Introduction
Ten languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish: are available at Andrew Lopez Law, P.C., a personal injury firm in Los Angeles that handles automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, bus and MTA accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and scooter accidents. That multilingual capacity is not a feature to advertise and forget; it reflects the reality of Los Angeles, where a significant portion of injured individuals are most comfortable communicating in a language other than English, and where the quality of legal representation in a person’s own language directly affects how well their case is handled.
The firm is at 355 South Grand Avenue, Ste. #2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, in the heart of downtown Los Angeles’s financial district. The phone number is (213) 474-1100. Free initial consultations are available, and cases are handled on contingency. More information is at andrewlopezlaw.com.
Practice Areas
Auto Accidents
Automobile accident claims are the most frequent category of personal injury litigation in California. Los Angeles traffic density translates directly into accident volume: rear-end collisions on freeways, intersection accidents, sideswipes on multi-lane roads, and highway accidents on the 405, 10, 110, and other major corridors produce a steady stream of seriously injured victims.
California follows the pure comparative fault rule, which means an injured party can recover even if they were partially at fault for the accident, with their recovery reduced by their percentage of responsibility. Insurance carriers representing at-fault drivers will typically attempt to attribute fault to the plaintiff to reduce or eliminate the claim. Building a complete account of what happened: from traffic camera footage, witness accounts, police reports, and accident reconstruction if warranted: is essential to countering those arguments.
Andrew Lopez handles these claims with direct attorney involvement. A client testimonial from Johnny B. describes Lopez personally helping to locate doctors during the treatment phase, illustrating the direct engagement that distinguishes this firm from practices where the attorney appears only at settlement or trial.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accident injuries in Los Angeles frequently involve severe trauma. Cyclists struck by motor vehicles have no protective shell around them; the injuries commonly include traumatic brain injury (even with helmet use), fractures, road rash, and internal injuries. California law gives cyclists the same right to the road as motor vehicles, and drivers who fail to yield, open car doors into bike lanes, or pass too closely bear liability for the resulting harm.
Bicycle accident cases require documenting not only the accident itself but also the long-term impact of the injuries. Medical records, expert testimony on future medical needs, and vocational analysis if the injuries affect earning capacity are all components of a complete damages picture.
Bus and MTA Accidents
Accidents involving Los Angeles Metro buses, Metro Rail, or other MTA-operated vehicles involve claims against a government entity, which triggers different procedural requirements than claims against private individuals or companies. California’s Government Claims Act requires that a claim be filed with the relevant governmental entity within a short deadline: typically six months from the date of the incident: before a lawsuit can be filed.
Missing the government claims deadline bars the lawsuit entirely, regardless of how severe the injuries or clear the liability. For injuries involving Metro buses or other public transit, this compressed timeline makes immediate legal involvement critical.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accident victims in Los Angeles face the same challenges as riders in other jurisdictions: jury assumptions about motorcycle riders, the severity of injuries in the absence of vehicle protection, and insurance carriers that contest fault aggressively. California is a pure comparative fault state, which means the plaintiff’s recovery is reduced but not eliminated by their share of fault, but this also means the at-fault party’s insurance carrier has every incentive to argue for a higher plaintiff fault percentage.
California uniquely permits lane splitting: riding between lanes of traffic: but disputes about whether a rider was lane splitting lawfully at the time of an accident often arise in litigation. The firm handles motorcycle accident cases including those involving lane splitting circumstances.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles occur at crosswalks, in parking lots, on sidewalks, and at intersections across the city. Pedestrian injuries are severe because the human body has no protection against a vehicle’s impact force. California law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks, but pedestrian accident cases also arise from driver inattention, failure to observe pedestrians at intersections, turning movements that cut across a pedestrian’s path, and right-of-way violations.
The damages in pedestrian accident cases often reflect the severity of the injuries: extended hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and in serious cases, permanent disability affecting the person’s ability to work and live independently.
Scooter Accidents
Electric scooter accidents in Los Angeles have increased with the proliferation of shared scooter services and personally owned electric scooters. These accidents involve a range of fact patterns: scooter riders struck by vehicles, scooter riders injured by road hazards or equipment malfunctions, and collisions between scooters and pedestrians. The legal analysis depends on the type of accident, the parties involved, and whether any product defect contributed to the injury.
Attorney Profiles
Andrew Lopez
Andrew Lopez is the founding attorney of Andrew Lopez Law, P.C. He handles personal injury cases arising from automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, bus and MTA accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and scooter accidents in Los Angeles.
His direct involvement in client cases extends beyond legal representation. A client testimonial from Johnny B. specifically praised Lopez for personally helping the client locate doctors during the treatment phase of the case, reflecting the hands-on involvement that personal injury representation requires when a client is managing injuries and does not know how to navigate the medical system.
The firm’s ten-language capacity: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish: reflects Lopez’s recognition that serving Los Angeles’s diverse population requires meeting clients in their own language. Personal injury clients who cannot communicate comfortably in English should not face worse legal outcomes because of that barrier.
Free initial consultations allow prospective clients to assess their situation without financial commitment. Contingency fee handling means no upfront attorney fees.
Location & Service Area
Office: 355 South Grand Avenue, Ste. #2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 474-1100
The downtown Los Angeles location at 355 South Grand is positioned in the city’s financial district, accessible via Metro Red Line and other public transit, as well as from major freeways. The firm serves the Los Angeles area.
Client Focus
Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities in the United States, with large communities of Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Armenian, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and other language speakers. The ten languages available at Andrew Lopez Law reflect a deliberate decision to serve the city’s full population rather than only English-speaking clients.
This matters in personal injury cases because the quality of attorney-client communication directly affects the case outcome. A client who cannot fully explain their symptoms, medical history, or the circumstances of the accident in their primary language may have important information lost or distorted in translation. An attorney who communicates directly in the client’s language captures a more complete picture of what happened and what the client has experienced.
The client testimonial from Johnny B. describes a specific experience: Andrew Lopez personally helping the client find doctors during treatment. In personal injury cases, access to appropriate medical treatment is both necessary for the client’s recovery and essential for building the medical record that supports the damages claim. An attorney who actively helps connect clients with appropriate medical providers is engaged with the case at a level that exceeds the typical attorney-client relationship.
Free initial consultations make the firm accessible to clients who may have never worked with a personal injury attorney and are uncertain about whether they have a viable claim or what the process involves. Contingency fee handling removes the financial barrier to representation for clients already dealing with the economic disruption that follows a serious injury.
FAQ
What languages does the firm offer services in?
The firm offers services in ten languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. For Los Angeles clients who are most comfortable in one of these languages, the firm can handle the representation in that language from the initial consultation through resolution of the case.
Is there a special deadline for filing a claim against the LA Metro or another government bus operator?
Yes. Claims against government entities in California are governed by the Government Claims Act, which requires filing a claim with the government entity within six months of the date of the incident in most personal injury cases. This is a much shorter deadline than the standard two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Missing the government claims filing deadline typically bars the lawsuit entirely. If you were injured on a Metro bus or other public transit vehicle, contacting a personal injury attorney immediately is especially important.
Does the firm handle bicycle accident cases where the rider was wearing a helmet but still suffered a head injury?
Yes. Helmet use affects the severity of a head injury but does not eliminate the potential for traumatic brain injury in a serious collision. In California personal injury cases, helmet use may be relevant to comparative fault arguments, but it does not bar recovery. The firm handles bicycle accident cases involving head injuries regardless of helmet use.
How does the contingency fee work?
A contingency fee means the attorney’s compensation is a percentage of the recovery. There is no upfront fee, and if the case does not produce a recovery, no attorney fee is owed. The client does not pay the attorney’s fee out of pocket; it is deducted from the settlement or judgment amount. The specific contingency percentage is discussed during the initial consultation.
What should I do immediately after an accident in Los Angeles to protect my legal claim?
Seek medical attention as soon as possible after an accident, even if injuries seem minor at first: some serious injuries do not produce immediate symptoms. Document the accident scene with photographs if you are able to do so safely. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. File a police report. Do not give recorded statements to the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier without first consulting an attorney. Contact Andrew Lopez Law, P.C. at (213) 474-1100 for a free initial consultation to understand what your specific situation involves.
Closing
Ten languages, direct attorney involvement that extends to helping clients find appropriate medical treatment, and a downtown Los Angeles location accessible by public transit and major freeways make Andrew Lopez Law, P.C. a personal injury practice built around the full diversity of the city it serves. The firm handles automobile, bicycle, bus and MTA, motorcycle, pedestrian, and scooter accidents on a contingency basis with no upfront fees. For a free initial consultation, call (213) 474-1100 or visit andrewlopezlaw.com. Office: 355 South Grand Avenue, Ste. #2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071.