Car Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

After a car crash in Los Angeles, you need experienced legal counsel to handle insurance companies, investigate liability, and pursue full compensation for your injuries and losses. Vaziri Law Group has recovered over $1 billion for California injury victims through thorough case preparation, expert negotiation, and trial-ready litigation. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Why You Should Hire a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer

Insurance companies employ staff counsel and independent adjusters trained in claim reduction techniques. They reference Colossus software valuations, apply comparative fault liberally, and dispute causation between the crash and your injuries. Unrepresented claimants rarely receive compensation for future medical care, diminished earning capacity, or non-economic damages beyond a basic multiplier.

Common Reasons Clients Call Us

• Insurer denied the claim or offered 10–20% of medical bills
• Serious injuries requiring surgery or injections
• Multi-vehicle crashes with disputed liability
• Hit-and-run requiring uninsured motorist (UM) claim
• Uber or Lyft crash with commercial policy questions
• Permanent disability affecting work capacity

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Minor Crash?

Property-damage-only claims under $10,000 with admitted liability can often be handled directly. However, soft tissue injuries, disc bulges visible on MRI, or post-concussion syndrome may not manifest for days or weeks. Insurers routinely offer $2,500–$5,000 for injuries that cost $15,000–$30,000 to treat.

Working with Vaziri Law: What to Expect

We guide you through every stage of your claim with transparency and clear communication. Our team investigates the crash scene, obtains California Highway Patrol (CHP) or LAPD traffic collision reports, secures medical records under HIPAA authorization, tracks your treatment and losses, and prepares a detailed demand package citing specific California Vehicle Code violations and medical evidence. When insurers delay or deny valid claims, we file suit in Los Angeles Superior Court.

California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1 gives injury victims two years from the crash date to file most personal injury claims. Claims against government entities require a written claim within six months under Government Code §911.2—missing this deadline bars your case entirely.

From Intake to Resolution

• Free consultation and case evaluation
• CHP/police report analysis and scene investigation
• Medical treatment monitoring and lien negotiation
• Demand package with CVC citations and damage calculations
• Settlement negotiation backed by case law and comparables
• Lawsuit filing in L.A. Superior Court if needed
• Discovery, depositions, and trial preparation

How Long Will My Car Accident Case Take in L.A. Superior Court?

Cases settling pre-litigation often resolve in 4–8 months after you finish treatment. Filed cases in Los Angeles Superior Court typically take 12–24 months to reach trial due to mandatory settlement conferences, discovery deadlines under California’s Civil Discovery Act, and court calendar congestion in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and other downtown venues.

How Contingency Fees and Case Costs Work

Our contingency fee means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation. The fee percentage is agreed upon in writing before representation begins, as required by State Bar rules. Case costs—filing fees, deposition transcripts, expert witness fees, and medical record retrieval—are typically advanced by the firm and reimbursed from your recovery.

A Track Record of Results

Vaziri Law Group has secured over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for California injury victims. Our Los Angeles car accident attorneys have recovered seven- and eight-figure awards in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and complex multi-party liability. We combine aggressive litigation with data-driven demand packages that cite California appellate decisions, jury verdict research, and economic expert testimony to maximize your compensation.

Review our car accident case results to see how we’ve helped past clients.

First 24 Hours After a Crash: Steps That Protect Your Claim

1. Call 911 and Seek Medical Care

Request emergency evaluation even if you feel fine. CHP officers complete Form 555 (Traffic Collision Report), which becomes critical evidence. Delayed medical care allows insurers to argue pre-existing conditions or unrelated injury.

2. Document the Scene with Photos and Witness Contacts

Photograph vehicle positions, skid marks, traffic controls, and damage from multiple angles. California Vehicle Code §20008 requires exchanging information; collect driver’s license, insurance, and plate numbers.

3. Avoid Recorded Statements and Social Media Posts

Insurance Code §791.13 allows insurers to request statements, but you are not required to provide recorded statements to the at-fault party’s carrier before consulting counsel. Adjusters use recorded statements to lock in versions that conflict with later evidence.

4. Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Before Speaking to Insurers

Your own insurer requires cooperation under the policy’s conditions, but you can have an attorney present. Third-party insurers have no duty of good faith to you under Moradi-Shalal v. Fireman’s Fund and work solely to minimize payouts.

Liability and Fault Under California Law

California follows pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975). You can recover damages even if you were partially responsible, reduced by your percentage of fault.

Drivers, Employers, and Vehicle Owners

California Vehicle Code §17150 imposes vicarious liability on vehicle owners for negligent operation by permissive drivers, capped at $15,000/$30,000 unless the owner was also negligent. Employers are liable under respondeat superior when employees cause crashes within the scope of employment.

Government Entities for Dangerous Roads

Cities and Caltrans can be liable for dangerous conditions under Government Code §835. Written claims must be filed within six months on Judicial Council Form GC-030. Common dangerous condition cases involve missing guardrails, faded striping, or obstructed sight lines at intersections.

Your Options if You Are Partly at Fault

California’s pure comparative fault allows recovery even at 90% fault. Fault allocation is determined by jury instruction (CACI 405) based on evidence, witness testimony, and expert reconstruction. Insurers routinely over-assign fault; we retain biomechanical and accident reconstruction experts to challenge inflated percentages.

Compensation You Can Pursue After a Car Accident

Economic Damages

Medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment costs, property damage, and diminished earning capacity. California law requires documentation through billing records, pay stubs, and expert economic testimony.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disfigurement. Calculated using the multiplier method or per diem approach, supported by jury verdict comparables from Los Angeles County.

Punitive Damages in Extreme Cases

Available under Civil Code §3294 when the defendant acted with oppression, fraud, or malice—typically DUI crashes or intentional conduct. Requires clear and convincing evidence and is capped under due process limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long After a Los Angeles Crash Should I Hire a Lawyer?

Call an attorney within days of the collision. CHP reports take 10–14 days to process; early retention allows us to photograph the scene, locate witnesses, and send preservation letters to prevent surveillance footage deletion.

Will My Immigration Status Affect My Settlement?

No. Evidence Code §351.2 and §351.4 prohibit disclosure of immigration status in personal injury cases. You have the same rights under California tort law regardless of documentation.

Can I Fire My Current Attorney and Hire Vaziri Law?

Yes. Contact us to review your retainer agreement. We handle the Judicial Council Form MC-050 substitution and resolve prior counsel liens through negotiation or noticed motion if necessary.

Do I Have to Go to Court to Win Compensation?

Most cases settle before trial. Los Angeles Superior Court requires mandatory settlement conferences 30 days before trial under Local Rule 3.25. Only 2–5% of filed cases proceed to jury verdict.

Contact Vaziri Law for a Free Case Evaluation

Vaziri Law Group investigates crashes, handles insurer negotiations, and pursues full compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact us now to schedule your free consultation with an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer.