About El Segundo Personal Injury Lawyer – Jura Hartley
Jura Hartley is the founder and lead personal injury and trial lawyer at J. Hartley Law Personal Injury Lawyers, based in El Segundo, California, with more than 20 years of experience since being admitted to the State Bar of California in 2006. He represents injured clients throughout El Segundo and the South Bay, including Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Inglewood. Hartley moved to Los Angeles more than 25 years ago, earned his undergraduate degree at UCLA, and graduated from Loyola Law School before shifting his practice from representing corporations to representing injured individuals.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Hartley holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. He has been licensed to practice law in California since June 2006 and is a member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
APPROACH TO CASES
Hartley describes himself as a trial lawyer first, and the firm positions itself around a trial-ready approach, direct communication with clients, and thorough case preparation rather than early settlement for its own sake. His case history includes a $2,200,000 trial verdict, reflecting a willingness to take cases to court rather than defaulting to settlement.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
– Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California (#242414) since 2006
CASE RESULTS
– $2,200,000 — Trial Verdict
– $2,100,000 — Slip and Fall
– $1,825,000 — Traumatic Brain Injury
– $1,250,000 — Traumatic Brain Injury / Sports Injury
– $1,000,000 — Truck Accident
– $850,000 — Fall from Ladder
– $600,000 — Slip and Fall
– $500,000 — Slip and Fall
– $400,000 — Slip and Fall
– $400,000 — Assault and Battery
– $275,000 — Pedestrian Accident
– $250,000 — Motorcycle Accident
– $250,000 — Slip and Fall
– $240,000 — Slip and Fall
– $230,000 — Concussion / Sports Injury
– $125,000 — Bus Accident
– $100,000 — Car Accident
– $100,000 — Car Accident
– $100,000 — Car Accident
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
J. Hartley Law Personal Injury Lawyers
880 Apollo St, Suite 334, El Segundo, CA 90245
(323) 284-2834
Serving El Segundo and the greater South Bay and Los Angeles County area, including Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Gardena, and Compton.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
In California, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. This applies to car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and most other injury claims. Missing this deadline generally results in the court dismissing the case regardless of fault. Jura Hartley can review the specific facts of your case during a free consultation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
If your injury involved a government entity — a city vehicle, a dangerous condition on public property, or a public transit agency — you must present a written claim to that entity within six months of the injury under California Government Code Section 911.2. This is a much shorter deadline than the standard two-year statute of limitations and is strictly enforced. Given the number of public roads, buses, and municipal properties in and around El Segundo and LAX, this issue comes up often in local cases.
What if my accident involved a government entity, like a city bus or a public road near LAX?
What if my accident involved a government entity, like a city bus or a public road near LAX?
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault rather than barred entirely. For example, if you are found 30% at fault, you can still recover 70% of your damages. An attorney can help assess how fault is likely to be allocated in your specific case.
What if I was partly at fault for my own accident?
What if I was partly at fault for my own accident?
Yes. Slip and fall and other premises liability claims in California are generally subject to the same two-year statute of limitations under Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, unless the property is owned by a government entity, in which case the six-month government claim deadline applies instead. Property owners and their insurers often move quickly to gather evidence after a fall, so early legal advice matters.
Does a slip and fall case follow the same filing deadline as a car accident?
Does a slip and fall case follow the same filing deadline as a car accident?
No. While the firm is based in El Segundo, it represents clients throughout the South Bay and greater Los Angeles County, including Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Inglewood, and surrounding communities. Location near the accident site is less important than the facts of the case itself.
Does J. Hartley Law only handle cases in El Segundo?
Does J. Hartley Law only handle cases in El Segundo?
