Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer

West Coast Trial Lawyers represents injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and rideshare accident victims throughout Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. Our firm has recovered more than $2 billion for injured clients and has handled major motor vehicle accidents, including rideshares, trucks, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.

Whether your crash happened on the 405, 101, 10, 110, 5, or a dangerous Los Angeles intersection, our legal team can help you understand your rights, preserve evidence, deal with the insurance company, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Call (213) 927-3700 or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation. On top of it all, you pay $0 upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.

When Should You Call a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer?

You should call a Los Angeles car accident lawyer as soon as possible if you were injured, taken to the hospital, blamed for the crash, hit by an uninsured driver, involved in a rideshare or commercial vehicle collision, or contacted by an insurance adjuster asking for a recorded statement.

A lawyer can help gather police reports, preserve video footage, review medical records, identify all available insurance coverage, calculate your damages, and file a lawsuit before the California deadline expires. In most California personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1.

Why Los Angeles Car Accident Victims Trust West Coast Trial Lawyers

When your health and financial future are on the line, you need more than a law firm that makes vague promises. You need a legal team with proven results, local knowledge, and the resources to prepare your case properly, whether you are looking for a car accident attorney, an experienced attorney, or a full experienced legal team.

West Coast Trial Lawyers stands out because we offer:

• Proven case results: Our firm has recovered more than $2 billion for injured clients.
• Los Angeles presence: Our Los Angeles office is located at 1147 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, California 90015.
• No upfront legal fees: As a personal injury law firm, we handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, and speaking with a personal injury lawyer early can help preserve evidence and protect your claim.
• Local accident knowledge: We understand the freeway corridors, surface streets, intersections, police agencies, hospitals, and Los Angeles County court system that may affect your claim.
• Trial-ready case preparation: Insurance companies are more likely to take a claim seriously when they know your skilled lawyers are prepared to litigate if a fair settlement is not offered.
• Support for diverse LA communities: Los Angeles is multilingual and multicultural, so accessible communication is essential for building trust and keeping clients informed.
• Focused case experience: If you are choosing counsel, look for experienced car accident attorneys with the right background in these cases so your claim is evaluated and prepared by the right team.

Recent Car Accident Verdicts and Settlements

506 REVIEWS

This is my first time needing a lawyer and I couldn't believe how helpful these guys were! They were very professional, quick and easy to work with! I even came to the office to pick up my check and the receptionist was very nice and even offered me water (it was a hot day). I would 100% recommend this team and come back for their services!

Nancy N.

308 REVIEWS

oast Trial Lawyers. Each attorney who has worked on my case showed professionalism, good communication skills, and compassion towards me. I was also satisfied with the pay I received for each case.

Micheal Swarz

308 REVIEWS

Exceptional service from start to finish! The team at West Coast Trial lawyers handled my personal injury case with professionalism, compassion, and expertise. They kept me informed every step of the way and fought tirelessly to ensure I received the compensation I deserved. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal representation for personal injury cases. 5 stars!

Andre Hinojos

308 REVIEWS

I was involved in car accident last summer while taking my kid to school. It was my first accident so I was extremely nervous and scared. After venting out several law firms, I went with West Coast Trial Lawyers. From the start, till the very end, I was always connected and in touch with my attorney, the process was a lot easier than I thought and I am happy to say everything went better than expected with my case!! Thank you to the entire staff!

Charles Thompson

497 REVIEWS

This is a great firm that gets it done. When my brother was killed in an auto/bike accident we contacted West Coast Trial Lawyers and they handled our case and even got us a really great setttlement based on the situation and circumstance. We know no one could have done a better job.

Meck Giinan

When choosing a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, case results matter. A serious crash can leave you with emergency treatment, long-term care needs, lost income, and insurance companies trying to reduce or deny your claim.

West Coast Trial Lawyers has achieved significant results in motor vehicle and injury cases, including:

$6 Million | Car Accident Recovery

Our firm recovered a major result for a car accident victim after a serious collision. This type of case often requires crash-scene investigation, medical documentation, expert review, and insurance pressure to pursue full compensation.

$2.925 Million | Rideshare Accident Recovery

Rideshare accidents can involve complicated insurance questions because coverage may depend on whether the Uber or Lyft driver was offline, waiting for a ride request, driving to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting someone.

$3.85 Million | Truck Accident Recovery

Truck accident cases may involve commercial carriers, delivery companies, a delivery driver, employer liability, maintenance records, black box data, driver logs, and corporate insurance policies.

$4.015 Million | Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle Recovery

Pedestrian crashes in Los Angeles often cause catastrophic injuries because the person walking has no protection from the force of impact. These claims may require traffic signal analysis, witness statements, video footage, and accident reconstruction.

$1.475 Million | Car Accident Recovery

Car accident claims can become more complex when the insurance company disputes fault, questions the severity of injuries, or uses California’s comparative negligence rules to argue shared fault that could reduce compensation, as well as claiming that the victim’s medical treatment was unrelated to the crash.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, injuries, liability evidence, available insurance, and damages.

Why Los Angeles Car Accident Claims Are Different

Los Angeles is not an ordinary driving environment. A car accident claim in LA may involve heavy freeway congestion, aggressive lane changes, distracted rideshare drivers, delivery vehicles, uninsured motorists, and even tourists sharing the same roadways. In 2024, Los Angeles County records more traffic deaths in absolute numbers than any other California county and some major crash corridors included:

• I-405 through West LA, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, and LAX-area traffic
• US-101 through Hollywood, Echo Park, Downtown LA, and the San Fernando Valley
• I-10 through Mid-City, West Adams, Downtown LA, and the Eastside
• I-110 and CA-110 near Downtown LA, South LA, Highland Park, and Pasadena traffic corridors
• I-5 through Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, Boyle Heights, and Northeast LA
• Sepulveda Boulevard, Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue, Figueroa Street, Olympic Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard, La Brea Avenue, Sunset Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Hollywood Boulevard

Local data also shows why these serious crashes remain a major concern. LADOT reported in 2026 that roughly one in five fatal crashes in the City of Los Angeles in 2024 were directly attributed to speeding, and its Vision Zero Safety Study found unsafe speed was the primary collision factor in 40 percent of vehicle-only fatal collisions.

For injury victims, this local context matters. Drivers must follow traffic laws as part of their duty of care, and that often shapes how liability is evaluated after a crash. A Los Angeles car accident lawyer should know how to investigate local crash scenes, obtain LAPD or CHP reports, identify nearby camera footage, evaluate dangerous road conditions, and prepare claims for Los Angeles County courts when needed.

Common Los Angeles Car Accident Cases We Handle

Every motor vehicle accident is different. A rear-end crash on the 405 is not the same as a T-bone collision in Koreatown, a hit-and-run in South LA, a rideshare crash in Hollywood, or a multi-vehicle pileup on the 10.

Rear-End Collisions

Rear-end crashes are common on Los Angeles freeways and major surface streets, especially during stop-and-go traffic. These crashes may cause whiplash, concussions, back injuries, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions.

Insurance companies often minimize rear-end injuries by calling them “minor impact” claims. Our attorneys look at vehicle damage, crash speed, medical records, imaging, treatment history, and how the injury affects your work and daily life.

Intersection Accidents

Busy Los Angeles intersections can become dangerous when drivers run red lights, make unsafe left turns, fail to yield, speed through yellow lights, or engage in distracted driving. Intersections near Wilshire Boulevard, Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue, Figueroa Street, Olympic Boulevard, La Brea Avenue, and Hollywood Boulevard often involve heavy traffic and multiple lanes of movement.

Proving fault in an intersection crash may require:

• LAPD collision reports
• Witness statements
• Traffic signal timing
• Nearby surveillance footage
• Dashcam footage
• Vehicle damage analysis
• Phone records
• Accident reconstruction

Highway and Multi-Vehicle Crashes

Multi-vehicle crashes on I-5, I-10, I-110, I-405, and US-101 are often more complicated than ordinary two-car accidents. These auto accident cases can involve chain reactions on crowded freeways, with several drivers blaming each other and multiple insurance companies disputing responsibility.

These cases may involve:

• Chain-reaction collisions
• Commercial vehicles
• Delivery drivers
• Employer liability
• Unsafe lane changes
• Speeding
• Sudden stops
• Uninsured or underinsured drivers
• Catastrophic injuries

When multiple parties are involved, it is important to identify primary and secondary liability before evidence disappears, especially when several drivers, employers, or vehicle owners may be among the responsible parties.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

Los Angeles also has a serious hit-and-run problem. When the at-fault driver flees, the injured victim may still have options through uninsured motorist coverage, hit-and-run coverage, or other available insurance policies.

Our team can help investigate hit-and-run claims by looking for:

• Traffic camera footage
• Business surveillance video
• Residential camera footage
• Dashcam footage
• Witness photos or videos
• Vehicle debris
• License plate information
• LAPD or CHP reports

Even when the driver is never found, you may still be able to pursue compensation through your own insurance policy.

Uber and Lyft Accidents

Rideshare accident claims require close attention to app status and insurance coverage. The available policy may depend on whether the driver was logged out, waiting for a ride request, on the way to pick up a passenger, or transporting a passenger.

A Los Angeles Uber or Lyft accident may involve:

• The rideshare driver
• Another negligent driver
• Uber or Lyft’s insurance coverage
• The rideshare driver’s personal auto policy
• Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage
• App data and trip records

Commercial Truck Accidents

Truck crashes in Los Angeles can involve delivery vans, freight trucks, tractor-trailers, box trucks, construction vehicles, and company vehicles. These claims often require a deeper investigation because the driver may not be the only party legally responsible for the crash.

Potentially liable parties may include:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• A delivery company
• A maintenance contractor
• A cargo loading company
• A vehicle parts manufacturer
• A broker or logistics company

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Los Angeles pedestrians and bicyclists are especially vulnerable in Downtown LA, Hollywood, Koreatown, Westlake, South LA, Westwood, Venice, Echo Park, and other high-traffic neighborhoods. These crashes often involve serious injuries because the victim has little or no physical protection.

Pedestrian and bicycle accident claims may require analysis of:

• Crosswalk markings
• Traffic signals
• Lighting
• Visibility
• Bike lane obstruction
• Driver speed
• Failure to yield
• Road design
• City maintenance records
• Nearby camera footage

How West Coast Trial Lawyers Builds a Los Angeles Car Accident Case

Insurance companies do not pay full value just because a crash was painful or clearly unfair. They pay when the evidence proves fault, injuries, causation, and damages. Our legal process is designed to build that evidence from the beginning.

Step 1: Free Case Evaluation and Immediate Investigation

Your case starts with a free consultation. We review what happened, where the crash occurred, who may be responsible, what injuries you suffered, what insurance coverage may apply, and what evidence needs to be preserved.

Early investigation may include:

• Reviewing photos and videos from the accident scene
• Identifying the police agency that handled the crash
• Locating witnesses
• Searching for nearby cameras
• Reviewing medical treatment
• Evaluating vehicle damage
• Preserving digital evidence
• Checking whether commercial, rideshare, or government entities may be involved

Step 2: Police Reports, Agency Records, and Local Evidence

Depending on where the crash happened, your report may come from LAPD, CHP, LASD, or another local agency. LAPD provides a process for requesting traffic collision reports, and CHP allows certain parties of interest, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicle owners, legal representatives, and insurers, to request crash reports.

Our team can help obtain and review:

• LAPD traffic collision reports
• CHP crash reports
• Insurance claim documents
• DMV reporting documents
• Medical records
• Ambulance records
• Hospital bills
• Property damage estimates
• Witness statements
• Scene photos and videos

Step 3: Medical Documentation and Damage Calculation

A strong injury claim requires more than saying you are hurt. It requires documentation showing what injuries you suffered, what treatment you received, how the crash caused or worsened your condition, how the injury affects your life, and why you may need ongoing medical care.

We may use:

• Emergency room records
• Imaging results
• Orthopedic records
• Neurology records
• Surgical reports
• Physical therapy records
• Pain management records
• Future care recommendations supporting physical pain and mental anguish damages
• Work restriction notes
• Wage loss documentation
• Expert medical opinions

Step 4: Insurance Negotiation and Claim Filing

Once your damages are documented, we handle communication with the insurance company and seek fair compensation based on your documented losses, while pursuing maximum compensation supported by the evidence. We prepare demand packages that may include liability evidence, medical records, billing summaries, lost wage documentation, photos, expert opinions, and a detailed explanation of your losses.

Compensation may include:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Vehicle repair or replacement
• Rental car costs
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability
• Wrongful death damages, when applicable

Under California law, non-economic damages in car accident cases are generally not capped.

Step 5: Litigation in Los Angeles County if Necessary

If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, we can file a lawsuit. Many Los Angeles personal injury cases are handled in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. The court identifies the Spring Street Courthouse at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and certain Personal Injury Hub cases may be connected to Resolve Law LA settlement procedures.

Litigation may involve:

• Filing the complaint
• Serving defendants
• Written discovery
• Depositions
• Expert witness review
• Mediation or settlement conferences
• Trial preparation
• Jury trial, if necessary

What to Do After a Car Accident in Los Angeles

1. Get Medical Care Immediately

Call 911 if anyone is injured. Seek emergency care if you have head pain, neck pain, back pain, dizziness, confusion, numbness, weakness, chest pain, abdominal pain, or symptoms of a concussion. Some crash injuries become worse after the adrenaline wears off.

Depending on the location and severity of the crash, victims may be taken to nearby Los Angeles medical facilities such as LA General Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, or another emergency department.

2. Report the Crash

California Vehicle Code § 20008 requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident causing injury or death to make or cause a written report to CHP or, if the accident happened within a city, CHP or the city police department within 24 hours.

The California DMV also states that an SR-1 report must be submitted within 10 days if anyone was injured or killed, or if property damage was more than $1,000.

3. Document Everything

If you can do so safely, collect:

• Photos of all vehicles
• License plates
• Driver’s license information
• Insurance cards
• Visible injuries
• Skid marks
• Debris
• Traffic signals and signs
• Road conditions
• Witness names and phone numbers
• Nearby camera locations

4. Do Not Rush Into a Recorded Statement

Insurance adjusters may ask for a recorded statement shortly after the crash. Be careful. Anything you say may be used to shift blame, minimize your injuries, or reduce the value of your claim.

5. Call a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer

A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system while protecting your claim, gathering evidence, dealing with the insurance company, calculating your damages, and preparing your case for settlement or litigation.

How Much Is a Los Angeles Car Accident Case Worth?

The value of a Los Angeles car accident case depends on the facts, and in auto accident claims that means looking at the specific evidence behind the case. There is no reliable one-size-fits-all number because every case involves different injuries, liability evidence, treatment needs, insurance coverage, and long-term consequences, and case value often depends on proving your injuries resulted from someone else’s negligence.

Factors that may affect your case value include:

• The severity of your injuries
• Whether you need surgery
• Whether you have permanent limitations
• Whether fault is disputed
• Whether multiple parties are responsible
• The amount of available insurance
• Your medical bills
• Your future medical care
• Your lost wages
• Your reduced earning capacity
• Whether the crash involved a commercial vehicle
• Whether the crash involved Uber or Lyft
• Whether a government entity may be liable
• Whether you are partially blamed for the crash

California follows comparative fault rules, which means you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible, but your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Los Angeles Areas We Serve

West Coast Trial Lawyers represents car accident victims throughout Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, including:

• Central LA: Downtown LA, Hollywood, Koreatown, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Westlake
• Westside: West LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Brentwood, Venice, Westwood
• San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Studio City
• South LA: Inglewood, Compton, Hawthorne, Gardena, Watts, Exposition Park
• East LA and nearby communities: Boyle Heights, El Monte, Alhambra, Pasadena, Glendale
• Major freeway corridors: I-405, I-5, I-10, I-110, CA-110, US-101, SR-134, and surrounding LA County highways

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Angeles Car Accident Claims

Speak With a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer Today

Every day you wait after a car accident can make your claim harder to prove. Evidence may disappear, witnesses may forget details, insurance companies may build arguments against you, and legal deadlines may continue to run.

West Coast Trial Lawyers represents injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, rideshare passengers, and families throughout Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. Whether your crash happened on a freeway, at a dangerous intersection, near your neighborhood, outside work, or while using Uber or Lyft, our experienced legal team is ready to help you seek compensation.

Call (213) 927-3700 now or fill out our online contact form for a free case consultation. You pay $0 upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.