$36.0M
Recovery for a pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a vehicle.
Los Angeles
Personal Injury & Employment Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA
Injured by negligence or wronged at work in Los Angeles? Wilshire Law Firm's award-winning team can help — connect with a legal professional 24/7 for a free case review. No fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Los Angeles Case
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Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm represents Los Angeles clients in personal injury and employment matters. Injury cases include car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare accidents, dangerous property conditions, catastrophic injuries, and sexual abuse claims. Employment cases include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unpaid wages. As one of California's larger plaintiff-side firms, we handle both individual claims and complex litigation. A legal professional can review which type of claim fits your situation during a free case review.
A California personal injury claim generally moves through four stages: case evaluation, investigation and evidence gathering, a demand followed by negotiation, and litigation if a fair settlement cannot be reached. With dense traffic across freeways like the 101, 405, and 110, Los Angeles sees a high volume of serious collisions. California's statute of limitations generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), and most cases resolve through negotiation while our attorneys prepare every one as if it may go to trial.
California employees have some of the strongest workplace protections in the country. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, sex, age, disability, and religion, and protects workers who report or oppose unlawful conduct from retaliation. State wage-and-hour law also entitles most employees to minimum wage, overtime, and meal and rest breaks. If your rights were violated, a legal professional can explain your options during a free case review.
Recovery depends on the type of case. In a personal injury claim, you can generally pursue economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress). In an employment case, remedies may include lost wages and benefits, reinstatement, emotional distress damages, and civil penalties, and prevailing employees can often recover attorney's fees. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
A firm rooted in Los Angeles understands the local courts, communities, and conditions your case involves. Our downtown Los Angeles office on Figueroa Street serves clients across the county, and most matters here are handled within the Los Angeles Superior Court system — the largest trial court in the nation. Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team, and we're available 24/7 to review your case. We also serve Fontana and the Inland Empire.
Nothing upfront. We handle personal injury and most employment cases on contingency, which means there are no fees unless you get paid. Case costs — such as filing fees, records requests, and expert witnesses — are separate from attorney fees, and a legal professional will explain how they work during your free case review.
Meet Our Los Angeles Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
John G. Yslas, Esq.Senior Partner, Chair of the Employment Wage & Hour Class Action Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Tyler J. Woods, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Thiago M. Coelho, Esq.Partner
Arrash Fattahi, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. Guest, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Benjamin Haber, Esq.Partner
Nicol Hajjar, Esq.Partner
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.Partner
Diego Aviles, Esq.Junior Partner
Jeffrey Bils, Esq.Junior Partner
Emily Borman, Esq.Junior Partner
Jose Maria D. Patino, Jr., Esq.Junior Partner
Christina M. LeJunior Partner
William M. Pao, Esq.Junior Partner
Eugene Zinovyev, Esq.Junior Partner$28.5M
Recovery for victims of a rear-end collision involving a commercial truck.
$15.0M
Recovery for employees denied legally required meal and rest breaks.
$14.5M
Recovery for a victim who suffered a traumatic brain injury due to unsafe property conditions.
$14.0M
Recovery for a victim injured in a motorcycle accident.
$13.5M
Recovery for victims injured in a collision involving a commercial truck.
$12.0M
Recovery for employees denied legally required meal and rest breaks.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
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Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars, including some of the biggest settlements in California.
17#1 Settlements in California, 2022–2024*
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
2024
#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
2024
#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
2024
#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
2024
#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
2024
#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
2023
#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
2023
#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
2023
#1 Negligent Security Settlement
2023
#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
2023
#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
2023
#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
2023
#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
2023
#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
2022
#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
2022
#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
2022
#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
2022
*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Los Angeles FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Wilshire Law Firm handles personal injury and employment cases for Los Angeles clients. With the city's dense freeway network along I-405, I-10, and US-101 and heavy pedestrian and rideshare traffic, many injury claims arise from vehicle and pedestrian collisions, while employment matters span the entertainment, garment, hospitality, and healthcare workforces.
Cases arising in the city of Los Angeles are generally filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, with civil matters often heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown. Because Los Angeles County is large and has multiple courthouse districts, the specific filing location can depend on where the incident occurred.
Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, an employee generally has three years from the last unlawful act to file a complaint with the Civil Rights Department, and then a limited period to sue after receiving a right-to-sue notice. These deadlines have exceptions, so it is important to confirm the timeline that applies to your situation promptly.
California workers who are misclassified or denied proper pay can pursue the wages they are owed, and Los Angeles's project-based entertainment and garment sectors see frequent disputes over overtime and worker classification. Whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor is decided under the state's ABC test, which affects the pay and protections owed.
Yes. California follows pure comparative negligence, so an injured person can still recover even when partly at fault, with the award reduced by their share of responsibility. This often matters in busy Los Angeles pedestrian and rideshare collisions where more than one party may be to blame. We also serve clients in Orange County and across Southern California.