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Burbank Personal Injury Lawyer
Serving accident and injury victims in Burbank, the San Fernando Valley, and throughout Los Angeles County — over 30 years of California trial experience. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
| Quick Answer If you were injured in an accident in Burbank, California, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim (California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). Burbank’s heaviest injury risks come from studio-district and commercial traffic, the Hollywood Burbank Airport corridor, and the convergence of the I-5, SR-134, and SR-170 freeways. Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC represents injured Burbank residents on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless we recover compensation. Free consultation: 866-966-5240. |
If you or a family member was injured in an accident in Burbank or anywhere in Los Angeles County, Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC is here to help. Known as the “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is home to Warner Bros. Studios, the Walt Disney Company, and a dense cluster of production, entertainment, and retail destinations in the southeastern San Fernando Valley. With roughly 107,000 residents, the Hollywood Burbank Airport, three major freeways, and constant studio and commercial traffic, Burbank carries an outsized volume of vehicles — and a correspondingly high accident risk — for a city its size.
Our firm has represented personal injury and wrongful death victims throughout California for more than 30 years, including clients across Burbank and the surrounding San Fernando Valley. We handle car accidents, truck and commercial-vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle collisions, rideshare accidents, slip and fall injuries, negligent security, dog bites, and wrongful death claims. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Burbank / Los Angeles County: 310-592-0445 | Toll-free: 866-966-5240 | Free consultation, 24/7 | Se Habla Español
Case Results — Burbank and the San Fernando Valley
Our firm has recovered significant compensation for accident victims throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California. The following are verified results from our practice (see our full case results page):
| Recovery | Case Type | Description |
| $2,000,000 | Auto Accident | Client struck by a driver operating a Tesla in self-driving mode and slammed into the guardrail on the 110 freeway. Required fusion spinal surgery for back and neck injuries. |
| $1,000,000 | Motorcycle Crash Fatality | Young woman struck and killed when a vehicle crossed the double-yellow line into the HOV lane on the 405 Freeway near West Los Angeles. Full policy limits recovered for the family. |
| $485,000 | Pedestrian Accident | Elderly gentleman struck by a large delivery truck. |
| $450,000 | Truck v. Auto | Client rear-ended by a semi-truck, sustaining back injuries and a mild traumatic brain injury. |
| $435,000 | Auto v. Motorcycle | Collision caused by a car making a left-hand turn in front of a motorcyclist — Los Angeles, CA. |
| $350,000 | Commercial Vehicle v. Passenger Car | Commuter on the 10 freeway rear-ended at high speed by a commercial work truck; pre-existing back condition worsened, requiring surgery. |
| $300,000 | Auto v. Big-Rig Truck | Client unable to stop before going underneath the trailer of a big-rig hung up attempting a U-turn on the freeway; neck and back injuries requiring emergency transport and orthopedic care. |
| $250,000 | Auto / Car Accident | Partial paralysis from injury to the cervical spine and head — Los Angeles, CA. Full policy limits recovered. |
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its own merits.
Personal Injury Claims in Burbank, California
Burbank presents a uniquely complex personal injury environment shaped by several factors few California cities share:
- The media and studio district. Warner Bros., the Walt Disney Company, and the broader film, television, and production industry generate heavy studio, equipment-truck, and commuter traffic, concentrated around the entertainment and retail districts of Downtown Burbank, the Empire Center, and the Burbank Town Center.
- The Hollywood Burbank Airport corridor. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) drives dense rideshare, shuttle, taxi, and commercial-vehicle traffic along Hollywood Way, Empire Avenue, and the surrounding streets at all hours.
- San Fernando Valley freeway convergence. The I-5 (Golden State Freeway), SR-134 (Ventura Freeway), and SR-170 (Hollywood Freeway) all run through or border Burbank. The I-5/SR-134 interchange and the heavily traveled SR-134 corridor produce frequent high-speed, rear-end, and merge-point collisions.
When an accident happens in Burbank — on a freeway, near the airport, in the studio district, or on a busy retail corridor — the at-fault party’s insurance company begins building its defense immediately. Having an experienced Los Angeles County personal injury attorney on your side from day one makes a significant difference in the outcome of your claim.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Burbank
| Case Type | How We Help Burbank Injury Victims |
| Car Accidents | Burbank is served by the I-5, SR-134, and SR-170 freeways and high-volume arterials including Olive Avenue, Magnolia Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, Hollywood Way, and Alameda Avenue. We handle Burbank car accident claims from investigation through settlement or trial under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. |
| Truck & Commercial-Vehicle Accidents | Studio equipment trucks, delivery vehicles, and freeway commercial traffic move constantly through Burbank. These crashes frequently involve multiple liable parties — the driver, the motor carrier or studio, and the cargo owner — and are governed by federal FMCSA regulations. ELD data, black-box records, and dashcam footage can be lost within days. |
| Motorcycle Accidents | Burbank’s freeway ramps, the I-5/SR-134 interchange, and busy surface arterials create significant hazards for riders. Failure-to-yield, unsafe-lane-change, and left-turn collisions are the most frequent. California’s pure comparative-fault rule (Civil Code § 1714) protects riders even when partially at fault. |
| Pedestrian Accidents | Downtown Burbank, the retail centers, and the airport corridor concentrate pedestrians alongside heavy traffic. California Vehicle Code § 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, marked and unmarked. |
| Bicycle Accidents | Cyclists and commuters share Burbank’s arterials and the Chandler Bikeway with motor-vehicle traffic. Under CVC § 21200, cyclists have the same rights and duties as motorists. We pursue full compensation for cyclists struck by cars, trucks, and rideshare vehicles. |
| Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Accidents | Hollywood Burbank Airport, the studios, and the entertainment district make Burbank a high-volume rideshare market. Rideshare injury claims involve complex, shifting insurance coverage depending on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash. |
| Slip & Fall / Premises Liability | Studios, hotels, the Burbank Town Center, the Empire Center, restaurants, and parking structures throughout Burbank carry premises-liability exposure. Property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions; when they fail, injured visitors may seek compensation. |
| Wrongful Death | When a loved one is killed by another’s negligence, eligible family members may bring a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60. Our firm has handled wrongful death cases arising from freeway, truck, and premises incidents across Los Angeles County. |
| Dog Bites | California Civil Code § 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites in public places or where the victim was lawfully on private property. There is no ‘one free bite’ rule in California. |
Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Burbank
These corridors account for a disproportionate share of serious-injury accidents in Burbank:
| Road / Intersection | Why It’s Dangerous |
| I-5 (Golden State Freeway) | Carries heavy commuter and commercial traffic through the city. Congestion, abrupt speed changes, and high truck volume produce frequent rear-end and sideswipe crashes. |
| SR-134 (Ventura Freeway) | A major east-west route along the southern edge of Burbank with heavy interchange activity and high-speed merges. |
| SR-170 (Hollywood Freeway) | On the western side of the city; connects to the I-5 and US-101 and carries dense Valley commuter traffic. |
| I-5 / SR-134 Interchange | A high-volume freeway interchange where weaving, merging, and sudden slowdowns produce frequent serious collisions. |
| Hollywood Way & Empire Ave (airport corridor) | Dense airport, rideshare, shuttle, and commercial-vehicle traffic with frequent pedestrian activity and pickup/drop-off conflicts. |
| Olive Ave, Magnolia Blvd & Victory Blvd | Burbank’s primary commercial arterials, with retail traffic, numerous signalized intersections, and heavy pedestrian activity. |
Why Choose Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Founding attorney Steven M. Sweat has practiced exclusively on the side of injured plaintiffs for more than 30 years. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2012, holds the Avvo 10.0 “Superb” rating, and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Our firm handles every case on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless we recover compensation — and provides bilingual representation in English and Spanish. We offer free, confidential consultations 24/7 and will travel to your home or hospital when injuries prevent you from coming to us.
Frequently Asked Questions — Burbank Personal Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Burbank?
In most cases, California law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). If a government entity is involved — for example, the City of Burbank or the airport authority — you generally must file a government tort claim within six months (Government Code § 911.2). Because evidence can disappear quickly, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Where will my Burbank personal injury case be filed?
Burbank-area cases are handled within the Los Angeles County Superior Court system. Matters from this part of the county (the North Central District) are heard at courthouses including the Burbank Courthouse on East Olive Avenue and the nearby Glendale Courthouse. Our firm regularly litigates cases throughout Los Angeles County courts.
What makes a studio, airport, or commercial-vehicle accident in Burbank different?
Crashes involving studio equipment trucks, airport shuttles, delivery vehicles, or big-rigs are often governed by federal FMCSA regulations and frequently involve several liable parties, including the driver, the company or studio, and the vehicle owner. Critical evidence such as electronic logging device (ELD) data, the truck’s ‘black box,’ and surveillance or dashcam footage can be overwritten within days, so early investigation is essential.
How much does it cost to hire a Burbank personal injury lawyer?
Nothing up front. We handle personal injury and wrongful death claims on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation for you. Initial consultations are always free.
What is my Burbank injury case worth?
The value of a claim depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical treatment and future care, lost income, and the impact on your daily life, along with the available insurance coverage. You can review our firm’s actual case results for examples of recoveries we have obtained for clients in similar circumstances.
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