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An injury changes everything in an instant. Medical bills start stacking up. You may be missing work. The insurance company is calling, and their offer sounds reasonable until you realize it barely covers your emergency room visit. If you were hurt in Los Angeles through someone else’s negligence, you have legal rights and a limited window to protect them. Culver Legal, LLP represents injured people across Los Angeles with one goal: maximum compensation.

Los Angeles is one of the most congested, high-traffic regions in the United States. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, Los Angeles County consistently records more injury crashes each year than any other county in the state. That volume means insurance companies here handle thousands of claims simultaneously. They have teams of adjusters trained to settle fast and settle low. An experienced personal injury attorney levels the playing field from day one.

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What a Personal Injury Claim in Los Angeles Covers

Personal injury law covers any situation where another party’s negligence causes you harm. In Los Angeles, the most common cases include car accidents on the 405, 10, and 110 freeways, motorcycle crashes, truck accidents involving commercial carriers, pedestrian knockdowns in crosswalks along Wilshire Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, bicycle accidents, rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers, slip and fall injuries on commercial property, dog bites, and wrongful death claims.

Compensation in a successful claim can include:

  • Emergency medical treatment and ongoing care costs
  • Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Property damage
  • Loss of consortium, where applicable

For detailed information on a specific type of accident, our car accident practice page walks through California law, the claims process, and what to expect step by step.

California Law and Your Right to Recover

Two rules of California law matter more than anything else when you are thinking about filing a claim.

First, the statute of limitations. Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline and you lose your right to recover, regardless of how strong your case is. If your injury involved a government entity, such as a city bus, a pothole on a Los Angeles Department of Public Works road, or a Metro Rail accident, the deadline is far shorter. You must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident. This is not a soft deadline. It is hard and unforgiving.

Second, comparative fault. California follows a pure comparative fault system. If you were partially responsible for the accident, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. It is not eliminated. If your case is worth $1,000,000 and you are found 25% at fault, you still recover $750,000. You can file a claim even if you are 99% at fault. Insurance adjusters will often try to assign you blame precisely because they know it reduces what they owe you. Do not accept a fault determination from an adjuster without legal review.

What to Do After an Injury in Los Angeles

  1. Call 911. Get police and medical personnel to the scene.
  2. Accept emergency medical treatment. Do not refuse an ambulance.
  3. Document everything you can: photos, witness names, driver information, business name if the accident happened on commercial property.
  4. Report the accident to your insurance company, but keep it factual. Do not speculate about fault.
  5. Do not give a recorded statement to the other party’s insurance company.
  6. Contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney before signing anything.

Expert Legal Tip from the Attorneys at Culver Legal: If your Los Angeles accident involved a Metro bus, a city vehicle, or a pothole on a public road, the six-month government tort claim deadline is the most dangerous deadline most people never know about. It runs from the date of the accident, not from when you hired a lawyer. Missing it eliminates your right to sue the government entity permanently, even if the two-year civil deadline has not yet passed. Call an attorney immediately if a public entity may be involved.

What Not to Do

Insurance adjusters are not on your side. The adjuster who calls you works for the insurer, and the insurer’s interest is in paying out as little as possible. Three mistakes destroy claims in Los Angeles every day.

Do not give a recorded statement. Anything you say will be used to undervalue or deny your claim. You have no legal obligation to provide one to the adverse insurer.

Do not accept the first settlement offer. Early offers are almost always far below the actual value of your claim, often before the full extent of your injuries is even known.

Do not sign a release. Once you sign a release, you cannot return for additional compensation, even if your injuries turn out to be far more serious than initially diagnosed.

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Serving Every Part of Los Angeles

Culver Legal represents injured clients throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding region. Whether your accident happened in Hollywood, Koreatown, Inglewood, Compton, or the San Fernando Valley, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also serve clients in Long Beach, Gardena, Huntington Park, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood. You never have to come to us. We come to you.

The Los Angeles Superior Court handles an enormous volume of personal injury litigation each year. Navigating its filing requirements, courtrooms, and procedures takes attorneys who work this courthouse regularly. Culver Legal’s team knows the Los Angeles court system and uses that knowledge to move cases efficiently.

Why Culver Legal

Over $1 billion recovered for injured clients. That number comes from real cases: a $4 million auto accident recovery, a $3.7 million personal injury settlement, a $3.55 million auto accident result, a $3 million truck accident recovery, and a $2.5 million commercial accident settlement. These are not averages. These are individual cases won by the attorneys at this firm.

Attorneys Thanos Simoudis, David Merabi, Dario C. Gomez, Victoria Manesh, Michael Domingo, and Michael B. Huynh handle personal injury cases across Los Angeles. The firm is bilingual in English and Spanish. Hablamos Español.

There are no upfront fees. Culver Legal works on a contingency basis: you pay nothing unless we win your case. Free case evaluations are available around the clock.

Other Services We Handle in Los Angeles

Your Immigration Status Does Not Affect Your Right to File

Many Los Angeles residents worry that being undocumented will hurt their personal injury claim or expose them to legal risk. California law is clear on this. Immigration status cannot be used against an injury victim in a personal injury case. You have the same legal right to recover compensation regardless of your documentation status. This protection applies in every court in this state.

Injured at Work

If you were hurt on the job, you may have more than one legal avenue. Workers’ compensation covers injuries sustained during employment. Still, if a third party caused your injury, such as another driver, a property owner, or a contractor, you may also be able to file a separate civil lawsuit. These two tracks are not mutually exclusive. An attorney can evaluate both and tell you which path, or combination of paths, produces the best outcome for you.

Local Resources for Injury Victims in Los Angeles

We do not endorse these organizations or profit from listing them.

Courthouse

Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Los Angeles Superior Court)
111 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hospital Emergency Room

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Open 24 hours

Urgent Care

Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care Beverly Hills
8767 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 2, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Los Angeles?

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, you have two years from the date of injury to file. If a government entity is involved, such as a city bus or a public sidewalk defect, you must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident. Missing either deadline ends your ability to recover compensation.

What if the accident happened on the 405 or another Los Angeles freeway?

Freeway accidents in Los Angeles follow the same rules as any other vehicle accident. If another driver’s negligence caused the crash, you have a claim against them. High-speed freeway collisions often result in serious injuries, and the evidence from these crashes, including traffic camera footage and witness accounts, needs to be preserved quickly. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after a freeway accident.

The other driver was uninsured. Can I still recover?

Yes. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, you can file a claim through your insurer. California law requires insurers to offer UM coverage, and many drivers have it without realizing how it works. Hit-and-run accidents may also be covered under uninsured motorist policies. Even claims against your own insurer can be disputed, so having an attorney review your policy before you settle matters.

I was partly at fault for my accident. Can I still file a claim in Los Angeles?

Yes. California is a pure comparative fault state. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated. If your case is worth $500,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you recover $350,000. Insurance adjusters routinely try to assign you higher fault percentages because it directly reduces their payout. An attorney will push back on inflated fault determinations.

Does Culver Legal handle cases outside of central Los Angeles?

Yes. Culver Legal represents clients across Los Angeles County and serves surrounding communities, including Long Beach, Gardena, Huntington Park, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Inglewood, and beyond. The firm handles cases statewide throughout California.

What does a free case evaluation involve?

A free case evaluation is a no-obligation conversation with an attorney about the facts of your accident, the nature of your injuries, and the potential value of your claim. There is no cost and no commitment. Culver Legal offers evaluations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Contact a Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you or someone you love was injured in Los Angeles, time is working against you. Evidence disappears. Witness memories fade. Insurance companies move fast when it benefits them. Culver Legal is available right now to review your case at no charge. Call Get Your Free Case Evaluation and speak with an attorney today.

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Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 600-7881

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This content has been reviewed by the attorneys at Culver Legal, LLP, licensed to practice law in the State of California.

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