About Car Accident Lawyer claims in California
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.
Cases we handle
- Rear-end, head-on, T-bone, and multi-vehicle freeway crashes on the 5, 134, 210, and 405
- Distracted driving and texting-while-driving cases
- DUI and drunk driver injury claims under California Civil Code §3333.4
- Hit-and-run and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims
- Catastrophic injury claims involving traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage
Frequently asked questions
How much is my California car accident case worth?
Value depends on medical bills, lost wages, future care, and how clearly liability falls on the other driver. We give you an honest range after reviewing the police report, medical records, and policy limits — not a number designed to get you to sign.
How long do I have to file a claim in California?
Two years from the date of the accident for most personal injury claims (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a public entity have a six-month deadline (Government Code §911.2). Do not wait.
What if the other driver was uninsured?
Your own UM/UIM coverage steps in. California requires insurers to offer this coverage; if you have it, we pursue your own policy in addition to any third-party claim.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. We handle car accident cases on a contingency-fee basis. You owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.