VENTURA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Injured in an Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault? We Can Help.
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else, you need legal assistance to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.
After an accident, you may experience unfortunate life changes, such as:
- New medical bills directly associated with the accident or an ongoing need for medication
- Physical therapy, or possibly even surgery
- You might have also missed work and suffered a loss of wages during your recovery
- You may no longer be able to work due to the accident
These are all reasons why you should reach out to SANTO MEHAS A Professional Law Corporation for assistance with your personal injury claim. Our firm’s attorneys have more than 70 years of combined experience fighting for our clients in a variety of legal challenges, including personal injury claims. Rest assured that better outcomes are possible when you secure dedicated and professional legal counsel who know how to deal with insurance companies from our personal injury lawyers in Ventura.
For more information about how SANTO MEHAS A Professional Law Corporation can help, contact us online or call (805) 222-7818.
Understanding California's Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California is generally two years from the date of the injury or accident. This means that if you want to file a personal injury lawsuit in California, you typically have two years from the date the injury occurred to do so.
However, it's important to note that there are exceptions and variations depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the type of injury. For example:
- Discovery Rule: In some cases, the discovery rule may apply, which means the two-year statute of limitations begins when the injury is discovered or should have been discovered, rather than on the date of the actual incident.
- Government Entities: If your personal injury claim is against a government entity or public agency in California, you may have a shorter time frame to file a claim, often as short as six months.
- Minors: If the injured party is a minor (under 18 years of age) at the time of the injury, the statute of limitations may be tolled (delayed) until they reach the age of majority, which is 18 in California.
- Medical Malpractice: Medical malpractice cases in California have a different statute of limitations, typically three years from the date of the alleged malpractice or one year from the date of discovery, whichever comes first.
Please keep in mind that laws can change, and the specific details of your case may affect the statute of limitations that applies to you. It's crucial to consult with a qualified to understand how the statute of limitations applies to your particular situation and to ensure you take appropriate legal action within the required timeframe.
Why Do Our Clients Choose Us?
If you are searching for a personal injury attorney to fight for you, it’s important to understand why so many have turned to SANTO MEHAS A Professional Law Corporation for help.
Our firm’s attorneys each have more than 30 years of experience securing crucial financial compensation for our clients in personal injury matters. In that time, we’ve applied personalized legal strategies for each client to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our attorneys value collaborating with our clients and taking a holistic approach to their legal challenges that take many possible aspects and perspectives of a case into account.
For more information about how we may be able to help you with a personal injury claim, please reach out to us online!
An Emphasis on Strong Family Values
Our firm places a strong emphasis on the importance of family values. The balance between maintaining these family values and generating a better future for you and your family is one we strive to achieve with each case. Our values consist of:
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Holistic Approach
We aim to resolve conflict so you and your family can move on peacefully. We approach all aspects of a case, including the emotional, financial, and mental components, and advocate with you throughout.
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Collaboration
Collaborative divorce can be a great option for spouses looking to share joint custody of their child/children and the court looks favorably on this decision. When possible, we strive to come to a resolution that will benefit both spouses.
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Children Come First
We respect the fact that our clients trust us with important life-decisions. We strive to be as understanding and empathetic as we can with you and treat you like we would treat a close family member.
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Compassionate Legal Services
We respect the fact that our clients trust us with important life-decisions. We strive to be as understanding and empathetic as we can with you and treat you like we would treat a close family member.
Our Satisfied Clients
Real Stories from Real People
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Santo Mehas is a very helpful and understanding group to to work with- and a special Thank You to Michael for all your support.- Gail F. -
“The divorce was finalized with agreeable terms. I am so glad to get this difficult time settled and behind us.”
- Rhonda A.My son was filing for divorce and he had child custody problems. The divorce was contentious and we hired Donna Santo because she is well known for handling these types of difficult situations. She was very easy to work with and was able to do most of the family law work via phone or e-mail. The divorce was finalized with agreeable terms. I am so glad to get this difficult time settled and behind us, and we have a great relationship with our grandchild.
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“Professional, Experienced, Real!”
- TiffanyDeciding to file for divorce was by far one the most difficult decisions I have had to make. Having no idea where to start, who to believe, where to go, Donna was recommended by a friend. Upon calling her office, I was able to make an appointment right away. When I met with her, she listened to me attentively, asked questions and she explained the process from beginning to end. She did not sugar coat anything, she clearly explained all the different scenarios that I was facing, specific to my divorce and child custody matters. Donna helped me during the most overwhelming and stressful time in my life. I am grateful for her support and guidance throughout the entire process, I could not have do ne it on my own.
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“He is simply awesome!!!”
- Brian S.Yay, bro! Michael has been looking out for me on several legal matters, including a car accident case, for several years. He is simply awesome!!!
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“They were prepared and ready for anything.”
“They were prepared and ready for anything.”- Madisen R. -
“Donna, through her vast experience, was able to give me my financial life back and has made it possible for me to plan for my future.”
- DanGreat family law attorney. I consulted with Donna Santo regarding my complex family law case and was immediately impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and experience. Throughout my case I was given status updates and was able to pick up the phone and contact Donna. I never felt lost during the process. Donna was able to answer all of my questions and respond to all of my concerns. My ex wife went through several attorneys and even was self-represented for a while. Through all of this, Donna stayed the course, went to trial and we prevailed on all issues.
Because of Donna’s ability to understand real property laws, ours was in another country, complex income tax issues, self-employment and corporation income components, breach of fiduciary duty in my case, we were able to present our well-prepared case to the court.
Donna, through her vast experience, was able to give me my financial life back and has made it possible for me to plan for my future.
Needless to say I am pleased with the outcome in my case and highly recommend Donna, and her helpful staff, to anyone needing a professional Family Law attorney in Ventura County.
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“Michael Mehas showed true professionalism”
“Michael Mehas showed true professionalism”- Mary H. -
“Donna and Michael handled my case with care”
“Donna and Michael handled my case with care”- Laura Q.
