Compensations for Vehicle Accidents Victims in Los Angeles
The types of compensation available to vehicle accident victims in Los Angeles, from whiplash to paralysis, and how the value of a claim is estimated.
The compensations for vehicle accidents victims in Los Angeles are monetary ones and can be given for injuries of all types, from a whiplash to severe and life-altering ones like paralysis.
A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help with a case evaluation and an estimate of the value of your due compensations, according to the types of injuries.
Types of compensations for victims of vehicle accidents
The compensation for an injury sustained in a car accident is meant to cover the costs of the medical care but also provide a certain degree of monetary aid for other types of losses. In those cases where the injuries severely alter the victim’s life, the compensation is also meant to tend to the psychological effects of the event.
| Type of Compensation | Details |
| Medical expenses | The costs for medical procedures as well as rehabilitation after the accident |
| Lost income | The value of the wages lost while the victim was unable to work after the accident |
| Future losses | The medical expenses, as well as the future, lost wages as a result of the accident, in addition to the immediate ones |
| Property damage | The value of the damages to the property, sustained in the accident; included here are any damages to the victim’s car, for example |
An online personal injury calculator can be of help when you are first trying to calculate the value of the compensation. However, because this online tool does not replace adequate legal counseling, we do recommend that you get in touch with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.
What to remember when claiming compensations for vehicle accidents
The State of California has a statute of limitations of two years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims (three years for property damage, Code of Civil Procedure §338; claims against public entities require a written claim within 6 months, Government Code §911.2), meaning that cases brought before a court after this time can be rejected. Even more so, the case can also be judged according to the percentage of fault for the victim, in addition to looking at the negligence of the defendant. Uninsured drivers, and drivers convicted of driving under the influence in connection with the accident, generally cannot recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering (Civil Code §3333.4).
A personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help you comply with these legal requirements and submit your claim in due time.
You can also claim compensations if, as the victim of a vehicle accident, you were mistreated or misdiagnosed in the hospital. If your initial injuries sustained in the accident were aggravated by unnecessary medical procedures or treatment, or through improper medical care, a medical malpractice lawyer in Los Angeles can help you claim compensations for your troubles.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the compensations you are entitled to after being involved in a vehicle accident.
Responsible attorney: Marc Y. Lazo, Esq., State Bar of California No. 215998 · Last updated 29 October 2026