Injured in a Road Rage Accident in Los Angeles? We Can Help
Road rage crashes are unlike regular car accidents. They involve aggressive driving that can leave victims with serious injuries, and involve criminal activity. If you’ve been injured in a road rage incident in Los Angeles, you may be entitled to compensation.
But the strength of your claim depends on factors such as:
- Which California traffic laws were violated
- The severity of your injuries and property damage
- The strength of any evidence provided
Below, we’ll look at examples of road rage settlements in California, explain how much compensation you can claim, and explore why you need a Los Angeles road rage accident lawyer.
Los Justicieros: $150M in Car Accident Settlements
Los Justicieros is a car accident law firm based in Los Angeles. Since our founding in 2012 by federal and state-licensed attorney Payton Kashani, we’ve handled 1,000+ car accident cases and received 210+ five-star Google reviews.
Our team of attorneys at Los Justicieros have helped hundreds of crash victims in Los Angeles win case results ranging from $75,000 to $6,000,000.
Unlike other law firms, car accidents are 100% of our caseload. To find out how we handled similar road rage injury claims—or to review your case—contact us for a free consultation.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim After a Road Rage Accident?
According to recent road rage settlements in California, victims have won between $300,000 to $61 million.
But that doesn’t mean you should expect the same. Firstly, smaller claims in the $10,000 to $50,000 range are rarely publicized. Secondly, multimillion-dollar verdicts involve life-changing injuries or wrongful death, where compensation is proportional to accident severity.
Let’s take a look at some recent road rage injury settlements in Los Angeles and California.
Examples of Road Rage Settlements in California
- $300,000. This was a confidential settlement with few details published. A driver was seriously injured in a road rage incident, and the settlement was reached based on evidence of reckless driving and medical records. Source
- $11 million. This road rage assault was committed by the driver of a Dixon-based commercial trucking firm. The victim sustained life-altering injuries, leading to one of the largest settlements of its kind in the region. Source
- $61 million. This wrongful death case involved a 16-year-old killed in Torrance during a rage-fueled high-speed chase. The drivers were convicted of vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving, and in the civil lawsuit the boy’s parents were awarded $61 million for wrongful death, the father’s injuries, and punitive damages. Source
What Does This Mean for Your Claim?
In each of these road rage accident settlements in California, the victim suffered serious injuries. This is important. The strength of your claim depends on the extent of your injuries and evidence that you received medical treatment following the accident.
Road rage incidents are common on California’s roads. For example, we found recent cases in the media such as:
- A 53-year-old former DEA agent charged after brandishing a gun during a road rage incident on the 405 Freeway. Source
- A driver found guilty of indecent exposure after flashing his genitals during a road rage incident. Source
But experiencing a road rage encounter in Los Angeles is not enough to get compensation. To succeed in a claim, you need proof of injuries or property damage, supported by medical records, police reports, and other evidence.
Evidence That Supports Your Road Rage Injury Claim
Evidence is the foundation of a successful road rage accident case. The more you can show how the crash happened and how it affected your life, the stronger your position will be.
Key forms of evidence include:
- Medical records and bills
- Dashcam or traffic camera footage
- Police reports
- Witness statements
- Employment records or pay stubs showing lost wages or time off work
- Doctor’s notes or rehabilitation records
- Car repair bills and photographs
- Expert testimony (e.g., accident reconstruction specialists or medical experts)
IMPORTANT!
Road rage involving patchy evidence requires detailed investigation and negotiation to maximise your claim. Insurance companies and defense parties will try to avoid blame, and even blame you for the collision.
Want an expert to review your evidence? Fill out the form on our Contact Us page, and we’ll follow up shortly to schedule your free consultation with a Los Justicieros attorney.
Punitive Damages in Road Rage Cases
In Los Angeles, you may be able to claim punitive damages in a road rage car accident case. Unlike compensatory damages, which cover your medical bills, lost wages, or property damage, punitive damages punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the future.
Under California Civil Code § 3294, a plaintiff can seek punitive damages if they can prove the defendant’s conduct went beyond ordinary negligence. These damages can increase the total value of a case—especially when a driver’s actions were intentional.
Punitive damages may apply when:
- The defendant acted with malice – intending to cause harm or showing a conscious disregard for others’ safety
- The defendant acted with oppression – using power or conduct that causes cruel or unjust hardship
- The defendant acted with fraud – intentional misrepresentation or deceit
- The plaintiff has suffered compensable harm (e.g., injuries or property damage) to which punitive damages can be added
Hire a Road Rage Car Accident in Los Angeles
Who Are Los Justicieros?
Los Justicieros are a Los Angeles injury law firm specializing in car accidents and truck accidents. We’ve recovered more than $150 million in compensation claims for our clients, maintaining a 98% case success rate.
Our attorneys focus only on victims of motor vehicle accidents as the dedicated division of the award-winning Los Angeles personal injury law firm, Sunset West Legal Group, led by the award-winning attorney Payton Kashani.
Across all our car accident cases, our attorneys have secured major settlements and verdicts such as:
- $6,000,000 settlement for the victim of a serious car accident in Los Angeles
- $1,000,000 settlement for a driver involved in a collision with a rideshare vehicle
- $900,000 settlement for the victim of a car crash in Los Angeles
- $535,000 settlement for a passenger injured in a car crash in Los Angeles
- $175,000 settlement for the driver injured in a collusion in Los Angeles
How Much Are Los Justicieros’ Legal Fees?
If you’ve recently sustained injuries following an accident, there are state laws that let access to the best road rage car accident attorneys at no upfront cost.
Los Justicieros work on this contingency fee basis—also known as a no-win-no-fee model. According to the California Business and Professions Code § 6147, this means we are legally bound to:
- Never charge upfront fees for consulting or preparing your personal injury claim
- Never claim legal fees if we lose and your attorney fails to secure compensation
- Never include hidden fees beyond the arrangement pre-agreed in writing and signed by you at the beginning of our legal representation
What Happens When You Call Los Justicieros
Our process begins with a free, confidential, and zero-obligation consultation about your situation. You can call us now at +1 (424) 404-5140 to speak directly with an attorney.
We’ll ask about the injuries you sustained, the number of vehicles involved, how the crash unfolded, and any interactions you’ve already had with insurance companies or other lawyers. We may also request specific documents to help us assess the value of your claim.
If you’d rather schedule a suitable time for your free consultation, fill out the form on our Contact Us page.
