Sean Chalaki, the attorney behind Advicase, has been named a Top 10 Trucking Trial Attorney and selected as a Super Lawyer, distinctions that reflect a specialization in the vehicle accident cases that produce the most severe injuries and the most complex liability disputes.

Introduction

Advicase operates from Sherman Oaks, California, and handles vehicle accident cases across a broad geographic reach that extends into Georgia and New York in addition to cities throughout California. The firm’s model goes beyond standard legal representation: clients are assigned a dedicated case manager, connected with medical providers through free consultations, and supported through the claim process in a coordinated way that addresses both legal and medical needs from the start.

The practice handles car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian crashes, premises liability, insurance bad faith, and rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft. Autonomous vehicle accidents are also within scope as this category of collision becomes more common in California.

Attorney Sean Chalaki’s Top 10 Trucking Trial Attorney designation and Super Lawyer selection reflect the firm’s particular depth in commercial vehicle cases, which involve federal regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and injuries that are often catastrophic given the size disparity between large trucks and passenger vehicles.

The firm operates on a contingency basis with fees ranging from 33 to 40 percent. No upfront costs are required.

Practice Areas

Car Accidents
The firm handles the full range of collision types: rear-end, T-bone, head-on, rollover, hit-and-run, DUI-related, and distracted driving. In Sherman Oaks alone, 3,292 car accidents were recorded in 2022, producing 442 injuries and 12 fatalities. Across Los Angeles County, 226,536 collisions were reported. These numbers reflect the volume and severity of what California roads produce each year.

California applies a pure comparative negligence standard, meaning a client who is partially at fault can still recover compensation, reduced by their percentage of fault. The statute of limitations for injury claims is two years.

Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle accidents involving 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and other large trucks form a significant part of the firm’s caseload. Specific collision types include jackknife, rollover, tire blowout, wide turn, blind spot, rear-end, underride, and lost load accidents. These cases involve federal trucking regulations, carrier insurance policies, and often multiple defendants including the driver, the trucking company, and potentially the cargo loader or vehicle manufacturer.

Bus Accidents
Bus accident cases present their own liability structure, particularly when public transit operators are involved, as claims against government entities follow different procedures and timelines.

Pedestrian Crashes
Pedestrian collision cases typically involve severe injuries given the absence of any protective barrier between the person on foot and the vehicle. These cases often produce significant damages.

Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents involve layered insurance coverage that shifts depending on whether the driver was logged into the app, had accepted a ride, or was actively transporting a passenger. The firm handles these coverage disputes as part of the claim.

Autonomous Vehicle Accidents
Accidents involving self-driving or semi-autonomous vehicles raise liability questions that standard collision law does not fully address. The firm handles these cases as the technology becomes more prevalent on California roads.

Premises Liability
Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. When that duty is breached and someone is injured, a premises liability claim may arise.

Insurance Bad Faith
When an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or undervalues a legitimate claim, the policyholder may have a bad faith claim against the insurer in addition to the underlying personal injury claim.

How the Firm Works

Advicase uses a three-step process. First, each client is assigned a case manager who serves as a consistent point of contact throughout the claim. Second, the client is connected with legal and medical providers for free consultations. Third, the firm provides comprehensive claim assistance through resolution.

The firm also offers a smartphone app for case communication, which allows clients to track their matter and stay in contact without the friction of phone tag or office visits.

Recovered amounts total in the millions of dollars across the firm’s cases.

Location & Service Area

Advicase is located at 13912 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.

Website: advicases.com

The firm serves clients in Augusta, GA; the Bronx, NY; and throughout California, including Fresno, Rancho Cucamonga, Sherman Oaks, San Diego, Beverly Hills, and Downey. County-level coverage includes Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Ventura County.

Client Focus

Advicase is structured for people who have been injured in vehicle accidents and need both legal representation and help managing the medical side of recovery. The case manager model reduces the burden on injured clients who are simultaneously dealing with medical appointments, insurance communications, and the disruption to their daily life that serious injuries produce. The contingency fee structure removes the financial barrier to hiring experienced counsel.

FAQ

What is the contingency fee at Advicase?
The fee ranges from 33 to 40 percent of the recovery. No upfront costs are required. The fee is paid from the settlement or judgment, not out of pocket.

Does the firm handle autonomous vehicle accidents?
Yes. Autonomous vehicle accidents are listed within the firm’s practice areas, reflecting the growing presence of self-driving technology on California roads.

What is pure comparative negligence in California?
California’s pure comparative negligence rule allows an injured party to recover compensation even if they were partially at fault for the accident. The recovery is reduced by the percentage of their own fault. For example, a client found 20 percent at fault recovers 80 percent of the total damages.

How does the case manager model work?
After signing with Advicase, each client is assigned a dedicated case manager who coordinates the claim process. The case manager connects the client with legal and medical consultations and remains a consistent point of contact throughout the matter.

Does the firm handle truck accident cases specifically?
Yes. Sean Chalaki has been designated a Top 10 Trucking Trial Attorney. Truck accident cases, including 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, jackknife incidents, underride crashes, and other commercial vehicle collisions, are a core part of the practice.

Closing

The combination of a named trucking trial attorney, a coordinated legal-medical intake process, a dedicated case manager, and a smartphone communication app reflects a practice designed around the full experience of an injured client, not just the legal filing. For California residents and clients in Georgia and New York dealing with vehicle accident injuries, Advicase can be reached through advicases.com.