Car Accident Lawyer Los Angeles
Agemian Law Group is a Los Angeles car accident law firm with over 10 years of experience representing victims of various accident cases in LA, including those involving distracted driving & government negligence, poorly designed roads & every other type of injury resulting from a collision.
Agemian Law Group has recovered $100M for injured clients in Los Angeles County since 2018, and holds a 4.9 out of 5 from 82 Google reviews, as of August. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers handle the whole matter: pushing back on the insurer, gathering evidence from the crash, sorting out medical bills, arranging treatment and pursuing the maximum available for pain, lost wages, medical expenses and property damage. We advance all costs, and we work on a no-win-no-fee basis, so you pay us nothing unless we win your case.
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Reviewed by Vazken “Vinny” Agemian, Founding Attorney, Agemian Law Group · State Bar of California #314607 · admitted 2017
Car accident and collision claims, Los Angeles County · matters filed in Los Angeles superior court
Last reviewed: May 2026
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Why Los Angeles Car Accident Victims Need Experienced Lawyer
In Los Angeles, when you make a claim to recover damages in a car crash, there will be involvement of the other driver’s insurance company and strict law enforcement. With our experienced car accident lawyer by your side, you can fight for the maximum compensation possible, so you can start recovering and get your life back on track. Insurance providers often try to minimize or deny your valid claims. Our experienced personal injury lawyers understand the tactics used by insurance companies and can effectively negotiate on your behalf.
Types of Car Accidents We Handle in Los Angeles
Our Los Angeles car accident attorneys have wide experience representing clients in all types of motor vehicle accidents throughout Los Angeles County.
Rear-End Collisions
A rear-end collision occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the rear of another vehicle, typically caused by following too closely or distracted driving. These are the most common types of accidents in Los Angeles traffic, particularly on congested freeways like the I-405 and I-10.
T-Bone Accidents
T-bone accident, also called a side-impact collision, happens when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another vehicle, often at intersections. These collisions can lead to severe internal injuries if a driver loses control of his vehicle.
Head-On Collisions
A head-on collision ranks among the catastrophic injuries of a car accident, often resulting in serious spinal cord injuries or loss of life. It happens when two cars travelling in opposite directions crash into each other directly.
Sideswipe Accidents
Sideswipe accidents occur when the sides of two parallel vehicles collide, typically during unsafe lane changes or merging. Our sideswipe accident lawyers understand the unique liability issues in these freeway crashes common on LA’s busy highways.
Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents involving SUVs and trucks often result in severe injuries, and in some cases, defective vehicle design or weak roof structures contribute to the harm. As these cases can involve both driver negligence and product liability, having an experienced attorney is crucial to protect your rights.
How Our LA Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You
From the moment you hire us, we handle everything for you, allowing you to focus on your medical recovery. Our full-service legal representation maximizes your recovery and protects your rights in the event of any serious injury.
Thorough Investigation
We conduct a thorough investigation that builds a stronger case than you can alone. Our investigation process includes retrieving the traffic collision report from LAPD, the CHP or the responding city department; inspecting the scene and both vehicles before repairs begin; sending preservation letters for telematics, event data recorder downloads and cell-phone records; canvassing for surveillance and doorbell footage while it still exists; taking witness statements; and instructing an accident reconstruction expert where liability is disputed.
Complete Damage Calculation
Our experienced lawyers calculate all personal injury damages including medical expenses, lost wages, future medical treatment costs, economic damage, pain and suffering and emotional distress to get maximum compensation.
Aggressive Negotiation
While most car accident cases settle, we’re prepared to litigate when insurance companies won’t make fair offers. We’re more than settlement mills.
Trial-Ready Litigation
When insurance providers refuse fair settlements, our experienced personal injury lawyers take your personal injury lawsuit to trial. We have a proven track record of courtroom success.
No Upfront Costs
Our personal injury law firm works on a contingency fee basis. You pay no fees unless we win your car accident case. We advance all costs for investigation, experts and litigation.
What You Can Recover After a Los Angeles Car Accident
Car accident victims in Los Angeles, California, recover both economic and non-economic damages that fully compensate for all losses caused by the accident.
Medical Expenses
- ER treatment and ambulance costs
- Hospital stays and surgery expenses
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Prescription medications and medical equipment
- Future medical costs (proven with expert testimony)
Property Damage
- Vehicle repair or replacement value
- Diminished value of the repaired vehicle
- Rental car expenses during repairs
- Personal property damage inside the vehicle
- Towing and storage fees
Lost Income
- Past lost wages from missed work
- Future lost earning capacity if disabled
- Business opportunities
- Earning potential
- Benefits and retirement contributions
Other Expenses
- Home modifications for disabilities
- Household help during recovery
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Child care expenses
Non-economic damage
Non-economic damages compensate for subjective losses like physical pain, emotional suffering and reduced quality of life that don’t have a specific dollar amount. California doesn’t cap non-economic damages in car accident cases, so juries can award whatever amount they regard as fair for your suffering, including physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment.
California Car Accident Law: The Rules and Where They Come From
Every rule that governs a Los Angeles car accident claim, with the statute or the case it comes from, so you can check it for yourself.
| Rule | Authority |
|---|---|
| Two years to file a personal injury lawsuit | Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 |
| Three years for property damage | Code of Civil Procedure § 338(c) |
| Six months to claim against a public entity | Government Code § 911.2 |
| File an SR-1 with the DMV within ten days | Vehicle Code § 16000 |
| $15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage minimums | Vehicle Code § 16056 |
| Pure comparative negligence — 20% at fault still recovers 80% | Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804 |
| No cap on non-economic damages — except for an uninsured driver | Civil Code § 3333.4 (Proposition 213) |
These are general rules, not advice on your matter. How they apply depends on the facts of your crash, so confirm yours with a California-licensed attorney before relying on any of them.
California Car Accident Laws: Your Rights Under State Law
At-Fault Insurance System in California
California is one of those states where the driver who actually caused an accident is responsible for all the costs – that means the medical bills, lost wages, and even the damage to your car or other property. This is the complete opposite of so called “no-fault” states where everyone’s own insurance company is on the hook for the damages, regardless of who was behind the wheel.
The Dangers of Being Partially at Fault
In California, we use something called the Pure Comparative Negligence rule. This means that as the victim of an accident you can still get some compensation, even if you yourself weren’t entirely blameless. The catch is that how much you can recover will depend on how much you yourself were to blame. For instance, if you were 20% to blame and you have $100,000 in damages, then you’re only going to be able to get $80,000.
The Statute of Limitations For Your Car Accident Case in California
The statute of limitations for car accident cases in California is two years from the accident date for personal injury claims and three years for property damage claims. Claims against government entities require filing a notice within six months. Missing these deadlines usually results in permanent loss of rights to compensation. Contact an experienced car accident lawyer immediately after your accident to protect your rights and ensure you meet all legal deadlines.
Insurance Requirements and What You Need to File
In California, drivers are required to have at the very least $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident in bodily injury insurance, and $5,000 for property damage. And as soon as you’ve been in an accident that resulted in someone getting hurt, someone dying, or causing over $1,000 in property damage, you’ve got to file an SR-1 form with the DMV within ten days. Failing to do so can result in your license being suspended. An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to help you navigate all the reporting requirements and make sure your rights are protected.
Why Car Accident Victims Choose Agemian Law Group
Our Los Angeles personal injury law firm has a history of getting fair settlements for all types of severe injuries, workplace accidents, car accidents, sexual abuse cases, and wrongful death cases. We truly understand the pain and struggles of personal injury victims and help them get compensated.
Recovered for Clients
$100M recovered for injured clients in Los Angeles County, across car accident, personal injury and wrongful death matters, as of August 2026
Client Rating
4.9 out of 5-star rating across 157+ client reviews shows our commitment to excellent service
Years Experience
Over 10 years representing car accident victims in Los Angeles, with deep knowledge of local courts and insurance companies
Rideshare, Taxi and Delivery Collisions in Los Angeles
Who pays after a rideshare crash depends on what the driver’s app was doing at the moment of impact, and that single fact usually decides whether a claim is worth thousands or hundreds of thousands.
Uber and Lyft collisions
When the driver is on an active trip or on the way to collect a passenger, a $1 million third-party liability policy applies. When the app is merely open and the driver is waiting for a request, a much smaller contingent policy applies instead. When the app is off, only the driver’s personal insurance is in play, and personal policies routinely exclude commercial use. Establishing app status means preserving trip data early, which is the first thing we request.
Taxi collisions
Los Angeles taxi operators are separately regulated and insured, and liability can extend to the permit holder as well as the driver. The claim route differs from a rideshare claim and the notice requirements are tighter.
Delivery-vehicle collisions
Food and parcel delivery drivers sit in the same gap as rideshare drivers, and the contracting company’s cover often turns on the same on-trip distinction. Where a driver is an employee rather than a contractor, the employer can be liable directly.
What we do first, in every one of these
Send a preservation letter for the trip and telematics data before it ages out, identify every policy in the chain, and check your own uninsured and underinsured motorist cover as a fallback where the commercial layer does not respond.
Proven Results: Big Settlements for Car Accident Victims
Real case results show our commitment to maximum compensation
Rear-End Collision Settlement
Secured compensation for a client who suffered herniated discs and required spinal surgery after being rear-ended by a distracted driver on the 405 Freeway.
$850,000 Settlement
T-Bone Accident Recovery
Won settlement for a driver who sustained multiple fractures and traumatic brain injury when a motorist ran a red light at a busy Los Angeles intersection.
$625,000
Hit-and-Run Victim Compensation
Hit-and-run, driver never identified - our client was struck at an intersection by a driver who left the scene. We recovered under her own uninsured motorist cover after establishing the sequence from nearby surveillance footage and the collision report. $475,000 recovered in 2025, pre-suit settlement.
$475,000 Recovery
What to Do After You Get Involved in a Car Accident in Los Angeles.
The steps you take immediately after a car accident have a big impact on your ability to get compensation. Follow these guidelines to protect your rights and personal injury claim.
Safety First
Check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt. Move to a safe location if possible. Turn on hazard lights and use flares or warning triangles if you have them. Do not leave the scene or you could be charged with a crime.
Call the Police to File a Report
Always call the police to the scene, even for minor accidents. California law requires police reports for accidents involving injuries, death or property damage over $1,000. The police report creates an official record that helps establish liability and gets initial statements from all parties.
Get Info From Other Drivers
Full names and contact info, Insurance company names and policy numbers and Driver’s license numbers and vehicle registration
Get Witness Info
Get contact info from anyone who saw the accident, including names, phone numbers and email addresses. Ask witnesses to describe what they saw briefly. Independent witness statements help your case when liability is disputed.
Rideshare, Taxi and Delivery Collisions in Los Angeles
Our car accident lawyers handle all types of vehicle-related injury claims throughout Los Angeles County.
When the At-Fault Driver Is Uninsured, or Carries Only the Minimum
This is the single most common reason a Los Angeles claim pays less than it should, and it usually turns on cover you already have without knowing it.
- The California minimum is $30,000 per person. One emergency department visit and an MRI can exhaust it before any treatment begins.
- Uninsured motorist (UM) cover pays when the at-fault driver has none, including in a hit-and-run where the driver is never identified.
- Underinsured motorist (UIM) cover pays the gap when the at-fault driver has cover but not enough. Notify your own carrier before settling with theirs, or you can lose the UIM claim entirely.
- MedPay pays medical bills regardless of fault and does not wait for the claim to resolve.
- Policy-limits demands and bad faith. Where a carrier refuses a reasonable demand inside its limits and a judgment later exceeds them, the carrier can be exposed for the excess. That prospect is what moves a policy-limits case.
- Medical liens and subrogation. Health plans and treating providers claim back out of the settlement. Negotiating those down is often worth more to a client than the last increment on the gross figure.
- Proposition 213 (Civil Code 3333.4). An uninsured driver cannot recover non-economic damages in California, whatever the other driver did.
Bring your declarations page to the first meeting. It usually tells us more about what a claim is worth than the collision report does.
FAQs For Los Angeles Car Accident
How much does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer?
How much does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer?
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Los Angeles?
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Los Angeles?
Three different clocks run after a Los Angeles crash and they are often confused. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in California, under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and three years for property damage under section 338(c). You have six months to present a written claim against a public entity such as the City of Los Angeles, Metro or Caltrans, under Government Code section 911.2. Insurer notice windows are set by your policy rather than by statute, are usually much shorter, and should be checked the same week. Missing the statutory deadlines bars the claim permanently.
What if I was partially at fault?
What if I was partially at fault?
How much is my case worth?
How much is my case worth?
Should I take the insurance company’s first offer?
Should I take the insurance company’s first offer?
Almost never, and the timing is the reason. A first offer usually arrives before your treatment is finished, which means it is priced on the medical records that exist today rather than on what you will still need. Signing the carrier’s release closes the claim for good – if you need surgery three months later, that is your cost, not theirs. We value a case at maximum medical improvement, the point where a doctor can say what is permanent. In our own closed files, first offers on matters we later resolved averaged [figure] against a final recovery of [figure]. Let us read the offer before you sign anything; there is no charge for that.
How long does a case take to settle?
How long does a case take to settle?
What if my injuries didn’t show up until days after the accident?
What if my injuries didn’t show up until days after the accident?
Schedule Your Free Consultation
If you were hurt in any motor vehicle accident, contact a personal injury attorney at Agemian Law Group as soon as possible for a free case consultation. Our legal team will provide personalized assistance and help you with the insurance claim process or lawsuit.
What Our Car Accident Clients Say
Reviews left by clients we represented in Los Angeles County collision matters.
| Client | Matter | Where the review was left |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur S., Glendale | Car accident injury | |
| Mirna, Los Angeles | Auto accident | |
| Jamie, Los Angeles | Uber accident |
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 82 Google reviews, as of August 2026 — read the reviews.