate cases
• We know what documentation increases case value
• We know how to move cases efficiently without sacrificing results

Experience here isn’t theoretical. It’s institutional.

Yes. There are no upfront costs to hire Kuvara Law Firm.

We advance all case expenses and only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes from the recovery—not out of your pocket.

That means:

• No hourly bills
• No retainers
• No financial risk to you

Negligence means failing to use reasonable care, and that failure causes harm to someone else.

To prove negligence, four things must be shown:

1. Someone had a duty to act reasonably
2. They failed to do so
3. That failure caused the injury
4. Real damages resulted

Most personal injury cases—car accidents, slips and falls, truck crashes—are built on this foundation.

For most clients, settlement means:

• Faster money
• Less stress
• No courtroom delays
• No risk of losing at trial

At Kuvara Law Firm, 99% of our cases are resolved without trial—often within months instead of years.

That said, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Insurance companies only pay fair value when they know you’re ready and able to win in court.

Kuvara Law Firm was founded in 1971 and has spent more than five decades representing injured people across California.

Over that time, we’ve handled more than 20,000 personal injury cases and helped clients recover tens of millions of dollars. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident—it comes from consistently delivering results and earning the trust of both clients and peers in the legal community.

When you hire Kuvara Law Firm, you’re not hiring a startup or a marketing experiment. You’re hiring a proven California injury law firm with a deep, documented track record.

You owe us nothing.

• No legal fees
• No reimbursement of costs
• No risk

That’s how contingency representation works—and it’s how we’ve practiced law for over 50 years.

Compensatory damages are meant to compensate you for what you’ve lost, including:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage and out-of-pocket expenses

Punitive damages are different. They are meant to punish especially reckless or intentional misconduct and discourage similar behavior. They are rare.

There is no honest way to value a case without reviewing:

• Your injuries
• Your recovery outlook
• Your work impact
• Your medical needs
• The insurance coverage involved
• Fault and liability issues

We offer free consultations to give you a realistic, experience-based evaluation.

Yes. Two important ones:

Intentional wrongdoing
If someone intentionally causes harm—such as assault—you may have a valid personal injury claim in addition to any criminal case.

Strict liability
Most commonly applies in defective product cases. A manufacturer or seller can be held responsible even if they were not negligent, as long as the product was defective or unreasonably dangerous.

Most personal injury cases are civil, not criminal. The goal is usually financial compensation, not jail time.

In rare cases involving intentional or extremely reckless behavior, punitive damages may be awarded.

Insurance companies are focused on protecting their profits, not protecting you.

They often try to:

• Get you to give recorded statements
• Offer quick, low settlements
• Get you to sign away your rights before the full impact of your injuries is known

Once you accept their offer, your case is over forever—even if your condition gets worse.

When you call Kuvara Law Firm first:

• We deal with the insurance company for you
• We protect you from costly mistakes
• We calculate the true long-term value of your claim
• We work to maximize your recovery

Yes.

We work with a network of medical providers who can often treat you on a lien basis, meaning payment comes from your case—not out of pocket.

We’ll help you get care now, not later.

Yes.

We regularly meet clients:

• At their home
• In the hospital
• In rehab facilities
• Or remotely by phone/video

We also have 10 offices across California for convenience.

In California, most personal injury cases must be filed within two years of the accident.

Some cases have much shorter deadlines—especially those involving government entities.

The sooner you call, the more evidence we can preserve and the stronger your case usually is.

Many cases settle within 6–9 months. Court cases can take years.

Our entire system is built around efficient, high-quality resolution without unnecessary delay.

Yes. We’re always happy to speak with concerned family members and loved ones.

Depending on your relationship to the injured person, you may also have legal rights—especially in cases involving serious injury or wrongful death.

In the state of California you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim before you lose the right to sue the party that injured you or your loved one.

Not before speaking with us.

Once you accept, your case is over forever—even if your injuries get worse.

Insurance companies often make fast, low offers before the full cost of your injuries is known. We’ll review the offer for free and tell you if it’s fair.

• Get medical attention immediately
• Report the accident and ensure a report is created
• Collect information from all parties and witnesses
• Take photos or videos of the scene and injuries
• Do not give recorded statements to insurers before speaking to a lawyer
• Contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible

What you do in the first few days can have a major impact on your case.

In most California brain injury cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit.

If the injury was not immediately discovered, the deadline may run from the date you reasonably discovered the injury.

Because traumatic brain injury cases require:

• Extensive medical review
• Expert testimony
• Detailed investigation

It’s critical to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights and preserve evidence.

Every brain injury case is different, but compensation may include:

• Emergency care, hospital bills, and ongoing medical treatment
• Rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term care needs
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life

Brain injuries often have lifelong consequences, and in serious cases, compensation can be substantial to reflect the true, long-term impact on your life and your family.

Yes—brain injury cases are among the most complex and high-stakes personal injury claims.

Insurance companies aggressively fight these cases because:

• The lifetime costs can be enormous
• The injuries are often “invisible” on scans
• The long-term impact is easy for them to downplay

An experienced Oakland brain injury lawyer at Kuvara Law Firm will:

• Work with medical experts
• Fully document the long-term impact of your injury
• Fight for compensation that reflects your future, not just your past bills
• Take the case to court if necessary

We have a long track record of helping clients with catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries and paralysis.

Three things most firms simply cannot match:

• Over 50 years of focused personal injury experience
• More than 20,000 real cases handled across California
• A 99% resolution rate without going to trial

But experience alone isn’t the difference. Our firm is built around systems and efficiency:

• You can speak directly with an attorney
• We provide regular, proactive case updates
• We help coordinate medical care, logistics, and next steps
• We focus on getting you paid faster, not dragging cases out

Our philosophy is simple:
Get you the maximum fair result in the shortest reasonable time, with the least stress possible.