Auto Accidents

Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injury in California, affecting thousands of drivers and passengers every year. From rear-end collisions on the 405 to intersection crashes in Los Angeles County and highway pileups on the I-5, these incidents range from minor fender-benders to life-altering collisions. Victims often face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and prolonged physical therapy while insurance companies work to minimize their claims. At Yadegar Law Firm, we represent injured drivers and passengers throughout California, helping them pursue the full compensation they deserve.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

• Distracted driving, including texting, phone calls, and in-car distractions
• Speeding and driving too fast for road conditions
• Drunk or impaired driving
• Failure to yield the right of way at intersections and merges
• Reckless or aggressive driving, including tailgating and unsafe lane changes

How Yadegar Law Firm, PC Can Help

We investigate every car accident thoroughly — gathering police reports, medical records, witness statements, and available surveillance or dashcam footage. We work with accident reconstruction experts when needed to establish fault clearly and persuasively. Our team negotiates directly with insurance companies, pushing back against lowball offers and bad-faith tactics. And when a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to take the case to trial to pursue the outcome our client deserves.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Los Angeles

The steps you take after a collision on the 101, the 405, or a surface street in Encino, Tarzana, or Van Nuys can affect both your health and your legal claim. First, seek medical attention — even if you feel fine at the scene. Some serious injuries, including whiplash, traumatic brain injury, and internal bleeding, may not produce symptoms for hours or days. If you are able, document the scene: take photos of vehicle damage, the roadway, traffic signals, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver's license, registration, and insurance information, and collect contact information from witnesses. File a police report — in Los Angeles, you can request an officer to the scene, or you can file a report at your local CHP office or LAPD station within 24 hours if officers do not respond.

Do not discuss fault at the scene, and avoid posting about the accident on social media. Insurance adjusters — including your own — may review your statements. Contact an experienced car accident attorney before giving a recorded statement to any insurance company.

Common Injuries After a Crash

Car accident injuries range from soft-tissue strains to permanent, life-altering conditions. We routinely handle cases involving whiplash and cervical spine injuries, herniated and bulging discs, traumatic brain injuries — including concussions and diffuse axonal injury — fractures of the extremities, pelvis, and ribs, internal organ damage and internal bleeding, and shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and labral tears. In the San Fernando Valley and throughout greater Los Angeles, heavy traffic on highways like the 5, the 134, and the 170 creates conditions where high-speed rear-end and T-bone collisions cause injuries that require surgery, physical therapy, and ongoing medical care.

Dealing with Insurance Companies

After a crash, you will likely hear from the other driver's insurance company — often within days. Adjusters may seem friendly, but their goal is to settle your claim for as little as possible, or to find a basis to deny it altogether. They may ask for a recorded statement, request access to your full medical history, or make a quick settlement offer before the full extent of your injuries is known. Once you accept a settlement, you cannot go back for more — even if you later discover injuries that require surgery or long-term care.

At Yadegar Law Firm, PC, we handle all communication with insurance carriers so you do not have to. We evaluate settlement offers against the full scope of your damages — past and future medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering — and we push back against lowball offers and bad-faith tactics.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Issues

California has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. If you are hit by a driver who has no insurance — or whose policy limits are too low to cover your losses — your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply. UM/UIM claims involve your own insurance company stepping into the shoes of the at-fault driver's absent or insufficient coverage. These claims can be surprisingly adversarial because your insurer now has a financial interest in minimizing your recovery. We handle UM and UIM claims throughout Los Angeles County, including Burbank, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, and the surrounding areas, and we are prepared to take these cases to arbitration or trial when the carrier refuses to offer fair compensation.