Why Burbank car accidents cases are different
Burbank's studio traffic, Hollywood Burbank Airport, and the 5/134 interchange combine to produce thousands of injury collisions a year in just a few square miles.
Local context we account for
- Studio-area commuter crashes near Warner Bros, Disney, and Universal
- Airport-pickup and rideshare incidents at Hollywood Burbank Airport
- 5/134 interchange and Olive Avenue rear-end collisions
- Cases filed at Burbank Courthouse or Pasadena Courthouse depending on venue
California law that governs your claim
- Filing deadline. Two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. Claims against a city, county, Caltrans, or other public entity require a six-month government claim under §911.2.
- Fault rule. California is a pure comparative negligence state. Even at significant fault, an injured person can still recover — the award is reduced by their share of responsibility.
- Damages. Recovery includes past and future medical care, lost income and earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering.
About car accidents claims
California is a pure comparative-negligence state, which means you can still recover even if you share part of the blame. Insurance companies know the rules of California Civil Code §1431.2, Proposition 51, and Howell v. Hamilton Meats cold — and they use them to push lowball offers. Our legal team handles every car accident matter from intake through settlement or trial.