Fighting For Those Injured in Catastrophic Car Crashes
Every year, thousands of people across Los Angeles County are seriously injured in car crashes on congested freeways and crowded surface streets. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, our Los Angeles car accident lawyers represent people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in motor vehicle crashes across the county, from Long Beach to Santa Clarita. We are also extremely experienced in representing families who have lost a loved one after a serious car accident in Los Angeles County. With over five decades of litigation experience, we have the resources and trial record to pursue maximum compensation for every client we represent. Call us today at 866-634-4525 for a free consultation with a law firm that will truly listen to your concerns and tirelessly work as your advocate.
Why Choose Us to Present Your Case?
For over five decades, Greene Broillet & Wheeler has stood for meticulous preparation, meaningful advocacy, and measurable results. Every case we take reflects our commitment to protecting individuals whose lives have been disrupted by negligence on Los Angeles roadways. Clients trust us not just for outcomes but also for the way we approach every case: with care, precision, and persistence. No law firm can guarantee victory, but our long record of success is undeniable.
A Record of Historic Results
Our team’s courtroom experience has led to some of the most notable verdicts in California history. Highlights include a $4.9 billion verdict in Anderson v. General Motors and multimillion-dollar results such as $3.67 million in Damron v. Laidlaw and $73 million against the Ford Motor Company as a result of a rollover crash claim. While past results do not guarantee similar outcomes, these results demonstrate how rigorous investigation and strategic presentation can lead to meaningful justice for injury victims.
Personalized Representation
Every case begins with listening. We take time to understand each client’s story and the full impact of their injuries before developing a plan tailored to their goals. From consultation through resolution, communication remains open, honest, and focused on client needs. Our longevity as a law firm is a direct result of our personalized approach, which has led to so many historically significant outcomes and a stellar reputation throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
Trusted Legal Leadership
Recognized statewide for professionalism and trial excellence, Greene Broillet & Wheeler continues to set the standard for advocacy in serious injury and wrongful death cases. When you need a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, our firm is ready to stand with you, no matter how complex your case or how formidable your opponent.
We Handle a Variety of Catastrophic Car Accidents
Our Los Angeles car accident attorneys have the experience to take on all types of car accident claims for clients across Los Angeles County and throughout Southern California.
Types of serious car accident cases we handle:
A Los Angeles car accident attorney from our firm will help identify the party, or parties, responsible for your accident and help you strategically pursue the compensation you need. A car crash in Los Angeles may lead to life-changing injuries or result in the death of a loved one. Do not accept a lowball settlement from insurance companies. Seek a fair resolution with Greene Broillet & Wheeler on your side.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Los Angeles
The steps you take immediately after a crash can shape the outcome of your claim. High-traffic corridors across Los Angeles create conditions where collisions happen without warning, and the decisions made in the minutes and hours that follow matter more than most people expect.
Knowing where to start can make a significant difference:
- Call 911: Report the accident and request medical assistance if anyone is injured.
- Seek Medical Care: Get evaluated as soon as possible, even when injuries appear minor. Gaps in treatment are frequently used by insurers to dispute the severity of a claim.
- Document the Scene: Photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, skid marks, and any visible injuries before anything is moved.
- Exchange Information: Collect the names, contact details, license plate numbers, and insurance information of every driver involved.
- File a Police Report: A California traffic collision report creates an official record of how the accident occurred and is one of the most consequential documents in any car accident claim.
- Decline Recorded Statements: Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster before speaking with an attorney.
- Contact a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer: Early legal involvement consistently produces stronger outcomes.
Taking these steps protects your health, preserves critical evidence, and strengthens your chances of success no matter how your car accident was caused.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in LA
Los Angeles County is one of the most dangerous counties in California for traffic collisions. According to the most recent information from the 2023 California Office of Traffic Safety report, Los Angeles County recorded 58,758 victims killed or injured in a single year, with speed-related crashes accounting for 12,319 injury incidents and alcohol-involved crashes claiming an additional 6,200 victims. Many of these injuries resulted in fatalities. From Belmont Shore to the San Fernando Valley, millions of cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles share the road at all hours across Los Angeles. Pedestrians, scooters, and skateboarders are also part of the equation. The sheer volume of traffic of so many different types creates conditions where a single lapse in judgment, a mechanical failure, or a poorly maintained road can have devastating consequences.
Common causes of car accidents in Los Angeles include:
- Distracted Driving: Texting, phone calls, eating, or interacting with passengers diverts attention from the road and is one of the leading contributors to collisions across Los Angeles County.
- Speeding: Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases the severity of impact, turning what might have been a minor crash into a catastrophic one.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time, significantly increasing the likelihood of a serious crash.
- Reckless Driving: Tailgating, aggressive lane changes, running red lights, and ignoring traffic signals create dangerous conditions for every driver on the road.
- Driver Fatigue: Fatigued driving impairs cognitive function in ways similar to intoxication, leading to lapses in attention, microsleeps, and poor decision-making.
- Vehicle Defects: Brake failure, tire blowouts, and steering malfunctions can cause a driver to lose control without warning, particularly when defects go undetected or unaddressed.
- Inexperienced Drivers: Newly licensed drivers are more likely to misjudge hazards, react incorrectly under pressure, or lose control of the vehicle in difficult conditions.
- Aggressive Driving: Road rage, sudden lane changes, and persistent tailgating escalate tensions and dramatically increase collision risk.
- Gawking: Rubbernecking at accident scenes is a persistent problem on Los Angeles freeways. When drivers slow to observe what has happened ahead, rear-end collisions become far more likely. Even at low speeds, these can cause serious injuries.
- Poor Road Design: Intersection layouts, inadequate signage, missing guardrails, and dangerous curves can create collision hotspots that are not immediately obvious. It often takes a thorough accident investigation to identify road design as a contributing factor.
Understanding what caused your crash is one of the first steps toward building a strong claim. Determining cause is rarely as straightforward as it appears. As a result, we call upon engineers and accident reconstruction specialists to help us understand the factors that led to the car accident and the resulting injuries. Additionally, we will call upon a variety of medical experts to get a full understanding of the injuries and the long-term needs a victim may encounter. We ensure that we pursue maximum compensation for the near-term and long-term needs of our clients since car accident injuries can lead to permanent lifestyle changes.
What Are the Common Car Accident Injuries in Los Angeles?
To an accident victim, there’s no such thing as a “straightforward” or “simple” car accident claim. However, some crashes are so severe that they leave victims with life-altering physical injuries, disabilities, and decreased quality of life.
In the aftermath of a crash like this, you may need immediate hospitalization and surgical intervention just to survive. Long after leaving the hospital, you may still suffer from disfiguring injuries and a significant degree of post-traumatic stress. On top of that, it can often be difficult for crash victims to negotiate with insurance providers and secure sufficient financial resources to cover their medical bills and other expenses.
In addition to emotional pain and suffering, victims may suffer the following injuries:
While recovering from injuries is the highest priority, the path to securing the compensation and justice victims need should begin as soon as possible.
The Legal Process and Time Frames
Knowing the legal timeline of a car accident claim helps you make informed decisions from the start. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, injured parties have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims against a government entity, such as a city or county, carry a shorter deadline and require a formal government tort claim before any lawsuit can proceed. Other exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances of the case, including situations involving minors or individuals who were not immediately aware of their injuries, which is why speaking with a Los Angeles car accident lawyer promptly is so essential.
Beyond the filing deadline, the litigation process itself moves in stages: investigation, demand, negotiation, and, when necessary, trial. Cases involving catastrophic injuries rarely resolve quickly. Medical treatment must stabilize before damages can be accurately measured, and insurers rarely offer fair compensation without sustained legal pressure. Greene Broillet & Wheeler prepares every case as though it will go to trial. This approach consistently produces stronger results at the settlement table.
How Does Comparative Negligence Impact Los Angeles Car Accident Claims?
The legal timeline is only one factor in how a case unfolds. How fault is assigned matters just as much, and California’s rules on this point favor injured victims.
California follows a pure comparative fault rule, established under California Civil Code § 1714, which means an injured person can recover compensation even when they share some responsibility for the crash. Recovery is reduced in proportion to the assigned share of fault. A person found 30 percent at fault may still recover 70 percent of their total damages.
Insurance adjusters routinely attempt to inflate a victim’s share of fault to limit their exposure. Crash reconstruction analysis, witness testimony, and thorough medical documentation are the tools that counter those arguments. Our team builds the evidentiary record needed to protect the full value of your claim, regardless of how the other side frames the facts.
Compensation for Car Accident Victims in Los Angeles
When a collision causes serious harm, the financial and personal toll can extend far beyond the immediate aftermath. Depending on the circumstances, victims may be entitled to pursue compensation for medical expenses and future treatment, lost income and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Where a defendant’s conduct was particularly egregious or intentional, punitive damages may also be available. When a crash proves fatal, surviving family members may have grounds to pursue wrongful death damages as well.
Non-economic losses are often the most significant component of a catastrophic injury claim precisely because they resist easy measurement. A dollar figure cannot fully capture what it means to lose mobility, independence, or the ability to be present for the people you love. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, we take time to understand how an injury has reshaped every aspect of a client’s life, and we build that story into the presentation of every case.
Contact a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation Today
For over five decades, Greene Broillet & Wheeler has stood beside people facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we have proven our commitment by recovering billions for our clients. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers are prepared to take on the toughest cases, stand up to major corporations and insurance companies, and fight for the full compensation our clients deserve. Call (866) 634-4525 today to schedule a free consultation. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, which means no fees for us unless we recover compensation for you.
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At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, we help car accident victims across the Los Angeles area. We have an office at 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2100, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States
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Bruce A. Broillet
Bruce A. Broillet is a nationally recognized California trial lawyer and partner, inducted into both the CAALA Hall of Fame and the Lawdragon Hall of Fame, and a member of the elite Inner Circle of Advocates. He has achieved numerous seven- and eight-figure results, including a $3.3 billion settlement against Big Tobacco, the landmark $55 million Erin Andrews verdict, and the largest legal malpractice verdict in California history. Widely regarded as one of the state’s most accomplished plaintiff lawyers, Bruce is a former Consumer Attorney of the Year and a perennial honoree of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
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