UCLA-Trained Attorneys in Westwood
If you've been injured in a car accident in Westwood, California, you deserve experienced attorneys who know your community. Whether it happened on Wilshire Boulevard, at a local intersection, or on the freeway, insurance companies move fast to minimize payouts. Westwood Law moves faster to build the documented record that protects your claim.We Lived Here Before We Practiced Here
Curt and I both went to law school at UCLA, and we lived in Westwood the whole time. We've watched the Village change and transform as businesses came and went. We also know what it's like to make the trek out to Pasadena for a game at the Rose Bowl, and what that drive turns into when everyone leaves at once.
Why Your Case Is Different
The overwhelming majority of recorded collisions here happen at San Diego Freeway interchanges rather than on Village streets. Wilshire, Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard all cross the 405 inside this neighborhood, and those crossings account for most of the injury crashes on record.
The driver who caused the accident is responsible for your damages. But insurers routinely fight liability and minimize payouts — especially when there is no attorney pushing back.
California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1 gives you 2 years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. If a government vehicle was involved, you may have as little as 6 months. Evidence disappears quickly — act now.
What We Know About Westwood
- UCLA and its medical centers:A campus population in the tens of thousands plus two major hospitals means heavy pedestrian, cyclist and rideshare volume concentrated in a small area. Claims here frequently involve institutional defendants and commercial policies rather than individual drivers.
- The Wilshire high-rise corridor:One of the densest concentrations of residential towers in Los Angeles, with the parking structures, driveways and valet operations that come with them. Premises and backing-collision claims in this corridor usually involve professional property management and their insurers.
- Westwood Village:A 1920s planned commercial district built for the campus, with short blocks, heavy foot traffic and constant loading activity. Right-of-way and visibility are the recurring disputes in pedestrian claims here.
Crash Data
Most Dangerous Intersections
Recent Crashes
Compensation Available in Your Case
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, and ongoing rehabilitation.
Lost Wages
Income lost while you recover, plus reduced earning capacity if injuries are long-term.
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress — real losses that insurance companies minimize.
Property Damage
Vehicle repair or replacement and other personal property destroyed in the crash.
Future Medical Costs
Long-term treatment expenses if your injuries require ongoing care.
Punitive Damages
Available in cases involving drunk driving or other reckless conduct.
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818-224-7940What to Do After a Car Accident
Your actions in the hours after a collision directly affect your ability to recover compensation.
Call 911
Request police and medical services. A police report is critical evidence.
Seek medical attention immediately
Injuries like concussions may not appear for hours. A medical record links your injuries to the crash.
Document the scene
Photograph damage, road conditions, and injuries. Collect witness names.
Do not admit fault
Even "I'm sorry" can be used against you. Let your attorney handle communication.
Decline recorded statements
Insurers call early. Decline until you have legal counsel.
Contact Westwood Law
The sooner we're involved, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your claim.