Hollywood Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were hurt in Hollywood because someone else was careless, you can usually bring a personal injury claim against that person’s insurance. In California you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and only six months to file a written claim if a city or government vehicle or roadway was involved. LA Injury Attorneys handles Hollywood car, pedestrian, rideshare and premises injury claims on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

Our office is in Burbank, just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood, and our founder, attorney Alex Sarajian, worked as a Farmers Insurance claims adjuster before he started representing injured people in 2007. That background matters in a neighborhood where many claims involve tourists, rental cars, rideshare drivers and commercial vehicles, each with its own insurance company.

Where Hollywood Crashes Happen

Hollywood packs heavy commuter traffic, nightlife and some of the busiest tourist sidewalks in Los Angeles into a few square miles. Corridors that produce a large share of injury claims include:

Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, where crowds around the Walk of Fame and the Dolby Theatre mix with turning traffic and tour buses.
Sunset Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, long east-west arterials with frequent rear-end, left-turn and pedestrian collisions, especially at night.
The US-101 Hollywood Freeway and the Cahuenga Pass, where merging traffic and sudden slowdowns cause chain-reaction crashes.
Western, Vine, La Brea and Fairfax, busy north-south streets with heavy bus, scooter and delivery traffic.

Pedestrian and e-scooter injuries are especially common here. If you were hit while walking, see our page on pedestrian accidents; if a rideshare driver was involved, see Uber accidents and Lyft accidents.

Police Reports and Evidence in Hollywood

Crashes on Hollywood surface streets are handled by the LAPD Hollywood Community Police Station on Wilcox Avenue. Collisions on the 101 Freeway are investigated by the California Highway Patrol. Ask the officer for the report number before you leave the scene. If no officer responded and someone was hurt, California Vehicle Code §20008 requires a written report to the police or CHP within 24 hours.

Hollywood has more private security cameras than most of Los Angeles: hotels, bars, parking garages and businesses along the boulevards. That footage is often recorded over within days, so it is worth asking businesses near the crash to preserve it right away, or having a lawyer send a preservation letter.

Where a Hollywood Injury Case Is Filed

Hollywood is in the Central District of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. An injury lawsuit from a Hollywood crash is usually filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles. Since January 2024, new personal injury cases filed there are assigned to a single independent-calendar judge for the life of the case rather than the old Personal Injury Hub. Most claims settle without a trial, but knowing the court and its deadlines keeps pressure on the insurance company.

Emergency and Trauma Care Near Hollywood

Seriously injured people in Hollywood are commonly taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a Level I trauma center a few miles southwest, or to other Los Angeles County trauma centers depending on the injury and paramedic routing. Keep every discharge sheet, prescription and imaging report, and follow up with your own doctor or urgent care within a few days even if you felt fine at the scene. Gaps in treatment are one of the most common reasons insurers cut injury claims.

Injury Cases We Handle in Hollywood

We represent people hurt in Hollywood in a wide range of injury claims, including:

See all of our practice areas, or read about how we handle car accident claims in Los Angeles.

Why Hollywood Clients Choose LA Injury Attorneys

Insurance companies decide what a claim is worth using records, photos, medical codes and the adjuster’s notes. Our founder, attorney Alex Sarajian, did that job for Farmers Insurance before opening LA Injury Attorneys in 2007, so we build Hollywood claims around what the insurer will actually scrutinize: consistent treatment, clear proof of fault and a full accounting of future costs.

We handle the calls, paperwork and negotiations so you can focus on recovering. Fees are contingent: no upfront cost, and no fee unless we recover money for you.

Areas We Serve Near Hollywood

We represent injured people anywhere in California, with a focus on Southern California. Nearby communities we serve include:

See the full list of coverage areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long do I have to file an injury claim after a Hollywood accident?

Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a City of Los Angeles vehicle, LADOT, Metro or another public agency is involved, you must first file a written government claim within six months (Government Code §911.2).

2. I was hit by a car while walking on Hollywood Boulevard. Who pays?

Usually the driver's liability insurance pays for your medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering. If the driver was uninsured or fled, your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply, even though you were on foot. Rideshare and commercial drivers often carry larger policies.

3. Can tourists or out-of-state visitors bring a claim for a Hollywood accident?

Yes. A claim for an accident in Hollywood is governed by California law and can be filed in Los Angeles County even if you live in another state or country. We regularly handle claims remotely by phone and video.

4. What if I was partly at fault?

California uses pure comparative fault. You can still recover damages even if you share some blame; your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

5. How much does a Hollywood personal injury lawyer cost?

We work on contingency: no upfront fees, and our fee comes only from money we recover for you. The first case review is free.