Cohen & Marzban — Torrance's Trusted Car Accident Attorneys: Protecting Your Rights Since 1974

Injured in a Torrance Car Accident? We Can Help.

Car accidents are a daily occurrence in Torrance, often resulting in serious injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. If you've been injured in a car accident that wasn't your fault, the experienced car accident lawyers at Cohen & Marzban are here to fight for your rights and help you secure the compensation you deserve.

Understanding Car Accident Liability in Torrance

Our experienced car accident attorneys at Cohen & Marzban will meticulously investigate your accident to identify all responsible parties and build a strong case to win the maximum amount of money possible. Here are some of the key factors considered in determining liability:

Negligent Drivers

Driver negligence is a common cause of car accidents in Torrance. In our years representing Torrance accident victims, we've seen negligence take many forms across the city's busy streets and highways. These behaviors breach the duty of care owed to other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

Negligent actions can include:

• Distracted driving: Using cell phones, texting, or adjusting the radio or GPS while navigating through high-traffic areas like the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lots or along busy Torrance corridors such as Hawthorne Boulevard. Even a moment's distraction near Pacific Coast Highway intersections can lead to devastating accidents.
• Speeding: Exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for conditions is particularly dangerous on Torrance's major thoroughfares, like Crenshaw Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard. We often see serious accidents on Sepulveda Boulevard where drivers fail to adjust their speed for congested conditions or poor visibility during coastal fog.
• Driving under the influence (DUI): Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious problem in Torrance, especially late at night near restaurants and entertainment districts along Torrance Boulevard and the intersection of Hawthorne and Carson Street. These impaired drivers create tremendous risks with their impaired judgment, coordination, and slowed reaction times.
• Reckless driving: Aggressive behaviors like weaving through traffic on Western Avenue, racing on stretches of Crenshaw Boulevard, ignoring traffic signals at major Torrance intersections, and making unsafe lane changes along the 405 Freeway access points endanger everyone on the road.
• Drowsy driving: Commuters navigating early morning traffic on the 110 and 405 Freeways often drive while fatigued. Shift workers leaving Torrance Memorial Medical Center or the refineries in the early morning hours may have dangerously slow reaction times due to exhaustion.
• Failure to yield: Torrance has numerous complex intersections where failures to yield the right-of-way commonly occur, including the busy junctions at Hawthorne and Artesia, Prairie Avenue and 190th Street, and Crenshaw and Lomita Boulevard, resulting in serious T-bone or side-impact crashes.
• Unsafe lane changes: We regularly handle cases involving drivers who failed to check blind spots when merging onto the 405 from Crenshaw Boulevard or when navigating the multiple lanes of Hawthorne Boulevard near the Del Amo Mall, causing sideswipe accidents and multi-car collisions.
• Running red lights: Intersections like Hawthorne and Sepulveda, Carson Street and Madrona Avenue, Western Avenue and Torrance Boulevard see frequent accidents when drivers race through yellow lights or blatantly ignore red signals.
• Street racing: Certain stretches of roads in Torrance, particularly sections of Crenshaw Boulevard late at night, have become hotspots for illegal street racing, creating extreme dangers for other motorists and pedestrians.

Our Torrance car accident attorneys have personal knowledge of every roadway, intersection, and traffic pattern in the city. We meticulously investigate each accident scene, whether on residential streets like Newton Street, busy commercial areas along Torrance Boulevard, or any dangerous highway on-ramps and off-ramps that connect to the 405 and 110 freeways. We identify all negligent drivers and collect comprehensive evidence of their failure to meet their duty of care to others on the road.

Vehicle Manufacturers

If a defective vehicle part, such as faulty brakes, tires, steering systems, or airbags, contributed to the accident, the manufacturer may be liable under product liability laws.

Government Entities

In some cases, dangerous road conditions, such as poorly maintained roads, inadequate lighting, missing or obscured traffic signs, or faulty traffic signals, can contribute to accidents. The government entity responsible for maintaining the road may be liable for failing to provide a safe driving environment.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Torrance

Understanding the common causes of car accidents in Torrance can help raise awareness and promote safer driving practices.

While the factors mentioned above contribute to many accidents, specific types of accidents are prevalent in Torrance due to traffic congestion, driving habits, and road design:

• Rear-end collisions: These are often caused by tailgating, distracted driving, or sudden stops in heavy traffic. They are particularly common during rush hour on Crenshaw Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard.
• Intersection accidents: Intersections are high-risk areas where drivers fail to yield the right-of-way, run red lights, or make improper turns, especially at busy junctions like Hawthorne and Sepulveda.
• Side-impact accidents (T-bone collisions): These accidents often occur at intersections and can result in serious injuries, particularly for those on the side of impact.
• Hit-and-run accidents: These incidents require swift investigation to identify the at-fault driver and hold them accountable.
• Multi-vehicle accidents: Torrance freeways are prone to chain-reaction accidents involving multiple vehicles, often triggered by a single negligent driver.
• Highway accidents: High speeds and heavy traffic on Torrance freeways like Interstate 405 and State Route 91 increase the risk of serious accidents.

Our experienced Torrance car accident attorneys are skilled at investigating and analyzing the specific circumstances of each accident to determine liability and build a strong case for our clients.

Our Comprehensive Car Accident Representation in Torrance

At Cohen & Marzban, we provide a full spectrum of legal representation for car accident victims in Torrance. Our experienced team handles every aspect of your case so you can focus on recovery:

Thorough Accident Investigation

We conduct comprehensive investigations into the cause of your accident, securing critical evidence including police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, traffic camera recordings, and vehicle data. Our team works with accident reconstruction experts to establish exactly what happened and who was at fault.

Medical Documentation and Expert Testimony

Our attorneys collaborate with medical specialists to thoroughly document your injuries. We ensure all current and future medical needs are properly assessed, recorded, and factored into your compensation claim.

Insurance Negotiation

Insurance companies often use complex tactics to minimize payouts. Their main goal is to pay you as little money as possible. But our skilled negotiators know how to counter these strategies and present compelling cases that maximize your settlement amount. We handle all communication with insurers so you don't have to deal with their pressure tactics.

Litigation Representation

If a fair settlement can't be reached through negotiation, our trial-ready attorneys are prepared to take your case to court. With extensive courtroom experience, specifically in Torrance and throughout Los Angeles County, we build persuasive arguments supported by solid evidence to present before a judge and jury.

Comprehensive Damage Assessment

We carefully calculate all categories of damages you're entitled to, including property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our detailed approach ensures no aspect of your suffering goes uncompensated.

Ongoing Client Support

We provide regular updates throughout your case and are always available to answer your questions. Our multilingual staff ensures clear communication for all our diverse Torrance clients, and we offer flexible meeting options, including home and hospital visits when needed.

Compensation for Your Car Accident Injuries

We will fight to recover the full compensation you deserve for your car accident injuries, including:

Medical Expenses

Past and future medical bills include hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, medication, and ongoing care needs at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Lost Wages

Compensation for income lost due to your injuries and inability to work, whether employed at local companies like Honda North America, ExxonMobil, or any of the many businesses in Torrance.

Pain and Suffering

Damages for the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish you have endured.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life

Compensation for the impact your injuries have had on your ability to enjoy activities and hobbies you previously participated in, including Torrance's beautiful beaches, parks, and recreational facilities.

Property Damage

The cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle and any personal property damaged or destroyed in the crash.

Keeping records of the costs you incurred due to the accident can streamline the process of valuing your claim.