Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured in Los Angeles? Tien Law Firm Fights for Maximum Compensation.

Life in Los Angeles means navigating some of the busiest freeways, densest neighborhoods, and most crowded sidewalks in the country. With that density comes real risk — car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian injuries, and dangerous property conditions injure thousands of Angelenos every year. If you or someone you love was hurt because of someone else’s negligence anywhere in Los Angeles County, Tien Law Firm is ready to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you’re owed.

With more than a decade of experience representing injured clients, our firm evaluates every case for free — with no pressure and no obligation.

Call now for a free consultation: (626) 509-5250


Personal Injury Cases We Handle Across Los Angeles County

Tien Law Firm represents injured clients across a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

Whatever kind of accident caused your injury, our team has the experience to evaluate your case and build a strong claim on your behalf.


Serving Neighborhoods and Communities Across Los Angeles County

Tien Law Firm represents injured clients throughout Los Angeles, including residents in and around:

  • Downtown LA (DTLA), where dense commuter, delivery, and rideshare traffic creates frequent accident risk
  • Hollywood, Koreatown, and Mid-Wilshire, high-density neighborhoods with heavy pedestrian activity along Wilshire and Sunset Boulevards
  • West LA, Westwood, and Brentwood, congested near UCLA and the 405 corridor
  • Santa Monica, Venice, and Culver City, coastal and Westside communities with heavy tourist and pedestrian traffic
  • Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz, dense neighborhoods with narrow, high-traffic streets
  • South LA, Inglewood, and the areas near LAX, corridors with significant commercial and airport-related traffic
  • Boyle Heights and East LA, connected by major interstate interchanges and heavy commuter flow
  • The San Fernando Valley, including Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and Studio City, heavily dependent on the 101 and 405 freeways

Wherever your accident happened in Los Angeles County, our firm is ready to investigate.


Local Freeways and Roads Where Serious Accidents Happen

Certain freeways and surface streets throughout Los Angeles County see a disproportionate share of serious accidents involving vehicles, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians alike, including:

  • The I-405 (San Diego Freeway), notorious for stop-and-go congestion and high-speed rear-end collisions
  • The I-10 (Santa Monica Freeway), a major east-west corridor with frequent merging and multi-vehicle accidents
  • The I-110 (Harbor Freeway) and the Arroyo Seco Parkway (CA-110), known for tight curves, short merge lanes, and a high accident volume near downtown
  • The US-101 (Hollywood Freeway), cutting through Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley with heavy congestion
  • The I-5 (Golden State Freeway), a major north-south trucking and commuter corridor with frequent serious commercial truck accidents
  • The CA-134 (Ventura Freeway), connecting the Valley to Pasadena and Glendale
  • Wilshire Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, major surface streets with heavy pedestrian activity and frequent intersection accidents
  • La Cienega Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard, high-traffic corridors connecting South LA to the Westside
  • Sepulveda Boulevard, one of the longest and busiest surface streets in the county
  • Century Boulevard near LAX, congested with airport traffic and frequent low-speed collisions
  • The Venice and Santa Monica boardwalks and bike paths, where cyclist and pedestrian injuries are common due to heavy foot and bike traffic

If your accident happened on or near any of these roads — or anywhere else in Los Angeles County — the same legal rights and options apply.


Local Hospitals Treating Serious Personal Injuries

Los Angeles County is home to some of the most advanced trauma and emergency care in the country. Injured clients are frequently treated at facilities including:

  • Los Angeles General Medical Center (formerly LAC+USC Medical Center), one of the busiest Level I Trauma Centers in the country
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving the Mid-Wilshire and Westside areas
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving West LA, Westwood, and surrounding communities
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the primary Level I Trauma Center serving the South Bay and South-Central Los Angeles

If you or a loved one received treatment at any of these facilities, or any other hospital or urgent care center following your accident, keeping thorough medical records is essential — this documentation plays a central role in valuing your claim.


Common Injuries We Help Clients Recover From

Personal injury cases in Los Angeles involve a wide range of injuries, from painful but recoverable harm to permanent, life-altering conditions, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
  • Broken bones and fractures
  • Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
  • Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
  • Severe lacerations and road rash
  • Burn injuries
  • Amputation or disfigurement
  • Wrongful death

The severity of these injuries often depends on the type of accident, the speed and force involved, and how quickly appropriate emergency and trauma care was reached.


How We Determine Who’s Responsible for Your Injury

Every personal injury case starts with a thorough investigation into what caused your accident and who is legally responsible. Depending on the type of case, this may involve:

  • Other drivers, when distracted, impaired, or reckless driving causes a crash
  • Property owners and businesses, when unsafe conditions like wet floors, poor lighting, or broken walkways cause a slip and fall
  • Employers, when a commercial driver or on-the-job negligence causes an accident
  • Government entities, when poorly maintained roads, malfunctioning signals, or dangerous public property contribute to an injury
  • Manufacturers, when a defective vehicle part or product contributes to an accident or injury
  • Rideshare and delivery companies, when their drivers cause an accident while working

Identifying every liable party is critical to obtaining full and fair compensation, especially in cases involving multiple contributing factors.


What You Could Recover From a Personal Injury Claim

Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include:

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Property damage
  • Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
  • Punitive damages, in cases involving especially reckless or intentional conduct

California’s Comparative Negligence Rule

California follows a pure comparative negligence system, which works in favor of injured accident victims. Under this rule, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for your accident — your total recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you were found 15% at fault for an accident, you could still recover 85% of your total damages. Insurance companies frequently try to inflate an injured person’s share of fault to reduce what they owe, which is exactly why having an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer on your side matters.


California’s Time Limit for Personal Injury Claims

California generally allows two years from the date of an injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims involving a government entity — such as an injury caused by a dangerous condition on public property or a crash involving a government vehicle — often require formal notice within as little as six months.

Because these deadlines can be short and vary by case type, it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to avoid losing your right to recover compensation.


Why Choose Tien Law Firm

With more than a decade of experience and an office based in Los Angeles, Tien Law Firm combines the resources needed to take on major insurance companies with a genuine commitment to personal, compassionate representation. When you work with us, you’ll have a legal team that:

  • Thoroughly investigates your accident, whatever type of injury case you have
  • Handles all communication with insurance companies on your behalf
  • Fights to hold every liable party accountable
  • Works to minimize any fault assigned to you under California’s comparative negligence rule
  • Provides honest, clear guidance so you can make informed decisions in your best interest
  • Is fully prepared to take your case to trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered

No Fees Unless We Win

Tien Law Firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means:

  • No upfront costs
  • No attorney fees unless we win
  • You won’t pay a dime until we secure a settlement or judgment for you

Injured in Los Angeles? Call Tien Law Firm Today.

Whether you were hurt in a car accident on the 405, a slip and fall in a Downtown LA building, or a pedestrian accident in Hollywood, time matters. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and insurance companies start building their defense almost immediately.

Call now for your free case review: (626) 509-5250

No fees unless we win. Tien Law Firm proudly serves Los Angeles and communities throughout Los Angeles County.


Frequently Asked Questions

What types of personal injury cases does Tien Law Firm handle in Los Angeles? We handle car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare accidents, slip and fall and premises liability claims, dog bites, wrongful death cases, and other injuries caused by negligence.

Do I have a case if I was partially at fault for my accident? Likely, yes. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you share some fault — your recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles? Tien Law Firm works on contingency, meaning there are no upfront fees, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California? In most cases, you have two years from the date of the injury, though claims against a government entity often require formal notice within six months. It’s best to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.

What if my injury happened at a business or on someone else’s property? Property owners and businesses have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. If a dangerous condition caused your injury, you may have a premises liability claim, and we can help you evaluate your options.


 If you or a loved one was injured in Los Angeles, call Tien Law Firm at (626) 509-5250 to discuss the specific facts of your case.

Speak with Our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer for Help

Sonya Tien, Personal Injury Lawyer at Tien Law Firm

Sustaining an injury can be frightening and life-changing. In addition to property damage, you may have extensive physical injuries and psychological trauma. While the legal process of filing a claim may seem like an ordeal, you do not have to go through it alone when you hire a personal injury lawyer from Tien Law Firm.

If you need financial compensation after an injury, our team is here to help you. Contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyer today at (626) 509-5250 for a free evaluation of your case.