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Do these four things now

The first few days decide a lot of cases. In order:

See a doctor, even if you feel OKNeck, back and head injuries show up days later. If there's a gap in treatment, the insurer will use it against you. No insurance? We'll get you seen.

Don't give a recorded statementYou don't have to. Adjusters are trained to get you to say things that lower your claim. Say: "My lawyer will call you."

Keep everythingPhotos of both cars and the scene, the other driver's info, the police report number. Don't fix or scrap your car until we've looked at it. We get your police report free.

Don't sign anything. Call us.Early release forms and medical authorizations are written to limit what they owe you. A ten-minute call costs nothing and tells you where you stand.

What you can get paid for

A car accident claim is more than the repair bill. It covers everything the crash took from you, now and later.

Find out what your case is worth

Medical billsER, surgery, therapy, and treatment your doctor says you'll need later.

Lost payDays you missed, and income you'll lose if you can't go back to the same job.

Your carRepair or replacement, rental, and the value your car lost.

Pain and what you've lostPhysical pain, stress, and the things you can't do anymore.

Car accident results

$21MJury verdict · drunk driverA drunk driver hit our client. The insurer still disputed fault. The jury did not.$26MJury verdict · pedestrianPedestrian struck in a crosswalk, 2014. The insurer offered $25,000; the jury awarded $26.26 million. Korosh Torkzadeh, trial counsel.With co-counsel.Track record$800M+ recovered. 5,000+ clients represented.Open the results archive →

Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee yours. Results shown are firm-wide unless a place is named.

Deadlines vary. Act early.

How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

Hit by a government vehicle?Special deadlines apply. Call early.

EvidenceSave photos, videos and witness names now.

Insurance calling you?Talk to a lawyer before you give a statement.

San Francisco car accident questions we get every day

Straight answers. No fine print.

The other driver's insurance already offered me money. Should I take it?

Almost never on the first offer. Early offers come before your injuries are fully known, and signing closes the claim forever. Let us look at it first. It's free.

What if I was partly at fault?

California can reduce compensation by your share of responsibility for the harm. Being partly at fault does not automatically end a negligence claim. We review the evidence before accepting an insurer's account of what happened.

How much do you charge?

Nothing up front. We only get paid if you do. Our fee is a percentage of the money we get for you. You see it and sign it before we start. If we don't win, you owe nothing, not even case costs.

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Published in the Daily Journal

Whiplash and Whiplash-Associated Disorder is no jokeRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · June 5, 2024 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExplains why whiplash can cause lasting harm and reviews symptoms, injury assessment, and the effect of persistent impairment.
Insurance considerations in maximizing medical expensesRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · Feb. 27, 2023 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonReviews how insurance arrangements and payment rules affect proof and recovery of medical expenses.
Uninsured drivers beware, the law isn't on your sideRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · July 15, 2025 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExamines uninsured drivers’ exposure and limits on damages in California, alongside changes to minimum auto insurance requirements.

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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.

Car accidents in San Francisco: what to know

Many of the car accident cases we see in San Francisco start on US-101, I-80, I-280 and the Bay Bridge approaches, and at busy intersections on surface streets. Rear-end crashes, left-turn crashes and crashes with distracted or impaired drivers cause many serious injuries.

California rules that shape your case

Partly at fault? You can still recover. California reduces your compensation by your share of the blame, but does not take it away.
Insurance limits are low. California's minimum liability coverage is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per crash for injuries (since January 1, 2025). Your own underinsured motorist coverage can add to a small policy.
Deadlines vary. How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Claims against a government agency, such as Muni (SFMTA), the City and County of San Francisco or Caltrans, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.

Where your case is handled

Most San Francisco injury lawsuits are filed in the San Francisco Superior Court. Most cases settle before trial. When an insurer will not pay fairly, we are ready to try the case.

What to do now

Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Some injuries show up days later.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
Save photos, witness names and the police report number.
Ask nearby businesses to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.

How we work with San Francisco clients

Our San Francisco office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in San Francisco, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.

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