Van Nuys Personal Injury Lawyer
Van Nuys Personal Injury Attorney
Van Nuys Personal Injury & Accident Lawyer
Injured in Van Nuys? Here is what to know.
- Yaghmai Law Firm represents people injured in Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Panorama City, Lake Balboa, Reseda, and the surrounding San Fernando Valley.
- We handle Van Nuys car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, rideshare, brain injury, burn, and wrongful death cases.
- California gives you two years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury case (CCP 335.1). Claims against a government entity must be presented within six months under Gov Code 911.2.
- Van Nuys personal injury cases are typically filed in the Van Nuys Courthouse complex of the Los Angeles Superior Court — the firm appears there regularly.
- Call or text (888) 800-6731 or submit your case online. No fees unless we recover.
Van Nuys is the geographic and judicial center of the San Fernando Valley. The Van Nuys Courthouse complex is one of the two civil filing hubs for Valley personal injury cases in the Los Angeles Superior Court (the other being Stanley Mosk downtown). The neighborhood sits at the crossroads of the Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and US Route 101 (Ventura Freeway), and its surface streets — Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Way, Victory Boulevard, Roscoe Boulevard, Vanowen Street — are some of the highest-traffic non-freeway corridors in the Valley.
Yaghmai Law Firm represents Van Nuys residents and Valley commuters under a contingency engagement. We investigate liability using CHP and LAPD Van Nuys Area reports, preserve dashcam and surveillance footage before it is overwritten, coordinate medical care, value economic and non-economic damages, and either negotiate a settlement or file suit in the Van Nuys Courthouse East (civil complex). You pay no attorney fees unless we recover.
Were you or your loved ones hurt in a Van Nuys accident?
Recent CHP-Reported Incidents in Van Nuys
The list below is pulled from California Highway Patrol public incident data for Van Nuys and updated automatically as new reports come in. It is provided for informational context only.
Showing 244 CHP-reported incidents from the last 180 days. Source: California Highway Patrol public dispatch feed.
10:16 PM
I-405 NB N at Burbank Blvd
Collision, injury status unknown
West Valley
8:04 PM
I-405 NB N at Victory Blvd onramp
Collision, injury status unknown
West Valley
8:03 PM
I-405 SB S at Victory Blvd onramp
Collision, ambulance dispatched, commercial vehicle involved
West Valley
8:02 PM
I-405 S at Victory Blvd
Collision, ambulance dispatched, commercial vehicle involved
West Valley
3:21 PM
I-405 N at Vanowen St
Collision, no injury reported
West Valley
9:33 AM
7555 Van Nuys Blvd
Hit-and-run, no injuries reported
West Valley
7:26 AM
I-405 SB S at Burbank Blvd offramp
Collision, no injury reported
West Valley
3:25 PM
I-405 SB S at Sherman Way
Collision, no injury reported
LAFSP
3:23 PM
I-405 SB S at Sherman Way
Collision, no injury reported
West Valley
10:00 AM
Vanowen St at Woodman Ave
Collision, no injury reported
West Valley
Showing incidents 0+ hours old. Data is provisional and may be updated as investigations conclude. The presence of an incident in this list does not imply fault or liability.
180-day summary
Total
244
Major injury
0
Minor injury
0
Hit & run
49
Motorcycle
3
Pedestrian
1
Collisions per day, last 180 days
Types of Van Nuys Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Van Nuys generates a broad mix of personal injury cases driven by its freeway access and dense surface-street network. The firm represents Van Nuys clients across all of them:
- Car accident cases — rear-end, intersection, lane-change, and freeway collisions on the 405, 101, and Van Nuys surface streets. Negligence framed under CVC 22350 (basic speed law), 22107 (unsafe lane changes), 21703 (following too closely), 23152 (DUI).
- Truck and big-rig cases — commercial vehicle crashes governed by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 350-399) layered on California law.
- Motorcycle accidents — including lane-splitting under CVC 21658.1.
- Pedestrian accidents — CVC 21950/21954/21955 crosswalk framework, hit-and-run under CVC 20001/20002.
- Bicycle and e-bike accidents — Three Feet for Safety Act (CVC 21760), dooring (CVC 22517), e-bike classifications (CVC 312.5).
- Uber and Lyft rideshare cases — coverage layered under PU Code 5433 (SB 371 effective 1/1/2026).
- Traumatic brain injuries — concussion through severe TBI.
- Burn and catastrophic injuries.
- Wrongful death and survival actions — CCP 377.60 standing, CCP 377.30/377.34(a) survival (post-1/1/2026 rule).
Compensation in a Van Nuys Personal Injury Case
California recognizes two categories of compensatory damages, both unlimited in ordinary negligence cases.
Economic damages: past and future medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage, out-of-pocket costs.
Non-economic damages: pain, suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, loss of consortium. Proposition 213 (Civil Code 3333.4) bars non-economic recovery for uninsured drivers and DUI plaintiffs with narrow exceptions.
Pure comparative fault applies under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804. Partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but never eliminates it.
UM/UIM coverage under Insurance Code 11580.2 generally applies if the at-fault driver was uninsured or fled the scene.
California Law That Governs Your Van Nuys Case
Your Van Nuys case is governed by California state law with these deadlines and rules. None are negotiable.
- Statute of limitations: two years (CCP 335.1) for most personal injury claims; one year from discovery for medical malpractice (CCP 340.5).
- Government claims: six months under Government Code 911.2 to present a written claim against any public entity (City of Los Angeles, LAPD, LA Metro, LAUSD, Caltrans, State of California).
- Driver SR-1 reporting: CVC 16000 requires SR-1 within ten days of any crash with injury, death, or property damage over $1,000.
- Hit-and-run: CVC 20001 (injury) and 20002 (property damage) make leaving the scene a crime; UM coverage under Insurance Code 11580.2 protects victims.
- Negligence per se: CVC violations supply the negligence element under California Evidence Code 669.
- Comparative fault: pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab Co.
- Proposition 213: Civil Code 3333.4 bars non-economic damages for uninsured drivers and DUI plaintiffs.
Van Nuys cases against the City of Los Angeles (potholes, sidewalk defects, traffic signals, LAPD vehicles) require the six-month government claim. Missing the claim deadline almost always ends the case. Call as early as possible if a public entity may be involved.
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Why Van Nuys Residents Choose Yaghmai Law Firm
Van Nuys clients work with the firm because it is responsive, multilingual, and runs on contingency. The entire engagement runs by call, text, video, and a secure case portal. Houtan Yaghmai handles every case personally from intake through resolution, in English, French, and Persian, with Spanish interpreters as needed.
“If you are calling me from Van Nuys after being hurt, the priority is your recovery. I will handle the legal side so you can put your energy where it belongs.”
— Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney
You can verify Houtan’s California State Bar license at apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/298487.
Van Nuys Personal Injury FAQ
How long do I have to file a Van Nuys personal injury case?
Two years from the date of the incident under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 for most personal injury claims. Claims against a public entity (City of Los Angeles, LAPD, LA Metro, LAUSD, Caltrans, State of California) must be presented in writing within six months under Government Code section 911.2.
Will my case be filed in Van Nuys court?
Most Valley personal injury cases are filed at the Van Nuys Courthouse complex of the Los Angeles Superior Court, which has jurisdiction over civil cases arising in the San Fernando Valley. Venue can vary if the defendant resides or has its principal place of business elsewhere.
Do I have to come to an office?
No. Yaghmai Law Firm operates remotely. The entire engagement runs by call, text, video, and a secure online portal.
How much does it cost?
Nothing upfront. The firm handles personal injury cases on contingency: you pay no attorney fees unless we recover. The initial case review is free.
My crash was on the 405 or the 101 in Van Nuys. Does that matter?
The substantive law is the same as for surface streets. Freeway crashes tend to involve CHP rather than LAPD, which usually means more detailed traffic-collision reports. Freeway impacts also tend to be higher speed and produce more serious injuries.
What if the other driver was uninsured?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage under California Insurance Code section 11580.2 generally applies. Most California auto policies include UM by default unless rejected in writing.
What if I was partly at fault?
California follows pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but never eliminated.
What languages does the firm work in?
Houtan speaks English, French, and Persian fluently. The firm uses professional interpreters for Spanish, Armenian, and other languages as needed at no additional cost to the client.
Related Practice Areas
The pages below cover the case types Van Nuys clients ask about most. Each links back to the firm’s personal injury hub.
Reviewed by Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney. Admitted to practice law in California (State Bar No. 298487). He represents personal injury and immigration clients statewide.
Last updated: May 30, 2026.
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