Long Beach Car Accident Lawyers
- Neck or back pain that didn’t appear until the next morning
- Missed work and lost income
- Body shop repair estimates and rental car headaches
- Car accident insurance adjusters calling early and often
- Confusing questions about fault, treatment, and what your claim is worth
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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Long Beach?
- Any significant car accident injury or ongoing symptoms
- Gaps in injury treatment (or unclear diagnosis)
- Disputed car accident fault or multiple vehicles
- Commercial drivers, port trucking, or employer-owned vehicles
- Uninsured/underinsured car driver issues
- The insurance company delays, denies or lowballs
Key Statistics, Causes and Locations of Long Beach Car Accidents
- Over the last 10 years, Long Beach has proven to be California’s 8th deadliest city from car accidents
- In 2025, 55 individuals were killed as the result of car accidents in Long Beach, including the drivers themselves, passengers, other motorists and pedestrians
- Between July 2024 and July 2025, there were 215 car accidents in Long Beach which involved pedestrians
Common Causes of Long Beach Car Accidents
- Distracted drivers (phone use, navigation, in-car screens)
- Speeding and dangerous driving
- Failure to yield (left turns, merges, Long Beach crosswalks)
- Impaired driving (alcohol or drugs)
- Unsafe lane changes and blind-spot auto collisions
- Tailgating and chain-reaction rear-end car accidents
- Red-light running and aggressive driving
High-Risk Locations of Car Accidents in Long Beach
- I‑405, I‑710, and SR‑91 connectors
- Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Long Beach
- Lakewood Blvd
- Long Beach Blvd
- Ocean Blvd
- 2nd Street / Belmont Shore
- Downtown Long Beach (including Pine Ave area)
- Near California State University Long Beach and surrounding arterials
- Port of Long Beach freight corridors with heavy truck traffic
What To Do After a Car Accident in Long Beach
1) Call 911 in Long Beach and get medical help
- Go to a Long Beach emergency room if symptoms are serious
- Follow up with your doctor as recommended
- Keep records of pain levels, limitations and appointments
2) Move to safety (if possible)
3) Request a Long Beach police report number
4) Exchange information
- Names, phone numbers, addresses
- Driver’s license numbers
- Insurance info and policy numbers
- License plates and vehicle details
5) Take photos and videos of the car accident
- Vehicle positions before towing (if safe)
- Damage close-ups and wide shots
- Skid marks, debris, Long Beach traffic signals, signage
- Visible injuries (bruising often changes quickly)
6) NEVER admit fault for the car accident
7) Contact a Long Beach car accident lawyer
- Serious injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI) or ongoing symptoms
- Disputed car accident fault
- A commercial vehicle or multiple parties involved
- A delay, a denial, or a lowball settlement offer from the insurance company
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Car Accident in Long Beach?
Economic Damages (Financial Losses)
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Prescription costs
- Future care (specialists, injections, surgery)
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity (if your ability to work in Long Beach changes)
- Property damage (repair/total loss)
- Out-of-pocket costs (mileage, medical equipment)
Non-Economic Damages (The Human Impact)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Sleep disruption and
- lifestyle limitations
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Notable Recent Car Accident Lawsuits
$4,900,000,000
Anderson Family and Tigner v. General Motors
$1,127,000,000
Monson and Estates of Goven and Rentschler v. Jordan Morsette
$280,000,000
Estate of Madere v. Greenwich Insurance Company
$162,000,000
Multiple Estates v. Group Home Rehabilitation Facility
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What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident Claim in Long Beach?
Mild Injuries
Moderate Injuries
Severe Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries
How To Deal With the Insurance Company After a Car Accident in Long Beach
Common Delay, Deny and Defend Insurance Company Tactics
- Quick car accident settlement offers before you know your diagnosis
- Pushing for recorded statements
- Asking for broad medical authorizations
- Minimizing injury treatment (e.g. claiming it is “just soreness”)
- Delays, excessive paperwork requests, or flat out silence
- Disputing medical necessity or injury causation
Best Practices To Protect Your Car Accident Claim
- Keep all car accident claim communications in writing
- Track injury symptoms and limitations (simple daily notes help)
- Save receipts and mileage
- Don’t post about the auto crash or related activities on social media
- Don’t sign settlement releases early if you’re still recovering
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Car Accident Attorneys – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get compensation for a car accident if I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt?
What if the other driver’s insurance company considers the accident low impact?
Can I file an injury claim if my symptoms got worse later?
What if the other driver was working at the time of the car accident?
Can I sue the manufacturer for a defective part that caused the accident?
What is subrogation? How does subrogation affect car accident claims?
Will I have to go to court after I hire a lawyer?
Get a “No Win, No Fee” Contingency Fee Method From Our Long Beach Car Accident Lawyers
- NO car accident lawyer fees upfront
- Our lawyer’s fee is a mere percentage of the recovery, if the case resolves successfully
- You pay absolutely nothing if our car accident lawyers don’t get you compensation
- Other expenses (e.g. records, filings, experts) are case-specific and will be discussed clearly before you hire our Long Beach car accident lawyers
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