16th Floor PMB1607
Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 446-1242Open 24 Hours
Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Sacramento
A Serious Injury Claim Must Account for Your Changed Future
A catastrophic injury can change your health, independence, ability to work, and role within your family. We represent people in Sacramento whose claims must account for continuing treatment, lost income, future medical care, and the broader effect on daily life.
Medical stabilization comes first. An early legal review can identify potentially responsible parties, preserve available evidence, examine insurance coverage, and begin documenting both current losses and reasonably anticipated long-term needs.
Call (916) 446-1242 for a consultation with our Sacramento catastrophic injury attorney.
how we can help
no matter the injury
Don’t settle for less. Fight for full compensation.
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$2,000,000 Truck Accident
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$1,850,000 Pedestrian Accident
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$1,800,000 Motorcycle Accident
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$1,750,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
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$1,495,000 Premises Liability
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$1,410,000 Premises Liability
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$1,300,000 Pedestrian Accident
Building a Claim That Proves Long-Term Harm
These cases require organized evidence connecting the incident to the injury, explaining functional limitations, and supporting the need for future care. Insurers may dispute causation, point to treatment gaps or preexisting conditions, and challenge the extent of a person’s limitations or reduced earning capacity.
Founded in 1971, our firm has more than 50 years of continuous experience representing injured people. Our 14-person team handles approximately 400 cases each year. Our history includes multiple seven-figure settlements and verdicts involving truck accidents, pedestrian injuries, motorcycle crashes, and premises liability.
Founder Neal Kuvara’s background as a medic and former insurance adjuster informs how we examine medical evidence and respond to insurance claim tactics. We also advance litigation costs and don’t charge upfront attorney fees, so clients don’t have to pay those costs at the beginning of a case.
How We Develop & Manage Your Case
We use a structured, paperless workflow to organize records, deadlines, and case information. Clients receive plain-language explanations, progress updates, and responses by phone, email, and text, including during delays involving insurers or providers.
Representation may involve:
- Liability investigation: Identifying potentially responsible parties and gathering available photographs, reports, witness information, and other evidence.
- Medical documentation: Collecting records that describe treatment, limitations, prognosis, and anticipated care.
- Financial analysis: Documenting medical expenses, income loss, reduced earning ability, and other claimed damages.
- Insurance review: Identifying potentially available coverage and communicating with insurers.
- Negotiation and litigation preparation: Presenting the claim while preparing the evidence for court if litigation becomes necessary.
Throughout this work, our English- and Spanish-speaking support team assists with communication, administrative coordination, and case logistics. We also maintain a nationwide referral network of doctors and attorneys. If a civil tort lawsuit is properly filed in Sacramento County, it may proceed through the Civil Division of the Sacramento County Superior Court.
Clear Guidance for You & Your Family
Published client feedback describes our team as kind, responsive, and thorough. That care matters when an injury affects not only the person who was hurt but also family members managing transportation, treatment, household responsibilities, and financial uncertainty.
We explain each stage in plain language, set realistic expectations, and keep clients informed throughout the claim. We don’t pressure people to sign. Instead, we provide a straightforward assessment of what we can do and what the available facts may support.
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Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers
While most people do not intentionally cause accidents, they may still be considered at fault due to negligent behavior Just because you are doing everything that you can to drive safely like staying off your phone and using turn signals, doesn’t guarantee that other drivers will do the same. If one of those drivers collides with your vehicle, you may still be injured. If you are physically injured in an auto accident because of another driver’s negligence, you should not have to pay the price for that accident. And while most individuals have insurance for such cases, insurance companies work hard to find loopholes to pay out as little as possible.
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Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Despite plenty of sights and several cycling routes, Sacramento drivers are not always friendly to cyclists. Most Sacramento residents rely on cars or trains for transport, and the city’s motorists aren’t always willing to share the road. When a cyclist is hurt by a negligent driver in a bicycle accident, it is often the cyclist who suffers the most. After all, cars are simply larger than bicycles. If you, as a cyclist, are hurt by a driver who was negligent or simply didn’t care, the team of personal injury attorneys at Kuvara Law Firm in Sacramento can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Pedestrian accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. In a city dominated by cars, pedestrians aren’t always given the right of way. In some cases, rude or distracted drivers may ignore the law when it comes to pedestrian safety. For most normal people, being hit by a car, especially one that is violating speed limits, can be devastating. If you’ve been hit by a negligent motorist, you shouldn’t have to pay for your recovery. Let our Sacramento personal injury attorneys at Kuvara Law help you get the settlement you deserve.
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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle accidents carry an infamously high risk of injury. Because the rider has less protection and a higher risk of flying off the vehicle, motorcycles are traditionally seen as risky. While there are plenty of ways to ride safely, an accident due to a car or even another motorcycle can be devastating in terms of both injury and cost. Being transported to a hospital by ambulance alone can run up to $1,000. Meanwhile, national estimates for health-related motorcycle accident costs can be as high as $30,000. Unfortunately, insurance companies may not compensate you for everything that you need, which is where the team of Sacramento personal injury lawyers at Kuvara Law Firm comes in.
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Truck Accident Lawyers
As a major food exporter, Sacramento in particular has a high number of trucks on the road. If you have been in an accident that involves a truck, figuring out liability can be confusing. Do you speak to the truck driver or the company that hired them? In some cases, you may even end up having to deal with the truck manufacturing company. Ultimately, you’ll want someone to cover your medical bills, and you are certainly entitled to that compensation. At Kuvara, we are ready to help. Our team includes attorneys who specialize in trucking accidents and are ready to fight to get you coverage.
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Premises Liability Lawyers
If you are injured on someone’s property due to negligence, the property owner may be responsible. In many cases, the owners of a property or business are tasked with ensuring the safety of the space. If the problem was known to the owner who chose to do nothing about it, that owner is liable for your accident including slip and falls.
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Work Accidents Attorneys
Your employer is required by law to provide safety in the workplace. If you are injured at work in Sacramento, CA, it is your employer’s responsibility to cover your expenses. In many cases, however, employers will refuse to compensate an employee for workplace injuries. This is where our team of personal injury attorneys at Kuvara Law Firm in Sacramento can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Wrongful Death Attorneys
Death is a somber, and often very painful time for family and friends. In some cases, however, death may due to negligence and justice can be found for your departed loved one by holding the negligent party responsible. The wrongful death attorneys at Kuvara Law Firm can help you pursue a wrongful death claim.
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"They were kind, understanding, and extremely helpful in every conversation."
Beyond grateful with the service and support the professionals at Kuvara Law Firm offered me every step of the way in this process. I know being in a situation of need and not knowing where to begin is overwhelming and quite frankly a bit scary.
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"Mr. Kuvara and his team are truly amazing! He is the most kind hearted and will do everything he can to win your case."
They are very prompt with responses and follow up. The entire process was stress free (especially going through this during the middle of the pandemic) and seamless! He heard, understood my pain and had the most sincerest empathy for me. This review has been LONG overdue. He took care of me in 2020 and has left an everlasting impression in my life. I recommend everyone to Mr. Kuvara and his outstanding team! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
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"They really are a best in class firm who will fight for you."
I would highly recommend Kuvara Law Firm to anyone who has been in an accident. Colby Kuvara was an excellent attorney who went above and beyond in guiding me through the legal process and really advocating for me in a time that was extremely stressful. Her team was very responsive and thorough through the duration of the case.
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"From the first moment I contacted the Kuvara staff and lawyers, I felt protected, informed, and very well legally represented"
I had an accident on 12/2022, and my life and all the projects I had for the future had to change drastically, but even with all the sacrifice and pain that it entails, I decided to face it and do everything necessary to overcome this stage in my life, I was fortunate to be represented by the Kuvara law firm. I am very happy and satisfied with the way my case was resolved, the professionalism on the part of the firm and the monetary compensation I received, it was fair and I only have gratitude on my part to all the members of the Kuvara law firm.
- Monica V.
Talk With Us About Your Next Steps
A free consultation can help identify immediate questions involving liability, evidence, insurance, deadlines, and future damages. We represent injured people throughout Northern California, including Sacramento, and you can contact us even if treatment is ongoing or the full financial effect isn’t yet known.
There are no upfront attorney fees. We advance litigation costs and receive payment only if we obtain compensation for you.
Call (916) 446-1242 to discuss your situation and next steps with the Sacramento catastrophic injury attorneys at Kuvara Law Firm.
Sacramento Accident Resources
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Hospitals/Physicians
UC Davis Medical Center
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817Phone: (916) 734-2011Mercy General Hospital
4001 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819Phone: (916) 453-4545Sutter Medical Center
1020 29th St
Sacramento, CA 95816Phone: (916) 733-9588 -
Repair Shops
Paul’s Automotive
1922 O St
Sacramento, CA 95811Phone: (916) 444-7216Midtown Autoworks
1619 E St
Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 382-7700Auto Express
1906 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95811Phone: (916) 442-5532Bertolucci’s Body & Fender Shop
1717 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816Phone: (916) 454-4433IPB Autosport
1206 C St
Sacramento, CA 95814Phone:(916) 453-1465Tom’s Automotive Service
730 Q St
Sacramento, CA 95811Phone:(916) 448-7000University Automotive
2111 Northrop Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825Phone :(916) 488-6710 -
Physical Therapists
Risa Macdonald, PT
3400 Elvas Ave
Sacramento, CA 95819Phone: (916) 457-8801Parry Physical Therapy
3401 Folsom Blvd # B
Sacramento, CA 95816Phone: (916) 455-5524Capitol Physical Therapy Center
1515 8th St
Sacramento, CA 95814Phone:(916) 442-2993Performance Physical Therapy
5207 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819Phone: (916) 277-8269