Auto Accident Lawyer in Encino, CA

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Just because auto accidents are common, that doesn’t mean they’re acceptable. Work with The Wallace Firm to drive your case forward.

Everyone needs to be able to get around safely, whether it’s by car, by walking, or by riding a bike or motorcycle. But when other drivers are reckless and negligent, the outcome can be absolutely devastating for others on the road.

Auto accidents of any kind can be very overwhelming and The Wallace Firm is here to fight for you. Our Los Angeles auto accident attorneys handle a wide range of auto accident cases, including car accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents, and more.

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THE WALLACE PROCESS

First Steps after an Auto Accident

After an auto accident, the very first thing you need to do is move to a safe area. Check to see if anyone else involved has been injured. Try to record as many details as possible about the scene. Take pictures of the accident scene and get the names and contact information of any witnesses.

Medical Treatment

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, getting medical attention needs to be your top priority. Even if you think you’re okay, it’s still a good idea to get checked by a doctor. The rush of adrenaline that comes after an auto accident can make it hard to judge the severity of your injuries. It’s also important to remember that injuries caused by auto accidents have symptoms that take time to show.

Report Your Accident

Under California law, auto accidents need to be reported within 24 hours to the California Highway Patrol or the police department in the city where the accident occurred. Accidents resulting in injury or death also need to be reported to the California DMV within 10 days of the accident. Even if you aren’t at fault for an accident, you should also report the accident to your auto insurance company as soon as possible.

Contact The Wallace Firm

After an auto accident, one of the best things you can have is an experienced lawyer on your side. The auto accident lawyers of The Wallace Firm are experienced in handling many different types of auto accident cases, ranging from car accidents and motorcycle accidents to truck accidents and bus accidents.

We’ll Take it From There

When you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you already have enough to worry about. You shouldn’t have to deal with endless paperwork and phone calls to insurance companies on top of everything else. When you decide to work with The Wallace Firm, your lawyer will be able to handle those things for you so that you’ll be better able to focus on your recovery.

HIRING 
A LAWYER

91%

Received a Settlement

$77.6K

Average Compensation

37%

Satisfied with outcome

NOT HIRING
A LAWYER

51%

Received a Settlement

$17.6K

Average Compensation

17%

Satisfied with outcome

Source: www.lawyers.com

Car Accident Case

$487,000

The Wallace Firm successfully helped a client in their lawsuit against State Farm Insurance over damages caused by a car accident.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Are Saying

I want to thank Mr. Wallace and his staff for their hard work on my case. They went above and beyond all of my expectations and were so thoughtful throughout my case to ensure they left nothing out and that my case was handled with supreme care. I am a Navy veteran and they showed me the utmost respect. If I ever had another case, The Wallace Firm would be my first phone call.

Larry R.

Settlement: $450,000 Premises Liability

Professional, kind and dedicated! Thank you putting your hearts into my case. #forevergrateful #wallacewins

Megan M.

Settlement: $225,000 Premises Liability

I just received word from your office that your team settled my case for more than what we originally discussed, and obviously I could not be happier. Thank you for taking on my case, I truly appreciate all of your hard work. You and your team have been an absolute pleasure to work with this past year. Thank you again for everything.

Jennifer H.

Settlement: $32,000 Soft Tissue Rear End Auto Accident ($5k in medicals)

The Wallace Firm provided me with excellent legal services after I was struck by a motor vehicle. I’m very pleased with the settlement that Brad and his team were able to negotiate and secure. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs an attorney after being injured.

Kevin R.

$35,780 Settlement – Soft Tissue Auto Accident ($5,280 in medicals)

The Wallace Firm was instrumental in representing our interests in a 100% no fault personal injury car accident. Everything from personal care and rehabilitation referrals to doctors as well as dealing with insurance companies in our best interest. There is no way we could have done what the firm did for us as far as getting us the maximum retribution on a very traumatic experience. I would recommend The Wallace Firm and have, for getting you feeling better for something that’s completely out of your control. Professional, timely, attentive and there for YOU.

Charles C.

$50,000 Settlement – Auto Accident (Less than $4k in medicals)

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Can I make a claim for damages if I’m partially at fault for an auto accident?

If you were injured in an auto accident, you may be able to collect damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident. In the state of California, there are comparative negligence laws that cover auto accident cases. For example, if a person is found to be 50% at fault for a car accident, they could only collect 50% of their damages.

Can I afford an auto accident lawyer?

Nobody should ever have to wonder whether or not they can afford good legal assistance after an accident. If you need help with your auto accident case, The Wallace Firm offers free consultations and, if you choose to work with us, we work on a contingency basis. This means that we don’t get paid unless you win your case.

Can I make an auto accident claim if I wasn’t wearing a seat belt?

Yes. Even though California law requires drivers and passengers to wear their seat belts, that does not mean other drivers can behave recklessly and get away with it. An auto accident lawyer will be able to help you understand your legal options if you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of an accident.

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