San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer
Golden Gate Legal is here to help you get the care, compensation, and justice you deserve. Our experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyers offer free consultations and don’t charge a cent unless we win your case.
A crash can change your life in seconds—physically, emotionally, and financially.
Golden Gate Legal is here to help you get the care, compensation, and justice you deserve. Our experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyers offer free consultations and don’t charge a cent unless we win your case.
If you’ve just been in a crash, follow these steps:
Make Sure You're Safe
Move to a safe location and check yourself and others for injuries before anything else.
Call 911 and Get Medical Attention
Call emergency services to file an official police report and get medical assistance.
Document the Accident Scene
Document vehicle damage, road conditions, injuries, and license plates for your case.
Don’t Admit Fault, Post Online, or Sign Anything
Swap insurance and contact details with the other driver(s). This is required for claims.
Contact Golden Gate Legal for Help
Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Some symptoms appear hours or days later.
Injured in a Car Accident in San Francisco? We're Here to Help
When your future is on the line, experience matters. Here's why Californians trust us with their most important cases:
- Decades of Experience: We've handled thousands of personal injury cases, including serious car accidents across Los Angeles.
- Proven Results: Our legal team has recovered over $100 million for clients—because we don’t back down from big insurance companies.
- Client-First Approach: You’re not just another case. We prioritize communication, transparency, and results tailored to your needs.
- No Win, No Fee: You don’t pay anything unless we win your case. Period.
Legal Process Overview
We simplify the process so you can focus on recovery:
- Free Consultation: We listen to your story and assess your case.
- Investigation & Evidence Collection: We gather police reports, witness accounts, and medical records.
- Demand Letter: We present your case to the insurance company with a strong settlement demand.
- Negotiation: We fight for the maximum settlement you're owed.
- Litigation (if needed): If fair compensation isn't offered, we're ready to take your case to trial.
- You Get Paid: Once your case is resolved, we finalize the paperwork and you receive your compensation.
Types of Injuries Handled
We’ve helped clients recover compensation for a wide range of injuries, including:
Whiplash & Soft
Tissue Damage
Neck and muscle injuries caused by sudden impact, often resulting in stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion.
Broken Bones & Fractures
Common in crashes, fractures can require surgery, casts, and long recovery periods with lasting mobility issues.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Severe trauma can lead to partial or full paralysis, affecting mobility, independence, and long-term quality of life.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Head trauma that may cause memory loss, confusion, cognitive issues, and emotional changes.
Internal Organ Damage
Blunt force trauma can injure organs like lungs, liver, or spleen, often requiring emergency surgery & intensive care.
PTSD & Emotional Trauma
Psychological impacts include anxiety, flashbacks, depression, or sleep disorders, often needing therapy.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Los Angeles roads are dangerous. Our firm handles cases involving:
Speeding or Reckless Driving
Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases the risk of serious, high-impact crashes — especially in busy city streets.
Driving Under the Influence
Impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs leads to delayed reactions, poor decisions, and a higher risk of fatal accidents.
Running Red Lights
Disobeying traffic signals or right-of-way laws often causes dangerous intersection crashes or pedestrian injuries.
Rear-End Collisions
Typically caused by tailgating or sudden stops, these crashes can result in whiplash and serious neck or back injuries.
Unsafe Lane Changes
Abrupt merges or ignoring blind spots often lead to sideswipes or forced evasive maneuvers on the freeway.
Hit-and-Run Incidents
Drivers fleeing the scene leave victims without help or accountability, complicating insurance claims and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
Get medical help: The most important thing you should do after a car accident is to get medical care. This will not only aid in your recovery, but will also allow you to document your injuries in your medical records.
Document the accident scene: It is important that you collect as much information about the accident as possible before leaving the scene. That includes gathering witness names and contact information, photographs of the accident, property damage, and injuries, and requesting the other driver’s important documentation such as a picture of his/her driver’s license, insurance information, license plate number, vehicle information (make, model, color, year), and contact information.
Call 911: State laws require that you report accidents resulting in injury or death to law enforcement within 24 hours.
Do not post about the accident on social media.
Do not admit fault.
Do not give any statements, or sign any documents: Keep in mind that you are not legally required to sign any documents or provide any statements.
Get A Personal Injury Attorney: The next important step should be hiring an experienced California personal injury attorney. As you focus on recovery, your lawyer will help with contacting the insurance company and filing a personal injury claim to get you the compensation you deserve.
The attorneys at Golden Gate Legal are experienced in dealing with personal injuries sustained by car accident victims and are ready help you through the claim process. Contact us here to get professional legal help.
How do I prove the other driver was at fault?
Proving negligence and, thus liability, depends on several factors and can require a complex investigation depending on the nature of the accident. If you believe that the other driver was responsible for causing the accident, we can help you prove it.
However, if you were partially at fault for the accident, your contributory negligence may lower the amount of damages you are entitled to.
How long do I have to take legal action after my accident?
Under California state law, you have a limited time window to file a lawsuit for injuries sustained in a car accident. If you fail to file suit within two years from the date of your accident, you may be barred from seeking compensation.
With time, memories will begin to fade, evidence will destroyed, and it may become difficult to locate key witnesses. Therefore, you must seek legal help immediately after the accident.
In California, how long does an insurance company have to settle a claim?
California allows individuals who have sustained injuries in a car accident to seek compensation for damages incurred from the at-fault driver. The process of claiming compensation commences with the filing of an insurance claim with the insurance company that insured the at-fault driver.
Compensatory damages for car accidents in California include the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Vehicle repair
- Future medical care and treatment
- Pain and suffering
More often than not, the insurance company will try to undervalue your claim in order to keep their profits high. This is why it is important to have experienced California personal injury attorneys working on your case.
How long does a car accident stay on your record in California?
At Golden Gate Legal, our first objective is to connect with you to have a genuine understanding of what you are going through. We want you to know that you are not alone. Our second objective is to understand the severity of your injuries. This could mean referring you to specialized doctors who will provide you with the medical treatment you need for your recovery.
While you focus on your recovery, we will ensure that the insurance company pays you the compensation you deserve, including damages for your pain and suffering.
How will Golden Gate Legal actually help me?
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, it is imperative that you seek legal representation immediately. The attorneys at Golden Gate Legal are ready to fight on your behalf and have the experience necessary to get you the compensation you deserve.
Contact Golden Gate Legal for legal support
Golden Gate Legal has helped countless car accident victims in Los Angeles get back on their feet. Let’s do the same for you.
Call us now at (310) 445-3425 or click below for your free consultation.
Protecting your rights when you need it most
We believe in doing what’s right: you focus on your recovery, and we’ll handle the legal process from start to finish.
Fighting for your full compensation
We are available at all times
No legal fees paid upfront
We will protect you at all costs
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