Car Accidents matters in Burbank
Burbank packs a remarkable amount of traffic into a compact, fast-moving grid. The Golden State Freeway (I-5) and the Ventura Freeway (SR-134) both cut through the city, while arterials like Olive Avenue, Magnolia Boulevard, San Fernando Boulevard, and Alameda Avenue carry studio commuters, Empire Center shoppers, and airport travelers all day long. When you add stop-and-go congestion near the I-5/SR-134 interchange to the mix, even a low-speed collision can leave you with real, lasting injuries.
Because our Glendale office sits just across the city line, MMG Law Firm knows these roads firsthand. We understand how crashes cluster near freeway on-ramps, the downtown Burbank core, and the retail corridors, and we use that local familiarity to build clear, well-documented claims for the people who drive them.
Why Burbank Car Crashes Happen Here
- Heavy merging and weaving at the I-5/SR-134 interchange and nearby on-ramps
- Distracted and rushed driving along Olive Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard
- Congestion around the Empire Center and downtown Burbank shopping districts
- Left-turn and intersection collisions on Magnolia and Alameda
- Rear-end impacts in stop-and-go freeway traffic
The California Law That Governs Your Claim
California is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash (and their insurer) is responsible for the harm. California also follows pure comparative negligence: if you are found partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovering even if you were mostly at fault. Many Burbank claims also involve uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage when the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, which is why reviewing your own policy early matters.
Injuries & Case Types We Handle
- Whiplash and neck or back injuries
- Concussions and other head injuries
- Fractures and soft-tissue damage
- Shoulder, knee, and joint injuries
- Rear-end, intersection, and multi-vehicle collisions
Compensation You May Be Able to Pursue
Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a result. Depending on the facts, an injured person may seek economic damages such as medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity, along with non-economic damages like pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. We also work to protect you from insurer lowball tactics and to manage medical liens so more of any recovery stays in your pocket.
Deadlines & Where Burbank Cases Are Filed
Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing that deadline can permanently bar your claim, so it is wise to speak with a lawyer early. Burbank car accident cases are handled within the Los Angeles County Superior Court system, including the Burbank Courthouse.
How MMG Law Firm Helps
From our Glendale office bordering Burbank, attorney Mihran M. Ghazaryan handles the insurance calls, evidence gathering, and negotiations so you can focus on recovery. We offer free consultations in English, Armenian, and Russian, and we work on contingency, meaning no fee unless we win your case.
Our attorney
How Mihran M. Ghazaryan helps with car accidents
When you hire MMG Law Firm, attorney Mihran M. Ghazaryan handles your case personally — not a case manager you never meet. He reviews the police report and your medical records himself, takes over every call with the adjuster, and looks for coverage others miss, including your own uninsured/underinsured-motorist policy. He also manages the medical liens that can quietly eat into a recovery, so more of any settlement stays with you.
Types of car accidents we handle
Rear-end and stop-light collisions
Often clearer on liability, but insurers still routinely dispute injury causation in low-speed impacts. We pair the medical record with biomechanical context to defeat that argument.
Intersection and left-turn crashes
Disputed-fault claims where the right-of-way analysis matters. Reconstruction, signal timing, and witness statements drive the result.
Hit-and-run and uninsured-motorist
We work directly with your own UM/UIM coverage when the at-fault driver flees or has no insurance, and we make sure your insurer treats you as the customer, not the adversary.
Damages
What compensation can cover
Every car accident claim is different, but California law allows injured plaintiffs to seek several categories of damages. We build each one with documentation — medical records, wage statements, expert opinions — so nothing is left on the table.
Medical expenses
Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and the future treatment your providers say you'll need.
Lost wages
Income you lost while recovering — and, where the injury affects your ability to work, diminished future earning capacity.
Pain and suffering
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and the ways the injury has changed how you live day to day.
Property damage
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other property damaged in the incident.
Out-of-pocket costs
Transportation to appointments, medical equipment, household help, and the other expenses an injury forces on you.
How we work
- 1
Free, no-pressure consultation
We listen first. We answer your questions. There is no fee for the initial conversation — and you decide whether to engage us at the end of it.
- 2
Investigation and evidence preservation
Police reports, scene photos, witness statements, vehicle data, surveillance video, medical records. The earlier we collect, the harder it is for the other side to reshape the story later.
- 3
Treatment, demand, and negotiation
We coordinate with your providers, document the full extent of damages — medical, lost income, pain — and present a demand backed by evidence. We push back firmly when an insurer lowballs.
- 4
Litigation when necessary
Most matters settle. When an insurer refuses to be reasonable, we file. Preparing every case as if it will be tried is what makes the settlement number move.
What to do right away
- Get medical attention even if you feel okay — adrenaline masks injury for hours.
- Document the scene with photos before anyone moves the vehicles, if it is safe.
- Get the other driver's name, license, plate, and insurance info.
- Write down what witnesses saw and how to reach them.
- File a report with the responding agency (or, for minor crashes, with DMV via SR-1 within 10 days).
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance before talking to a lawyer.
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
Deadlines that matter
Most California personal-injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Miss the window and the court will almost always dismiss the case, no matter how strong it is.
Claims against government entities are much shorter — generally a written claim within six months (Government Code §911.2). Crashes involving city vehicles, public buses, or dangerous public-road conditions can fall under this rule.
Exceptions exist in both directions — discovery rules, minors, continuing violations, out-of-state defendants — so don't assume your deadline has passed or that you have time to spare. Call (818) 539-7969 and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
More practice areas in Burbank
- Motorcycle Accidents in Burbank
- Pedestrian Accidents in Burbank
- Bicycle Accidents in Burbank
- Truck Accidents in Burbank
- Uber & Lyft Accidents in Burbank
- Employment Law in Burbank
- Unpaid Wages & Overtime in Burbank
- Workplace Discrimination in Burbank
- Wrongful Termination in Burbank
- Sexual Harassment in Burbank
- Wrongful Death in Burbank
- Slip and Fall in Burbank
- Dog Bites in Burbank
- Catastrophic Injury in Burbank