Business Details
14 Years
experience
Modesto Personal Injury Lawyer
Founded in 2012, our firm builds upon decades of combined legal experience from our lead attorney, Dean Petrulakis, who has practiced law since 1997. Specializing in personal injury representation, we focus on advocating for clients injured due to others' negligence, leveraging deep knowledge of insurance defense strategies gained from Dean's prior career defending insurance companies. Our team demonstrates expertise through successful case resolutions, including multi-million-dollar settlements, while maintaining authoritativeness through professional memberships and community involvement. We emphasize trustworthiness through transparent contingency fee arrangements, personalized communication, and a proven track record of prioritizing client needs above all else. 
Services
Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Wrongful Death
Dog Bites
Truck Accidents
Paralysis Cases
Insurance Bad Faith
Pedestrian Accidents
Brain Injuries
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of legal experience in personal injury law
- Our attorney previously worked as an insurance defense attorney
- We offer Spanish-speaking services for client convenience
- Our team remains personally committed to every case
- We provide free initial case evaluations with no upfront costs
What people say
HIGHLY recommend him
Very knowledgeable
Best in our area
Outstanding attorney
Amazing and professional
Services
Car Accidents
Our firm specializes in representing victims of car accidents caused by negligent drivers. We help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering. With extensive experience handling insurance claims and litigation, we ensure clients receive fair settlements that cover both immediate and long-term needs.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate legal representation for families who have lost loved ones due to others' negligence. Our attorneys help grieving families pursue justice and financial compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, and emotional distress. We handle complex cases involving various accident types while maintaining sensitivity to our clients' emotional needs.
Catastrophic Injuries
Our firm advocates for clients suffering from life-altering injuries like spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injuries. We work with medical experts to document long-term impacts and secure comprehensive settlements covering medical care, rehabilitation, and lost earning capacity. Our experience includes successful resolutions for clients with permanent disabilities.
Motorcycle Accidents
We represent motorcyclists injured in collisions with automobiles and commercial vehicles. Our attorneys understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face, including bias from insurance companies. We aggressively pursue compensation for medical treatment, motorcycle damage, and pain and suffering while protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process.
Dog Bites
Our firm handles dog bite cases involving severe injuries requiring medical treatment. We help victims recover compensation for medical expenses, scarring, and emotional trauma. With experience negotiating with insurance companies and pursuing litigation when necessary, we ensure clients receive fair settlements that address both physical and psychological impacts of animal attacks.
People
Dean Petrulakis
Attorney
Dean Petrulakis is a civil trial lawyer with over 25 years of legal experience, specializing in personal injury cases since 2012. A former insurance defense attorney, he uses his insider knowledge to benefit injury victims. He graduated from University of Utah College of Law and actively participates in legal and civic organizations.
Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
California law typically allows two years from the injury date to file a claim. Certain cases may have shorter deadlines, so prompt action is crucial.
What types of damages can I recover after an accident?
You may recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other documented expenses related to your injuries.
Do I have to pay anything upfront for legal representation?
No. We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
What should I do immediately after a personal injury accident?
Seek medical attention, document the scene, exchange information with involved parties, and contact our firm to protect your legal rights and build a strong case.
Why choose the Law Offices of Dean Petrulakis for my case?
Our firm offers decades of legal experience, former insurance defense insight, personalized attention, and a proven track record of million-dollar settlements while maintaining compassionate client support.
