Dedicated Newport Beach Personal Injury Attorneys on Your Side
When someone else’s carelessness turns your life upside down, you need someone in your corner. A dedicated Newport Beach personal injury lawyer from Kohan & Bablove Injury Attorneys gives you that support. We know how hard a serious accident hits you physically, emotionally, and financially. We fight hard to make negligent parties pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us today for a dedicated Orange County advocate.
Why You Need a Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring a Newport Beach personal injury lawyer matters after a negligence accident. Medical bills pile up, wages stop, and stress builds fast. Recovering on your own can feel impossible while you’re still trying to heal.
A skilled attorney protects your rights and levels the field against big insurers. We do this by:
- Investigating the scene and gathering evidence fast, before it disappears or fades from memory.
- Handling every call and document so adjusters can’t push you into a lowball deal.
- Working through California law and Orange County court rules to win full pay for your bills, lost income, and suffering, as well as workers’ compensation.
At Kohan & Bablove Injury Attorneys, we act as your allies. We lift the legal weight off your shoulders so you can rest and recover. A dedicated Newport Beach injury lawyer manages every step, from investigating your crash to beating back insurance tactics designed to shrink your claim. We turn confusing legal steps into plain advice. You focus on healing. We focus on your family’s future.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle for Newport Beach Residents
Newport Beach has busy roads and a lively harbor, and both bring real risks. From the daily traffic on PCH to weekend boat outings, accidents here come in many forms. Knowing what caused your accident helps us find who’s at fault. That’s the key to winning your case. Our team has deep experience across every kind of accident claim, and we tailor our approach to the facts of your specific situation.
Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents
We handle crashes from the Pacific Coast Highway to the 73 freeway. Most come from broken equipment, road hazards, or drivers who are distracted, tired, drunk, or high. We dig into every crash, including motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and car accidents, to prove fault and win you full compensation.
Boating Accidents in Newport Harbor
We help victims hurt on the water by drunk operators, speeding, or broken maritime rules in busy spots like Newport Harbor. Whether you were in a collision or a capsizing, we’ll guide you through your claim regarding boat accidents.
Premises Liability and Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners must keep their space safe. Wet floors, bad lighting, uneven ground, and clutter all cause serious falls. If you got hurt at a store, in a parking lot, or anywhere else, our premises liability attorneys will prove fault and fight for what you’re owed.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Careless drivers put walkers and cyclists at real risk. We fight hard so injured pedestrians and riders get full justice.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
California holds dog owners strictly responsible for bites. It doesn’t matter if the dog never bit anyone before. If you or your child was bitten, we’ll help you recover for medical bills, scarring, and emotional trauma.
Product Liability and Vulnerable Victim Claims
We also take on product liability cases, where a faulty product hurts you even though you used it correctly. We handle birth injury and nursing home neglect cases too, holding professionals accountable when they harm the most vulnerable members of your family.
Wrongful Death Claims
When an accident takes a life, we offer steady, compassionate support. We handle wrongful death claims so grieving families can find financial stability and a measure of justice.
What to Do Immediately After an Injury in Newport Beach
What you do right after an accident shapes both your recovery and your claim. Follow these steps to protect your health and your rights.
Step 1: Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Your health comes first. Shock and adrenaline hide pain, so injuries like whiplash or internal trauma may not show up right away. A trip to the ER or urgent care also creates a record tying your injury to the accident.
Step 2: Report the Incident to the Proper Authorities
Report it right away. For a car crash, call Newport Beach Police or the California Highway Patrol. For a slip and fall on business property, tell the manager, ask for a written incident report, and keep a copy.
Step 3: Document Everything and Gather Evidence
If you’re able, take photos and video of the scene, the damage, traffic signals, and your injuries. Get insurance details from everyone involved, and collect names and numbers from any witnesses.
Step 4: Contact Us Before Speaking to Insurance Adjusters
Insurers protect their own bottom line, not yours. They may ask for a recorded statement to use against you, or rush a lowball offer. Say no, and call a Newport Beach personal injury lawyer at Kohan & Bablove Injury Attorneys first.
Common Accident Locations and Causes in Newport Beach
Knowing the high-risk spots and common causes helps build a strong local case.
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Jamboree Road
Heavy traffic on PCH and Jamboree Road leads to frequent T-bone crashes, unsafe lane changes, and rear-end collisions.
Fashion Island, Balboa Fun Zone, and Other Crowded Areas
Busy shopping and entertainment spots like Fashion Island see more slip-and-fall accidents from spills, cracked pavement, and neglected hazards.
The Balboa Pier and Newport Pier
Crowds of walkers, cyclists, and cars near the piers often lead to crosswalk injuries, bike crashes, and trips over loose boardwalk planks.
Drunk Driving (DUI) and Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving while texting and drunk driving remain the top causes of local crashes that could have been avoided. We work hard to hold reckless drivers accountable.
Common Injury Types Sustained in Newport Beach Accidents
How badly you’re hurt shapes your case, and injuries can range from painful to life-changing. Your accident lawyer in Newport Beach will work with your doctors to prove the full extent of your injuries. Common Injury claims involve:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Concussions – Even a small hit can cause a TBI or concussion. These injuries can bring memory loss, trouble thinking clearly, mood changes, and lasting headaches. Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury takes a skilled lawyer and expert medical proof.
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis – Few injuries change a life as much as spinal damage. It can cause partial or full paralysis, leading to a lifetime of care, equipment, and home changes. These cases need large settlements to cover the lifetime cost.
- Broken Bones – Fractures or broken bones often need surgery and months of rehab and can leave lasting mobility problems or arthritis.
- Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injuries – Common after rear-end crashes, this damage causes real, lasting pain. We push back hard when insurers try to downplay it.
- Amputations and Severe Burns – Bad crashes can cause amputations needing prosthetics and therapy, or severe burns that leave scars and require painful skin grafts.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – A serious accident hurts more than the body. Many PTSD victims face anxiety, flashbacks, and lasting fear. We make sure this very real pain gets recognized and paid for.
Proving Negligence: The Foundation of Your Personal Injury Claim
Winning compensation means proving negligence. Our team builds your case on four pillars of California law: duty of care, meaning the other party had a legal duty to act safely; breach, meaning they broke that duty through distracted driving, an unfixed hazard, or medical error; causation, meaning their breach directly caused your injuries; and damages, meaning we add up every loss, financial and personal, to build your strongest possible claim.
Compensation for Your Injuries in Newport Beach
Your Newport Beach personal injury attorney uses skill, experience, and evidence to win you the most money possible. A strong claim holds the at-fault party responsible for several types of damages, and we work to make sure none of them get overlooked.
Economic Damages
These cover your real, out-of-pocket losses. We track every dollar, including:
- Medical expenses– From the ambulance ride and hospital stay to ongoing therapy and medication.
- Income loss– Wages lost while you couldn’t work, plus any drop in future earning power.
- Disability accommodations– Changes to your home or vehicle if your injury requires them.
- Property damage– The cost to fix or replace your car or other damaged property.
Non-Economic Damages
These cover how the injury changed your life beyond money. They include:
- Pain and suffering– Payment for the physical pain your injuries caused.
- Emotional distress– Anxiety, depression, fear, and PTSD from the trauma.
- Loss of consortium– A claim a spouse can file for lost companionship and support.
Punitive and Wrongful Death Damages
In rare cases of gross recklessness, like a bad DUI crash, punitive damages punish the wrongdoer. In fatal accidents, families can recover funeral costs, lost companionship, and lost financial support.
Our "No Win, No Fee" Promise: You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
Everyone deserves good legal help, no matter their finances.
What Is a Contingency Fee Agreement?
We work on contingency. That means no upfront hourly fees. We only collect a set percentage after we win your case.
We Cover All Upfront Costs of Your Case
We pay the filing fees, expert witnesses, and investigators ourselves to build the strongest case for you.
A Clear Explanation of Our Fee Structure
We keep our fees simple and clear. No hidden costs. No surprises. No fee unless we win.
California Laws to Know as You Seek Compensation
A few key laws shape your Newport Beach claim.
Strict Liability
California holds dog owners strictly liable for bites. It doesn’t matter if the dog was friendly before.
Statute of Limitations
You generally have two years from your injury date to file suit. Claims against the government often shrink that window to just six months, so don’t wait to get legal advice.
Comparative Negligence
Under the comparative negligence rule, California lets you recover damages even if you share some blame. But your payout shrinks by your share of fault. For example, a $100,000 award drops to $60,000 if you’re found 40 percent at fault.
Call an Accident Lawyer in Newport Beach
Schedule a free consultation with an accident lawyer in Newport Beach at Kohan & Bablove Injury Attorneys. Call 949.848.5487.
Address: 20371 Irvine Ave, Suite 110, Newport Beach, CA 92660
