Use these official resources to learn about California workplace rights, court procedures and attorney licensing. For help with your own personal injury or employment matter, contact Victory Law Group LLP for a free initial consultation.
Personal injury: prepare for the first conversation
Start with a short timeline of what happened and the questions you want answered. Gather records you already have, such as report numbers, photographs, insurance correspondence, medical bills and treatment dates. Ask the team how to provide sensitive documents. You can request a consultation before every record is available.
Read the personal injury case-process guide for an overview of the conversation, records, representation and questions to ask at each stage.
New to the legal terms? Read how negligence relates to a California personal injury claim, including the questions and records an attorney may review.
Find information for your type of incident
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Unsafe property and premises liability
- Wrongful death matters
General resources cannot determine the rules or deadlines for a particular matter. Ask an attorney about your specific circumstances.
Official resources for an injury consultation
Requesting a California Highway Patrol crash report
If the CHP investigated the crash, its official instructions explain who may request a report and the available request methods. If another agency investigated, ask that agency about its records process.
Read CHP crash-report request instructions
Understanding automobile insurance
The California Department of Insurance explains common coverage types and insurance terms. Your policy and the incident determine which coverage may apply.
Read the California automobile insurance guide
Claims involving a government agency
A claim involving a government agency can require steps before a lawsuit and earlier deadlines. Ask an attorney promptly about your circumstances.
Read California Courts’ government-claim guide
California employment and civil rights resources
California Civil Rights Department (CRD)
The CRD provides information about employment discrimination, harassment, protected leave and accommodations, along with its complaint process.
Visit the California Civil Rights Department
California Labor Commissioner’s Office (DLSE)
Find official information about wages, overtime, meal and rest periods, retaliation and the wage claim process.
Visit the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC provides federal employment discrimination information, employee resources and guidance on its charge process.
Courts and attorney information
California Courts Self-Help Guide
Explore the California Judicial Branch’s explanations of civil court procedures, court forms and self-help services.
Visit the California Courts Self-Help Guide
State Bar of California attorney profile
Erik Stephen Velie, founder of Victory Law Group LLP, is California Bar No. 252446 and was admitted on December 6, 2007. His official profile provides current license information.
View Erik Stephen Velie’s State Bar profile
Speak with Victory Law Group
Our firm handles California personal injury and employment law matters, with offices in El Segundo, Newhall, Los Angeles, Oakland. Call (323) 426-4878 or request a free consultation.
Visit each agency’s official website for its current forms, procedures and contact information.