California Car Accident Lawyer
We Take Over the Insurance Fight After Your Crash
We are a California car accident law firm that handles every insurer conversation from the first call, because the adjuster who sounds sympathetic is building a file he intends to use to pay you less.
Car accidents happen every day across California, and they leave people with bills arriving faster than answers. We represent drivers, passengers, and families in collisions caused by negligent drivers, from our offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, and Seattle.
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Compensation You May Be Entitled to After a Car Accident
Car accidents often leave victims with serious, lasting injuries. If someone else’s negligence caused your crash, you may be able to recover compensation for:
Many car accidents in California happen due to driver negligence. We represent victims in cases involving:
Common Causes of Car Accidents in California
Distracted Driving – Texting, eating, or using GPS behind the wheel.
Drunk Driving Accidents – Holding intoxicated drivers accountable.
Speeding and Reckless Driving – Drivers who endanger others by ignoring traffic laws.
Failure to Yield or Stop – Running red lights or ignoring stop signs.
Hit-and-Run Accidents – Seeking justice when the at-fault driver leaves the scene.
Poor Road Conditions – Accidents caused by unmaintained or hazardous roads.
The Car Accident Claims We Handle
Two collisions with identical damage can produce very different claims, because what determines your recovery is who is liable and what insurance exists to reach.
- Rear-end collisions, where fault is usually clear and the fight is over how badly you were injured.
- Intersection and left-turn collisions, where accounts conflict and the case turns on physical evidence and witnesses.
- Hit-and-run collisions, where your own uninsured motorist coverage often becomes the primary source of recovery.
- Uninsured and underinsured driver claims, where the at-fault policy runs out before your treatment does.
- Passenger injury claims, where you may have a claim against more than one driver, including the driver you rode with.
- Out-of-state and commercially insured driver claims, which bring different policies, different adjusters, and sometimes an employer's liability into the case.
If the vehicle that hit you was a commercial truck, the case is investigated differently and belongs with our
truck accident practice. If your injuries are permanent, our
catastrophic injury practice explains how lifetime costs get built into a claim.
What you do after a crash can impact your case. Follow these steps to protect your rights:
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Call 911 – Always report the accident to law enforcement.
Seek Medical Attention – Even if you feel fine, injuries can appear later.
Document the Scene – Take photos, gather witness information, and get the other driver’s details.
Do Not Speak to Insurance Adjusters – Anything you say can be used to reduce your claim.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer – The sooner you call Kashani Law, the stronger your case.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we’re here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Why Choose Kashani Law for Your Car Accident Case?
When it comes to car accident claims, experience matters. Here’s why clients trust Kashani Law:
Proven Results – We have secured millions for our clients.
Personalized Legal Support – We treat every client like family, ensuring your case gets the attention it deserves.
We Handle Insurance Companies –
Don’t let insurers lowball your claim—we fight for full compensation.
No Fees Unless We Win –
You don’t pay us a dime unless we win your case.
We keep four staffed offices rather than a service-area map, and your case is handled out of the one nearest you. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers cover Los Angeles County and the surrounding region, and our Oakland car accident lawyers serve Oakland and the East Bay. We also handle collision claims out of our San Francisco and Seattle offices, and our California personal injury practice covers how these claims fit alongside other injury cases.
Where We Handle Car Accident Claims
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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident Claims
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How long do I have to file a car accident claim in California?
Generally two years from the date of the collision, under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. Shorter deadlines apply when a government entity is involved, including collisions with city, county, or transit vehicles, which can require a formal administrative claim within six months. Speak with an attorney early rather than assuming you have the full two years.
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Can I still recover if I was partly at fault for the crash?
Yes. California follows pure comparative negligence, which reduces your recovery in proportion to your share of fault but never bars it. If you are found 30% responsible, you recover 70% of your damages, and there is no percentage cutoff that ends your claim. Adjusters frequently overstate a claimant's share of fault, and that assessment is negotiable.
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What if I was not wearing a seatbelt?
You can still bring a claim. Under California Vehicle Code Section 27315, failing to wear a seatbelt does not by itself establish negligence and does not bar recovery. An insurer may argue it worsened your injuries and try to reduce damages on that basis, but any reduction is limited to the injuries a belt would actually have prevented, and the insurer has to prove it rather than assert it.
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Can I sue if poor road conditions caused my crash?
Possibly. A claim against a public agency responsible for a dangerous road condition is available in California, but it runs on a much shorter timeline than an ordinary claim and typically requires a formal administrative claim within six months of the incident. If a road defect, missing signage, or a poorly designed intersection contributed to your collision, get the case reviewed immediately.
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What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
Your own uninsured motorist coverage is usually the first place to look. California requires insurers to offer it and requires a written rejection to decline it, so many drivers have it without realizing. We also look for other liable parties, such as an employer if the driver was working, or a vehicle owner who entrusted the car to an unfit driver.
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What does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. We take car accident cases on contingency, which means no attorney's fee unless we win, and we advance case costs and recover them from a settlement or verdict. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.
