Introduction
More than 500 five-star reviews distinguish Bridgewater Law Group from many California personal injury firms that compete primarily on advertising volume. Operating from Santa Fe Springs in Los Angeles County, the firm provides multilingual personal injury representation across Southern California and statewide. Founding attorney Matt Zar built a practice supported by a substantial operational team, including a senior trial attorney and a director of operations, enabling the firm to handle complex litigation while maintaining responsive client service.
Practice Areas
Bridgewater Law Group handles personal injury matters across Southern California and beyond:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents (including lane splitting, head-on collisions, left-turn crashes, road hazard incidents)
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Truck accidents
- Premises liability
- Dog bites
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Brain and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
The firm gives particular attention to motorcycle accident representation, recognizing that insurers frequently attempt to minimize settlements based on bias against riders. The legal team possesses specialized knowledge of motorcycle dynamics and accident reconstruction, enabling effective challenge of police reports that incorrectly assign fault to motorcyclists. Lane splitting, legal in California, creates unique liability questions when accidents occur during filtered traffic, and the firm understands how to address those issues in negotiations and litigation.
Brain injury work involves collaboration with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and life care planners to document cognitive impairments, personality changes, and physical limitations. The firm pursues compensation for emergency medical care, ongoing rehabilitation, lost income, cognitive therapy, and reduced quality of life. Traumatic brain injuries often produce effects that are not immediately apparent following an accident, and the firm accounts for long-term consequences when calculating the full value of a claim.
Truck accident cases involve commercial vehicles subject to federal and state safety regulations. Liability in these cases may extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, maintenance providers, and cargo loaders, and the firm investigates each potential source of responsibility.
Attorney Profiles
Matt Zar founded Bridgewater Law Group and serves as the practice leader. He built the firm with a structure designed for both operational effectiveness and trial capability, assembling a team that includes dedicated operational leadership alongside legal staff.
Dan Endoso serves as Senior Trial Attorney, handling complex litigation matters and courtroom representation for the firm’s most contested cases.
Myrna Ferniza serves as Director of Operations, overseeing the firm’s case management and client communication processes to ensure that each client receives timely updates and responsive service throughout the life of their case.
Christine Janklow serves as Chief Growth Officer, and Ricardo Valenzuela serves as Chief Marketing Officer, reflecting the firm’s investment in its operational infrastructure beyond the legal team.
Location and Service Area
Bridgewater Law Group operates from:
- 15505 Cornet Street, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: 626-733-4100
The firm serves Southern California and handles cases throughout California. Santa Fe Springs sits in Los Angeles County, accessible to clients across the greater Los Angeles area and the broader Southern California region. The office location provides access to clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and surrounding areas. The firm provides 24/7 support and multilingual services, expanding its reach to non-English-speaking clients throughout the region.
Client Focus
The firm works on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs, advancing all litigation costs through resolution. Free consultations are available at (626) 733-4100. The 24/7 support model ensures clients can reach the firm at any hour following an accident, which matters because the hours and days immediately after an injury are often the most critical for preserving evidence and initiating the claims process.
Multilingual services make the firm accessible across the diverse communities of Southern California. The firm has recovered millions of dollars for injury victims and maintains an extensive record of successful case outcomes across its practice areas, including bicycle accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and pedestrian cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What practice areas does Bridgewater Law Group handle?
The firm handles car accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, dog bites, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, and traumatic brain injuries throughout California.
Does Bridgewater Law Group offer services in languages other than English?
Yes. The firm provides multilingual services to serve the diverse communities of Southern California and broader California.
How does the firm charge for its services?
Bridgewater Law Group operates on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs. The firm advances all litigation expenses and collects fees only upon successful recovery of compensation.
Where is the office located?
The firm operates from 15505 Cornet Street, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. Phone: 626-733-4100.
What is the firm’s track record?
Bridgewater Law Group has earned over 500 five-star reviews and has recovered millions of dollars for injury victims across its practice areas.
Closing
Bridgewater Law Group operates from Santa Fe Springs, California, providing personal injury representation for car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, brain injuries, and related matters throughout Southern California and statewide. The firm offers multilingual services, 24/7 availability, and contingency fee representation with no upfront costs.