Trial Personal Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles & Chicago
From car and truck crashes to catastrophic injury and wrongful death — a veteran-led team that prepares every case to win in court. Free consultation, no fee unless we win.
Recovered for Our Clients
Every case built for trial, not for a quick settlement.
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Personal injury and wrongful death lawyers in Los Angeles and Chicago
You did not plan for this. A serious accident, a loved one gone, medical bills arriving before you can think clearly. The insurance company has already assigned an adjuster. Their job is to pay as little as possible. Our job is the opposite. The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj represents seriously injured individuals, families who have lost someone to negligence, and referring attorneys who need a trial-ready co-counsel partner. We operate in Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, and Chicago.
We handle personal injury and wrongful death on a contingency fee basis: no upfront cost, no hourly billing, no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. We have tried over 80 jury and bench trials. We secured a $26.1 million verdict for a pedestrian, a $22.6 million verdict against the City of Los Angeles, and a $21.2 million verdict for a car accident victim.
Why most injury victims settle for less than their case is worth
Insurance companies are not neutral parties evaluating your claim fairly. They have experienced defense attorneys, claims adjusters trained to find pre-existing conditions, and the financial resources to outlast you. They move quickly after accidents because early settlements are cheap settlements.
High-volume personal injury firms process thousands of cases annually with minimal attorney involvement. Cases are settled fast to keep volume moving. Insurers know which firms will not go to trial, and they price their offers accordingly.
A firm with a credible trial record negotiates from a different position. When insurance companies know a case is prepared for verdict, they calculate what a jury would award, not what the client might accept under pressure. That difference can be the gap between a settlement that covers your immediate bills and compensation that accounts for the rest of your life. Every case we accept is prepared from day one as if it will go to trial.
What trial-ready representation actually does for your case
Trial readiness is a case-building philosophy that changes what you recover. From the moment we take your case, we build it for a jury. That means:
Spoliation letters sent immediately to lock down surveillance footage, black box data, maintenance records, and physical evidence before defendants can alter or destroy it.
Comprehensive liability investigation with accident reconstructionists and independent witnesses.
Medical record collection and analysis, coordinated with your treating physicians.
Life care planners engaged for catastrophic cases to project decades of future medical costs.
Economic experts retained to calculate lifetime earning loss and document permanent impairment.
Demand package preparation followed by aggressive negotiation.
Full litigation and jury trial if fair compensation is not offered.
We handle all communications with insurance adjusters and defense counsel. You focus on recovery.
How your case moves from first call to resolution
You deserve to know exactly what happens after you contact us.
Free case evaluation
You call or submit your information. We review the facts at no charge and no obligation. We give you an honest assessment of whether you have a viable claim and what the realistic path looks like. We do not take every case, and we tell you the truth about yours.
Evidence preservation and investigation
We send spoliation letters immediately. Evidence disappears fast: trucking companies delete black box data within days, employers repair faulty equipment, surveillance footage gets overwritten. We lock it down before that happens. We investigate liability, identify witnesses, and retain expert consultants where needed.
Medical documentation and full damage assessment
We coordinate with your treating physicians and, for serious cases, engage life care planners and economic experts to project the full scope of your damages. We do not value a catastrophic injury case until we understand the lifetime picture. Settling before medical stability is one of the most costly mistakes in serious injury claims.
Demand, negotiation, and litigation
We prepare a comprehensive demand package and negotiate from a position of documented, trial-ready strength. If the insurer does not offer fair compensation, we file suit. Discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, motion practice, and jury trial are all part of what we are prepared to do.
Resolution
Whether through settlement or jury verdict, we pursue maximum compensation. Attorney fees are a percentage of the recovery only. If we do not win, you owe nothing. We advance all case expenses and recover those only from a successful outcome.
Navigating personal injuries: understanding your rights
At The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj, we specialize in all personal injury accidents. We know what it takes to recover maximum compensation on behalf of our clients to ensure they receive a fair settlement for their losses. If you have been involved in a personal injury accident, it is best to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights.
The personal injury cases we handle
What our record shows
Verdict in Los Angeles, CA for a woman who suffered a broken leg and traumatic brain injury when she was hit by an SUV while on her moped.
Verdict against the City of Los Angeles for a man struck on the head by a falling metal object, resulting in TBI and trauma-induced dementia.
Verdict in Lancaster, CA for a man severely injured in a head-on collision, leaving him and his young sons with lifelong debilitating impacts.
The firm has tried more than 80 jury and bench trials across personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases.
No fee unless we win
We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront. No retainer. No hourly billing. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe no attorney fee. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery: 33% if the case resolves before a lawsuit is filed, 40% if litigation and trial become necessary.
We advance all case expenses, including court filing fees, expert witness costs, deposition expenses, and investigation costs. Those are reimbursed only from a successful recovery. This structure means our interests are fully aligned with yours. We earn more when you recover more.
Co-counsel and trial partnership
You have a catastrophic injury or wrongful death case that exceeds your firm's trial capacity. You need a co-counsel partner who will respect your client relationship, keep you informed, and actually try the case if the insurer does not offer fair value. That is a specific and reasonable requirement. Most firms do not meet it.
We accept referrals from personal injury attorneys, general practitioners, and out-of-state counsel who need trial expertise in California or Illinois. Here is how we operate:
Your client relationship is protected. We do not contact your client without your knowledge. You remain counsel of record if you choose. Future legal needs outside this case are referred back to you.
You stay informed. We provide regular case updates and immediate notification of significant developments including settlement offers, trial dates, and discovery disputes. You are not left chasing us for information.
Referral fees are paid promptly and transparently in accordance with applicable bar rules. No hidden deductions. No surprises.
We have tried over 80 jury and bench trials across federal, state, and military courts. Insurance companies know we go to verdict when necessary. That credibility is what your client's case may need to recover full value. We review referred cases within 24 hours and provide an initial assessment within 48 hours.
Your case starts with a conversation
You do not need to have everything figured out before you call. You need to talk to someone who will listen, evaluate your situation honestly, and tell you what your options are. Every consultation is free. There is no obligation. We are available 24 hours a day. Evidence disappears. Witnesses' memories fade. Statutes of limitations apply. The sooner we speak, the more we can do.