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Published by Beverly Law | Personal Injury Attorneys
Reviewed by our Los Angeles trial team · Updated August 20, 2026
Injured in a Los Angeles crash?
We deal with the insurance company, the police report and the medical records — you focus on getting better. You pay nothing unless we win.
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LOS ANGELES AT A GLANCE
TRAFFIC DEATHS (2025)
290 in the city of Los Angeles — more than the homicide total
PEDESTRIANS KILLED
More than 150 of those deaths
HIT-AND-RUN DEATHS (2024)
98 — concentrated in South LA and Downtown
HIGH INJURY NETWORK
6% of streets carry about 65% of deaths and severe injuries
FILING DEADLINE
2 years — but only 6 months against the City or LA Metro
WHERE CASES ARE FILED
LA County Superior Court — Stanley Mosk for the Central District
From the 5 Freeway through Los Feliz to the busy corridors of South L.A., Los Angeles sees more serious traffic collisions than any other American city. In 2025 alone, 290 people were killed in traffic crashes inside city limits — more than the city’s homicide total — and over 150 of them were pedestrians.
Beverly Law’s personal injury attorneys represent crash victims across Los Angeles — on the 5, 10, 101, 110 and 405 freeways, on Vermont and Olympic, and on thousands of miles of surface streets. Free consultation, no fee unless we win, and every step handled in English or Spanish.
FIRST 72 HOURS
What to Do After a Car Accident in Los Angeles
The first three days shape your entire claim. This is the order that matters.
Get medical care the same dayGaps in treatment are the first thing an adjuster uses to argue you weren’t really hurt.
Get the LAPD or CHP report numberYou’ll need it for every claim that follows. We pull the report for our clients at no cost.
File your SR-1 with the DMV within 10 daysCalifornia requires it after any crash with injury, death, or over $1,000 in property damage — regardless of fault. Missing it can suspend your license.
Do not give the other insurer a recorded statementYou are not required to. It is used to lock in language that reduces your claim later.
You call Beverly Law and we fight for youBefore you call the adjuster, call us. We deal with the insurance company, the police report and the medical records — you focus on getting better. Free consultation, 24/7, English y Español. 1 (877) 427-2752 →
Everyone is responsible for injuries caused to others by their want of ordinary care or skill. In a Los Angeles crash, liability may be shared among drivers, employers, or public agencies.
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in California. Claims against public entities must be presented within six months.
California is not a no-fault state. Juries assign a percentage of fault to everyone involved and reduce damages by that percentage — with no cutoff. Even if you are found 90% at fault, you still recover 10% of your damages. If your damages are $100,000 and you are 30% at fault, you recover $70,000.
This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.
YOUR CLAIM
What Is My Los Angeles Case Worth?
Economic damages
Emergency care, surgery, therapy, future treatment, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage and out-of-pocket costs. Not capped in California.
Non-economic damages
Pain, suffering, disfigurement, loss of normal life and loss of consortium. Capped only in medical malpractice cases.
The variables that move the number most: how serious and how permanent the injury is, whether you treated consistently, how clear fault is, and — very often the real ceiling — how much insurance is actually available.
What if the other driver has no insurance?
One in three US drivers is uninsured or underinsured. California’s minimums rose on January 1, 2025 to $30,000 / $60,000 / $15,000 — the first increase since 1967, and still nowhere near a hospital stay. Your own UM/UIM coverage often becomes the real source of recovery, and it usually covers hit-and-run too.
What does a lawyer cost?
Nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we win. Beverly Law works on contingency: the fee is a percentage of the recovery, agreed in writing before we start. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee. Case costs are advanced by the firm.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS
Where Your Los Angeles Case Gets Filed
Los Angeles County Superior Court is the largest trial court in the United States. Since the Personal Injury Hub at the Spring Street Courthouse was wound down, personal injury cases are assigned to Independent Calendar courtrooms in the district where the crash happened — for the Central District, that means the Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 111 N. Hill Street.
A Van Nuys crash, a Santa Monica crash and a Compton crash can each land in a different courthouse, with different judges and different timelines. You don’t need to figure this out — we do. But it is the reason a firm that actually tries cases in LA County is not interchangeable with one that doesn’t.
Source: LASC notice on new procedures following the PI Hub transition, effective January 8, 2024.
HIGH INJURY NETWORK
Where Crashes Happen in Los Angeles
About 6% of LA streets account for roughly 65% of all traffic deaths and severe injuries.
I-405 / Sepulveda PassI-5 Golden StateUS-101 HollywoodI-10 Santa MonicaI-110 HarborOlympic BlvdPico BlvdWilshire BlvdVenice BlvdVermont AveNormandie AveHollywood Blvd
Neighborhoods we serve include Downtown, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, South LA, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood, Westlake, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Venice, Westwood and San Pedro.
RESULTS
Results for Beverly Law Clients
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$300,000,000+Recovered for our clients
NO FEESUnless we win your case
$2,000,000Truck accident
$805,000Motor vehicle collision
CLIENT REVIEWS
What Beverly Law Clients Say
4.8 ★ from 574 verified reviews on our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
“They were incredibly communicative and constantly gave me updates so I never felt lost. The final outcome was amazing, and I am super happy with everything they did!”
— Laureano M. · Google review
★★★★★
“The staff helped me out a lot and made sure everything went smoothly. I ended up getting a great settlement, which was exactly what I hoped for.”
— Vicente L. · Google review
★★★★★
“They made me feel so confident through the whole process. The staff is wonderful and they have such good communication. I always felt heard and cared for.”
— Evelyn G. · Google review
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Los Angeles Personal Injury FAQ
The 15 questions Angelenos actually search after a crash.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in California?
Generally two years from the date of the injury (Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). If your claim is against a public entity — the City of Los Angeles, LA Metro, LAUSD — you must present a government claim within six months. That shorter deadline is the one people miss.
Is California a no-fault state for car accidents?
No. California is an at-fault state with pure comparative negligence, so the driver who caused the crash pays — and your recovery is reduced by whatever percentage of fault is assigned to you.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Yes. California has no cutoff. Even at 90% at fault you recover 10% of your damages.
How much is my Los Angeles car accident case worth?
It depends on the severity and permanence of the injury, your treatment record, how clear fault is, and how much insurance coverage is available. Any lawyer who quotes a number before reading the file is guessing.
What should I do right after a car accident in Los Angeles?
Get medical care the same day, get the LAPD or CHP report number, file your SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days, and do not give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement.
How much do personal injury lawyers charge in California?
Personal injury lawyers work on contingency. You pay nothing up front and no attorney’s fee at all unless there is a recovery.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor car accident?
Not always — but “minor” is usually decided by the adjuster, not by you. Soft-tissue injuries that seem small in week one often need months of treatment. A free consultation costs nothing.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first settlement offer?
Rarely. A first offer typically arrives before the full extent of treatment is known, and accepting it usually closes the claim permanently.
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company?
No. You have no obligation to give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurer.
What happens if the other driver has no insurance in California?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay. It also typically covers hit-and-run crashes.
Who pays my medical bills after a car accident in California?
Usually your own health insurance or MedPay first, reimbursed out of the settlement. The at-fault driver’s insurer generally does not pay bills as you go.
How do I get a copy of my LAPD traffic collision report?
Through LAPD Records with the report number, date and location. We pull the report for our clients as part of the case, at no cost.
What can I do if I was hit by a hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles?
Report it to LAPD immediately and open a claim under your uninsured motorist coverage. Hit-and-run killed 98 people in LA in 2024 — you are not out of options.
Can I file a personal injury claim in California if I’m undocumented?
Yes. Immigration status does not bar you from bringing a personal injury claim or from recovering damages in California.
How long does a personal injury case take?
A straightforward claim can resolve in months. A case that has to be filed and litigated in LA County Superior Court commonly takes one to two years.
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Editorial note: Beverly Law publishes local accident information as a public service, based on official traffic authorities, local news outlets and public records. Nothing on this page is legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Attorney advertising. If you would like information added, corrected or removed, contact our editorial team: intakeassistant5@beverlylaw.org or call 1 (877) 427-2752.
