Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer

Why You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Los Angeles California

Car accidents cause thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries every year and carry the potential for both criminal and civil liability.  Negligent drivers cause catastrophic accidents everyday in Los Angeles California and across the United States.  Los Angeles car accidents can also be due to poor road conditions, drivers operating cars or other motor vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol, traffic violations, or cars with faulty or defective parts.  An injury victim or dependents are entitled to compensation in many cases.

The Los Angeles California car accident attorneys of Mansell & Mansell are committed to getting injured people the compensation they deserve.  Car crash injuries in Los Angeles can bring hefty medical bills, piles of paper work, inconveniences like car rentals and repairs, and lost wages.  Of course, filing a car accident lawsuit in Los Angeles won’t heal your injuries, but it could help with medical bills, repair and rental fees, lost wages, and your suffering and inconvenience.

Why do you need a lawyer after a car accident?

Many car accident victims try to handle their claims on their own, placing a lot of trust in hoping insurance companies will have their best interests in mind.  However, insurance companies are a business interested in making money.  At Mansell & Mansell, our interest is in helping our clients.

When you deal directly with insurance companies, any wrong move or mistake can cost you valuable rights and thousands of dollars.  An attorney who knows the car accident and insurance laws in Los Angeles California will be able to identify the value of your claims. 

The automobile accident lawyers in Los Angeles at Mansell & Mansell have successfully settled and litigated many cases and have secured millions of dollars in compensation for victims throughout the Los Angeles area, and have experience standing up to insurance companies and fighting for their clients' rights. 

What should your first steps be after a car accident in LA?

• Stop and pull over to the side of the road to avoid obstructing traffic. Tend to injuries and avoid further injuries by staying away from traffic.
• Call the police.  A Los Angeles car accident should be reported to the proper authorities as soon as possible.  Calling 911 will get that injured people get the medical attention they need as quickly as possible. 
• Talk to witnesses at the scene of the accident and take photos if you’re able, even if your only camera is a cell phone camera.  Photographic evidence is difficult to dispute. Pay close attention to how witnesses phrase their statements, and write down what you can.
• See a doctor.  Keep records of all prescriptions and treatment you receive for your car accident injuries.  Always remember you have the right to see the doctor of your choice.  Don’t let the insurance adjustor choose one for you. 
• Call your insurance company as soon as you file your police report.  If you delay reporting your car accident, this could damage your future case. 
• Avoid speaking to any insurance adjustors.  Let an experienced car accident attorney at Mansell & Mansell do that for you.  Insurance adjustors may not act in your best interests.
• Call a lawyer.  The Los Angeles California car accident attorneys at Mansell & Mansell are committed to fighting for car accident victims.  They have successfully defended many victims throughout Los Angeles, recovering millions in damages, even in cases other attorneys refused to take. 

Los Angeles Car Accident Info

Car and truck accidents are always unpredictable and can cause a variety of injuries ranging from very minor to very grievous.  It is important not to refuse medical treatment after a car accident.  In many cases, spinal injuries like whiplash or certain traumatic brain injuries may not be apparent until much later.  Rear-end collisions often cause whiplash. More serious injuries are mainly attributed side impact (or t-bone) collisions, and roll-overs, and head on collisions.  Head-on collisions result in the most traumatic injuries, brain injuries, and are the most fatal kind of car accident.

Car accidents can involve anywhere from one vehicle to hundreds.  Multi-vehicle collisions or "pile-ups" usually occur on highways or freeways and can be very deadly. It is difficult to escape from a car involved in a pile-up, and difficult to determine which driver is at fault.

For more car accident and driving safety information, please visit:

• The California State Department of Motor Vehicles
• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
• The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The Los Angeles auto accident attorneys of Mansell & Mansell have assisted many victims of car accidents whose lives have been torn apart due to a moment of negligence.  Our attorneys have a success rate exceeding 90 percent in obtaining positive settlements and jury awards for our clients.  We know the law surrounding car accident personal injury cases, and we will represent your rights until you receive a fair settlement or verdict.

Car accidents require immediate attention to preserve significant and perishable evidence and the integrity of the accident scene.  If you have been injured during a car accident, you need an experienced car accident law firm in LA that has a proven record of positive results.  Contact the car accident lawyers of Mansell & Mansell for a free initial consultation.

For over 20 years, the Los Angeles Car Crash Attorneys at Mansell & Mansell have been representing victims in Southern California in serious personal injury cases.  We handle cases throughout Southern California, from Bakersfield to San Diego.