Personal Injury provides authoritative, reliable guidance for attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury litigation in California, from client intake through trial.

Written in a clear, concise, and accessible style, it provides a thorough analysis of applicable case law, statutes, and rules. Decades of experience are distilled into practical, actionable advice to help you save time and effectively represent plaintiffs or defendants in personal injury litigation. Each topic and procedure is systematically explored and broken down into easy-to-understand steps. Practice-tested sample forms are included throughout, adhering to the latest statutory and rules requirements with recommendations for their use.

Personal Injury is an invaluable addition to any legal library. Its concise yet comprehensive content, coupled with its practical tips, strategies, and tactics, will give you the confidence and expertise to handle the most complex personal injury cases.

This practice guide explores a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• First steps in handling an injury case
• Prelitigation investigation and employment of experts
• Theories of recovery
• Government entity liability and immunity
• Immunities from liability for nongovernmental tortfeasors
• Damages, including MICRA provisions
• Personal injury claim settlements
• Filing suit: Time bars and pleading concerns
• Discovery
• Judicial arbitration and uninsured motorist arbitration
• Preparing for trial
• Trial of a personal injury case
• Post-trial motions and hearings

Written by preeminent legal experts, our comprehensive Rutter Group Practice Guides are indispensable resources for both novice and seasoned attorneys, providing accessible, authoritative guidance. Thoughtfully crafted in concise, easy-to-read outline format, our guides simplify intricate legal concepts into clear, step-by-step instructions that facilitate swift mastery and application.

• Practice guides include relevant case law, statutes, and court rules, focusing on issues facing practicing attorneys. Pivotal decisions illuminate vital points, rather than just providing lists of citations, preparing plaintiffs and defense counsel for a variety of contingencies.
• Practitioners benefit from practical guidance that logically breaks down topics and procedures into manageable steps, illustrated with examples from actual cases.
• Esteemed authors provide expert insights, including battle-tested strategies, tactics, time-saving tips, and "Practice Pointers" to equip you with the wisdom of experienced practitioners.
• Comprehensive content is updated and revised by our authors and meticulously edited by Rutter Group attorney-editors, ensuring you stay abreast of the latest legal developments.
• Rutter Group Practice Guides are frequently cited as authority in state and federal court opinions, proving their reliability.