Why Calabasas Residents Trust Reardon Injury Law
The moments after a serious accident can be overwhelming. You’re dealing with physical pain, emotional shock, and a sudden cloud of uncertainty about your health, your job, and your family’s future. The scenic tranquility of life in Calabasas can feel worlds away when you are faced with mounting medical bills and the stress of a legal claim. At Reardon Injury Law, we understand this disruption intimately. Our first priority is to provide compassionate guidance and remove the legal burden from your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most: your recovery.
What sets our firm apart is the unique perspective of our founding attorney, John Reardon. Before dedicating his career to law, Mr. Reardon practiced as a chiropractor for 20 years. This extensive medical background gives him an unparalleled understanding of the physical trauma and long-term consequences of personal injuries. He doesn’t just see a case file; he sees the complex interplay between the accident’s mechanics and the human body’s response. This insight allows us to build stronger, more medically sound cases, anticipate insurance company tactics, and fight for the full compensation your injury truly warrants.
Serving all of California, Reardon Injury Law is committed to providing Calabasas residents with top-tier legal representation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will never pay us a fee unless we win your case. Your journey to justice starts with a free, no-obligation consultation where we can listen to your story and explain your rights.
Accident Hotspots in Calabasas
While Calabasas is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, its residents are no strangers to the dangers of Los Angeles County traffic. The daily commute often involves navigating some of the region’s most congested and high-risk roadways. The majority of serious accidents affecting Calabasas residents occur on the major freeways that border the community.
The Ventura Freeway (US-101) and the San Diego Freeway (I-405) are primary arteries for commuters. The constant stop-and-go traffic, high speeds, and aggressive driving on these routes lead to a high volume of rear-end collisions, lane-change accidents, and multi-vehicle pile-ups. These incidents frequently involve devastating car accidents and truck accidents.
While Calabasas itself lacks specific high-crash intersections in official data, commuters regularly travel through high-risk zones in the adjacent San Fernando Valley, including:
- Intersections along the I-405: Areas like Sepulveda Boulevard at Roscoe Boulevard and Sherman Way are notorious for accidents caused by vehicles merging on and off the freeway at high speeds.
- Burbank Boulevard & Sepulveda Boulevard: This nearby intersection is plagued by constant traffic, creating a high potential for dangerous left-turn and rear-end collisions.
- Local Roads: Even on local Calabasas roads like Agoura Road and Las Virgenes Road, congestion near school zones and construction on routes like Mulholland Highway can create unexpected hazards for drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists.
Types of Cases We Handle in Calabasas
Reardon Injury Law is a full-service personal injury firm dedicated to helping victims of negligence. Our deep understanding of both medicine and law allows us to effectively represent clients across a wide spectrum of injury claims.
We frequently represent Calabasas residents in cases involving:
- Car Accidents: From fender-benders on Calabasas Road to catastrophic collisions on the US-101, we handle all types of auto accident claims.
- Motorcycle Accidents: The scenic canyon roads and beautiful weather make motorcycling popular, but riders are extremely vulnerable. We fight to protect the rights of injured motorcyclists.
- Truck Accidents: Collisions with large commercial trucks on the I-405 or US-101 often result in life-altering injuries, and these cases require an attorney who understands complex federal regulations.
- Rideshare Accidents: Accidents involving Uber and Lyft have unique insurance complexities that we are experienced in navigating.
- Bicycle Accidents: Whether on a busy street or a local trail, cyclists who are struck by negligent drivers deserve powerful advocacy.
- Pedestrian Accidents: We help pedestrians injured in crosswalks, parking lots, and on sidewalks recover the compensation they need to heal.
If you have been injured in any type of accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, please visit our practice areas page to learn more or contact us directly to discuss your case.
What to Do After an Accident in Calabasas
The steps you take immediately following an accident are critical for protecting your health and your legal rights. If you are involved in a collision in or around Calabasas, try to remain calm and follow this guide:
- Get to Safety: If you are able, move your vehicle out of traffic to a safe location. Turn on your hazard lights.
- Call 911: Report the accident immediately. Depending on your location, the responding agency may be the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (from the Malibu/Lost Hills Station) or the California Highway Patrol (CHP) if you are on a freeway.
- Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Your health is the top priority. Even if you feel fine, adrenaline can mask serious injuries. It is crucial to be evaluated by a medical professional. Emergency rooms at nearby hospitals like West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, or Providence Tarzana Medical Center are equipped to handle accident trauma.
- Document the Scene: If you are able, use your phone to take pictures and videos of the vehicles, the surrounding area, traffic signals, road conditions, and your injuries.
- Exchange Information: Get the other driver’s name, contact information, driver’s license number, license plate number, and insurance details. Also, gather contact information from any witnesses.
- Do Not Admit Fault: Avoid saying things like “I’m sorry” or “I didn’t see you.” Stick to the facts when speaking with police, but do not discuss fault with the other driver or their insurance company.
- Contact an Attorney: Before you give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster, call an experienced personal injury lawyer. An attorney can handle all communications with the insurance companies and ensure your rights are protected from the very beginning.
Understanding Your Rights Under California Law
Navigating the legal system after an injury can be confusing. It is important to understand the key California laws that will impact your claim.
- Pure Comparative Negligence: California follows a “pure comparative negligence” rule. This means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, your total compensation award will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault, you can still collect 80% of the damages.
- Statute of Limitations: There are strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit. In California, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim (California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). Critically, if your injury was caused by a public entity (e.g., a city bus, a poorly maintained public road), you must file a formal government claim within just six months. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar you from recovering compensation.
- California’s Minimum Insurance: The state’s minimum liability insurance requirements are just $15,000 for injury to one person, $30,000 for injury to multiple people, and $5,000 for property damage. In a serious accident, these amounts are often completely inadequate to cover medical bills and lost wages. This is why having your own Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage is so important.
- Damages You Can Recover: A personal injury claim allows you to seek compensation for a wide range of losses, including all past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, property damage, and non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Contact Reardon Injury Law Today
You do not have to face the aftermath of a serious injury alone. Let an attorney with a deep understanding of medicine and law fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Reardon Injury Law offers a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and explain your options.
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win. Call us today at (657) 522-7122 or fill out the form on our contact page to get started.
