Beverly Hills Car Accident Lawyer
Saeedian Law Group represents people hurt in car crashes in Beverly Hills, from rear-end and left-turn collisions to hit-and-run and drunk-driving crashes. California lets you recover compensation for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering from the people responsible, and a share of fault on your part reduces the recovery rather than ending the claim. Attorney Michael Saeedian has practiced law in California since 2009, and the firm works from its Beverly Hills office at 9100 Wilshire Boulevard.
Call (310) 288-3000 for a free, no-obligation consultation with Saeedian Law Group. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Saeedian Law Group prepares car accident files as if they may go to trial: complete medical records, liability evidence, damage models and expert disclosures. Representation is on contingency, so you take no financial risk for that work; the firm is paid only out of a recovery.
Serious injuries from Beverly Hills crashes are often treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center or Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, both Level I trauma centers. Coordinating emergency, orthopedic, neurology and rehabilitation care is a large part of the firm’s work on every file.
Where the crash happened matters. Inside Beverly Hills city limits, the Beverly Hills Police Department usually investigates and writes the collision report; on the 405 and other state freeways, the California Highway Patrol does. The location also affects which cameras may have footage and whether a public entity is involved.
Car crashes are only part of our personal injury work in Beverly Hills.
Your Rights After a Beverly Hills Car Accident
Before you talk to any insurance adjuster about a Beverly Hills car crash, understand the rights California law gives you. The opposing carrier’s job is to resolve your claim for as little as possible; yours is to make an informed decision about representation before that conversation happens.
You have the right to:
- Refuse to give a recorded statement to the opposing adjuster without counsel present.
- Request a free case review with Saeedian Law Group before signing anything from any insurer.
- Pay nothing out of pocket — California contingency representation means the firm only gets paid if a recovery is made.
- Recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care — even if you were partly at fault under California’s pure comparative-fault rule.
- Bring a claim under each available insurance layer — the at-fault party’s policy, employer coverage where applicable, your own UM/UIM, MedPay, and any umbrella layer.
Heads up
The 2-year personal-injury deadline is strict.
Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 generally sets a two-year deadline for injury claims. A claim against a public entity generally requires a written government claim within six months (Gov. Code § 911.2). Missing a deadline can bar the claim.
How Our Beverly Hills Car Accident Lawyers Help
A Beverly Hills car crash case requires organized investigation, complete medical documentation, and an insurance analysis that accounts for every available layer of coverage. Below is the specific workup Saeedian Law Group does on every car accident file.
1. Investigate and Preserve Evidence
We pull the CHP 555 or local agency report, photograph the scene and damaged vehicles, canvass intersections for private and city-operated cameras, preserve the other driver’s event data recorder (EDR) through a spoliation letter, and lock down witness statements before memories fade.
2. Open Every Insurance Layer
A California crash file may trigger the at-fault driver’s personal policy, an employer’s commercial policy (if the driver was on the clock), a rideshare TNC policy, an umbrella policy, your own UM/UIM coverage, and MedPay — each requires a separate notice and timeline.
3. Coordinate Medical Care
We connect clients to providers willing to work on a lien so treatment doesn’t stop because a carrier is slow, and we track the entire chart — ED, imaging, ortho, PT, pain management, and any mental-health follow-up.
4. Document Wage Loss and Future Earning Capacity
W-2 and 1099 wage substantiation, employer verification, and when needed, a vocational and economic expert to project reduced earning capacity.
5. Negotiate From a Documented File
Our demand package presents the full medical and wage-loss record with liability evidence on top — adjusters respond to organized files, not cover letters.
6. File Suit When the Offer Falls Short
We file and litigate in the proper California Superior Court and prepare every case for trial.
Types of Beverly Hills Car Accident Cases We Handle
Unprotected left-turn failures to yield and red-light violations.
High-energy collisions in intersections and parking lots.
Crashes on the 405 and other nearby freeways.
Texting, app-use, and in-dash infotainment distraction.
Alcohol, THC, and prescription-drug impairment under Veh. Code § 23152.
UM coverage under your own policy stands in when the driver flees.
UM/UIM claims against your own carrier for drivers without coverage.
Following-too-closely, brake-check, and chain-reaction collisions.
Common Causes of Beverly Hills Car Accidents
In the California Office of Traffic Safety’s 2023 rankings, Beverly Hills ranked 1st out of 93 similarly sized cities for total fatal-and-injury victims, as well as the speed-related, pedestrian and motorcycle categories. OTS explains that a No. 1 ranking represents the highest, or “worst,” ranking in the comparison group, but cautions that its rankings are indicators of potential traffic-safety problems rather than definitive measures of a city’s safety. The figures behind those rankings: 611 people killed or injured, 82 speed-related fatal-and-injury collisions, 46 pedestrian victims and 38 motorcycle victims in 2023. The cause of a crash shapes both the liability theory and the list of possible defendants.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Beverly Hills Car Accident?
Liability in a Beverly Hills car accident case is rarely limited to the most obvious defendant. Saeedian Law Group maps every potential layer before filing, because the limits of the primary policy often fall short in a serious case.
The primary target in most car cases — personal-auto policy covers negligent driving up to policy limits.
Under respondeat superior, an employer is vicariously liable for a driver’s negligence inside the course and scope of employment.
Uber and Lyft carry layered insurance that depends on whether the driver’s app was on and whether a ride had been accepted.
Tire, airbag, seatbelt, and accelerator-pedal defects create a product-liability layer under Barker v. Lull and its progeny.
Dangerous-condition-of-public-property claims under Gov. Code § 835 apply to signal, visibility, and roadway-design failures — subject to the 6-month Government Claims Act deadline.
California limits third-party liability for furnishing alcohol, but there are statutory exceptions that occasionally apply (especially involving minors).
When the Other Driver Has Little or No Insurance
For policies issued or renewed since January 1, 2025, California’s minimum liability limits are $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injuries, and $15,000 for property damage (Vehicle Code § 16056). A serious injury can cost far more than that, and some drivers carry no insurance at all.
That is where your own uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage comes in. California Insurance Code § 11580.2 sets the rules for this coverage. It is part of an auto liability policy unless the policyholder rejects it or selects lower limits through the written agreement the statute requires. Underinsured motorist coverage generally does not apply until the responsible driver’s bodily-injury liability limits have been exhausted.
UM coverage can also apply after a hit-and-run when the driver is never identified, if the statute’s conditions are met: the injury came from physical contact with the other vehicle, the crash was reported to the police within 24 hours, and a sworn statement was filed with your insurer within 30 days. California law also generally requires one of several specified steps within two years of the accident to preserve a UM claim: filing a bodily-injury suit against the uninsured motorist, reaching an agreement on the amount due under the policy, or formally instituting arbitration.
How Fault Is Shared in California
California uses pure comparative negligence (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804). If you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your own percentage of fault rather than barred. On $100,000 in damages, a finding that you were 20% at fault reduces the award by $20,000.
Proposition 51 (Civil Code § 1431.2) deals with fault shared among defendants. Each defendant’s liability for non-economic damages is several, not joint, and is allocated according to that defendant’s own share of fault.
Proposition 213 (Civil Code § 3333.4) bars some people from recovering non-economic damages after a vehicle accident: uninsured vehicle owners, drivers who cannot show the insurance the law requires, and drivers convicted of DUI for the crash. Its exception is narrow. It applies to an uninsured vehicle owner who was injured by a driver convicted of DUI.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Economic Damages
- Home-health and future medical care
- Past and future lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Household-services and caregiving replacement
- Property damage and rental-vehicle expenses
- Ambulance, emergency-department, and trauma-center billing
Non-Economic Damages
- Scarring, disfigurement, and visible injury
- Sleep disturbance and PTSD symptoms
- Loss of consortium for a spouse or registered partner
- Loss of companionship for a parent or child
- Inconvenience and disruption of life plans
Punitive Damages
Available when the defendant’s conduct rises to oppression, fraud, or malice under Civil Code § 3294.
Common in DUI, repeat-violation, and deliberate-conduct cases. Requires clear-and-convincing proof.
Damage models are built from billed charges, paid-and-incurred records per Howell v. Hamilton Meats, life-care plans where permanence is established, and vocational-economic projections for lost earning capacity. We do not guess damages; we document them.
What Affects the Value of a Car Accident Claim
People often ask what the average car accident settlement in California is, or how much of a settlement they would keep. There is no honest average, because every claim turns on its own facts. These are the factors that move it:
- How severe the injury is, and whether it is permanent
- Past medical expenses and the treatment you are likely to need in the future
- Lost income and any reduced ability to earn
- How strong the evidence of the other driver’s fault is
- Your own share of fault, if any
- How much insurance coverage is available, including your own UM/UIM coverage
- Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, where the law allows them
Our guide to average car accident settlements in California goes into more detail.
Why Choose Saeedian Law Group?
Attorney Michael Saeedian has practiced law in California since 2009.
Meet with the firm at 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500W.
Files are prepared as if they may go to trial.
Michael Saeedian, California State Bar #265470, active status.
Contingency-fee representation — you pay nothing up front and nothing along the way.
Based on 256 reviews on the firm’s Google Business Profile, as of September 2026.
What to Do After a Beverly Hills Car Accident
The hours and days immediately after a Beverly Hills car crash shape the evidence, the medical record, and the insurance file. Here is the sequence we recommend to every new client.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
⚠ Statute of Limitations Alert
- Personal injury vs. a private defendant: generally 2 years from the date of injury (Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1).
- Public entity (city, county, Caltrans, transit): generally 6 months to present a written government claim (Gov. Code § 911.2). The entity has 45 days to act on it (§ 912.4); after a written notice of rejection that meets the statute’s requirements, the deadline to sue is generally 6 months; without proper notice, it is generally 2 years from when the claim arose (§ 945.6). An application to present a late claim may be possible within one year (§ 911.4).
- Wrongful death: generally 2 years from the date of death (Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1) for private defendants; the public-entity claim rules still apply.
- Minors: the 2-year period is generally paused until the minor turns 18 for private-defendant claims (Code Civ. Proc. § 352), but that pause does not apply to claims that require a government claim. A minor may still qualify for late-claim relief (Gov. Code § 911.6).
- Vehicle and other property damage: 3 years (Code Civ. Proc. § 338(c)(1)).
- Uninsured motorist claims: one of several specified steps is generally required within 2 years of the accident to preserve the claim (Ins. Code § 11580.2(i)).
Missing a deadline can permanently bar the claim, and California courts enforce these limits strictly. Our guide to California car accident deadlines covers them in more detail.
Your Case Gets Filed in Los Angeles County
Car accident lawsuits from Beverly Hills crashes are generally handled through the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The proper filing location depends on the facts, venue rules and type of case, which is why venue is confirmed before filing. Saeedian Law Group is based in Beverly Hills and handles car accident cases throughout Los Angeles County.
Speak With a Beverly Hills Car Accident Lawyer Today
A Beverly Hills car crash means medical bills, lost income, insurance pressure, and a legal clock that never pauses. A consultation with Saeedian Law Group never costs you anything.
California law gives you rights. California insurers have teams of lawyers protecting their interests. Having a car accident lawyer on your side evens the playing field, and with Saeedian Law Group you pay nothing up-front and nothing unless a recovery is made.
Our Beverly Hills Office — 0.7 Miles from Beverly Hills
Saeedian Law Group serves Beverly Hills clients from our Beverly Hills office at 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500W, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Call +1-310-288-3000 or visit by appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courthouse will my Beverly Hills car crash case be filed in?
Car accident lawsuits from Beverly Hills crashes are generally handled through the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The proper filing location depends on the facts, venue rules and type of case, which is why venue is confirmed before filing.
Do you handle cases for people transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center?
Yes. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center are both Level I trauma centers that treat people injured in Beverly Hills crashes. The firm coordinates with trauma, orthopedic, neurology and rehabilitation providers and can track a complex inpatient chart.
How much does a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer cost?
Saeedian Law Group works on contingency. You pay nothing up front and nothing along the way; the firm is paid a percentage of the recovery only if we obtain one. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
Do I have to meet in person?
Not unless you want to. Many car accident intakes happen by phone or video, and meetings can be arranged when that is easier, especially if you are still in treatment.
Can I still file a claim if a Beverly Hills Police Department officer said I was at fault?
Yes. A police-report narrative is evidence, not a verdict. California uses pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab; you can recover even if you are found partly responsible — the recovery is simply reduced by your percentage. Never assume the report ends the case.
What if the crash involved a bus, train or other government vehicle?
Crashes involving a Metro bus or train, or another government vehicle, generally require a written government claim within six months before any lawsuit can be filed (Gov. Code § 911.2). Missing that window can end most public-entity cases, so early advice matters.
Are consultations with a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer really free?
Yes. Saeedian Law Group conducts every initial consultation at no cost and no obligation. We review liability, insurance coverage, and damages with you, and if the firm takes the case, it is on a contingency basis with no up-front fees.
What if my car crash also involves a work-related vehicle in Beverly Hills?
Work-related incidents trigger a dual framework: California workers’ compensation as the exclusive remedy against the employer, and a separate third-party civil claim against any non-employer whose negligence contributed. Saeedian Law Group coordinates both sides so you get the wage-loss and medical benefits comp provides, plus the pain-and-suffering and full damages a third-party case can recover.
How much is my California car accident case worth?
Value turns on liability clarity, documented medical treatment, insurance coverage on all sides, and the severity and permanence of the injury. A rear-end impact with six weeks of chiropractic care is an entirely different case from a T-bone collision with spinal fusion. No reputable California lawyer will quote a number over the phone without reviewing the liability facts, your medical records, and the available insurance policies.
How much of my settlement will I actually keep?
What you keep is the settlement minus the attorney’s fee, case costs and any medical liens or reimbursement claims, such as those from health insurers or treating providers. The fee percentage is set in your written fee agreement, so ask for the full breakdown before you sign.
How long do I have to file a California car accident claim?
Two years from the date of the crash for claims against private drivers and businesses under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. If a public entity (Caltrans, city, county, transit authority) is a potential defendant, the Government Claims Act sets a six-month administrative-claim deadline before you can sue. Missing either deadline can permanently bar the claim.
What if the at-fault driver had no insurance or fled the scene?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay. It is part of a California auto liability policy unless the policyholder rejected it or chose lower limits in writing (Insurance Code § 11580.2). After a hit-and-run, UM coverage applies only if the statute’s conditions are met, including physical contact with the other vehicle, a police report within 24 hours and a sworn statement to your insurer within 30 days, which is why calling a lawyer within days matters.
Should I give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer?
No. The other driver’s carrier is not your carrier. Recorded statements are used to lock in early, incomplete descriptions and to attack your credibility later. Your own insurer may require cooperation, but even there, have your lawyer present or on the line.
Will my own collision repair and medical bills be paid before settlement?
Collision repair goes through your own policy or the other driver’s property-damage coverage. Medical bills are typically handled through health insurance, MedPay on your auto policy, or medical liens from providers who agree to wait — negotiated down at settlement.
About Michael Saeedian
Michael Saeedian, Esq. — Founding Attorney, Saeedian Law Group (California State Bar #265470). Michael Saeedian has practiced law in California since 2009 and represents injured Californians and their families in personal injury and wrongful death matters. His practice includes car accident cases throughout Los Angeles County.
Legal disclaimer: This page provides general information about California injury law and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different; past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship with Saeedian Law Group. For advice specific to your situation, contact our office at (310) 288-3000 or schedule a free consultation.
Nearby Cities We Serve for Car Accident Cases
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