Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
Yadegar Law Firm is a personal injury law firm in Encino, representing injured people across the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, and throughout California. We help clients pursue accountability and compensation after accidents and other injury-causing incidents. Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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Jonathan Yadegar
Founding Attorney
California State Bar #367847 • Pepperdine University School of Law
Jonathan Yadegar is the founding attorney of Yadegar Law Firm. His experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides of injury litigation provides perspective on how injury claims may be built, evaluated, and defended.
His practice focuses on personal injury matters, including serious and catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, severe orthopedic injuries, and wrongful death.
Jonathan's defense-side experience provides insight into how insurers and defendants may evaluate and defend injury claims, which informs his approach to representing injured clients.
Jonathan is fluent in Farsi and represents Persian-speaking clients throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Plaintiff & Defense Experience
Experience on both sides of injury litigation provides perspective on how claims may be evaluated and defended.
Serious Injury Focus
Focus on serious and catastrophic injury matters, including brain, spinal, and significant orthopedic injuries.
Direct Representation
Clients work directly with Jonathan Yadegar rather than being handed off as the primary point of contact.
Practice Areas
We handle a broad range of personal injury matters across California. Each case receives focused, strategic attention from start to resolution.
Car Accidents
Claims against at-fault drivers and their insurers, from rear-end collisions to serious multi-vehicle crashes.
Learn moreSlip & Falls
Property owners must maintain safe premises. We hold them accountable when dangerous conditions cause injuries.
Learn moreMotorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face unique risks and bias. We fight to protect riders' rights and pursue full compensation.
Learn moreDog Bites
California Civil Code § 3342 generally holds dog owners liable for many bite injuries when the statute's requirements are met. We help victims pursue recovery for medical bills, scarring, and trauma.
Learn moreUber / Lyft Accidents
Rideshare injury claims involve complex insurance layers. We know how to navigate these cases effectively.
Learn morePedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are vulnerable to catastrophic injury. We hold negligent drivers responsible for the harm they cause.
Learn morePremises Liability
From negligent security to hazardous conditions, we pursue property owners for injuries sustained on their premises.
Learn moreSerious Injuries
Catastrophic injuries demand comprehensive advocacy. Legal representation can include pursuing compensation for long-term care, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Learn moreInjured in a Car Accident in Los Angeles?
Most crash claims in Los Angeles are decided long before anyone talks about a courtroom. What matters early is how the collision was documented, how quickly treatment began, and how carefully the insurance company's questions were answered. Yadegar Law Firm handles that groundwork for people hurt in rear-end collisions, freeway and intersection crashes, and multi-vehicle pileups across the city and the San Fernando Valley.
We also take on the harder situations: drivers who leave the scene, at-fault drivers carrying minimum policies or no coverage at all, and insurers who delay, undervalue, or dispute medical treatment. Your consultation is free and confidential, and you owe no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Free Car Accident Diagram Tool
Pick the road, drag the cars into place, and mark where they hit. Two minutes, no typing. Send it to us and we'll know exactly what happened before we call you.
Draw my accidentHow a Personal Injury Claim Generally Works
Every case is different, but most California injury claims move through the same broad stages. Knowing what to expect makes the process far less stressful.
1. Free Case Review
We listen to what happened, answer your questions, and tell you honestly whether you appear to have a claim worth pursuing. There is no cost and no obligation.
2. Investigation & Evidence
We work to preserve what matters: police or incident reports, photographs, surveillance footage before it is overwritten, witness accounts, and your medical records.
3. Medical Treatment & Documentation
Your recovery comes first. The medical record created while you treat is also what documents the nature and extent of your injuries.
4. Claim Presentation & Negotiation
Once your condition and losses are reasonably clear, we present the claim to the responsible parties and their insurers and negotiate for full compensation.
5. Litigation if Needed
If a fair resolution is not offered, a lawsuit may be filed. Most cases still resolve before trial, but preparing a case properly is what creates leverage.
6. Resolution
When a case resolves, liens and case costs are addressed and the remaining recovery goes to you. You owe no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation.
This is general information about how claims typically proceed in California. It is not legal advice about your specific case. Deadlines apply to injury claims, and they can be much shorter when a public entity is involved, so it is important to get advice early.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is my personal injury case worth?
- There is no set formula for valuing a case; it depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, the strength of the evidence, and available insurance coverage. We review the specific facts of your situation during a free case review before offering any assessment.
- How does the contingency fee arrangement work?
- We generally handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you owe no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you. If we do recover for you, our fee is a percentage of that recovery, which we discuss with you upfront. If there is no recovery, you do not reimburse costs advanced by the firm, unless you separately agree in writing to be responsible for a specific cost regardless of the outcome. There is no cost for the initial consultation.
- How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
- In most cases, California's statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. Claims against government entities can require a formal claim within six months under the Government Claims Act. Deadlines vary depending on the facts of your case, so it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
- Will my case have to go to trial?
- Most personal injury cases resolve through negotiated settlement rather than trial. However, litigation may become necessary when insurance companies refuse to offer fair compensation. Whether your case settles or proceeds to trial depends on its specific facts.
- What happens during a free case review?
- During a free, confidential case review, we listen to what happened, ask questions about your injuries and circumstances, and explain your potential legal options. There is no obligation to hire us, and the consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship until you decide to move forward.
Helpful Guides for Your Claim
- The Other Driver's Insurance Denied Fault for Your Accident. Now What?
An insurance denial feels final, but it isn't. It's one company's position, not a court's decision. Here's why insurers deny fault, what evidence can change their assessment, and what you can do next.
- Partly at Fault for a Car Accident in California? You Can Still Recover
California follows pure comparative negligence. Being partly at fault reduces what you recover, but it never wipes out your claim. Here is how the rule works and how insurers use it.
- Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident in California?
Many small crashes do not need a lawyer. Some only look small. Here is how to tell the difference, and what to do in the first few days.
- Should You Accept the Insurance Company's First Settlement Offer After a Car Accident?
The first offer is an opening number, made early because early is when you know the least. Here is what it leaves out and what to check before you sign.
Serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley
Yadegar Law Firm, PC is based in Encino and represents injured people throughout California, with a particular focus on the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County.
Consultations are available in English, Spanish, and Farsi, free of charge and with no obligation.
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Your Options
Your consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation. You pay no attorney's fee unless we recover for you, and if there is no recovery you do not reimburse costs advanced by the firm, unless you separately agree in writing to be responsible for a specific cost regardless of the outcome.
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