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As one of California’s most prominent personal injury law firms, Bisnar Chase has provided superior legal services for over four decades, taking on complex cases for injured victims and achieving winning results that other law firms can’t or won’t take. Our seasoned trial lawyers will fight for you in and out of California courtrooms, whether you’ve suffered an injury from a bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, auto defect, or motor vehicle accident.
Whether your injury is mild or as severe as a spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, our attorneys specializing in various injuries due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing are essential. The injury claims process can be complex, and using an attorney can help increase your compensation. We can help you navigate the legal system and fight for the financial compensation you deserve. Finding the right tort lawyer in Southern California means researching and choosing an attorney with the experience, reputation, and resources to win your case. Best Lawyers in America has rated us as the best injury lawyers for eight consecutive years due to our ability to deliver results.
Brian Chase is the lead attorney on many of our complex cases and works with the pre-litigation and litigation teams to uncover the best path to achieve maximum compensation for our clients.
We know that the most important thing is to work hard to provide a consistently positive experience every time, regardless of case size.
At Bisnar Chase, we treat our employees and clients like family. Working alongside compassionate and caring attorneys makes a big difference in the outcome of a case and in the satisfaction of the people working on our cases.
A California personal injury attorney helps people harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of the responsible party. From help with your medical treatment plans to medical liens, the attorney and supporting staff will look out for you and your best interests.
We can help you recover medical expenses and lost wages while securing financial compensation for your pain, suffering, and emotional distress throughout the legal process.
A Newport Beach wrongful death lawyer may be able to help you with many different types of injuries, including car accidents, wrongful death, severe dog bites, and dangerous products causing catastrophic injuries.
Contact our car accident lawyers in California for immediate help and a free case evaluation if you’ve been in a recent MV collision. Call 949-203-3814. Outside of California, call toll-free at 1-800-561-4887.
We’ve recovered OVER $1 BILLION with a 99% success rate in handling personal injury and bodily injury claims for injured plaintiffs, and we have a proven track record.
Regardless of the type of injury case, we have experienced injury attorneys in dozens of practice areas to assist you. Our priority is to give you superior legal representation. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
We have a track record of success, making us highly sought after by injured plaintiffs and other California attorneys who need excellent care for their clients. The legal advice is free, so call now. 800-561-4887.
A nationally known auto defect lawyer and 2026 Best Lawyers winner, Brian D. Chase, serves injured plaintiffs with high trust and extensive knowledge of California’s legal system. Various news networks and podcasts have featured his California law office, highlighting the dangers auto defects pose to consumers. He is the author of two books on dangerous auto defects.
Mr. Chase is passionate about giving back to communities with programs he has implemented to help those less fortunate, including veterans, the homeless, and children with cancer in Southern California. His reputation for winning complex cases and trials has earned him national recognition as an expert in negligence-related injuries, dangerous products, and defective motor vehicles.
You may encounter insurmountable challenges if someone else caused your accident. You can seek financial compensation for serious losses you have suffered that were not your fault.
Do not speak with insurance companies before consulting a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer who will protect your interests, not the insurance company. Insurance adjusters are trained to lowball their offers, so you should limit your conversations with them without guidance.
Essential issues about your case will need to be discussed, from strict liability to pain and suffering, medical bills, and economic and non-economic damages, to determine your target settlement amount. Your lawyer can safeguard your interests in these aspects of the case.
You may schedule a free consultation at any of our offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, or Riverside. For specialized cases, we also have a meeting location in San Francisco and Northern California to help you find a reliable accident attorney near you. We often travel to our clients when they cannot come to us because of their injuries. Our main location is in Newport Beach. Zoom calls are often commonly used by our office to make it as convenient as possible for you.
Bisnar Chase exclusively represents plaintiffs for injuries resulting from car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, product defects, auto defect injuries, burn injuries, and other serious or catastrophic injuries. Our award-winning PI attorneys have the financial resources, legal expertise, experience, and talent to handle some of the most complex cases and deliver outstanding results.
Whether it’s a settlement or a case requiring extensive litigation, our legal team can handle it all. You can trust us because every lawyer at Bisnar Chase has courtroom experience. We will fight to get you maximum compensation and never rush to settle your case.
Injury compensation doesn’t just apply to auto accident or premises liability cases. Those harmed by employers or products could also recover compensation through a class action lawsuit. Our law firm has an independent class action and employee rights department to assist you with discrimination, wage-and-hour violations, and wrongful termination.
Partner and trial attorney Ian Silvers has a long and successful track record pursuing companies that harm their employees as well as handling complex class action claims. We also handle class action lawsuits involving products, such as data breach claims or dangerous consumer products that harmed you. Contact our class action and employment lawyers for a free case consultation. 800-561-4887.
Founded by John Bisnar in 1978, Bisnar Chase has top-rated lawyers dedicated to a superior client experience. Partner Brian Chase is a respected accident and injury lawyer nationwide, taking on some of the largest auto-defect cases, mass torts, and manufacturers of defective products.
Throughout California, defense teams and local courts know our lawyers. We have spent decades in and out of the courtroom fighting for justice for injured victims in California.
Our California trial lawyers take immense pride in representing the injured under tort law. Some of the best lawyers refer their most challenging cases to Bisnar Chase for a successful personal injury lawsuit.
Additionally, our reputation for winning challenging injury cases, including catastrophic brain injuries, product liability, and serious auto accidents, stands on its own. We have a 99% success rate and, with years of experience.
The American Institute of Legal Advocates has honored Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP, as a 2026 Top Lawyer. This accolade recognizes the firm’s continued excellence in personal injury litigation and its dedication to securing outstanding results for injured clients throughout California.
Brian Chase is named one of the Nation’s Top 1% personal injury lawyers by the NADC through peer-reviewed research, picking only the best of the best to win the honor.
Working with an experienced lawyer is often cost-effective for those who have suffered a physical injury caused by another person’s negligence.
We prevent critical mistakes in your case by shielding you from insurance adjusters who will come for you immediately to secure a lower payout. They will approach you with compassion and seem very caring, but their goal is to protect the insurance company’s bottom line, not to pay you a fair settlement.
We have the financial resources, experience, and talent to handle some of Southern California’s most complex accident and severe injury cases. From hiring the best experts to securing evidence on your behalf, we have a duty to represent accident victims throughout personal injury litigation or the settlement process. The accident lawyers at Bisnar Chase are some of the most formidable litigators in California. The damages you can recover in your injury claim depend on a bulldog lawyer and legal team that gets winning results.
The specifics of your case will need to be discussed with a lawyer to determine how we can help you or whether we can refer you to an attorney who specializes in a case like yours—for example, medical malpractice or workers’ compensation. We have a vast network of associates and attorneys to help you determine the best course of action if we do not take your case.
California has no shortage of injury lawyers, but at Bisnar Chase, we have earned a reputation as one of the state’s premier personal injury law firms, delivering outstanding results for our clients. Once you become a Bisnar Chase client, we will always be here for you. Our team of trial attorneys has the passion, drive, and desire to help make our world a safer place for all of us.
We have punished some of the largest US corporations and defended consumers who might otherwise have had no voice.
In California, the most common types of serious injury cases involve car accidents (37%), slip and falls (17%), and medical malpractice (14%), according to Nolo.com. If you suffer an injury and are not at fault, you can seek compensation from the insurance companies and the defendant.
Whether it’s a car accident, bus accident, Uber/Lyft accident, or another type of injury like a dog attack or slip and fall, injured plaintiffs have an absolute right to seek fair compensation for everything they’ve gone through.
That can include time off work, health issues related to the accident, the loss of your vehicle, and other costs arising from the injury. Representing yourself could cost you. Our law firm will give you the best personal attention to ensure a successful case.
The amount you can recover depends on the extent of your injuries, the impact on your life, and the type of representation you have.
A personal injury lawyer with decades of experience in serious accident law can yield much higher settlements than someone unfamiliar with injury law, torts, local courts, and defense teams.
Bisnar Chase is regularly sought after when an attorney struggles to secure a fair settlement for their clients because we have the skill and knowledge to maximize the value of your accident claim and the resources to take your injury case further and achieve better results.
Because California has a strict two-year statute of limitations, you must move quickly to secure counsel. Your injury attorney will have a lot of work ahead of them in preparing your case and dealing with the insurance companies and issues that may come up, including whether the case is taken to trial. To achieve the best outcome, you must have everything in order and promptly turn it over to your legal team.
Most accident and injury claims are settled out of court with the insurance companies, but a percentage will go to trial. If you hire an injury lawyer with little to no trial experience, you risk a poor result or having to transfer your case to a more experienced lawyer later.
That can have a detrimental impact on your injury case. All of our PI lawyers are trained trial attorneys. We have spent decades in and out of California courts, and we will always do what’s best for you.
Our no win, no fee guarantee ensures that you will not pay your injury lawyer until your case is won. Even after our attorney has put considerable time, money, and effort into your claim, you will not pay if the case is lost.
We also shield you from liability until the proceedings are over, so you don’t have to worry about your case costs. Ask for your free consultation and case evaluation now. Call 800-561-4887.
Many factors must be considered to prove an accident or injury claim. Did you suffer at the fault of somebody else? Did the actions of another party directly lead to your accident or serious injury?
Did a company or entity cause your accident or injury? We are plaintiff lawyers and only represent you, not defendants. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will use every asset to build a strong case for you. We will not “settle quickly” to close your case. Our goal is to secure the best compensation possible for you. Sometimes the process takes longer, but the benefits are worth it.
Ready to take action with an attorney for injuries suffered in an accident? Contact one of our California-based professional lawyers for a free case evaluation and legal advice on your next steps.
With OVER $1 BILLION RECOVERED, we are the right legal team for your claim. Call 800-561-4887 today. Year after year, our top-rated law office and successful trial attorneys consistently provide superior representation to California plaintiffs.
If you or a loved one has suffered brain damage, paralysis, or other severe effects from a crash or accident, we have the strategies, resources, and proven track record in jury trials to give you the best chances of securing a favorable verdict and the compensation you deserve.

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