Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney

Car crashes are often preventable and mostly caused by negligence, such as distracted driving, speeding, reckless behaviour, unsafe lane changes, traffic law violations, or driving under the influence.

At Blair&Ramirez LLP, we provide experienced legal representation to car accident victims in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyer investigates your accident, identifies the at-fault parties, handles aggressive insurance companies, and pursues the full compensation available to you under California law.

We represent injury victims in a wide range of cases, including rear-end collisions, hit-and-run, distracted driving, rideshare accidents, head-on collisions leading to catastrophic injuries, and financial harm.

Unsure if you have a valid auto-accident claim? Call us at 213-568-4000 to schedule a free consultation or visit in person at our office located in 555W. 5th Street, Suite 3750, Los Angeles, CA 90013. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and help you decide the next step.

Even when you do the right things at the scene, a few common missteps may still cause trouble later:

• Settling too early: Early offers can come before you know the full cost of treatment, time off work, or follow-up care. Do not sign anything until you understand what you are agreeing to.
• Gaps in medical care: Keep your records consistent. Missed appointments or long delays can be used to question how serious an injury is or whether it is not related to the crash.
• Giving a recorded statement too soon: Do not rush it. Adjusters may ask leading questions. Stick to basic facts and do not guess.
• Repairing or disposing of the vehicle too soon: Once the car is fixed or gone, important evidence can be harder to confirm. If possible, keep the vehicle and photos until it is clear that the documentation is complete.
• Posting accident details online: Photos, comments, and check-ins can be taken out of context. It is usually safer to stay quiet on social media while the claim is active.

If you want help understanding what to do next, we can review the situation and explain your options.

California is an at-fault state, so the person who caused the crash is generally responsible for the losses.

In some accidents, more than one driver or party may be responsible. When multiple parties are involved, each may be held accountable based on their role in causing the crash.

• Who can be at fault:
  • Another driver whose actions caused or contributed to the crash.
  • The vehicle owner, if they allowed an unsafe or unqualified driver to use the vehicle.
  • An employer, when the driver was working at the time of the accident.
  • A rideshare driver or rideshare company, depending on the circumstances of the trip.
  • A vehicle or parts manufacturer, if a defective product, such as brakes, tires, or airbags, played a role.
  • A public entity, when a government vehicle or unsafe road conditions contributed to the crash.
• Comparative negligence: If fault is shared, California follows comparative negligence rules, which means your compensation may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. Example: If you are 20% at fault, you may recover 80% of your damages.

Fault is usually decided based on the facts that can be documented.

After a car accident in California, you may be able to seek:

• Economic Damages: Tangible costs like medical expenses, lost wages, and vehicle repairs.
• Non-Economic Damages: Intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
• Punitive Damages: In limited cases, damages meant to punish especially reckless conduct, such as some DUI-related crashes.

Most crashes resolve without lawyers. But it can be worth calling one if any of these apply to your situation:

• Serious injury or ongoing care: ER visit, surgery, fractures, head injury symptoms, or continuing treatment.
• Fault is disputed: Conflicting stories, unclear report, or the other driver blames you.
• Insurance problems: Delays, denial, low offer, or pressure for a recorded statement.
• Coverage issues: Uninsured or underinsured driver, or questions about your UM or UIM coverage.
• Multiple parties: Multi-vehicle crash, rideshare, commercial vehicle, or an employer-related driver.
• Public entity involved: A government vehicle or a road condition issue, since different deadlines can apply.

We represent people injured in car accidents and families affected by serious crashes. Our work focuses on liability, insurance claims, and compensation.

• Contingency fee structure: You do not pay attorney fees upfront. We explain the fee arrangement early so you know what to expect.
• 24/7 availability: Call anytime, including nights and weekends, and our team will respond as soon as possible.
• Bilingual support: We support English and Spanish-speaking clients, so communication stays clear from the first call through resolution.
• Local Los Angeles experience: We understand how LA claims typically move and what insurers commonly request.
• Direct communication: You get clear updates, next steps you can follow, and timely answers when questions come up.
• Past case result: $1,250,000 car accident result. Past results depend on the facts of each case and do not predict or guarantee outcomes in any future matter.

If you were injured in a car accident, we can review what happened and explain how California law applies to your situation.