A crash at a freeway ramp leaves a different paper trail from one outside a shop on Vanowen. Even two riders who say they were hit “at the Van Nuys station” may be talking about opposite corners of Oxnard Street.
Igarian Law Firm represents people injured in Van Nuys from our office in Panorama City. Tell us what happened and what you’ve heard from the insurer so far. We can help you work out what to do next.
Call (818) 714-2144 for a free consultation.
What Should You Do After an Accident in Van Nuys?
- Get somewhere safe. Call 911 if you need emergency help and get medical care for your injuries.
- Save what you can. If it’s safe, take photos of the scene and damage, and get the names of anyone who saw the accident.
- Write down the details. Keep the report number, the agency that responded and the nearest address or cross street.
- Keep the original files. Download dashcam clips before they’re overwritten. Hold on to bills, repair estimates, pay records and insurer messages.
- Read before you sign. If an insurer asks for a recorded statement or a release, make sure you understand what it’s asking for.
Injury Cases We Handle in Van Nuys
- Car accidents: rear end crashes, left turn collisions and intersection wrecks on busy boulevards.
- Pedestrian accidents: crossings near bus stops, shopping centers and the Civic Center.
- Motorcycle accidents: freeway merges, sudden stops and unsafe lane changes.
- Truck accidents: delivery and commercial trucks around the airport and industrial areas.
- Rideshare accidents: crashes involving Uber, Lyft and other drivers.
- Premises liability: injuries caused by unsafe conditions at a store, apartment or business.
- Wrongful death: when a family loses someone because of another party's negligence.
How Does a Van Nuys Injury Claim Work?
We start with what happened and how the injury has affected you. From there, we gather the records that support your claim.
- Investigation. We look at the report, photos, witness accounts and any available video to see how the accident happened.
- Documenting your losses. We review your treatment records, bills and time away from work.
- Dealing with insurance. We handle claim communications and explain any offers you receive.
- Resolving the claim. When we have enough information about your injuries and losses, we can make a demand. If settlement talks stall, we’ll discuss whether filing a lawsuit makes sense.
What Can You Recover After a Van Nuys Accident?
Economic losses are the ones with a receipt or a pay stub:
- Medical bills, past and future
- Lost income while you recover
- Reduced ability to earn in the future, if your injuries are lasting
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Other out of pocket costs, like prescriptions and travel to treatment
Non economic losses are harder to put a number on but are real:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
In a wrongful death case, a family may also recover funeral costs and the loss of financial support and companionship. No lawyer can promise an amount, and the value of a case depends on your injuries, the evidence and the insurance available.
Where Do Crashes Happen in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys Boulevard and Vanowen Street
If you’ve tried to turn left at Van Nuys and Vanowen, you know how much there is to watch at once. Oncoming traffic can hide a car in the next lane, and people are crossing while drivers look for a gap. LADOT flagged this intersection as one of its ten citywide priorities. Out by the 405 at Victory, the setup is different: look for sudden braking as traffic stacks up near the ramps.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim in California?
| Situation | Deadline or rule |
|---|---|
| Most injury lawsuits | Two years from the date of injury (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1) |
| Claim against a city, county, Metro or other public agency | A claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code section 911.2) |
| You were partly at fault | You can still recover, but your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault |
The deadline can change depending on the facts. A DMV SR-1 report is separate from an injury claim and generally must be filed within 10 days if the crash causes injury, death or more than $1,000 in property damage.
Reports, Courts and Hospitals Near Van Nuys
Van Nuys Community Police Station is a local LAPD resource. For a traffic collision, keep the investigating officer name, agency, and report or incident number.
Van Nuys Community Police Station, 6240 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys.
- Reports: LAPD traffic report requests or CHP crash report requests. Use the agency that actually investigated the incident.
- Nearby medical resource: Valley Presbyterian Hospital, 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
- Court filing: The neighborhood of an accident does not by itself determine civil venue. Confirm the proper courthouse and assignment through the Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Court Locator before filing.
Meet Robert Igarian
Robert Igarian founded Igarian Law Firm. He earned his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, after studying political science at Cal State Northridge. He speaks English and Armenian and works directly with clients on their injury claims. Meet Robert Igarian
California State Bar No. 304345. View attorney profile
What Does It Cost to Hire a Van Nuys Injury Lawyer?
The first conversation is free. We take qualifying cases on contingency, so attorney fees are payable only if we recover compensation. The written fee agreement explains how fees and case costs are handled.
Our office is at 14500 Roscoe Boulevard, Floor 4, Panorama City, CA 91402. Office hours and directions
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