Beverly Hills Personal Injury Lawyer

Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your injury involved a government entity — such as an accident on Beverly Hills city property or a BHPD vehicle — you must file a government tort claim within just six months of the incident. Missing either deadline typically bars your case entirely, which is why we urge injured victims to contact us as soon as possible after an accident.

Our free consultation is a private, no-obligation meeting where we review the facts of your accident, evaluate your potential claims, and explain your legal options clearly. We assess liability, estimate the value of your damages, and outline exactly how we would handle your case from investigation through resolution. You leave with a clear picture of where you stand — with no pressure and no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and owe us nothing unless we win. Our fee is a percentage of the final settlement or verdict, agreed upon before we begin. This arrangement ensures that every injured victim, regardless of their financial situation, has access to experienced legal representation from day one.

California law entitles injury victims to recover economic damages — including past and future medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and rehabilitation costs — as well as non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving particularly egregious or reckless conduct, a court may also award punitive damages. We work with medical experts and financial specialists to document every element of your loss so nothing is left on the table.

Liability depends on who was negligent, and it is not always limited to just the other driver — potential parties include vehicle manufacturers if a defect contributed to the crash, the City of Beverly Hills if a dangerous road condition played a role, or an employer if the at-fault driver was working at the time. We investigate every angle, pulling police reports, traffic camera footage, and witness accounts to identify all responsible parties. Casting a wide net for liability is critical because it directly affects how much compensation is available to you.

California follows a pure comparative fault rule, meaning you can recover damages even if you share some responsibility for the accident — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if your total damages are $150,000 and you are found 25% at fault, you still recover $112,500. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your share of blame to shrink their payout, and we counter that tactic aggressively with evidence.

Straightforward cases with clear liability and documented injuries often settle in six to twelve months, while cases involving serious or disputed injuries can take two to three years if litigation is required. Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — which handles Beverly Hills civil matters — move through discovery, mandatory settlement conferences, and trial if no agreement is reached. We pursue the earliest resolution that fully compensates you, and we will never pressure you to accept a settlement that undervalues your claim.

No — you should not give a recorded statement or sign any documents for the opposing insurer before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions that minimize the company’s liability, and even an innocent, well-intentioned answer can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Once we represent you, all communication with the insurance company is handled by our office, protecting you from those tactics entirely.

Call 911 so that Beverly Hills Police Department responds and creates an official report — this is one of the most important pieces of evidence in your case. Seek medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem minor, because conditions like soft tissue damage, concussions, and internal injuries can worsen significantly before symptoms appear. Document everything at the scene: photograph the vehicles, road conditions, and your injuries, and collect contact information from any witnesses before they leave.

We routinely arrange for treating physicians and specialists to provide care on a medical lien, meaning they agree to be paid from your settlement proceeds rather than requiring payment upfront. Your own health insurance, MedPay coverage, or personal injury protection benefits may also cover treatment costs in the interim. We help you access every available payment option so you can get the care you need without going into debt while your case is being resolved.

The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of liability, the depth of available insurance coverage, and how your injuries have affected your ability to work and enjoy your daily life. Cases involving permanent injuries, surgical treatment, or significant income loss are typically worth far more than soft-tissue-only claims. We provide a detailed, honest assessment during your free consultation based on the specific facts of your situation — not a generic ballpark figure.

If you were struck by an uninsured or underinsured driver, your own auto policy’s UM/UIM coverage is often your primary source of compensation, and California drivers are required to be offered this coverage when they purchase insurance. We also examine whether any other policies apply — such as umbrella policies, business insurance if a company vehicle was involved, or a homeowner’s policy in certain negligence scenarios. Our job is to exhaust every available avenue so you are not left without a remedy because someone else failed to carry adequate insurance.

Absolutely — pedestrians injured by negligent drivers have the full right to pursue compensation under California law, and drivers are required to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. High-traffic corridors like Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Triangle, and the intersection of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards are frequent sites of pedestrian accidents. We pursue claims against the at-fault driver and, where applicable, against the city or property owners if dangerous conditions contributed to your injury.

The foundation of a strong case includes the police or accident report, photographs of the scene and your injuries taken as close to the incident as possible, complete medical records from every provider who has treated you, witness statements, and any available surveillance or dashcam footage. Evidence deteriorates rapidly — traffic camera footage is typically overwritten within days, and physical evidence at the scene disappears. We move immediately to preserve and secure everything, which is another reason why contacting us early in the process makes a significant difference.

Personal injury cases arising in Beverly Hills are filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court system; the Beverly Hills Courthouse at 9355 Burton Way handles many local civil matters, though complex cases may be assigned to other Los Angeles courthouse locations. Our attorneys have years of experience litigating in the LA Superior Court system and are well acquainted with local procedural requirements, judicial preferences, and settlement practices. That familiarity helps us position your case strategically from the moment we file.