INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
Car Accident Lawyer in Burbank
A car accident can happen in seconds and affect your life for years. Between mounting medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage, and an insurance company working to pay you as little as possible, the aftermath is overwhelming. As your Burbank personal injury attorney, I handle the fight with the insurer so you can focus on your recovery — and I don’t get paid unless I win your case.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CAR CRASH ADVOCACY
Your Dedicated Burbank Car Accident Attorney
At Personal Injury 365, I represent car accident victims throughout Burbank, Los Angeles, and the surrounding communities. Car accident cases are not simple — even when liability seems clear, insurance companies use every available tool to minimize your payout: disputing the severity of your injuries, questioning your medical treatment, or arguing that a pre-existing condition caused your symptoms. I know these tactics and know how to counter them.
Whether you were rear-ended on the I-5, hit by a distracted driver on Olive Avenue, or sideswiped on the 134, I build a complete case from the ground up — accident reconstruction, medical documentation, liability evidence, and economic damages. I personally handle every file at this firm and stay in direct contact with you throughout your case. Your goal is to get the maximum compensation you deserve. That is also my goal.
How I Fight for Car Accident Victims
Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to minimize what they owe you. I provide the focused, aggressive advocacy needed to level the playing field and recover what your claim is actually worth.
Establishing Fault Clearly
California follows a comparative fault system. I gather police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and accident reconstruction evidence to place fault precisely and protect your right to maximum compensation — even if you were partially at fault.
Handling All Insurance Communications
Once you retain me, I handle every communication with the at-fault driver’s insurer. No recorded statements, no lowball offers slipping through, no adjuster tactics used against you. I manage the process from first contact through final settlement.
Documenting Injuries Thoroughly
Insurance companies challenge injuries they can’t see on imaging. I work with your medical providers and independent experts to document every diagnosis, every treatment, every future care need — including soft tissue injuries, concussions, and chronic pain that standard imaging may not capture.
Hit-and-Run & Uninsured Drivers
If the driver who hit you fled the scene or had no insurance, you may still have a viable claim through your own uninsured motorist coverage. I investigate every available source of recovery and fight to maximize what you receive regardless of the at-fault driver’s status.
Distracted & Impaired Drivers
Distracted driving and DUI accidents are among the most preventable crashes on Los Angeles roads. I investigate cell phone records, toxicology reports, and police data to prove willful negligence — which can support punitive damages on top of your compensatory claim.
Rear-End Collision Claims
Rear-end accidents cause whiplash, cervical injuries, and concussions that can have lasting consequences. I document these injuries precisely and push back hard against insurers who try to dismiss soft tissue damage as minor or temporary.
Fast Evidence Preservation
Dashcam footage, traffic camera recordings, and physical accident scene evidence can disappear within days. I act within 24 hours of taking your case to send preservation letters and secure everything needed to build a strong claim.
Fighting for Full Policy Limits
When your injuries are serious, the at-fault driver’s policy limits may not be enough. I investigate all available coverage — including underinsured motorist policies and other potentially liable parties — to maximize your total recovery.
Prepared to Go to Trial
Most car accident cases settle before trial. But insurance companies know which attorneys will fight at the negotiating table and which ones won’t. My trial-ready approach gives me real leverage that protects you through every stage of your claim.
Compensation We Fight to Recover for You
A serious car accident can cost you far more than your immediate medical bills. As your Burbank personal injury lawyer, I fight for the full picture of what your accident has cost you — and what it will continue to cost you in the future.
Medical Expenses
Emergency room treatment, hospitalization, surgery, specialist care, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and all future medical treatment your injuries require. I document every cost and project future expenses with expert support.
Lost Wages & Earning Capacity
If your injuries kept you out of work during recovery, or have permanently reduced your ability to earn at your prior level, I fight for every dollar of lost income — past and future — with support from vocational and economic experts when needed.
Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and the loss of activities and relationships you valued before the accident. Insurance companies routinely undervalue these damages — I make sure they are accurately reflected in your settlement.
Property Damage
The cost to repair or replace your vehicle, rental car expenses while it is out of service, and any personal property damaged in the crash. I include every property loss in the total damages calculation to ensure nothing is left out.
Car Accident FAQ
California car accident law involves specific rules about fault, deadlines, and what insurance companies are required to do. Here are the questions I hear most often. Call me for a free consultation on your specific situation.
Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel okay. Many serious injuries — concussions, internal bleeding, whiplash, spinal damage — do not produce immediate symptoms. Call the police and get an official accident report. Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver’s insurance information, license plate, and driver’s license number. Do not apologize or admit fault at the scene. Then call a Burbank car accident attorney before speaking with the other driver’s insurance company.
No. Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer before consulting an attorney. Insurance adjusters ask questions designed to get you to say something that minimizes your injuries, establishes your partial fault, or limits the value of your claim. Once you retain me, I handle all communications with the insurer on your behalf. You focus on your medical recovery.
After receiving medical treatment and reaching maximum medical improvement, I compile a comprehensive demand package — medical records, bills, lost wage documentation, and a detailed damages calculation — and submit it to the insurer. The insurer responds with an offer, and negotiations proceed. If the insurer’s offer does not reflect the true value of your claim, I file a lawsuit and take the case to trial if necessary. Most cases resolve through negotiation, but every case I take is prepared for trial from the start.
California follows a pure comparative fault rule — your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovering even if you were mostly at fault. For example, if you were 25% at fault and your total damages are $100,000, you recover $75,000. Insurance companies use comparative fault aggressively to reduce payouts. I investigate the evidence to minimize any fault attributed to you and maximize your net recovery.
California’s statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the accident. If the at-fault driver was a government employee or the accident involved a government vehicle, you may need to file a government tort claim within six months — a much shorter deadline. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses move on, and the sooner I begin working on your case, the stronger it will be.
It depends on your injuries, your medical costs, your lost income, the impact on your daily life, and the strength of the liability evidence. Minor soft-tissue cases with full recovery settle for far less than cases involving surgery, permanent impairment, or significant lost earning capacity. I evaluate every factor specific to your situation and give you an honest assessment — not an inflated number designed to get you to sign a contract. The most important factor in settlement value is how thoroughly your damages are documented, which is where my preparation makes the difference.
You may still have a strong claim. If you carry uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, I pursue those claims on your behalf against your own insurer. In hit-and-run cases, I investigate all available evidence — traffic cameras, nearby business cameras, witness accounts — to identify the driver. If the driver remains unknown, UM coverage is your primary avenue. I also investigate whether any other parties — a vehicle owner, employer, or road maintenance entity — share responsibility.
Almost never. First offers are designed to close the claim quickly, before you understand the full extent of your injuries or future care needs. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you cannot go back for more — even if your condition worsens. I evaluate your complete medical picture, current and projected costs, and the strength of your claim before recommending any settlement. My job is to ensure you are fully compensated, not just quickly settled.
Contact Us
If another driver’s negligence put you in the hospital or left you unable to work, you deserve an attorney who will fight as hard as the insurance company’s adjusters. Call me today for a free case review — no cost, no obligation, no pressure.