Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer

A car accident can leave you dealing with injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about how to get your life back on track. If another driver’s negligence caused your crash, you may have legal claims under California law that entitle you to compensation for the injuries you incurred. When searching for an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer, you need an attorney who understands how to protect your rights and navigate the legal process. Jon Olsson has extensive experience handling car accident claims throughout Los Angeles County and can help you understand your options, pursue your claim, and seek the recovery you deserve.

Car Accidents in the South Bay and Los Angeles County

According to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), approximately 45,800 collisions occur in Los Angeles County each year, or about 125 per day. Those collisions injure more than 65,000 people annually, including more than 4,000 who sustain serious injuries.

Causes of Car Accidents

In a densely populated region like Los Angeles and the South Bay, car accidents are common, particularly on high-volume, high-speed freeways such as the 405 and 101. Other frequent causes of car accidents include :

• Distracted driving, including texting while driving
• Speeding
• Reckless merging or lane changes
• Driving under the influence

About Car Accident Liability in California

Not all car accidents result in legal liability. In California, a driver may be held responsible when they fail to use reasonable care, and that failure causes a collision and resulting injuries. Drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles with reasonable care under the circumstances. When a driver breaches that duty through negligent or reckless conduct, an injured person may be entitled to pursue compensation for their injuries and losses.

Car Accident FAQs

Answered by Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer Jon Olsson

What if I am partially at fault for the accident?

California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means you may still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, your recovery will generally be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found 25 percent at fault, your damages would be reduced by 25 percent.

What if I am injured while in a rideshare?

If you are injured in an accident while riding in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle—or in a collision involving a rideshare driver—insurance coverage can be more complicated than in a typical car accident. Olsson Law can help you understand which insurance coverage may apply and what options are available.

What kind of compensation can I get for my accident?

Under California law, a person injured in a car accident may be able to recover both economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages can include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and other financial losses. Noneconomic damages can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other harms that are more difficult to quantify.

Why Contact Olsson Law After a Car Accident

If you have recently been involved in a car accident, dealing with medical treatment, vehicle repairs, and insurance claims can quickly become overwhelming. Insurance companies often attempt to take advantage of this stress by pressuring victims into a quick settlement before they fully understand their injuries.

Jon spent years defending sophisticated corporate clients in complex injury-related litigation. During that time, he gained insight into how corporations and their insurers value, negotiate, and litigate injury claims—knowledge he now uses to advocate for injured individuals. Before founding Olsson Law, Jon also handled and participated in car accident matters resulting in six-figure settlements and recoveries.

Talk to Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer Jon Olsson About Your Case

Olsson Law handles personal injury cases in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, throughout Los Angeles County, and across California. Case reviews are free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Contact Jon today.