Studio City Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were injured in Studio City because of another driver’s or property owner’s negligence, you can usually recover your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering through a personal injury claim. California’s general deadline to sue is two years from the injury, but evidence such as dashcam and business camera footage disappears much faster, so it pays to act early.

LA Injury Attorneys is based in Burbank, a short drive east of Studio City along Ventura and Riverside. Our founder, Alex Sarajian, evaluated claims as a Farmers Insurance adjuster before opening the firm in 2007, so we know how insurers judge a Valley injury claim and what they need to see before they pay fairly. Consultations are free and we work on contingency.

Studio City Roads Where Injuries Happen

Studio City sits between the 101 Freeway and the Santa Monica Mountains, and much of its traffic is people passing through. Common crash locations include:

Ventura Boulevard, the main commercial strip, with frequent rear-end crashes, left-turn collisions and pedestrians crossing between restaurants and shops.
Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue, steep, winding canyon routes over the hill where speeding and head-on and run-off-the-road crashes happen.
The US-101 Ventura Freeway and the nearby 101/134/170 interchange, where heavy merges lead to multi-car pileups.
Lankershim Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard near Universal City and the studio lots, with heavy production and delivery truck traffic.

For canyon crashes involving a head-on impact, see our page on head-on collisions. If you were hurt on a set or studio lot, see film set accidents.

Reporting a Studio City Accident

Studio City streets are patrolled by the LAPD North Hollywood Community Police Station on Burbank Boulevard. Crashes on the 101 are handled by the California Highway Patrol. If anyone was injured, or property damage exceeds $1,000, each driver must also file an SR-1 report with the DMV within 10 days (Vehicle Code §16000), whether or not police came to the scene.

Where a Studio City Injury Case Is Filed

Under Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 2.3, an unlimited injury lawsuit is filed either in the judicial district where the accident happened or in the Central District at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown. San Fernando Valley cases are typically handled at the Van Nuys Courthouse West or the Chatsworth Courthouse, or downtown at Stanley Mosk. We choose the proper venue for each case.

Medical Care After a Studio City Crash

Nearby designated trauma centers that serve the East Valley include Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills and Northridge Hospital Medical Center (both Level II), with Cedars-Sinai (Level I) over the hill. For less severe injuries, see a doctor or urgent care within a day or two. Soft-tissue injuries like whiplash often feel worse 24 to 72 hours after a collision, and early records make them much easier to prove.

Injury Cases We Handle in Studio City

We represent people hurt in Studio City 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 Studio City Clients Choose LA Injury Attorneys

Most people hurt in Studio City have never dealt with an injury claim before, and the other side’s adjuster deals with them every day. LA Injury Attorneys evens that out. Founder Alex Sarajian spent years as a Farmers Insurance claims adjuster before switching sides in 2007, and we use that experience to anticipate the arguments insurers make to pay less.

We gather the police report, medical records and witness evidence, deal with the insurance companies for you, and keep you updated at each step. You pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we win.

Areas We Serve Near Studio City

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. Do I need a lawyer for a minor Studio City fender-bender?

Not always. If no one was hurt, you can often handle a property damage claim yourself. If you were injured, missed work or are still treating, a free review can tell you whether the insurer's offer is fair before you sign a release.

2. Who investigates crashes on Ventura Boulevard?

Accidents on Ventura Boulevard and other Studio City streets are investigated by the LAPD's North Hollywood Division. Freeway crashes on the 101 are handled by the CHP.

3. What if I was hurt on a studio lot or film set?

If you were an employee, workers' compensation usually covers your injury, but a separate injury claim may exist against a contractor, equipment company or other third party that caused it.

4. How long does a Studio City injury claim take?

Many car accident claims settle within several months after treatment ends. Cases with serious injuries or disputed fault can take a year or more, especially if a lawsuit is filed.

5. How much does it cost to hire you?

Nothing upfront. We work on contingency and our fee comes only from money we recover. The case review is free.