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Los Angeles Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer
Were you hurt by a distracted driver in Los Angeles? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Automobile Accident Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has represented thousands of injured Californians. Our attorneys investigate the crash, gather the phone records and evidence that prove distraction, handle every conversation with the insurance companies, and build your case for maximum recovery — all with compassionate, personalized attention. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Distracted driving is any activity that pulls a driver's attention away from the road. It generally falls into three categories: visual (taking your eyes off the road), manual (taking your hands off the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off driving). Common examples include texting or using a smartphone, adjusting navigation or music, eating or drinking, and turning to talk with passengers. California Vehicle Code §23123.5 prohibits holding and using a wireless device while driving, and even a few seconds of distraction can cause a serious collision.
Injured victims in Los Angeles can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, vehicle and property damage, and pain and suffering. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your specific losses during a free case review.
Proving distraction usually relies on evidence that reconstructs the moments before the crash. Our attorneys commonly use cell phone and text records, witness statements, traffic-camera and dashcam footage, the police report, and vehicle data or event recorders. Preserving this evidence quickly matters, so it helps to speak with a legal professional as soon as possible.
In most California distracted driving cases you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), and generally three years for property damage. Claims against a government entity have much shorter deadlines — often six months. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Automobile Accident Attorneys
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Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Distracted Driving Accident Claim in Los Angeles?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid distracted driving claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means another driver's distraction and negligence caused the crash. Damages are your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs. Proof includes phone records, the police report, photos, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review.
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Automobile Accident FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
California law generally prohibits holding and using a wireless phone while driving, and using a device to write or read texts behind the wheel can support a negligence claim if it causes a crash. Violating these rules can be strong evidence of fault. The specific Vehicle Code sections should be confirmed by an attorney.
Proof often comes from cell phone and text records, the driver's own statements, witness accounts, and video from nearby or dashboard cameras, which are common across LA. Crash reconstruction can also show the driver failed to react in time. An attorney can move quickly to obtain and preserve this evidence.
A distracted-driving injury lawsuit arising in Los Angeles is generally filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, often at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. LA's congested freeways such as the I-10 and US-101 give distracted drivers little margin for error, which contributes to serious collisions. An attorney familiar with the local courts can help.
Yes. Under California's pure comparative negligence rule from Li v. Yellow Cab Co., you can recover even if partly responsible, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault. Evidence that the other driver was distracted can shift the balance of fault in your favor.
Most distracted-driving injury claims are subject to California's two-year deadline under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1, with three years for property damage. Shorter deadlines can apply if a government entity is involved. Confirm your deadline promptly, since exceptions exist. If an impaired driver caused your crash, our Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyers can also help. For a full checklist, see our guide on what to do after a crash in California. For help choosing the right firm, see our guide to hiring a car accident attorney.