The Law Office of Gerald Marcus

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Accident & Injury Lawyer Serving the Greater LA Area

At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we provide aggressive legal representation to innocent injured victims who need help seeking retribution for their injuries. Since 1987, we have been dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured individuals and work hard to obtain maximum results for each and every client. We understand that accidents happen every day, and many people can be injured in these accidents. Injuries can range from minor to severe, and regardless of the severity of the injuries, our attorneys handle each case with great care and respect. Personal injury and accident claims need to be handled with sensitivity and compassion and our lawyers will always be very supportive and attentive when it comes to clients' needs.

At our Los Angeles law firm, we assist individuals with the following types of personal injury claims and accidents. This includes all types of car accidents caused by driver negligence, speeding, distracted driving and other factors, including truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents and drunk driving accidents. We also help adults and children who have been the victims of dog bites or other animal attacks and handle claims involving construction accidents, train accidents, swimming pool drowning and on the job injuries as well as injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. Any of these incidents may leave a victim with serious injuries or may even leave the family dealing with a wrongful death. When you work with a Los Angeles injury attorney at our offices, we can assist you with any type of claim or lawsuit related to such catastrophic injuries as brain and spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, amputation, paralysis, head trauma and more. We also handle sensitive cases that involve children’s injuries. 

No matter the particular type of claim you are dealing with, the severity of your injuries or the nature of the accident, our law firm is here to provide you with the level of legal counsel that will actually make a difference in the outcome of your case and therefore your future. 

Los Angeles Lawyer Helping Clients with Personal Injury Claims

A personal injury occurs when an individual suffers some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of another person's negligence. The most common types of personal injury accidents in Los Angeles include road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and defective product accidents.  Regardless of the specific accident you were involved in, if physical or psychological injuries occurred because of the accident a lawyer from our firm can assist you in holding the responsible party accountable.

Accidents frequently occur as the result of another person’s carelessness or negligence and in these situations it becomes necessary to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you were injured in an accident that could have been prevented had the other person acted more responsibly, our personal injury and accident attorneys will work hard to get you financial damages for your injuries. We are thoroughly committed to our clients and always try to respond quickly to your legal needs.

Many individuals are hesitant to seek legal representation because they fear the expenses this might entail. At our firm, we offer a free initial consultation to new clients, and are always willing to discuss fees and costs up front. Our dedicated and experienced attorneys will do everything possible to try to get you the results you deserve, and we strongly recommend you meet with a personal injury and accident lawyer as soon as possible so we can begin working on your case.

Exclusively Personal Injury & Civil Litigation

Personal injury law is a very tedious and specialized practice, particularly when working with insurance companies with millions of dollars invested in keeping you from obtaining the settlement you deserve. When hiring a lawyer to represent your personal injury case, you must make absolutely certain of his or her qualifications. It is widely known that just about any attorney is willing to take a personal injury case, regardless of their experience or skill. Unfortunately, most auto accident and personal injury victims are rarely aware of the damage that can be done by the attorney if the case isn't handled properly. Not only can the victim and family be deprived of rightfully deserved compensation for damages, the lawyer may overlook numerous factors within a case that may pay for future medical expenses that are unforeseen at the present time. This is precisely why our firm exclusively handles personal injury and related civil litigation cases. The attorney must be 100% committed to the specific case his client has. Our firm has the experience, knowledge, reputation, and resources to handle your case from beginning to end. Additionally, you will work directly with our attorneys and will not be passed off to a low level associate or intern.

Want to learn more about personal injury litigation cases around Los Angeles and the nation? Check out our personal injury blog devoted to providing you with daily information related to issues that may have some relation to your case.

Cities & Counties We Serve:

Our firm is capable of handling cases throughout Southern California and will come to you directly to meet at your home, place of business, or even while you're in the hospital. Our personal injury attorneys travel every day to meet with clients and make it a point to serve individuals and families throughout Los Angeles. Below is a brief list of the Los Angeles County cities our firm handles personal injury cases from within and around:

West Los Angeles, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, Arcadia, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys, Antelope Valley, Lancaster, Palmdale, Long Beach, Beverly Hills, Newhall, Castaic, Culver City, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Burbank, Glendale, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Alhambra, El Monte, East Los Angeles, Northridge, Woodland Hills, La Canada, La Crescenta, Marina Del Rey, Chatsworth, Lynwood, Altadena, Sherman Oaks, Riverside, Rosemead, Downey, Pico Rivera, Inglewood, Sylmar, Oxnard, Calabasas, Encino, Temple City, West Covina, Whittier, Hawthorne, El Segundo, Agoura Hills, Malibu, Hidden Hills, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Channel Island, Fillmore, Val Verde, Saugus, Canyon Country, and throughout Los Angeles, and Los Angeles County.

Gerald L. Marcus – Senior Counsel

Gerald L. Marcus has been practicing law since 1987; however he has worked in the personal injury field of law since 1980 as a private investigator for one of the largest personal injury firms in the San Fernando Valley. Mr. Marcus was the firm’s primary negligence investigator, and worked directly under the firm’s senior partners developing and preparing cases for settlement and trial. The experiences that Mr. Marcus gained as a full-time negligence investigator inspired his passion of fighting for the rights of innocent injured victims against the insurance industry.

Mr. Marcus attended California State University Northridge, and later started law school at the Southern California Institute of Law at the Ventura College of Law campus. Mr. Marcus was able to complete the 4 year law school curriculum a full six months early, all while working as a full time negligence investigator.

Since 1987, Mr. Marcus has represented nearly 10,000 clients. He has managed to obtain nearly $75,000,000.00 in settlements, arbitration awards, and jury verdicts for his clients. He is an active member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.

Mr. Marcus is dedicated to the principals, and the philosophy, that every innocent injured victim is entitled to the best possible representation, regardless of their personal financial status, and of the size or complexity of their case. His philosophy can be summed up in one sentence: Every innocent injured victim is entitled to have their interests protected, and their case prosecuted aggressively and zealously, within the boundaries of the law, so that their ultimate recovery is maximized.

Mr. Marcus prides himself on being a tough, creative, and fair legal representative and negotiator. Additionally, Mr. Marcus has surrounded himself with his hand picked staff of well-trained individuals, who all share his basic common principals and philosophies.

Los Angeles CA Personal Injury Lawyer