Every year, thousands of car accidents occur on Glendale's busy streets and the surrounding LA freeways. Attorney Anand Desai has recovered substantial compensation for car accident victims across Los Angeles County, fighting insurance companies so you can focus on healing. With 20+ years of trial experience and a proven track record, our firm handles every type of car accident case on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
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When you are dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in Glendale or anywhere in Los Angeles County, the attorney you choose can make the difference between a lowball settlement and the full compensation you deserve. Anand Desai brings nearly two decades of legal experience, including 50+ jury trials as a former LA County Public Defender, to every car accident case he handles. That courtroom confidence translates directly into stronger negotiating leverage with insurance adjusters who know your attorney is not afraid to go to trial.
• Deep Local Knowledge — Attorney Desai knows Glendale's streets intimately, from the congested corridors of Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue to the high-speed stretches of the 134 and 2 freeways. He regularly works with local law enforcement agencies, understands how LAPD and Glendale PD document accident reports, and knows which intersections — like Colorado Street and Brand, or Glenoaks and Pacific — are notorious for collisions. This hyper-local insight strengthens every case we build.
• Multilingual Support — Our firm serves Glendale's richly diverse community in 11 languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Thai, Tagalog, Russian, Armenian, Farsi, and Korean. Whether you are more comfortable discussing your case in Armenian or Spanish, we ensure nothing is lost in translation during the most stressful time of your life.
• 24/7 Availability — Car accidents do not happen on a convenient schedule. Neither do we operate on one. Our team is available around the clock to take your call, answer urgent questions, and even dispatch investigators to an accident scene when evidence preservation is critical. You will never feel left in the dark about your case status.
• No Win, No Fee — We handle every car accident case on a contingency fee basis. There are zero upfront costs, no retainer fees, and no hidden charges. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing. This allows accident victims from all walks of life to access top-tier legal representation without financial risk.
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California operates under a fault-based (or "tort") auto insurance system, meaning the driver who caused the accident is financially responsible for the resulting damages. Under California Insurance Code §11580.1b, every driver must carry minimum liability coverage of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $5,000 for property damage. However, these minimums are often woefully inadequate for serious accidents, which is why understanding your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is critical.
In a car accident claim, you can pursue compensation through the at-fault driver's insurance policy, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist policy, or a personal injury lawsuit filed directly against the responsible party. California's pure comparative negligence doctrine, established in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975), means you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you are found 20% at fault in a collision at the intersection of Verdugo Road and Canada Boulevard, you can still recover 80% of your total damages. Attorney Desai works meticulously to minimize any fault attributed to our clients, preserving the maximum possible recovery.
Car accidents in the Glendale area produce a wide spectrum of injuries, from minor soft tissue strains to life-altering catastrophic harm. The most frequent injuries we see include whiplash and cervical spine injuries (particularly common in rear-end collisions on congested streets like Brand Boulevard and Broadway), herniated and bulging discs, fractured bones, traumatic brain injuries ranging from concussions to severe TBI, shoulder and knee injuries including torn ligaments, internal organ damage, and lacerations requiring surgical repair.
Glendale's geography contributes to certain accident patterns. The steep grades of the Verdugo Mountains create dangerous conditions on roads like Chevy Chase Drive, where vehicles gain speed rapidly on descents. The 134 Freeway, which runs directly through the city, sees frequent high-speed collisions, especially near the merge points at the Harvey Drive on-ramp and the I-5 interchange. Meanwhile, dense commercial areas around the Glendale Galleria and Americana at Brand generate a high volume of low-speed but injury-producing collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists. Regardless of injury severity, prompt medical evaluation is essential both for your health and for documenting your injuries for legal purposes.
California law allows car accident victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are quantifiable financial losses including medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, property damage and vehicle replacement costs, out-of-pocket expenses like transportation to medical appointments, and the cost of domestic services you can no longer perform yourself. Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium (the impact on your relationship with your spouse).
Unlike some states, California does not cap non-economic damages in personal injury cases (caps only apply to medical malpractice under MICRA). This means there is no artificial ceiling on what a jury can award for your pain and suffering. In cases involving egregious conduct — such as drunk driving or street racing — punitive damages under California Civil Code §3294 may also be available. These are designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct. Attorney Desai works with medical experts, economists, and life care planners to build a comprehensive damages model that captures the full impact of your injuries, not just the immediate costs.
Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, you have two years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For property damage claims, the deadline extends to three years under CCP §338(c). Missing these deadlines almost always results in your case being permanently barred, regardless of how strong your claim may be.
There are important exceptions to be aware of. If the accident involved a government vehicle or occurred on government-maintained property (such as a pothole on a City of Glendale road), you must file an administrative claim under the California Government Claims Act (Government Code §911.2) within six months of the incident. Claims against the City of Los Angeles, LA County, Caltrans, or Metro all fall under this accelerated timeline. For minors, the statute of limitations is tolled until the child turns 18, at which point the standard two-year clock begins. The discovery rule may also extend the deadline if injuries were not immediately apparent, but relying on exceptions is risky. The best practice is to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident to preserve all legal options.
Insurance companies are profit-driven enterprises, and their adjusters are trained to minimize payouts by any means available. After a car accident, you can expect the at-fault driver's insurer to employ several common tactics. They will contact you quickly and request a recorded statement, hoping you will say something that can be used to minimize your claim. They will offer a fast, lowball settlement before you understand the full extent of your injuries. They will request blanket medical authorizations to access your entire medical history, searching for pre-existing conditions to blame. They will delay processing your claim, hoping financial pressure forces you to accept less.
At Anand Desai Law, we intercept these tactics at every stage. We handle all communication with insurance companies so you never have to speak directly with an adjuster. We never allow clients to give recorded statements without legal counsel present. We provide only the specific medical records relevant to accident-related injuries, blocking fishing expeditions into unrelated medical history. When insurers employ delay tactics, we escalate by filing suit and pursuing discovery — depositions, interrogatories, and document demands that force transparency. Our willingness to go to trial — backed by Attorney Desai's 50+ jury trial record — makes insurance companies take our settlement demands seriously from day one.
While not every fender-bender requires an attorney, there are clear situations where legal representation is essential to protecting your rights and maximizing your recovery. You should strongly consider hiring a car accident lawyer if you sustained any injury requiring medical treatment beyond a single emergency room visit, if you missed work due to your injuries, if the insurance company is disputing fault or offering a settlement that seems too low, if multiple vehicles or parties were involved, if the accident involved a commercial vehicle or rideshare driver, if you were hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, or if the at-fault driver received a citation or was arrested (such as for DUI).
Studies consistently show that represented accident victims recover significantly more compensation than those who negotiate directly with insurance companies, even after attorney fees. This is because attorneys understand how to properly value claims, document injuries, retain expert witnesses, and leverage the threat of litigation. At Anand Desai Law, your initial consultation is always free, and you will receive an honest assessment of whether hiring an attorney makes financial sense for your specific situation. Call (833) 270-7800 to discuss your accident with a member of our team — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The value of a car accident case depends on multiple factors: the severity of your injuries, the cost of medical treatment, lost wages, the degree of pain and suffering, and the available insurance coverage. California allows recovery of both economic damages (medical bills, lost income, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress). Unlike medical malpractice cases, personal injury claims in California have no cap on non-economic damages. Attorney Desai evaluates each case individually by consulting with medical and economic experts. Contact us at (833) 270-7800 for a free case evaluation. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Property damage claims have a three-year deadline under CCP §338(c). If a government entity is involved — for example, if a City of Glendale vehicle caused the accident or a Caltrans-maintained road defect contributed — you must file an administrative claim within just six months under Government Code §911.2. Missing these deadlines typically bars your claim permanently. We strongly recommend consulting with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident to ensure all deadlines are met.
No. You are not legally required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company, and doing so can seriously harm your case. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to elicit responses that minimize your claim or shift blame to you. Under California's pure comparative negligence system (Li v. Yellow Cab Co., 1975), even a small admission of fault can reduce your recovery. At Anand Desai Law, we handle all communication with insurance companies on your behalf, ensuring your rights are protected and nothing you say is used against you.
First, call 911 to report the accident and request medical assistance if anyone is injured. California Vehicle Code §20008 requires you to report any accident involving injury or death. Exchange information with the other driver including name, insurance, license plate, and driver's license number. Document the scene with photos and video — capture vehicle positions, damage, road conditions, traffic signals, and skid marks. Get contact information from witnesses. Seek medical attention within 24-48 hours even if you feel fine, as many injuries like whiplash and concussions have delayed onset. Then call (833) 270-7800 to speak with an attorney before communicating with any insurance company.
Yes. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule established in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975). This means you can recover damages even if you were 99% at fault — your recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if your total damages are $100,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you would recover $70,000. Insurance companies frequently try to inflate the claimant's share of fault to reduce payouts. Attorney Desai aggressively challenges comparative fault arguments using accident reconstruction experts, witness testimony, and traffic camera evidence.
Most car accident cases in California resolve within 6 to 18 months, though complex cases involving severe injuries, disputed liability, or multiple parties can take longer. The timeline depends on several factors: how long it takes to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI), whether liability is contested, the number of parties and insurance companies involved, and whether litigation becomes necessary. We never rush our clients into premature settlements. Under California law, you have two years to file suit (CCP §335.1), and Attorney Desai uses that time strategically to build the strongest possible case while monitoring your medical progress.
Despite California's mandatory insurance law (Vehicle Code §16020), an estimated 15% of California drivers are uninsured. If you are hit by an uninsured driver, you can file a claim under your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage if you carry it. You can also file an underinsured motorist (UIM) claim if the at-fault driver's coverage is insufficient. California Insurance Code §11580.2 requires insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage. Additionally, you can file a direct lawsuit against the uninsured driver, though collecting a judgment may be challenging. Attorney Desai explores every avenue of recovery to maximize your compensation.
Absolutely. Many car accident injuries — including whiplash, concussions, internal bleeding, and herniated discs — may not produce symptoms for hours or even days after the collision. From a legal perspective, a gap in medical treatment creates an opening for the insurance company to argue that your injuries were not caused by the accident or are not serious. California courts consider the timing and consistency of medical treatment when evaluating damages. We recommend seeing a doctor within 24-48 hours of any accident. If you do not have a physician, our office can refer you to qualified medical providers who treat on a lien basis.
The majority of car accident cases — approximately 95% — settle before trial through negotiation or mediation. However, some cases require litigation when the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, when liability is seriously disputed, or when the stakes are high enough that a jury verdict could substantially exceed the settlement offer. Attorney Desai has tried over 50 cases before juries during his career, including his tenure as an LA County Public Defender. This trial experience gives him significant credibility and leverage during settlement negotiations, as insurance companies know he will follow through on the threat to go to court.
At Anand Desai Law, car accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely nothing upfront. There are no retainer fees, no hourly charges, and no hidden costs. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery we obtain for you — if we do not win your case, you owe us nothing. This arrangement is standard in personal injury law and is governed by California Business and Professions Code §6147, which requires contingency fee agreements to be in writing. This ensures that every accident victim, regardless of financial situation, has access to experienced legal representation. Call (833) 270-7800 for your free consultation.
Anand Desai is a dedicated personal injury attorney serving Glendale and the greater Los Angeles area. A graduate of Loyola Law School with an undergraduate degree from USC, Anand has been a member of the California State Bar (#249768) since 2007, bringing 20+ years of legal experience to every case he handles.
Anand specializes in personal injury law, with particular expertise in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. His deep understanding of California personal injury law, combined with his tenacious negotiation skills, has helped him secure millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.
What truly sets Anand apart is his commitment to his community. His firm is one of the only law offices in Glendale that offers services in 11 languages, including Spanish, Armenian, Hindi, Gujarati, Korean, Tagalog, Farsi, Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese, and English — reflecting the rich diversity of the communities he serves.
“I fight for every client like they’re family. When you hire me, you’re not just getting a lawyer — you’re getting someone who genuinely cares about your recovery and your future.”
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