Auto Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles
For eighteen years, Cyrus Tabibnia has represented people hurt in auto collisions throughout Los Angeles. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver on the 405, knocked off your motorcycle lane splitting on the 101, struck by a commercial truck making an illegal turn, or injured as a pedestrian, he can help you understand your options and fight for the compensation the law provides.
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Auto accidents in Los Angeles take many forms. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, rideshare vehicles, e-bikes, scooters. The impact is the same. One moment of carelessness and suddenly you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company trying to minimize the problem before you even know the full extent of your injuries.
What Counts as an Auto Accident Under California Law
California treats all motor vehicle collisions under a similar negligence framework. That includes everything from standard car crashes to commercial truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, rideshare incidents, pedestrian strikes, and cyclists hit by vehicles. Even e-bikes and scooters struck by cars fall under these rules.
Liability in these cases is governed by basic negligence principles and the comparative negligence rule in Civil Code § 1714. Whoever failed to use reasonable care is responsible for the harm caused. More than one party can be at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated unless you were entirely responsible.
Auto accidents aren’t one-size-fits-all. Each category has its own evidence, rules, and complications.
Truck Accidents Involving Commercial Vehicles
Large truck cases are different from standard car crashes. Their size and weight create a different level of force, damage, and injury. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules apply. Driver logs, maintenance records, electronic control module data, and corporate safety policies all become relevant.
Delivery and freight companies often have rapid-response teams that arrive at crash sites within hours to start protecting themselves. Injured people rarely realize evidence is being collected while they’re still in the ER.
We preserve the records needed to prove what happened. Potential hours-of-service violations, brake failures, improper loading, negligent hiring, fatigued or distracted driving.
We have handled these cases across the state of California and know how they’re defended.
Motorcycle Collisions
Motorcyclists face a unique challenge because drivers often say the same thing: “I never saw them.” Lane splitting is legal in California, but insurance companies still try to use it to deny claims.
Common causes of motorcycle crashes:
- Unsafe lane changes
- Left-turn violations
- Sudden stops and opening car doors
- Tailgating and speeding
- Oil or debris in traffic lanes
Injuries are often severe because there’s no protective barrier. These cases require careful documentation of injuries, long-term treatment needs, and the rider’s visibility and position at the time of the crash.
Rideshare Accidents Involving Uber or Lyft
Uber and Lyft claims involve insurance layers that most people don’t know about. Coverage depends on the stage of the ride. When the app is off, the driver’s personal insurance applies. When the app is on but there’s no passenger, contingent coverage kicks in. When a passenger is in the vehicle or the driver is en route to pick someone up, a million-dollar policy applies.
We understand how these companies handle claims and how to prevent them from shifting responsibility to the driver when the larger policy should apply.
Pedestrian and Cyclist Auto Accidents
Pedestrians and cyclists are some of the most vulnerable road users in Los Angeles. The injuries are often catastrophic because the human body is no match for a moving vehicle.
Most of these accidents come from speeding, roll-through crosswalks, left turns, distracted driving, parking lot collisions, or failure to yield. These cases require a different level of investigation including signal timing, visibility, lighting conditions, and driver distractions.
How Cyrus Tabibnia Proves Fault in Auto Accident Cases
Every auto accident case requires evidence. Cyrus builds cases the same way he prepares serious criminal matters: assuming the case may eventually go in front of a jury.
The investigation process:
- Police reports, witness statements, and dashcam or surveillance footage
- Black box data revealing speed, braking, and steering inputs
- Intersection and roadway design analysis
- Vehicle positioning and damage assessment
- Phone records when distracted driving is suspected
We also consult experts when needed, including accident reconstruction specialists, biomechanical engineers, trucking regulation experts, and medical professionals who can connect injuries to the mechanics of the crash.
Strong preparation leads to stronger settlements. Insurers know when a lawyer is ready to go to trial. That changes the negotiation.
Common Auto Accident Injuries in California
Auto collisions cause a wide spectrum of injuries:
- Head injuries and concussions
- Neck strains and whiplash
- Back injuries and disc herniations
- Shoulder and knee damage
- Fractures and internal injuries
- Burns, lacerations, and seatbelt injuries
- PTSD and psychological trauma
We work closely with your treating doctors and, when needed, specialists to ensure the full extent of your injuries is documented and understood.
California’s Statute of Limitations for Auto Accidents
California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 gives you two years from the date of the collision to file a lawsuit.
Government claims involving city buses, county vehicles, public works trucks, or unsafe road conditions require filing a government claim within six months before you can file suit.
If you’re close to a deadline, contact Cyrus immediately. Once time expires, your claim is permanently barred.
What to Do After an Auto Accident
See a doctor, even if you feel fine. Some injuries don’t show symptoms for hours or days.
Document everything you can:
- Take photos and video of vehicles, the scene, injuries, skid marks
- Get witness contact information
- Note traffic signals, weather, road conditions
- Preserve your vehicle before repairs
Report the crash. A police report creates an official record that disputes can’t erase.
Skip the conversation with insurance adjusters for now. Their questions are designed to reduce the value of your claim. Talk to a lawyer first.
Mistakes People Make After Collisions
Apologizing at the scene might seem polite, but insurance companies treat it as a partial admission. Keep the conversation factual.
Delaying medical care creates gaps in your treatment record, which insurers use to argue your injuries weren’t serious. Early settlement offers are designed to close the case before the full injury picture is known. Once you sign, you’re done, even if things get worse later.
Recorded statements are tools for insurers, not for you. They know how to phrase questions that box you in later.
Damages You Can Recover After an Auto Accident
California allows compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover your financial losses:
- Medical bills and future treatment costs
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
Non-economic damages address the human impact:
- Pain and physical limitations
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional suffering
- Loss of companionship for spouses in certain cases
Punitive damages may be available in rare cases involving drunk drivers or intentional misconduct, but only under specific circumstances.
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Why Choose Cyrus Tabibnia
Cyrus has over 20 years of experience handling all forms of auto collisions and thousands of appearances in Los Angeles courts. You work directly with the attorney handling your case, not a paralegal or junior associate. He’s fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and takes a hands-on approach with thorough investigation and preparation.
Auto accidents don’t just injure the body. They disrupt routines, jobs, paychecks, and families. Cyrus takes that seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Truck cases involve federal regulations, corporate policies, and electronic data. They require deeper investigation.
Lane splitting is legal in California. You may still have a claim even if the insurance company says you were partly at fault.
Coverage depends on the stage of the ride. Cyrus will determine which policy applies and whether the company’s million-dollar coverage is triggered.
California’s comparative negligence rules allow you to recover your percentage of damages even if you share fault.
Most settle, but cases with strong preparation settle better. Cyrus prepares every case as if trial is possible.
Contact Tabibnia Law Today
If you were injured in any type of auto accident in Los Angeles, you deserve answers and support.
Call (866) 713-2159 for a free, confidential consultation. You’ll discuss what happened, what your injuries are, and what steps make sense next.
Let the firm handle the legal fight so you can focus on recovery.
