Car Accident Lawyer In Los Angeles
Injured in a Car Crash in Los Angeles?
For eighteen years, Cyrus Tabibnia has handled motor vehicle accident cases in Los Angeles. If you were hit by a negligent driver and you’re now sorting through the mess that comes after, he can walk you through your options under California law and help you recover what you’ve lost.
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How California Assigns Fault in Car Accident Cases
A car accident can ruin your week, your month, or in serious cases, your entire way of life. One second of someone else not paying attention and suddenly you’re dealing with medical bills, missed work, pain that was never part of your life before, and insurance adjusters calling you before you even know what your injuries really are.
California uses a pure comparative negligence system. That comes from Civil Code § 1714 and cases interpreting it. Fault can be shared, and your recovery can be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. You can still recover money even if you were partly to blame. You can even recover if you were mostly to blame, as long as someone else contributed to the crash.
People are often surprised by this. Someone walks into the office saying they think they have no case because they were “partly at fault.” A recent client had been driving slightly over the speed limit when a rideshare vehicle turned directly in front of him on Western Avenue. The insurance company tried to use his speed to deny everything. He still had a valid claim, and they eventually paid.
Car Accident Payments Are Usually Made by the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance
There are several potential sources of payment depending on the facts.
The at-fault driver’s insurance is usually the primary source. If they don’t have enough coverage, your own underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage may apply. If they have no coverage at all, your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may apply. If you have Med-Pay, that can help with initial treatment regardless of fault.
Insurance companies will try to shift responsibility back and forth. They question treatment. They challenge every invoice. They ask for statements hoping you say something that weakens your claim later. Cyrus deals with the adjusters directly and keeps the communications off your shoulders.
Were You Just in a Car Crash in California?
The order of these steps matters more than people realize.
First, get medical care, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks injuries, and documentation in the early hours becomes critical evidence later.
Then:
- Call 911 or file a police report for an official record
- Take photos and video of everything: vehicles, the intersection, your injuries, skid marks, road debris, traffic signals, weather conditions
- Exchange information with the other driver and collect witness contact details
- Skip the recorded statement with any insurance company until you talk to a lawyer
- Contact an attorney early, before evidence disappears
Businesses overwrite surveillance footage. Vehicles get repaired or destroyed. Skid marks fade. The earlier Cyrus gets involved, the better.
Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Car Accident Case
People make the same mistakes again and again, usually because no one warned them.
Apologizing at the scene might seem like basic decency, but insurance companies treat it as an admission of fault. Keep the conversation factual.
Delaying medical treatment is one of the biggest reasons insurers minimize claims. Gaps in your treatment record give them ammunition to argue your injuries weren’t serious.
Signing documents or accepting early settlement money before you know the full extent of your injuries usually means settling for far less than the claim is worth. Early offers are designed to close cases cheaply.
Talking casually with adjusters is risky. Their job is to get information that devalues your case, and they’re good at it.
Inconsistent medical records weaken your claim more than almost anything else. If your doctor recommends follow-up care, follow through.
Common Car Accident Patterns in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has its own patterns. Congestion plays a role, but so do high-speed corridors and distracted driving.
Left-turn collisions happen daily on streets like La Brea, Pico, Ventura, and Olympic—drivers misjudge the gap or try to beat oncoming traffic. Rear-end collisions spike during rush hour on the 405, 101, 5, and 10, usually from distracted driving. Someone glances at a text for two seconds, and the crash is already happening.
Other common patterns:
- Rideshare and delivery vehicles stopping suddenly or swerving into bike lanes
- Lane-splitting motorcycle accidents where drivers claim they “never saw” the bike
- Pedestrian collisions at night on Sunset, Hollywood Boulevard, Crenshaw, and Figueroa
- Drunk driving incidents around holidays and late nights in Downtown LA, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica
These patterns help Cyrus understand where liability evidence is usually hiding and what needs to be preserved early.
Common Injuries in Los Angeles Car Accidents
Car crashes injure nearly every part of the body. The severity varies, but even low-speed collisions can create long-term chronic problems.
The most common injuries we see:
- Whiplash, soft tissue strains, and facet joint damage in the neck
- Herniated discs and nerve compression causing radiating back pain
- Shoulder tears and reduced range of motion
- Concussions, memory problems, and persistent headaches
- Wrist, knee, and ankle injuries from bracing during impact
- Deep bruising and seatbelt injuries
A recent client came in after what she described as “just a fender bender.” Her car barely looked damaged, but she had persistent headaches and neck pain. An MRI later showed a cervical disc issue that required treatment for months. Property damage doesn’t reliably predict bodily injury.
How Cyrus Builds a Car Accident Case in California
Cyrus approaches car accident claims with the same thoroughness he applies to criminal cases and serious injury cases.
The process starts with evidence—police reports, photos, video, intersection layout. When needed, accident reconstruction specialists analyze vehicle positioning, sightlines, and braking patterns. Key evidence gets secured quickly:
- Witness statements
- Surveillance video from nearby businesses before it’s overwritten
- Maintenance records if applicable
Medical documentation is critical. Cyrus works with your doctors to establish the full extent of your injuries and future medical needs. For cases where the crash affected your long-term earning ability, he brings in economists to quantify the loss.
Insurance company management is a full-time job by itself. They delay, minimize, shift blame, and pressure people into taking low settlements. Strong preparation increases settlement value dramatically. Insurance companies know when a lawyer is ready to go to court. Cyrus has appeared in Los Angeles courts thousands of times and knows how to position your case effectively.
California’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Cases
California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline and your case is gone.
Claims involving government vehicles or unsafe public roads are different. You must file a government claim within six months before you can file a lawsuit.
Some people wait because they think the insurance company will “work with them.” Then the deadline passes. Once the two years are gone, no lawyer can fix it. If you’re even close to the deadline, make the call.
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Why Choose Cyrus Tabibnia
Over 20 years of experience. Deep knowledge of Los Angeles courts and judges. Fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish. Direct access to the attorney, not a junior associate.
Cyrus treats these cases with the seriousness they deserve. A crash isn’t just an insurance event; it disrupts your work, your health, your sleep, and your daily routine. He knows what evidence matters in these cases and how insurance companies try to avoid paying what they owe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not yet. Adjusters are trained to get statements that limit your claim. Talk to a lawyer first.
Be cautious. Early offers usually ignore future medical care or long-term symptoms. Once you sign a release, the claim is over permanently..
You may still recover under California’s comparative negligence rules. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it doesn’t eliminate your claim.
Your uninsured motorist coverage may apply. Cyrus will review your policy and help you understand your options.
Most settle. But the cases that settle well are the ones prepared as if they might go to trial.
Contact Tabibnia Law Today
If someone else’s negligence injured you in a car accident, you deserve clarity, accountability, and compensation for what was taken from you.
Call (866) 713-2159 for a free, confidential consultation. You can explain what happened, discuss your injuries, and learn whether a claim makes sense.
Let the firm handle the legal side so you can focus on healing.
