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Studio City Personal Injury Attorney

Standing Up for Injured Studio City Residents
A serious injury can disrupt every part of your life: your health, your income, your ability to care for your family. At HHT Law, our personal injury attorneys serve Studio City residents with hands-on legal advocacy designed to recover every dollar you are owed. We are available 24/7 in English and Spanish, and you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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Real Results for People We've Represented

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Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Every case is different.
Auto Accident
$1,000,000
Our client received a $1,000,000 settlement after a rideshare driver's illegal left turn caused severe injuries requiring surgery and therapy.
Auto vs Auto rear-ender
$900,000
Client was stopped at a red light when he was rear ended by LA county government car traveling at a high rate of speed.
Auto vs Auto rear-ender
$500,000
Clients were traveling on the free way and were stopped in traffic when a SUV rear ended them, totaling their car.
Auto vs. Pedestrian
$250,000
Client was knocked off electric scooter while riding on sidewalk.
Auto vs Auto (T-BONE)
$180,000
Client was traveling straight when other party made a left turn directly in our clients path of travel causing accident.
Auto vs Auto
$125,000
Disputed Liability side swipe accident.
Auto vs Auto
$70,000
Client was traveling straight when other party exited a parking lot impacting our clients vehicle on the drivers side fender.
Auto vs. Pedestrian
$50,000
Client was knocked off by electric scooter while riding on sidewalk.
Auto vs Auto (T-BONE)
$45,000
Client was at a 4 way stop sign intersection when she began crossing. The other party did not stop and ran right into our client causing a t-bone collision.
Your Family's Personal Injury Law Firm in the San Fernando Valley Since 2013

Personal Injury Lawyers Who Know Studio City

HHT Law is a family-owned firm built on a simple idea: every injury victim deserves the kind of advocacy a lawyer would give a family member. Hovik and Gohar Tatevossian founded the practice in 2013, and it has grown alongside the San Fernando Valley, including Studio City, where film professionals, small business owners, and longtime residents share streets with commuters, delivery drivers, and tourists headed to Ventura Boulevard. When negligence upends your life, our Studio City personal injury attorneys handle the investigation, build your case, and go after what your recovery actually costs.

Meet Our Legal Team
I have a case with them and they are very helpful. Whenever I have questions they don’t ignore my phone calls, instead they are always available to me at any time.
Ana Morales

Personal Injury Cases We Take On in Studio City

Negligence shows up in many forms. Our attorneys represent injured clients across the full range of personal injury matters, including:

Negligence Claims

When property owners, businesses, or other parties fail to take reasonable care and someone gets hurt, the law allows the injured person to seek compensation.

  • Spilled liquids, uneven flooring, broken stairs, and inadequate lighting cause real and often serious harm. We investigate what failed and who knew about it.

  • Premises Liability

    Restaurants, retailers, apartment complexes, and other property owners in Studio City owe visitors a reasonably safe environment. When they cut corners on maintenance or security, we hold them responsible.

  • Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence is devastating. We guide families through wrongful death claims with the sensitivity these matters demand and the determination they require.

Bodily Injuries

The compensation you can recover depends in part on the nature and severity of your injuries. Our attorneys have experience handling claims involving:

  • Amputation Injuries

    The loss of a limb is one of the most devastating outcomes of any accident, bringing lifelong medical needs, prosthetic costs, and profound emotional impact that demand full and forward-looking compensation.

  • Back Injuries

    Herniated discs, sprains, and fractures in the back can lead to lasting pain, limited mobility, and lost income — sometimes long after the initial accident.

  • From concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries, head trauma can affect memory, cognition, mood, and motor function. Symptoms may surface days or weeks after the accident, which is why proper documentation matters.

  • Burn Injuries

    Severe burns often require skin grafts, lengthy hospital stays, and reconstructive procedures. They can also leave permanent scarring and psychological trauma that deserve full compensation.

  • Catastrophic Injuries

    Paralysis, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and other catastrophic injuries reshape every aspect of a victim's future. We work with medical and economic experts to document the full lifetime cost.

  • Neck Injuries

    Injuries to the cervical spine and surrounding soft tissue can cause chronic pain, restricted motion, and nerve complications that interfere with work and daily life.

  • Spine Injuries

    Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, requiring ongoing care, home modifications, and adaptive equipment.

  • Whiplash Injuries

    Common in rear-end collisions, whiplash often gets minimized by insurance adjusters even when symptoms are severe and long-lasting. We make sure these injuries are taken seriously.

How HHT Law Approaches Your Studio City Injury Claim

Every case is different, but our process follows the same disciplined approach from start to finish:

  • Free case evaluation: We listen to what happened, review any documents you have, and tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
  • Investigation and evidence gathering: Our team collects police reports, medical records, surveillance footage, witness statements, and any other evidence that supports your case.
  • Negotiation with insurers: We handle every conversation with the insurance companies so you don't have to. Our goal is a settlement that covers your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses in full.
  • Trial preparation and litigation: When insurers refuse to negotiate fairly, we are prepared to take your case before a judge and jury. Our willingness to try cases is part of what gets insurers to make serious offers.

You focus on healing. We handle the legal heavy lifting.

Things to Do After an Injury in Studio City

What you do in the hours and days after an accident can significantly affect your claim. Here's what we recommend:

  • Get medical care right away: Some injuries, especially brain trauma and soft-tissue damage, don't show their full severity immediately. A prompt medical evaluation both protects your health and creates a record of your injuries.
  • Notify the right authorities: Depending on the situation, that may mean calling LAPD's North Hollywood Division, alerting a property owner or store manager, or filing an incident report with a business.
  • Document everything you can: Photograph the scene, your injuries, vehicle damage, and any hazards involved. Save receipts, written communications, and the names and contact information of any witnesses.
  • Talk to a Studio City personal injury lawyer: Before giving any recorded statement to an insurance company, speak with an attorney who can explain how your words may affect your claim.

Once you hire HHT Law, we step in as the point of contact with insurers so you can stop fielding their calls and focus on recovering.

Compensation You May Be Able to Recover

California law allows injured victims to pursue several categories of damages, depending on the circumstances of the accident. These may include:

  • Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, prescription medications, physical therapy, and projected future treatment.
  • Lost income: Wages you missed during your recovery, along with reduced earning capacity if your injuries limit your ability to work going forward.
  • Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological impact of your injuries.
  • Property damage: The cost to repair or replace personal property damaged in the accident.
  • Loss of enjoyment of life: Damages for hobbies, relationships, and daily activities you can no longer participate in the way you once did.

In cases involving extreme misconduct, the court may also award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer.

How Negligence Is Proven in a Personal Injury Case

To recover compensation in California, you generally need to show four things: that the other party owed you a duty of reasonable care, that they failed to meet that duty, that their failure caused your injury, and that you suffered real harm as a result.

Proving each of these elements takes evidence — and the right evidence depends on the type of claim. Police reports, scene photographs, medical records, expert opinions, security camera footage, and maintenance logs all play a role. Our attorneys know which pieces of evidence carry the most weight in different situations and how to obtain them before they disappear.

Will Your Case End Up in Court?

Most personal injury claims in California settle without ever going to trial. Insurance companies generally prefer to resolve matters quickly to avoid the cost and unpredictability of a courtroom.

That said, going to trial is sometimes the only path to fair compensation, especially when the insurer disputes liability, undervalues serious injuries, or drags out negotiations in bad faith. When that happens, our Studio City personal injury attorneys are ready. The decision to settle or pursue trial is always yours, and we will lay out the realistic benefits and risks of each option so you can make a confident choice.

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Why Injury Victims in Studio City Choose HHT Law

Choosing the right attorney matters. Here's what sets our firm apart:

  • Personal, Family-Run Service

    We are not a billboard firm running ads on every corner. When you call HHT Law, you get a small, dedicated team that treats your case like it belongs to one of our own.

  • Track Record of Results

    We have spent more than a decade fighting for injury victims in the San Fernando Valley, recovering meaningful settlements and verdicts across a wide range of case types.

  • No Fees Unless We Win

    Our work is fully contingency-based. You pay nothing up front, nothing during the case, and nothing at all unless we recover money for you.

  • Local Knowledge of Studio City and the Valley

    We know the intersections, the businesses, the insurance adjusters, and the Los Angeles County courts. That familiarity translates into a sharper case strategy for our Studio City clients.

  • Bilingual Representation

    We serve clients in both English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to getting the legal help you deserve.

FAQ

  • How long do I have to file a personal injury claim after an accident in Studio City?

    California's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases. Claims against government entities have much shorter deadlines, sometimes just six months, so it's important to speak with a lawyer right away.

  • What does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney at HHT Law?

    Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is a pre-agreed percentage of the compensation we recover for you. If we don't win, you don't owe us anything.

  • What if I think I was partly to blame for what happened?

    California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, codified in California Civil Code § 1714. You can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — your award is simply reduced by your share of fault. Even if an insurance adjuster tells you that you have no case, it's worth getting a second opinion from an attorney.

  • How much is my personal injury claim worth?

    The value of a claim depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical care, lost wages, the impact on your future earning capacity, and the pain and suffering you've endured. After reviewing the specifics of your case, our attorneys can give you a realistic sense of what your claim may be worth.

  • What if my injuries didn't appear until days after the accident?

    This is more common than people realize, particularly with soft-tissue injuries, concussions, and back trauma. Adrenaline can mask symptoms for hours or even days. You can still pursue a claim — but it becomes critical to see a doctor as soon as symptoms appear and to connect the diagnosis to the original accident in your medical records.

  • What if the at-fault party doesn't have insurance?

    You may still have options. Your own auto policy's uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage often applies in these situations, and other liable parties (such as an employer, a property owner, or a vehicle manufacturer) may also be on the hook. We investigate every possible source of recovery.

  • How soon after my accident should I contact a personal injury attorney?

    As soon as possible. Evidence disappears quickly — surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses forget details, and accident scenes change. Early legal involvement also keeps you from making statements to insurance adjusters that could hurt your claim. Our consultation is free, so there's no reason to wait.