When you call an accident lawyer in Los Angeles, you get a free, confidential case review, immediate protection from insurance pressure, and a step-by-step plan to prove fault, document injuries, and fight for maximum compensation — without paying anything upfront.
If you’ve never been injured in an accident before, making that first call to a lawyer can feel intimidating. You might be thinking:
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“Am I really hurt enough to call?”
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“Will this cost me money?”
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“What do I even say?”
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“Are they going to pressure me?”
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“What happens after I call?”
Let’s cut through the noise.
When you call a real accident lawyer in California, you are not “starting a lawsuit.”
You are protecting your rights, your health, and your financial future — before the insurance company locks you into a weak position.
And yes: the sooner you call, the stronger your case gets.
Waiting doesn’t “help things calm down.” Waiting helps the defense.
If you’re ready to talk now, call The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus at 818-784-8544.
Don’t wait. Waiting hurts your case. We’ll take the pressure off you immediately.
Why That First Call Matters So Much
Insurance companies move fast. Not to help you — to protect themselves.
They start the moment the crash happens:
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collecting statements
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creating fault narratives
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searching your history
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looking for ways to minimize injuries
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rushing low offers
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pushing you to delay treatment
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trying to get you to say the wrong thing
So here’s the truth:
If you wait to call a lawyer, you give the insurance company a head start.
And a head start is expensive.
That’s why the call is important. It sets the tone for everything that follows.
Step-By-Step: What Happens During the Call
Step 1: You talk to a real human — and you get control back
You’re not calling a robot.
>You’re not calling a sales script.
You’re calling people who handle this every day.
Our job on that first call is simple:
Listen. Understand what happened. Protect you immediately.
We know you’re stressed. We know you’re hurting.
>We don’t need perfect words — we need the truth.
Step 2: We ask you the key questions that shape your case
We’re going to get clarity fast.
Expect questions like:
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When and where did the accident happen?
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What type of accident was it (car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, slip-and-fall, etc.)?
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How did it happen — in your words?
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Who was involved?
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Were police called? Is there a report?
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What injuries are you feeling now?
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Did you go to the ER or doctor?
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Are you still treating?
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Have you missed work?
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Did insurance call you already?
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Have you said anything on record?
This isn’t an interrogation.
This is strategy.
We’re identifying:
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Liability (fault)
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Damages (how your life was harmed)
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Insurance paths (where money comes from)
Step 3: We tell you the truth about your case — not what you want to hear
A real accident lawyer doesn’t sugarcoat.
We will tell you:
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what’s strong
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what needs proof
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what the defense might argue
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what mistakes to avoid immediately
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what steps increase value
You get clarity. Not confusion.
Step 4: We give you immediate next steps
Before the call ends, you’ll know exactly what to do next.
That usually includes:
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where to get medical care if you haven’t
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how to handle insurance calls
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what evidence to gather
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what to avoid posting/saying
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how to document your injuries
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what deadlines apply
This is where victims stop bleeding value.
Step 5: You pay nothing for the call
In California personal injury cases, consultations are free.
And if we take your case, you don’t pay upfront.
We only get paid if we win.
That’s called a contingency fee — and it means we’re on the same side of the battle.
Step 6: If you want us to represent you, we start immediately
If it makes sense to move forward and you want us in your corner, we take action right away.
No delays. No “we’ll get around to it.”
Once we’re your attorneys:
the insurance companies stop calling you.
They call us.
That’s a huge relief for most clients.
What We Need From You on the Call (Don’t Stress — Just Be Ready)
You don’t need to have everything.
But if you have these, it helps:
Helpful to have:
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date/time/location of accident
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photos or videos
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police report number (if available)
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names/contacts of witnesses
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insurance info you’ve received
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a quick list of injuries/symptoms
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hospital/clinic info if you treated
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any paperwork you were given
Don’t have any of that yet?
Doesn’t matter.
Call anyway. We’ll guide you.
818-784-8544 — call now. Don’t wait.
What Happens After the Call? (This Is Where Your Case Gets Built)
Once you hire us, we move like this:
1. We lock down evidence immediately
We don’t “wait to see what the insurance company says.”
Our firm secures:
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crash scene evidence
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surveillance video before it’s erased
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witness statements
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vehicle damage documentation
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medical records
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employer wage verification
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black box / trucking logs (if commercial vehicle)
Evidence early = leverage later.
2. We take over all insurance communication
You don’t negotiate with people trained to trap you.
We do.
And we do it aggressively.
3. We coordinate your medical care (if needed)
Your health drives your case value.
We want you treated by the right doctors — fast.
We coordinate:
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specialists
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imaging (MRI/CT, not just X-rays)
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PT and rehab
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ortho, neuro, spine, pain management
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surgical consults if necessary
No gaps, delays or excuses.
4. We build damages like a trial team
Insurance wants to reduce your pain to a number.
We tell the full story:
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what you suffered
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what you’re still suffering
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what you lost financially
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what you will lose in the future
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how the injury affects your daily life
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how it affects your family
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how long recovery will take
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what permanent damage remains
This is where settlements get big.
5. We prepare the case for war — not compromise
Weak lawyers “settle first.”
Strong lawyers prepare for trial first.
That difference changes your payout dramatically.
Insurance pays more when it knows:
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we’re ready
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we’re willing
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we’re capable of winning in court
Will I Have to File a Lawsuit Right Away?
No.
Calling a lawyer doesn’t automatically mean you’re suing.
It means:
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your claim is protected
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your evidence is preserved
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your rights are enforced
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your settlement value is built properly
If the insurance plays fair, many cases settle without filing suit.
If they don’t?
We file and take them to court.
That’s how you get full value.
How Long Does This Take?
There are two timelines in every case:
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your medical timeline
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the legal timeline
We typically don’t settle until we know:
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what your injuries really are
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what future care you need
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whether surgery is coming
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whether disability is permanent
Because settling too early locks you into a number that may not cover your future.
Fast isn’t smart if it’s cheap.
Smart is aggressive and complete.
What If I’m Not Sure I Have a Case?
That’s exactly why you call.
A quick call can tell you:
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if liability is clear
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if comparative fault is an issue
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if insurance coverage exists
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whether your injuries support a claim
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and what to do next
Victims lose cases by guessing.
Don’t guess. Call 818-784-8544.
What If the Insurance Company Already Called Me?
That’s normal. They like to move before you lawyer up.
If they’ve called you, remember this:
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you don’t owe them a recorded statement
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you don’t owe them a “timeline”
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you don’t owe them your medical history
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you don’t owe them an answer on settlement
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you don’t owe them loyalty
You owe yourself protection.
Tell them:
“I’m represented. Call my lawyer.”
And then call us if you haven’t already.
818-784-8544.
What If I Already Said Something on the Phone?
Still call.
Even if you said:
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“I’m okay”
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“I didn’t see them”
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“maybe I could’ve done something different”
Don’t panic.
We handle that every day.
The worst thing you can do now is delay further.
How Much Is My Case Worth After I Call?
That depends on four things:
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liability strength
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injury severity
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medical proof (past + future)
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insurance availability
During the process we work to maximize each one.
Value goes up when:
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injuries are serious or permanent
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surgery is needed
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treatment is consistent
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proof is objective
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pain affects daily life
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there are multiple liable parties
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insurance layers are uncovered
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the defense is cornered by evidence
What Makes The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus Different?
Because you don’t need a “nice conversation.”
You need results.
When you call us:
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you get a real attorney, not a call center
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we move fast to lock evidence
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we cut off insurance pressure immediately
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we build high-value cases with trial leverage
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we don’t accept lowball “standard offers”
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we fight like your future depends on it
Because it does.
Quick Myths About Calling an Accident Lawyer in California
Myth 1: “Calling a lawyer makes me look greedy.”
No. It makes you protected.
Insurance companies are billion-dollar machines.
You’re one person who got hurt.
Calling a lawyer is survival, not greed.
Myth 2: “I should wait until I feel worse.”
That’s how good cases become weak cases.
Waiting hurts your case.
Call now.
Myth 3: “It costs too much to hire a lawyer.”
You pay nothing upfront.
We get paid when you win.
Myth 4: “The insurance company will be fair.”
They won’t.
Their job is to pay less.
Our job is to make them pay full value.
FAQ
“Is my consultation really free?”
Yes. 100% free. No obligation.
“What if I can’t come into the office?”
We handle everything remotely if needed.
Phone, Zoom, home/hospital visits when necessary.
“What if I was partly at fault?”
California allows recovery even if you share fault — but your payout is reduced by your percentage. We fight hard to keep that number as low as possible.
“How soon should I call after an accident?”
Immediately. Same day if possible.
Evidence disappears. Insurance starts working against you fast.
“What if I’m not badly hurt?”
Many serious injuries don’t show full symptoms for days. Don’t guess. Call and get checked.
The Call Is Your Turning Point-Call Us Right Now For Help At 818-784-8544
After an accident, you’re in a fight whether you wanted one or not.
The insurance company already picked its side.
Now it’s your turn.
When you call The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, you get:
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clarity
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protection
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strategy
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pressure on the defense
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and a legal team built to win maximum money
Don’t wait. Waiting hurts your case.
The sooner you call, the sooner we can help.
Call 818-784-8544 right now for a free, aggressive consultation.
We’ll take it from here.
We Don’t Back Down. We Dominate. Over $450 Million Won for Injury Victims.
