Augment LeadsFor firms that work Los Angeles files: the city's own crash figures, the short claim window when a public agency is involved, and the questions that sort calls fast. The statewide rules are on our California car accident leads page.
What the city's crash numbers show
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation's annual report for fiscal year 2024 to 2025 says the 2024 calendar year saw the city's first decline in traffic deaths in several years, with 304 recorded fatalities.
LADOT's Vision Zero Safety Study (January 2024) found that collisions killing or severely injuring someone rose about 13%, from 1,472 in 2017 to 1,658 in 2021.
- Pedestrians were involved in 38% of those killed-or-severely-injured collisions.
- Motorcyclists were involved in 20%, and bicyclists in 9%.
- The remaining 33% were vehicle-only collisions.
- The study's High Injury Network covers 549 miles of roadway, 7.5% of the citywide network.
These are City of Los Angeles figures from LADOT. They don't cover the rest of Los Angeles County.
Claims against the city or a transit agency
When a city vehicle, a public bus or train, or a public street is part of the crash, the claim may run against a public entity. Cal. Gov. Code 911.2 requires a claim for death or personal injury to be presented no later than six months after the cause of action accrues. That's a much shorter window than the two-year lawsuit deadline, so these files need attention in the first weeks.
California rules that still apply
Los Angeles crash claims follow state law. California's two-year deadline under CCP 335.1, its pure comparative negligence rule and its minimum liability limits under Vehicle Code 16056 are covered, with sources, on the California car accident leads page and in the statute of limitations by state table.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the statute or your counsel.
Questions to ask Los Angeles callers
- Ask whether a city vehicle, a Metro bus or train, or a road defect on a public street was involved. If so, the six-month claim under Gov. Code 911.2 comes before any lawsuit.
- Ask for the street or intersection. It confirms the crash was inside city limits and points to the right agency if a public claim is needed.
- Ask whether the caller was walking, riding a motorcycle or cycling. Those road users show up in most of the severe collisions in LADOT's study, so route them to the matching screen, such as pedestrian accident.
- Don't screen out callers who admit some fault. Under California's pure comparative negligence, their share only reduces the damages.
Augment Leads in Los Angeles
We run car accident campaigns nationwide and send Los Angeles leads only to firms that pick them. The injured person fills in the form, each lead goes to one firm and is never resold, and unqualified leads are replaced under a written policy. Over 50 law firms work with us. See MVA leads.
Spanish-speaking MVA leads are part of our regular product.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in Los Angeles traffic crashes in 2024?
LADOT's annual report for fiscal year 2024 to 2025 records 304 traffic fatalities in the City of Los Angeles in 2024, the first decline in several years.
How long is there to file a claim against the City of Los Angeles after a crash?
Under Cal. Gov. Code 911.2, a claim for death or personal injury against a public entity must be presented no later than six months after the cause of action accrues. Confirm the deadline on every file.
What is the statute of limitations for a car accident in Los Angeles?
California's two years under CCP 335.1 apply, with exceptions. Claims against a public entity must first go through the six-month claim process.
Who is most often killed or seriously hurt in Los Angeles crashes?
In LADOT's Vision Zero Safety Study, pedestrians were involved in 38% of collisions that killed or severely injured someone, motorcyclists in 20% and bicyclists in 9%.
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