Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
Los Angeles car accident lawyer for LA County crashes — medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. No fee unless we win. (818) 514-7680.
Updated September 14, 2026. Trembach Law represents people injured in car accidents throughout Los Angeles County. Attorney Anatolii Trembach (California State Bar #349304) handles freeway collisions, intersection crashes, rear-end and hit-and-run accidents, drunk- and distracted-driving cases, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents. Every case is handled on contingency — no fee unless we win — and the consultation is free. Call (818) 514-7680.
What is the deadline to file a car accident claim in California?
Generally two years from the date of the crash for injury claims (California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1), and three years for property damage (section 338). Claims against a government entity require an administrative claim within six months (Government Code section 911.2). Missing these deadlines usually bars recovery.
What is California's minimum auto insurance?
As of January 1, 2025, California's minimum liability limits are $30,000 per person / $60,000 per accident for bodily injury and $15,000 for property damage. Because serious injuries often exceed these limits, uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy is frequently important to recovery.
How is fault handled in a California car accident?
California follows pure comparative negligence (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804): your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault but is not eliminated even if you were partly at fault. Insurers often try to shift blame, so evidence and documentation matter.
What compensation can I recover?
Recoverable damages include past and future medical expenses, lost income and lost earning capacity, vehicle and property damage, and pain and suffering. When a crash causes a death, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim (CCP section 377.60).
What should I do after a car accident in Los Angeles?
Seek medical care, call the police and get a report number, photograph the vehicles and scene, exchange insurance information, collect witness contacts, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with a lawyer. Call (818) 514-7680 for a free consultation.
Areas served
Trembach Law serves drivers and passengers across Los Angeles County, including crashes on the I-405, US-101, I-10, and I-110, and throughout Downtown LA, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, and the Westside. Los Angeles County car accident cases are generally filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Headquarters: 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301. Phone: (818) 514-7680.
Fees, Costs and Case Results
Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
Where this site refers to a verdict, settlement or court order, that result was dependent on the facts of that case, and results will differ if based on different facts. Past results do not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other matter, and no particular outcome is promised or guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find a Los Angeles car accident lawyer?
- Contact Trembach Law for a free consultation. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers have extensive experience representing auto accident victims throughout LA County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. We work on contingency - you pay nothing unless we win.
- What are the most dangerous roads in Los Angeles?
- The most dangerous roads include the 405, 101, 10, 5, and 110 freeways, along with Pacific Coast Highway, Sepulveda Boulevard, and major arterial streets like Wilshire and Sunset. These high-traffic routes see the majority of LA car accidents.
- What is the average car accident settlement in Los Angeles?
- There is no reliable "average," and a quoted range tells you very little about your own claim. What determines value is concrete and checkable: the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings and any loss of earning capacity, your share of comparative fault, and — often the real ceiling — the at-fault driver's policy limits together with your own underinsured motorist coverage. California minimum liability limits are $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for bodily injury, so a serious injury can exhaust the available coverage regardless of the claim's merits. No particular outcome can be promised.
- How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Los Angeles?
- California has a two-year statute of limitations for car accident personal injury claims under Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. Property damage claims have three years under CCP Section 338. If a government vehicle or public entity was involved, you must file an administrative claim within six months under Government Code Section 911.2. Contact a Los Angeles car accident lawyer immediately.
- What should I do after a car accident in Los Angeles?
- Call 911 if injured, exchange information with other drivers, take photos of the scene and damage, get witness contact information, seek medical attention even if you feel fine, report to your insurance company, and consult with a car accident lawyer before giving recorded statements.
- What compensation is available for Los Angeles car accident victims?
- LA car accident victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, future medical care, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in cases of drunk driving or egregious conduct, punitive damages. California has no cap on car accident damages.
- Do Los Angeles car accident lawyers offer free consultations?
- Yes. Trembach Law offers free case evaluations for all Los Angeles car accident cases. We work on contingency, meaning you pay no fees unless we recover compensation for you. We advance all case costs.
- How long does a Los Angeles car accident settlement take?
- Simple LA car accident cases with clear liability may settle in 3-6 months. Complex cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or multiple parties can take 1-2 years. Cases going to trial typically take 2-3 years.
- Can I sue an Uber or Lyft driver for a car accident in Los Angeles?
- Yes. Uber and Lyft provide $1 million liability coverage when drivers are transporting passengers. Our LA rideshare accident lawyers handle claims against rideshare companies and their insurance providers.
- What if I was hit by an uninsured driver in Los Angeles?
- File a claim with your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage if you have it. You can also sue the driver personally, though collection may be difficult. Note that under Proposition 213 (Civil Code Section 3333.4), if you yourself were uninsured you can still recover economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages, but not non-economic damages like pain and suffering — unless the at-fault driver was convicted of DUI. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers explore all options for your recovery.
- How does comparative negligence work in Los Angeles car accident cases?
- California follows pure comparative negligence, adopted by the California Supreme Court in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975); Civil Code Section 1714 sets the general duty of ordinary care. Even if you were partially at fault for a Los Angeles accident, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 20% at fault, you recover 80% of total damages. Our LA car accident lawyers work to minimize your fault percentage.
- Can I get punitive damages if a drunk driver hit me in Los Angeles?
- Yes. California Civil Code Section 3294 allows punitive damages when a defendant acts with oppression, fraud, or malice. Drunk drivers in LA can face punitive damages beyond compensatory damages. These are designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct, and can significantly increase your total recovery.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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