Our attorneys spent years on the other side, defending insurance companies and valuing claims from the inside. Now we use that playbook against them, for injured people across California.
From our Case Vault
$1,000,000
Third-degree burns from a drive-through coffee
Former senior defense attorney and in-house counsel for a major auto insurer, now on your side.
Shawn S. Rokni, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney · former in-house insurance counsel
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Clients notice the difference.
Rear-End Collision
"I was involved in a rear-end collision after another driver made an unsafe, illegal lane change. Proving liability in a situation like that on my own would have been nearly impossible, but my case manager Caitlin handled everything with incredible expertise & speed and successfully settled my claim."
Auto Accident
"The firm was great, especially Melanie who helped me with any questions or concerns, no matter how many times a day I reached out to her. She is very professional and was very quick to accommodate anything. I needed during a difficult time after my auto accident."
Hit and Run
"The team was determined to help me recover some of the losses after a hit and run accident where the insurance company found a loophole to avoid paying for my injuries. I am very grateful!"
Auto Accident
"i am very pleased with the outcome of my auto accident, the attorney was very communicative all along the way, it took 3.5 yrs to get this settled but totally worth the wait! thank you for all your help especially Minvi that took over my case and managed to push through in a short amount of time! thank you all!"
Auto Accident
"Very professional and fast paced service. They helped us in no time when we got into an accident on freeway. They advised us how to recover and fix our car. … Very happy with their results and would recommend them to anyone who gets into a car accident."
Premises Liability
"We can’t thank this incredible legal team enough for everything they did for our family especially for our grandmother. After she suffered an injury at Home Depot and we received no real communication or accountability from them, we knew we needed legal help. From the moment we first reached out, the team listened, cared, and took action."
Car Accident
"I can’t say enough good things about Countrywide Trial Lawyers and the incredible job they did with my car accident case. From the first meeting, I knew I was in capable and compassionate hands. … Thanks to them, I received a settlement that was more than I expected!"
Car Accident
"Countrywide trial lawyers helped myself and my family (wife and 2 kids) when we got in a car accident about a year ago, right away they were able to help me receive funds to fix my car for damages and helped me receive the treatment that I needed to get better and helped me through the entire process providing me updates on my case. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who has been in a car accident."
Rear-End Collision
"Great lawfirm, a drunk guy rear-ended me on the freeway and they got me the highest compensation possible, Bridget and Christian were the best answering my concerns, recommended"
Bicycle Accident
"I was in an auto accident in 2022 and this firm helped me win my case. Unfortunately, my son was hit by a negligent driver the following year and injured while riding his bike. This firm settled his case as well, which turned out better than expected."
Car Accident
"I want to say thank you to the entire Countrywide team for helping me out on the car accident case I had. Especially Sharay. She kept me up to date on every detail which made the process a lot less stressful. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends."
Auto Accident
"Countrywide Trial Lawyers provided outstanding legal assistance with my automobile accident case. I am extremely impressed with the results."
Hit and Run
"Unfortunately I got hit by a car in a hit and run situation which caused numerous issues with my body thanks to country trial lawyers they made my case easy and assured me they will take care of the whole process all I had to worry about was getting better physically which therapy and surgery . They are the best! 10/10 reccomend"
Car Accident
"My mom and I got into a car accident and we didn’t know what to do. I looked up this place on google and I’m so happy I found them. … Car fixed. Doctor bills paid and I got a great settlement to walk away with. If you’re looking for a firm this is definitely the one you want."
Truck Accident
"I came to Countrywide after a scary traffic collision with a Big Rig and they took care of everything for me and made sure I received the best care. They communicate with you every step of the way, and helped me receive a generous settlement."
Car Accident
"So happy with the level of service I received! When I got into a car accident I was in the search for a good lawyer. Glad I came across them because they were able to get my car fixed and hospital bills paid. I was pretty surprised because I walked away with more than expected."
Recent results
Verified outcomes from our Case Vault
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
They run the same plays every time.
We know, because our attorneys used to run them. Six tactics adjusters lean on, how we counter each one, and a real case where it didn't work.
The fast, friendly lowball
What the adjuster does
Get an offer on the table before the client knows what their injury will really cost, and before a lawyer is involved.
What we do
We value the claim the way an adjuster's own software does, including future care, then build the evidence to go past it.
"The impact was too minor to hurt anyone"
What the adjuster does
Point to small repair estimates and argue a low-speed crash can't cause a serious injury.
What we do
We connect the mechanism of injury to the medicine with treating physicians and imaging, not repair invoices.
Blame a pre-existing condition
What the adjuster does
Dig through prior medical records and attribute every symptom to something that happened before the crash.
What we do
Treating-physician testimony that separates new trauma from old history.
Blame someone who isn't there
What the adjuster does
Invent a cause: a phantom vehicle, the victim's own inattention, a hazard 'anyone could see'.
What we do
Reconstruct what really happened and hold the line through litigation.
"The policy limit is all there is"
What the adjuster does
Tender the at-fault driver's limits and hope you stop looking.
What we do
We hunt every source of coverage, including your own underinsured motorist policy.
Deny liability outright
What the adjuster does
Refuse to accept fault and make the family fight for every inch, hoping they give up.
What we do
Independent investigation, federal trucking regulations, and a willingness to try the case.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Recovered for our clients
Cases tried to resolution by senior litigator Harvey Goldhammer
Appeals briefed & argued by Harvey Goldhammer
Donn Christensen's career representing only plaintiffs
Serious injuries. Serious representation.
Thirty-plus practice areas, one approach: build the case the insurance company is most afraid of.
Vehicle Accidents
Car Accidents · Truck Accidents · Commercial Vehicle Accidents · Delivery Driver Accidents
Injury Types
Whiplash & Soft Tissue · Broken Bones & Fractures · Amputation Injuries · Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis
Premises Liability
Premises Liability · Slip and Fall · Dog Bites · Negligent Security
Catastrophic Injury & Death
Wrongful Death · Catastrophic Injuries · Traumatic Brain Injury · Spine Injuries
Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse · Elder Abuse · Bedsores · Nursing Home Falls
Civil Rights & Emerging Harms
Police Misconduct · Police Shootings · Cell Switching · Product Liability
Real clients. Real cases. Real results.
Every result below is published by our firm with the story of how it was won, not just a number.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Insiders who switched sides.
Former insurance-defense and in-house insurance attorneys, a former prosecutor, and litigators with hundreds of trials and appeals between them.
From the call to the check, in five moves.
STEP 01
You call. We answer.
Day or night, a real person picks up. Your consultation is free and confidential.
STEP 02
We lock down the evidence
Scene photos, video, witness statements, black-box data and records, before they disappear.
STEP 03
We value it like an insider
We build the valuation the way an adjuster's claim software would, then document everything it tends to miss.
STEP 04
We negotiate from strength
Every demand is prepared as if the case is going to trial, because insurers can tell when it is.
STEP 05
You get paid
No attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. We handle the liens and the paperwork.
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Everything accident victims ask us most. Still have a question? Call us — it's free.
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