Southern California Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Attorney
Look, We Know We’re Not The Only Injury Lawyers In SoCal, And We Know That You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You, And You’ve Probably Noticed They All Have Similar Sounding Names & Say The Same Things. So Who Do You Call? For Decades We Have Successfully Handled A LOT Of Personal Injury Situations, Probably Just Like Yours. Many Have Heard Of Us Due To The Results We Get For The Injured, Or From Seeing Us On TV. Regardless Of Whether You’ve Heard Of Us Or Not, Tell Us What Happened. See How We Can Get Your Life Back To As Normal As Possible
Why Choose The Shamsi Law Firm for Your Personal Injury Case?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – Highly rated with 100+ reviews on Google. See some of our client reviews below.
- Accidents Don’t Wait for Business Hours – Neither do the right lawyers. We’re available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Multi-Lingual Firm – At our firm, we cater to you in English, Spanish, Armenian, and Farsi.
- No Fee Unless We Win – You owe us nothing unless we win your case. This way, you can focus on recovery NOT the bill.
- A Personal Experience – Attorney and founder Sean Shamsi will always make himself available to you. By personally handling all injury cases, he makes sure you get the individual attention you expect and deserve.
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member – Considered one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States, membership in this organization is limited to attorneys who have obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts or settlements.
- We Are Your Voice – We’ll find you the right medical professional, investigate your claim, talk to witnesses, get the police report, and be your liaison to the insurance company. We handle the specifics, while you recover.
- Highly Responsive – We pride ourselves on fast response times when communicating with our clients. We will never let your questions or concerns go unaddressed.
- No Case Is Too Difficult or Complex – This is where tenacity and knowledge of the law matter. We do what is necessary, even in difficult cases.
- Empathy, Detail & Urgency – Your case is the center of your world. We work with empathy to ensure you feel heard, meticulous detail to ensure no aspect of your case is missed, and urgency to get you your money faster.
- Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that everyone’s needs are unique. We treat you with the attention you deserve.
- We Keep You Updated – Transparency is key. We do not just return phone calls, but we keep you updated. We’ll call just to see how you are doing.
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Should I Get A Lawyer for My Vehicle Accident?
Maybe you are the type of person who is hesitant to sue anyone. Still, you could be experiencing pain, suffering, and discomfort, dealing with piles of unexpected medical bills, time off work, and being confused about how to move forward.
Shouldn’t someone pay for what happened? Having a Personal Injury attorney is, unfortunately, a reality for ensuring you get what you deserve and what is right.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience
“As soon as Shamsi Law Firm took my case they moved really fast and dealt with it,” “Not only they’re fast but they also make sure that the client is happy with every step of the way, makes it easier to get through the case,” “I would give 10/10 stars for Atty. Shamsi,” “Shamsi Law Firm has been the most Amazing knowledgeable and caring attorney that I have experienced working with,” “The Shamsi law firm was extremely thorough and detailed in every step of my case,” “Sean has been a great advocate for our family,” “kind, passionate about his work and generous with his time,” “We have total confidence in him and feel extremely lucky to have him on our side,” “ I personally would recommend Sean, he is very passionate in regards to making sure all details of your case are not overlooked and will get you to the right doctors for your medical needs,” “I wish there was room for more stars because he deserves it,” “he was very patient, very respectful and was straightforward about everything,” “He was the ONLY person who truly listened to me and did an amazing job,” “If you want your case won definitely go to Sean,” “He ensured my son and I received medical treatments and a considerable settlement from our car accident,” “THE SHAMSHI LAW FIRM is the place that will get your case handled,” “The Shamsi Law really made the difference in our lives.”
If these things are what you are looking for in a law firm, then contact us to see how we can help you and your family.
What to do if you’ve been injured in an accident:
- Report your accident to the appropriate authorities ASAP. Ensure Authorities are contacted and document the scene. Get medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained, don’t “shake it off.” Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms. The sooner you can receive medical attention, the better for your health and your case.
- Collect as much information as possible. You or someone you trust should attempt to get information from any involved parties. Important information can be the names of all parties involved and any eyewitnesses. If you were in a car crash, get the other driver’s insurance information too.
- Take photographs. Photograph the scene, your injuries, the causing factors of the accident, and anything you think may be relevant. If you were injured on someone’s property due to a dangerous condition, take photos of the dangerous condition.
- Get copies of all relevant documents. This can include police reports, incident reports, medical documents, and communications with insurance companies.
The more information you have about your case, the stronger your claim will be. If you were injured due to another’s carelessness, contact our experienced Southern California Personal Injury lawyer to learn more about filing a claim.
Components of a Vehicular Accident Case
You must prove that the other party caused your injury to have a successful personal injury claim. First, you must show that the other party owed you a duty of care and breached it. California defines duty of care as “ A person in control of a property using reasonable care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition for the protection of all persons whose presence is reasonably foreseeable.” This includes stopping at red lights. If a driver runs a red light, he or she has breached the duty of care. That breach put you and other motorists at risk.
Finally, you must prove that by breaching the duty of care, the other party caused your injuries. Using the previous example, you can prove causation if a driver runs a red light, hits your car, and breaks your leg. By running the red light, the driver caused an accident. The accident resulted in a broken leg. This is a straightforward example, but personal injury cases are generally much more complicated. That’s why hiring a Southern California Vehicle Accident attorney is vital.
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What Are the Leading Causes of Vehicle Accidents in SoCal?
A motor vehicle accident can happen for a multitude of reasons, ranging from human error to environmental factors. Here are some common examples of contributing factors:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Reckless driving
- Tailgating
- Drowsy driving
- Aggressive driving
- Poor road conditions
- Vehicle defects
- Failure to yield
- Inexperienced drivers
- Improper turns
- Failure to signal
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Sudden stops
- Inadequate following distance
- Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents
Who Can Be Held at Fault in a Car Accident?
In a car accident injury case, identifying the parties responsible for the wreck is a critical step in securing fair compensation for your losses. Depending on the circumstances, any of the following parties could be at fault:
- The Other Driver – The other driver could be liable if their actions, such as speeding, drunk driving, or distracted driving, contributed to the accident.
- The Vehicle Owner – If the driver does not own the vehicle involved in the accident, the owner could be liable, especially if they knowingly allowed an unqualified driver to operate the vehicle.
- An Employer – If the driver was acting within the scope of their employment at the time of the accident, the employer could be vicariously liable for the employee’s actions.
- An Auto Manufacturer – If a vehicle defect contributed to the accident, the auto manufacturer could be liable for producing a faulty product.
- Local Authorities – Local or state government bodies could be liable if poor road conditions, inadequate signage, or other roadway issues contributed to the accident.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you may also be eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault and their insurance company.
What If I Am Partially at Fault for the Car Accident?
California has a “pure comparative negligence” system, which means you can still recover compensation from another party even if you’re partly to blame for an accident. However, if you are partially at fault, the amount of compensation available to you will decrease based on your percentage of fault.
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Motorcycle Accidents in SoCal
People in passenger vehicles are surrounded by a steel frame, seat belt restraint systems, and airbags, while motorcyclists are exposed to more hazards on the open road. Even when a motorcyclist is driving safely and cautiously, an accident can occur due to no fault of the motorcyclist. Some of the most common types of motorcycle accidents involve the following:
- Side-swipes
- T-bone collisions
- Accidents caused by debris in the road
- Accidents caused by poor road conditions
- Left turn collisions
- Rear-end accidents
- Single motorcycle accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Blind spot accidents
- Failure to yield accidents
- Excessive speed accidents
Motorcyclists are at greater risk of being involved in an accident than other types of motorists. Attorney Sean Shamsi is experienced and skilled at fighting on behalf of victims of motorcycle accidents.
Uber, Lyft, and Rideshare Accidents
Recovering compensation for a ridesharing accident claim can be very complicated. Rideshare drivers are not operating their vehicles solely for their own benefit, therefore liability is not always straightforward in Uber and Lyft crash cases. It can extend beyond the rideshare driver to include other drivers, the rideshare company, vehicle manufacturers, and even governmental entities responsible for road conditions.
If you want to seek compensation for damages resulting from a rideshare accident, you will need to identify the parties that are liable for your accident. Some parties that can be held liable for rideshare accidents include:
- The rideshare driver
- The driver of the other vehicle
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Other motorists
- Government agencies
- Car or car part manufacturers
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Our Location
We help families in Southern California and throughout the SoCal Area.
Locally, people come to us from Glendale, Watts, SE Los Angeles, Central City, South Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Hyde Park, Pacoima, Lincoln Hts, Wilmington, Panorama City, El Sereno, Westlake, Koreatown, and throughout Los Angeles County.
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