Los Angeles Auto Accident Lawyer

A serious car crash can upend your life in seconds — leaving you with mounting medical bills, lost income, and an insurance company more interested in its bottom line than in making you whole. Alder Law, PC has recovered more than $3.1 billion for injured Californians. When you hire us, you get a team built around your case: two attorneys, a paralegal, and a dedicated secretary. Call (310) 279-9131 for a free case evaluation — you pay nothing unless we win.

Auto Accidents Overview

What to do immediately after a car accident in LA

• Call 911 and report the crash.
• Get medical attention right away — symptoms often surface later.
• Document the scene — photograph vehicles, plates, road conditions, signals, injuries.
• Exchange information — name, contact, insurer, policy number.
• Identify witnesses.
• Be careful what you say — do not admit fault.
• Notify your insurer, but pause before settling.

Why insurers fight legitimate claims

Insurers may make a fast lowball offer, request a recorded statement to use against you, argue your injuries are pre-existing, or delay in hopes you accept less. A documented willingness to try cases changes that calculation.

Alder Law’s approach and track record

We are trial lawyers first, preparing every case as if it is going before a jury. That preparation has produced significant auto-accident results, including verdicts of $39.4 million, $21.9 million, $14.6 million, and $11 million. *Past results do not guarantee a particular outcome.*

Auto Accident Injuries

• Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries — lasting pain, stiffness, headaches.
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — memory problems, mood changes, difficulty concentrating.
• Spinal cord injuries — chronic pain, reduced mobility, possible paralysis.
• Broken bones — often requiring surgery and extended rehabilitation.

Why injuries may not appear immediately: adrenaline can mask pain; concussions, internal bleeding, and soft-tissue damage may not show symptoms for hours or days. Prompt evaluation protects both your health and your claim. Medical documentation connects your injuries to the crash and supports the full value of your claim.

Financial Recovery

• Medical expenses — emergency care, surgery, therapy, future care.
• Lost wages — and reduced future earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering.
• Property damage.

Settlement vs. verdict: most cases settle, which can be faster and more certain; a verdict is what a judge or jury awards after trial and may be higher when an insurer refuses fair value. We build every case for trial, which gives leverage in settlement talks. The decision to settle is always yours. Timeline: from a few months for a clear claim to a year or more for a contested case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California’s statute of limitations for car accident claims?

Generally two years from the date of the accident; claims against a government entity must be presented much sooner.

Who pays my medical bills after a crash?

Your health insurance, MedPay, or the at-fault driver’s insurance may ultimately be responsible; bills are often managed during the case and resolved at its conclusion.

What if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured?

Your uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may compensate you.

How long does a car accident case take?

From a few months to a year or more, depending on injury severity, treatment, and whether the insurer offers fair value.

Talk to a Los Angeles Auto Accident Lawyer Today

Call (310) 279-9131 for a free case evaluation. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.