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Available 24/7 · Free Consultation · No Fee Unless We Win

LA traffic hits hard.
We hit harder .
for you.

Car. Motorcycle. Truck. 18-wheeler. Commercial vehicle. When a crash on a Los Angeles freeway shatters your life, our trial attorneys rebuild what was taken — your health, your income, your future.

Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Truck Accidents 18-Wheeler Accidents Commercial Vehicle Accidents Big Rig Collisions Semi-Truck Crashes Rideshare Accidents Bus Accidents Delivery Vehicle Accidents Hit & Run Crashes Rear-End Collisions Intersection Accidents Freeway Crashes Multi-Vehicle Pileups Lane-Change Collisions T-Bone Accidents Head-On Collisions Rollover Accidents Uber & Lyft Accidents
By the Numbers

Dedication that speaks for itself.

3,200+
LA families helped
Across decades of dedicated advocacy
98%
Cases resolved without trial
Settled fairly before stepping into court
35+
Years of combined experience
Trying motor vehicle accident cases
24/7
Availability when you need us
We answer. Every hour. Every day.
What We Do

Motor vehicle accidents.
Nothing else.

We don't dabble in every area of law. We concentrate exclusively on motor vehicle accident litigation — cars, motorcycles, trucks, 18-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. Every case benefits from deep, specialized expertise.

Car Accidents
01

Car Accidents

Rear-end, intersection, and freeway crashes caused by distracted, drunk, or reckless drivers on LA roads. Full medical valuation and lost wage recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents
02

Motorcycle Accidents

Riders face life-altering injuries and jury bias. We counter the narrative with reconstruction science and helmet-law analysis to protect every rider.

Truck Accidents
03

Truck Accidents

Catastrophic collisions with commercial rigs. We take on carriers, brokers, and negligent fleets — auditing federal compliance logs and black box data.

18-Wheeler Accidents
04

18-Wheeler Accidents

Big rig crashes on the I-5, I-10, and I-405 cause devastating harm. We investigate driver fatigue, load shifts, and maintenance failures to hold every party accountable.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents
05

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Delivery vans, fleet trucks, buses, and rideshare vehicles. When a commercial driver negligence harms you, we navigate corporate insurers and employer liability.

Stories of Recovery

Lives put back
together.

We don't measure success in numbers. We measure it in people — families rebuilt, dignity restored, futures secured. These are a few of their stories from LA's freeways and intersections.

18-Wheeler Accident
Resolved in 14 months
18-Wheeler Accident

A Family Rebuilt

A family devastated by a fatigued big rig driver who crossed the I-5 median at full speed. We took on the carrier, the broker, and the fleet — securing their future and holding every negligent party accountable.

Motorcycle Accident
Resolved after 9-day trial
Motorcycle Accident

A Rider's Voice Heard

A rider struck by a vehicle making an unsafe left turn on Sunset Blvd. The defense blamed the motorcyclist. We dismantled the bias with reconstruction science and gave him back his dignity in open court.

Car Accident
Resolved in 8 months
Car Accident

A Future Restored

A young professional left with permanent spinal injuries after a high-speed collision on the 405. We fought the insurer's lowball offer and secured the resources she needed to rebuild her career and her life.

Commercial Vehicle Accident
Resolved in 22 months
Commercial Vehicle Accident

A Worker Protected

A delivery driver struck by a negligent fleet truck that ran a red light in DTLA. We navigate the corporate insurer maze and ensure his family would never carry the burden alone.

How It Works

From crisis to resolution.

A clear path forward when everything feels uncertain. Here's exactly what happens when you choose LA Accident Firm.

01

Free Consultation

Call us any hour. We listen to what happened and outline your options — no pressure, no fees, no obligation.

Available 24/7 by phone, video, or in person at our office or your hospital bedside.

02

Investigation

Our team secures evidence, reconstructs the crash, and builds a rock-solid liability case before it disappears.

Accident reconstruction, witness statements, surveillance footage, vehicle inspections, expert analysis.

03

Demand & Negotiation

We value your full damages — medical, future care, lost wages, pain — and push insurers to pay what is fair.

Comprehensive demand packages backed by medical records, expert reports, and economic loss calculations.

04

Trial-Ready

If they won't settle fairly, we take them to court. We are never afraid of a courtroom.

Our attorneys have tried 200+ cases to verdict. Insurance companies know we will go the distance.

05

You Move Forward

You receive the compensation you deserve. We only get paid when you do.

Contingency fee structure. No upfront costs. No hourly billing. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.

We work on contingency.
No fees unless we win.

You pay nothing out of pocket. We advance all case costs. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery — and only if you recover.

Your Advocates

Trial-tested.
Client-obsessed.

Our attorneys have spent their careers in courtrooms, not call centers. When you hire LA Accident Firm, you get a trial lawyer — not a case manager.

Daniel Mercer
01

Daniel Mercer

Founding Partner

Founding Partner

Daniel Mercer

35 years trying motor vehicle accident cases in Los Angeles. Former prosecutor. Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

  • Super Lawyers 2014–2025
  • AV Preeminent rated
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Priya Anand
02

Priya Anand

Lead Trial Attorney

Lead Trial Attorney

Priya Anand

Specializes in commercial trucking and 18-wheeler litigation. Holds a CDL and personally inspects accident scenes on LA freeways.

  • Top 40 Under 40
  • Board-certified civil trial law
  • CDL holder
Marcus Whitfield
03

Marcus Whitfield

Partner — Litigation

Partner — Litigation

Marcus Whitfield

Motorcyclist advocate and accident reconstructionist. Known for dismantling biased rider narratives in LA courtrooms.

  • Reconstruction certified
  • Motorcyclist rights speaker
  • 200+ trials to verdict

"We don't measure success in settlements — we measure it in lives put back together. Every case is personal. Every client is family."

Daniel Mercer
Daniel Mercer
Founding Partner, LA Accident Firm
Client Voices

Real people. Real recoveries.

"After my 18-wheeler accident on the I-5 I was drowning in medical bills. LA Accident Firm took over and I could finally focus on healing. They stood between me and the insurance company every step of the way."
Robert K.
Robert K.
18-wheeler accident survivor
"They treated me like a person, not a case number. When the other side tried to blame me for the crash on Sunset, Priya dismantled them in court. I have my life back."
Sofia R.
Sofia R.
Motorcycle accident survivor
"I called at 2am after my accident on the 405. Someone actually answered. That set the tone for everything that followed. Professional, relentless, and genuinely caring."
James T.
James T.
Car accident survivor
"I thought my life was over after the spinal injury. LA Accident Firm didn't just fight for me — they gave me a future. I can't thank them enough."
Maria L.
Maria L.
Catastrophic injury survivor
Highway

Time is not on your side.
We are.

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Deadlines pass. The sooner you call, the stronger your case. Reach out today — it's free, and it could change everything.

Questions

Straight answers.

The questions we hear most. Don't see yours? Call us — we're available around the clock.

Call (213) 555-0142

Nothing. Your first consultation is completely free, and we work on contingency — meaning we only get paid if we win your case. You never pay anything out of pocket.

In California, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and three years for property damage. The sooner you contact us, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Case value depends on medical expenses, future treatment needs, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the degree of fault. During your free consultation we give you an honest assessment based on our experience with similar motor vehicle accident cases.

California follows "pure comparative negligence" — you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. We carefully analyze every angle to maximize what you receive.

Some cases settle in a few months; complex or contested cases can take a year or more. We move as quickly as possible while never sacrificing the value of your claim. We keep you informed at every step.

Not before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and anything you say can be used against you. Let us handle all communication with the insurers from day one.

Start Today

Your recovery starts with a conversation.

Tell us what happened. We'll respond within one business day with a free, no-obligation assessment of your case. There is no cost and no risk in reaching out.

Call
(213) 555-0142
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Email
help@laaccidentfirm.com
Responses within one business day
Office
633 W 5th St, Suite 2800
Los Angeles, CA 90071

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