Every year, drivers along the I-5 corridor and at busy intersections like McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard face collisions that leave them dealing with pain, medical bills, lost income, and property damage. California law entitles injured drivers and passengers to pursue compensation when another party’s negligence caused the crash, but proving fault and calculating the full cost of an injury takes experience. A Valencia car accident lawyer can evaluate the circumstances of each collision, identify every liable party, and build the claim needed to pursue maximum compensation for short-term and long-term needs.
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, we bring more than five decades of legal experience to every case we handle. We represent injured clients across Los Angeles County in some of the most complex and high-stakes injury cases, including car accidents. If you or a loved one was injured in a crash in or around Valencia, contact us today at (866) 634-4525 to speak with our team. We are tenacious allies for injury victims throughout the Southland.
For more than fifty years, Greene Broillet & Wheeler has built a reputation on thorough preparation, genuine advocacy, and deep commitment to pursuing our clients’ best interests. Our reputation is built on an esteemed history. We are devoted to pursuing justice for people whose lives have been disrupted by negligence on Valencia and Santa Clarita Valley roadways. No firm can guarantee a specific outcome, but our record of results is difficult to overlook.
Our courtroom experience has produced some of the more significant verdicts in recent California litigation, including a $22 million verdict in Pogosyan v. Metropolitan Transit Authority for a pedestrian struck and pinned during a wrongful transit pursuit. And a $13.82 million result in Garcia v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a bus passenger who suffered a severe brain injury. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. However, they do show how careful investigation and strong courtroom presentation can lead to meaningful accountability and compensation for victims.
Every case begins with understanding the client’s situation and the full impact of their injuries. From there, we build a strategy suited to their specific goals, keeping communication clear and direct from the first consultation through final resolution.
Our attorneys are recognized throughout California for professionalism and trial skill. Additionally, our law firm regularly receives national recognition with listings in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. Our team handles cases involving negligent drivers, commercial vehicles, and dangerous roadway conditions. We have stood up for injury victims against massive insurance companies, government entities, and some of the largest corporations in the world. When you need a Valencia car accident lawyer, we are ready to stand with you.
Car accidents are all unique. As a result, the legal challenges they create are all unique and need to be addressed with careful consideration. Greene Broillet & Wheeler represents people hurt in every type of car accident, from lower-impact crashes to catastrophic multi-vehicle collisions, and our attorneys know how the facts and liability shift depending on how a crash happened.
Types of car accident cases we handle in Valencia include:
No two crashes unfold the same way, and identifying every liable party often makes the difference in the outcome of a claim. Whether it is another driver, a rideshare company, a distracted commercial operator, or an engineering failure, we will seek to identify all liable parties and hold them accountable for the suffering their actions, or inactions, may have caused.
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Insurance companies can contact injured individuals within hours of a collision, requesting recorded statements or presenting early settlement offers before the full scope of an injury becomes clear. Without legal guidance, an injured victim may unknowingly make a statement that weakens the claim or accept an offer well below what the injury is actually worth.
A Valencia car accident lawyer can handle those calls from the start to protect the victim from these early missteps. An experienced car accident attorney can also ensure legal deadlines are met, gather and preserve critical evidence, and offer peace of mind with advice and guidance through the litigation process. Injury victims should primarily focus on recovery while their legal team focuses on pursuing justice and compensation on their behalf.
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An additional reason to hire a lawyer after a car accident is their familiarity with the specific laws that may impact a particular case. While no two car accidents are identical and different laws may inform appropriate legal strategy, a car accident claim in California is dependent on two main factors: who was at fault, and how much time remains to file. Comparative negligence rules determine how blame gets divided when more than one driver is responsible for a crash, while the statute of limitations sets the deadline for taking legal action.
California applies a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning an injured person can still recover compensation even if they share some blame for the crash. Under California Civil Code Section 3333, fault reduces the compensation owed rather than eliminating it entirely.
A driver found 15 percent at fault, for example, can still recover 85 percent of the total damages. Because a defendant or insurance company can try to increase an injured person’s share of fault to lower their payout, solid evidence and strategic presentation become essential to protecting the full value of a claim.
Fault only determines how much compensation a claim is worth. California also sets a strict deadline for pursuing that compensation at all. Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, an injured person generally has two years from the date of the crash to file suit. Certain rare exceptions can shorten or extend this window, but they depend heavily on the specific circumstances of a case.
Missing deadlines can end the right to recover compensation, no matter how strong the case may be.
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A car accident claim moves through several distinct stages: investigation, filing a lawsuit, discovery, negotiation, and when necessary, trial.
Building a strong claim starts with securing evidence before it disappears. Vehicle damage, skid marks, and traffic camera footage often provide the clearest picture of how a collision occurred, but this information can become unavailable within days. Our Valencia car accident lawyers move quickly to obtain police reports, interview witnesses, and consult accident reconstruction professionals, while medical records link the collision directly to the injuries being claimed.
When a fair resolution cannot be reached beforehand, we file a lawsuit on our client’s behalf. This formally moves the case into court and preserves the right to pursue full compensation before deadlines expire.
Both sides exchange evidence, records, and testimony during discovery. This stage often uncovers additional details about how the crash occurred and what the other party knew about the risks involved, information that frequently strengthens the case.
Once a lawsuit is filed and discovery has been substantially completed, a mediation or negotiations can take place directly with the defendant and defense counsel, who are motivated to dispute liability or downplay the injury to minimize a case’s value. Our team counters with the evidence gathered during discovery to support the strongest possible resolution before trial.
When a defendant refuses to offer fair compensation, the case moves toward trial. Because Greene Broillet & Wheeler prepares every case as though it will be decided by a jury from the very outset, our attorneys are ready to present a compelling case in court without delay, rather than beginning that preparation only once a trial date is set.
Injured individuals can pursue both economic and non-economic damages after a car accident, depending on the severity of the injury and the circumstances of the crash, with the exact damages available governed by California law.
The types of compensation available in a car accident case vary depending on the severity of the injury and the circumstances of the crash. Depending on those factors, an injured person may be entitled to recover for some or all of the following:
Documenting the full scope of these losses, both financial and personal, requires detailed medical evidence and, in complex cases, testimony from economic experts and other specialists who can speak to the injury’s long-term impact.
“The case belongs to the client—we are here to provide a voice to their cause. We have the training, experience, and license to speak for our clients in court, but the case is theirs.”
Recovering from a car accident takes time. So does building the kind of claim that reflects everything you have lost. Greene Broillet & Wheeler has represented injured individuals throughout Los Angeles County for more than five decades, and our Valencia car accident lawyers put that experience to work on every case we take. Call (866) 634-4525 for a free consultation to talk through your legal options.
Bruce A. Broillet is a nationally recognized California trial lawyer and partner, inducted into both the CAALA Hall of Fame and the Lawdragon Hall of Fame, and a member of the elite Inner Circle of Advocates. He has achieved numerous seven- and eight-figure results, including a $3.3 billion settlement against Big Tobacco, the landmark$55 million Erin Andrews verdict, and the largest legal malpractice verdict in California history. Widely regarded as one of the state’s most accomplished plaintiff lawyers, Bruce is a former Consumer Attorney of the Year and a perennial honoree of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
A car accident lawyer investigates the crash, identifies every liable party, files a lawsuit, conducts discovery, negotiates with the defendant, and, when necessary, takes the case to trial. In California, this work often includes managing comparative negligence disputes and documenting long-term damages tied to a serious injury.
Our Valencia car accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing upfront. Our attorneys pay all costs, which ultimately come out of any recovery. Attorney fees are based on a percentage of the final recovery, so representation incurs no out-of-pocket cost unless the case results in compensation.
Every car accident claim moves at a different pace, depending on the severity of the injuries, whether fault is disputed, if multiple parties are liable, and how quickly insurance companies or corporations respond. Cases involving more obvious or simpler injuries could resolve within a few months. Claims involving complex or long-term injuries could take longer, since a fair settlement cannot be reached until the full extent of the injuries and impact of the damages are clear.
After a Valencia-area car accident, seek medical attention as soon as practicable, then contact a Valencia car accident lawyer before speaking with any insurance adjuster. Prompt medical care creates a clear record connecting the crash to your injuries, and early legal guidance helps preserve evidence and prevents recorded statements from being used to dispute your claim later.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
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