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17 Years
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Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in Thousand Oaks
Westlake Injury Law has been dedicated to representing individuals injured due to the negligence of others since its founding in 2009. Our firm combines over a decade of legal experience with a client-centered approach, prioritizing personalized attention and transparent communication throughout every case. We specialize in personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, and wrongful death claims, while maintaining a strong track record of holding insurance companies and corporations accountable.Our team's deep understanding of California's legal landscape, coupled with strategic use of expert testimony and evidence, enables us to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. We serve clients across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, emphasizing prompt responsiveness and comprehensive legal guidance from initial consultation through trial when necessary.
Services
Bicycle Accidents
Brain Injuries
Burn Injuries
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Truck Accidents
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Motorcycle Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in personal injury litigation
- Our team provides 24/7 availability for urgent case consultations
- We handle complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries and burn injuries
- Our attorneys have recovered millions in verdicts and settlements
- We offer free initial consultations with no upfront costs
What people say
Couldn't be happier with results
Precise and simple procedure
Love Russ' expertise
Knows the laws
Hardworking attorney
Services
Car Accident Representation
Our car accident attorneys help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, vehicle damage, and emotional trauma resulting from collisions. We handle cases involving distracted driving, drunk driving, and commercial vehicle accidents across Southern California. Our team works with accident reconstruction experts to establish liability and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure fair settlements.
Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
We represent clients suffering from traumatic brain injuries caused by slip and falls, vehicle accidents, and workplace incidents. Our attorneys collaborate with neurologists and life-care planners to calculate future medical costs and lost earning capacity. We focus on securing comprehensive compensation for long-term rehabilitation and quality of life adjustments.
Wrongful Death Litigation
Our firm assists families pursuing wrongful death claims due to medical malpractice, defective products, or transportation accidents. We help recover funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages while maintaining sensitivity to grieving families. Our attorneys have secured multi-million dollar verdicts in complex fatality cases.
Burn Injury Representation
We handle severe burn injury cases resulting from industrial accidents, vehicle collisions, and defective products. Our team addresses complications like scarring, nerve damage, and psychological trauma when seeking compensation. We work with burn treatment specialists to document long-term care requirements and associated costs.
Bicycle Accident Claims
Our attorneys advocate for bicyclists injured by negligent motorists, securing compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We understand California's bicycle laws and work with accident reconstruction experts to establish liability. Our firm emphasizes safety advocacy while pursuing financial recovery for clients.
People
Russ W. Ercolani
Attorney
With over 15 years of experience, Russ Ercolani specializes in personal injury litigation, handling cases involving car accidents, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims. A graduate of Hastings College of the Law, he has successfully represented clients in jury trials and appeals across California.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, collect witness information, and contact our firm before signing any insurance documents.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
Most personal injury claims have a two-year statute of limitations from the injury date, with government claims requiring action within six months.
Can I still recover compensation if I'm partially at fault?
Yes, California's pure comparative negligence rule allows recovery reduced by your percentage of fault.
What damages can I recover in a brain injury case?
Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care costs documented by medical experts.
How are burn injury cases handled?
We work with specialists to document long-term treatment needs while pursuing compensation for medical bills, scarring treatments, and emotional distress.
