A driver runs a red light on Sunset Boulevard and hits your car. A commercial truck jackknifes on the 405 and forces you into the center divider. A dog gets loose in a Silver Lake front yard and bites a passerby on the sidewalk.
Whatever put you in this position, you’re now dealing with pain, missed paychecks, and an insurance adjuster hoping you’ll accept far less than your claim is worth.
A Los Angeles personal injury lawyer at Glotzer & Leib LLP can review what happened, explain your options in plain language, and deal with the insurance company so you can put your energy toward getting better. Call us at 747-241-8288 for a free case evaluation.
Glotzer & Leib LLP represents people hurt in the accident types that make up most personal injury claims filed in Los Angeles County, so if your situation matches one of the categories below, you’re in the right place:
If your injury fits one of these categories, tell us what happened and we’ll let you know how we can help. Every case on this list carries its own set of proof problems and insurance company habits.
A truck wreck claim, for example, often involves a trucking company’s insurer and federal safety records in addition to the driver’s own policy, while a dog bite claim usually turns on a homeowner’s insurance policy and whether the owner knew the animal had bitten before.
Knowing which doors to knock on, and in what order, shapes how quickly your claim moves and how much leverage you have when negotiations start.
Your first move after any accident is to get medical care, even if you feel fine, because injuries like concussions and soft tissue damage often don’t show symptoms until hours or days later.
Cedars-Sinai, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and Keck Hospital of USC all treat serious accident injuries and will document your condition, which matters later when you file a claim.
Keep a simple written log too, noting how you feel each day, what activities you can’t do anymore, and any appointments you attend. Adjusters often argue that a gap in treatment means an injury wasn’t serious, so consistent documentation protects you against that argument later.
If your car needs an estimate, get it from a shop you trust rather than the first one an adjuster suggests, since insurance-preferred shops sometimes lowball repair costs to keep claim payouts down.
You need a Los Angeles personal injury attorney because insurance companies negotiate against you, not for you, and someone with courtroom experience levels that imbalance.
Adjusters get trained to minimize payouts, question injuries, and shift blame onto you under California’s comparative negligence rule, which reduces your recovery by whatever percentage of fault they can pin on you.
A skilled attorney does more than send a demand letter. We build your claim around evidence the insurance company can’t easily dispute:
Sometimes, adjusters offer a fast settlement within days of an accident, hoping you’ll accept before you know the full scope of your injuries. Once you sign, that number usually stands even if your condition gets worse. An attorney reviews any offer against your actual prognosis before you agree to anything.
Call Glotzer & Leib LLP at 747-241-8288 for a free case evaluation, and let’s go over what happened before you talk to the insurance company again.
Your case’s value depends on your medical costs, lost income, and how the injury affects your daily life, and the range varies significantly from one claim to the next. Here’s a look at some results our firm has obtained for clients:
Past results depend on the facts of each case and don’t guarantee a particular outcome for your claim, but they show what a well-built case can achieve when the evidence supports it.
Beyond medical bills and lost wages, California law allows you to seek compensation for pain and suffering, meaning the physical discomfort and emotional strain an injury causes, though putting a dollar figure on that requires comparing your situation to how courts and insurers have valued similar injuries in the past.
Cases involving permanent scarring, loss of mobility, or a traumatic brain injury tend to carry higher values because the effects follow a person well beyond the initial recovery period, sometimes for the rest of their life.
Our firm brings over 50 years of combined legal experience to every case we take on, and Super Lawyers has recognized our founder, Josh Glotzer, as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients searching for the best personal injury attorney Los Angeles has to offer often come across our reviews before they ever visit our website, including a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients.
Here’s what some of our clients have said about working with us:
“Mr. Glotzer represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I was badly injured, but the insurance company refused to offer me a reasonable settlement. I decided to find an attorney and decided to hire Josh. His law firm did a great job on my case. They were very responsive to all my questions and obtained a great resolution for me. I received way more money than was originally offered. I would recommend their firm to friends and family.”
“My wife was in a car accident last year and Josh did an amazing job representing her. It’s very refreshing to see someone in his profession that actually cares and puts his clients first. He’s the best in the business and I feel so fortunate that I was referred to him. Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you did for my family!”
At Glotzer & Leib, LLP, we believe every injury victim deserves experienced, dedicated representation, without being treated like just another case. With decades of experience and a track record of seven-figure results, we take on powerful insurance companies and fight for those whose lives have been disrupted by serious motor vehicle accident, a workplace injury, or any type of personal injury claim. You’re not just a case to us, you’re our priority.
Your first conversation with our firm costs nothing, and we only get paid if we recover money for you, an arrangement known as a contingency fee. Instead of billing you by the hour, we take an agreed-upon percentage of your settlement or verdict, so there’s no bill waiting for you regardless of how your case turns out.
Once you hire us, our LA personal injury attorneys start gathering evidence right away, including accident reports, surveillance footage, medical records, and statements from anyone who saw what happened.
We handle every phone call and letter from the insurance company so you’re not stuck arguing with an adjuster while you’re trying to recover.
Most cases settle through negotiation, but we prepare every file as though it might end up in front of a jury in Los Angeles County Superior Court, because insurance companies negotiate more fairly when they know we’re ready for that outcome.
Accidents happen throughout the city, from the intersections along Wilshire Boulevard to the Venice Beach boardwalk to warehouse loading docks in the Arts District, and each location comes with its own set of witnesses, surveillance cameras, and property owners who may share responsibility.
Knowing where to look for evidence and who to hold accountable makes a real difference in how a claim turns out.
Los Angeles traffic patterns add another layer to many of these claims. Rush hour congestion on the 10 and the 101 leads to a steady stream of rear-end collisions, while surface streets near schools and shopping centers in neighborhoods like Koreatown and Culver City see a higher share of pedestrian and bike accidents during morning and afternoon commute windows.
Rideshare drivers navigating unfamiliar routes near LAX or downtown venues add yet another variable, since determining whether a driver was logged into the app at the time of a crash affects which insurance policy applies.
We track these local patterns because they shape how quickly evidence disappears and how insurance companies typically respond to claims arising from each type of location.
California generally gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, though some cases involving government agencies require a claim within six months instead.
Missing this deadline usually means losing your right to sue, so contact an attorney well before that time limit approaches.
You may still recover compensation through your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, which many California drivers carry as part of their auto policy. Filing this type of claim involves notifying your own insurance company promptly and providing a police report confirming the other driver lacked coverage.
Yes, talking to an adjuster doesn’t automatically end your claim, though anything you said may get used to argue you’re less injured than you are. An attorney can review what you said, address any inconsistencies, and take over communication with the insurer going forward.
Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but that outcome depends on whether the insurance company offers a fair amount based on the evidence. We prepare every case as if it’s headed to court, since insurers tend to negotiate more seriously once they see we’re ready to try the case in front of a jury.
A free case evaluation means you sit down with our office, describe what happened, and get honest feedback about whether you have a claim worth pursuing, all without any cost or obligation. We review the basic facts, flag anything time-sensitive, and explain what steps would come next if you decide to move forward with our firm.
If someone else’s carelessness left you injured, or you lost a loved one because of an accident that wasn’t their fault, you don’t have to sort out the insurance company’s tactics by yourself.
A Los Angeles personal injury lawyer from our office can start reviewing your case today, at no cost to you, and let you know exactly where things stand. Call Glotzer & Leib LLP at 747-241-8288 for a free case evaluation, and let’s talk about what happened and what comes next.
GLOTZER & LEIB, LLP
714 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
“Mr. Glotzer represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I was badly injured,but the insurance company refused to offer me a reasonable settlement. I decided to find an attorney and decided to hire Josh.
His law firm did a great job on my case. They were very responsive to all my questions and obtained a great resolution for me. I received way more money than was originally offered. I would recommend their firm to friends and family.”
“Mr. Josh Glotzer is a great attorney. Over the last 15 years he has helped me on a number of cases with professionalism, and more importantly a positive outcome in my favor. I have referred him to a number of friends and colleagues, all of which have been equally as happy with his legal representation. I trust him and confident in legal ability. I highly recommend his law firm.”
“Don’t try to deal with insurance companies on your own. They strung me along for almost two years before I gave the case to Glotzer & Leib. Josh and his team quickly obtained a settlement that netted me many times what the insurance company was offering. Thank You!”
“My wife was in a car accident last year and Josh did an amazing job representing her. It’s very refreshing to see someone in his profession that actually cares and puts his clients first. He’s the best in the business and I feel so fortunate that I was referred to him. Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you did for my family!”
“I was in a rear end car accident last year and hired Mr. Glotzer’s office. It wasn’t a big case but their office helped me with my property damage claim and did a good job resolving the injury portion of the case as well.”
