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If you were hurt in a car accident in Glendale, you are facing a lot at once: medical bills, time away from work, a damaged vehicle, and an insurance company that is already working to limit what it pays you. The Law Offices of Asher Hoffman, APC represents injured people throughout Glendale and the greater San Fernando Valley. We handle every step of your claim so you can focus on getting better. There is no fee unless we win your case.
Glendale sits at the intersection of three major freeways, making it one of the busiest traffic corridors in Los Angeles County. The I-5 (Golden State Freeway) runs along the eastern edge of the city and carries heavy commercial truck traffic heading in and out of downtown Los Angeles. The SR-134 (Ventura Freeway) cuts across the southern end of Glendale, connecting drivers to Pasadena to the east and Burbank to the west. The SR-2 (Glendale Freeway) funnels commuters directly into central Los Angeles.
Surface streets add another layer of congestion. Brand Boulevard, Glendale’s main commercial corridor, sees constant stop-and-go traffic between the Americana at Brand and the Glendale Galleria. Colorado Street, Central Avenue, San Fernando Road, and Glenoaks Boulevard are all high-incident corridors where rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, and pedestrian strikes happen regularly. The interchange where the I-5 and SR-134 meet near the Los Feliz border is particularly dangerous during rush hour, when lane merges happen at high speed with little margin for error.
Glendale’s street grid also includes a number of tight residential corridors in the Verdugo Woodlands, Montecito Park, and Rossmoyne neighborhoods where visibility is limited and speeds are inconsistently enforced. Crashes in those areas often involve distracted drivers cutting through on navigation-app shortcuts.
Most serious car accident cases we handle in Glendale involve one or more of the following:
California follows a pure comparative fault rule under Civil Code section 1714. That means even if you were partially at fault for the crash, you can still recover compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies use this rule aggressively, assigning you blame to drive down their payout. Our job is to push back with evidence, including police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and accident reconstruction analysis when needed.
California has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. If the at-fault driver was a government employee driving a public vehicle, the six-month government tort claim deadline applies first. Miss either deadline and you lose the right to recover. Do not wait to consult an attorney.
Recoverable damages in a Glendale car accident case typically include:
Car accident lawsuits arising in Glendale are filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The closest courthouse for most Glendale cases is the Glendale Courthouse at 600 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206. Larger cases exceeding the limited civil jurisdiction threshold are heard in the same building’s unlimited civil division or may be transferred to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. Asher Hoffman has appeared in both venues and knows how local judges handle personal injury matters.
Getting prompt medical attention protects both your health and your case. Insurance adjusters seize on any gap in treatment to argue your injuries are not serious or were caused by something other than the crash. The two major hospitals closest to Glendale are:
If your injuries are less acute, urgent care clinics along Brand Boulevard and Colorado Street can provide immediate documentation. Follow up with your primary care physician and any specialists your emergency physician recommends. We work with experienced orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and pain management doctors throughout the Glendale and Los Angeles area who understand how to document and treat accident-related injuries.
Within days of your accident, you will likely hear from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Their job is to settle your claim for as little as possible. Common tactics include asking you to give a recorded statement (you are not required to), offering a quick lowball settlement before the full extent of your injuries is known, and delaying the process hoping you will accept less out of financial pressure.
You are not required to speak with the other driver’s insurer without an attorney present. If you have already given a statement, that is not fatal to your case, but retain counsel before you say anything else. California Insurance Code section 790.03 prohibits unfair claims settlement practices, and we know how to apply pressure when insurers act in bad faith.
Asher Hoffman is a plaintiff-side personal injury attorney who exclusively represents injury victims, never insurance companies. Our firm handles car accident cases in Glendale and throughout Los Angeles County on a pure contingency fee: if we do not recover for you, you owe us nothing. We advance all litigation costs.
We investigate your case from day one, including preserving surveillance footage (which businesses often overwrite within 30 days), ordering the traffic collision report from the Glendale Police Department, interviewing witnesses, and working with accident reconstruction experts when liability is disputed. If the other driver was underinsured or uninsured, we pursue your UM/UIM coverage directly.
Our office is based in Los Angeles and we serve clients throughout Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and the surrounding area. Consultations are free and available by phone or video at your convenience.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Glendale?
Two years from the date of the accident under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. If a government vehicle or driver was involved, you have six months to file a government tort claim. Act quickly, because critical evidence disappears fast.
What if the other driver had no insurance?
California requires all drivers to carry minimum liability coverage, but many do not. If the at-fault driver is uninsured, we pursue your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. If they are underinsured, we pursue underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. Both are provided for in California Insurance Code section 11580.2.
How much is my Glendale car accident case worth?
Every case is different. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the liability evidence, available insurance coverage, your lost wages, and future medical needs. We do not give you a number until we have reviewed the full picture.
Do I have to go to court?
Most car accident cases settle before trial. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which is exactly what gives us leverage to negotiate higher settlements. If the insurance company does not offer fair value, we take it in front of a jury.
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
No. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, paid at the end. If we do not win, you owe us nothing. We also advance case costs such as expert fees and filing costs.
Our firm handles car accident cases throughout the region. In addition to Glendale, we regularly represent clients from:
If you or a family member was hurt in a car accident in Glendale, do not wait. Evidence fades, witnesses move on, and deadlines are hard cutoffs. Call the Law Offices of Asher Hoffman, APC at (877) 792-4529 for a free consultation, or use the contact form on this page. We are available seven days a week and will return your call the same day. No fee unless we win.
The Law Offices of Asher Hoffman, APC serves clients throughout Glendale and Los Angeles County. Our team is ready to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
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