Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley
Car Accident Lawyer in Van Nuys
Hurt in a crash on Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda or the 405? Talk to a car accident lawyer by phone, by video or in person. The consultation is free, and you owe us nothing unless we win.
Van Nuys is in the middle of the San Fernando Valley, and a lot of Valley traffic passes through it. The 405 cuts through the west side and the 101 is just to the south. Big streets like Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda, Victory and Sherman Way fill with cars, buses and trucks all day.
Our office is in Eagle Rock, but you do not need to come to us. We meet Van Nuys clients by phone, by video, or at home or in the hospital. If you were hurt some other way, see our Van Nuys personal injury lawyer page for every kind of case we take in the Valley.
After the Crash
Who Takes the Crash Report in Van Nuys
For a crash on a Van Nuys street, the report comes from the LAPD Van Nuys Division. Its station is in the Van Nuys Civic Center on Sylmar Avenue.
Crashes on the 405 or the 101 are handled by the California Highway Patrol, which covers the freeways. Ask the officer which agency they work for, and get the report number before you drive away.
Was it a city truck, an LAPD car or a Metro bus that hit you? Then your first step is a claim with the public agency behind that vehicle, due six months after the crash.
Crash Spots
The Busy Streets of Van Nuys
Van Nuys Boulevard is the main street through the neighborhood, with Metro buses, shoppers and cars turning in and out of driveways. Left turns and people crossing away from a light are a common cause of crashes on a street like this.
Sepulveda Boulevard is right beside the 405. When the freeway backs up, many drivers use Sepulveda to get around it, and the sudden rush brings rear end and lane change crashes.
Victory Boulevard and Sherman Way cross the neighborhood from east to west. Wide lanes and long lights tempt drivers to speed up and beat the yellow, and that leads to side impact crashes at the big intersections.
Wondering which freeway is worse? See our crash comparison of the 405 and the 101.
Your Claim
What a Van Nuys Car Accident Claim Can Cover
After a crash, the bills show up fast: the ambulance, the emergency room, follow up visits, and the days you cannot work. A claim can cover those costs, plus the body shop bill and what you go through while you heal.
Sometimes the driver who hit you has little or no insurance. Your own policy may include uninsured motorist coverage that pays for your injuries when the other driver cannot. We can check your policy for you.
In most cases you have two years to file an injury lawsuit in California. A claim against a public agency, such as the city or Metro, is due within six months.
The same team that handles car accident cases in Los Angeles works on Van Nuys claims. We are with you from the first call to the end of your case.
Common Questions
Van Nuys Car Accident Questions
What people in Van Nuys ask us after a crash, answered in plain words.
No. We can do the whole consultation by phone or video. If you are laid up, a member of our team can come to your home or your hospital room.
Write down the truck's unit number and the agency name, get the report number, and call us soon. A claim against a public agency is due within six months of the crash.
Maybe. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy may pay your medical bills and more. Send us the policy and we will explain your options.
The California Highway Patrol. Crashes on city streets in Van Nuys go to the LAPD Van Nuys Division.
Nothing. It is free, and you owe us no fee unless we win. We work in English, Spanish and Armenian.
How We Work
Help Without the Long Drive
A crash can leave you without a car, in pain, and stuck at home. That is why we come to you. Our team can gather your photos and papers by phone or email, and meet in person when you are ready.
We talk to the insurance adjusters so you do not have to, collect your medical records, and update you at every step. Call us any time, day or night.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique and results will vary based on the specific facts and circumstances of your case.
Talk to a lawyer today
Talk to a Van Nuys Car Accident Lawyer
Call now, send a message, or ask us to call you back. The first consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we win.