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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.

Orange County has many business and license plate cameras. Ask for camera footage quickly, before it is deleted.

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 driver · with co-counselA 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.

Orange County 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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Our headquarters, across from John Wayne Airport. Attorneys and case teams work at 18650 MacArthur Blvd. in Irvine.

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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 September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.

Car accidents in Orange County: what to know

Orange County is our home. TORKLAW's headquarters is in Irvine, at 18650 MacArthur Boulevard. Our case teams work here, and many of our car accident cases start on the roads around us.

The roads

Many Orange County crashes happen on the I-5, I-405, SR-55, SR-57, SR-91 and SR-22, and on the toll roads (SR-73, SR-133, SR-241 and SR-261). Rear-end crashes in stop-and-go traffic, high-speed lane changes and crashes at busy intersections are the most common cases we see.

California rules that shape your case

Partly at fault? You can still recover. California uses pure comparative fault. Your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame, but it is not taken 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). If the other driver has only the minimum, your own underinsured motorist coverage may add to it.
Driving without insurance limits your recovery. An uninsured driver generally cannot recover pain and suffering, even when the other driver is at fault. There are exceptions, for example when the other driver is convicted of DUI.
Deadlines vary. How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Claims against a government agency, such as a city vehicle or a dangerous public road, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

Where your case is handled

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

Evidence disappears fast

Orange County has many business cameras and license plate reader cameras. That video can identify a driver and show how the crash happened, but much of it is deleted within days. See how long camera footage is kept. If the other driver fled, read how to get license plate camera footage after a hit-and-run.

What to do now

Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Neck, back and head injuries can 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.
Do not repair or scrap your car until we have looked at it.
Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.

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