Injured in Mission Hills? We have recovered millions for our clients.

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$1,625,000

Trip & Fall

$1,610,000

Car Accident

$1,250,000

Bus Accident

$1,000,000

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Erick B. Novik, Esq.

Mission Hills Personal Injury Lawyer

Getting hurt in Mission Hills sets the same clock running as anywhere: medical bills that don’t wait, and a paycheck that stops the moment you can’t work. Insurance adjusters count on that timing, which is why they often lead with a low offer before your injury is fully diagnosed, or stretch the process out until you’re tempted to take whatever closes the file.

We take the claims process off your plate entirely, the paperwork, the deadlines, every call with the adjuster, so your energy goes toward getting better. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients across the San Fernando Valley, and we don’t wrap up a case early just because the insurance company wants it settled. 

There is no fee unless we win your case. Call (818) 305-6041 for a free case review.

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Trip & Fall Accident

$1,625,000

Rear-End Collision By Commercial Vehicle

$1,610,000

LACMTA Metro Bus Accident

$1,250,000

Automobile Collision With Minor Property Damage

$1,225,000

Where Accidents Happen in Mission Hills

Mission Hills sits at the junction of two major freeways, is bisected by a third, and draws steady visitor traffic to its historic mission, and that combination shapes where crashes tend to happen.

I-5 and I-405 Junction: Mission Hills sits near the northern meeting point of the Golden State Freeway and the San Diego Freeway, and the merging traffic at this junction is a frequent source of rear-end collisions and lane-change crashes.

SR-118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway): This freeway cuts directly through the middle of the community, and its on-ramps and off-ramps see regular merging conflicts as commuter traffic funnels on and off at speed.

Sepulveda Boulevard: Mission Hills marks the northern end of this long commercial corridor, where a steady mix of local traffic and turning vehicles raises the risk of intersection collisions.

San Fernando Mission Boulevard: This road runs past the historic Mission San Fernando Rey de España, and the visitor and parking traffic around the mission adds pedestrian risk to an already busy stretch.

Rinaldi Street: A major east-west corridor through Mission Hills, this street carries a steady volume of local traffic and is a common site for intersection crashes.

Personal Injury and Accident Cases Types in Mission Hills

Novik Law Group focuses exclusively on standing up for injury victims against negligent drivers, corporate employers, and insurance companies. We handle cases across seven core practice areas:

Car Accidents: Including collisions near the I-5 and I-405 junction, where insurers move fast to lock in a low number before the full extent of an injury is known.

Truck Accidents: Commercial vehicles moving through the SR-118 corridor add their own collision risk, and a crash involving one usually means a claim against both the driver and the company that owns the vehicle. These crashes are also more likely to result in catastrophic or brain injuries given the size difference involved.

Motorcycle Collisions: Riders are frequently blamed by insurance adjusters before any evidence has actually been reviewed, even though the injuries involved are typically far more severe than in a standard car accident.

Rideshare Accidents: An Uber or Lyft claim hinges on which insurance policy is in play at the moment of the crash, since coverage shifts depending on whether the driver was logged in and waiting, heading to a pickup, or already carrying a passenger.

Slip and Fall Injuries: Covered under premises liability law, these cases often involve hazardous walkways, poor lighting, or unaddressed spills at local businesses along Sepulveda Boulevard and beyond.

Workplace & Industrial Injuries: Job site injuries in Mission Hills often involve a party beyond the employer once the full circumstances are investigated.

Wrongful Death Claims: A fatal accident leaves a family managing grief on top of a sudden loss of income and support, and a wrongful death claim exists to hold the responsible party accountable for both.

Client Testimonials

Nicole Jacobs
Nicole Jacobs
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It was a pleasure having Mr. Novik as my attorney he came highly recommended. He was always very courteous and very professional. I will be recommending his services to all of my family and friends.
Rebecca Perez-Rodriguez
Rebecca Perez-Rodriguez
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My case was referred to Novik Law Group once the case went into litigation. Mr. Novik always assured me that he would not settle until he got us the best compensation possible. I am happy with our settlement & appreciate the time & effort they put into my case. Thank you!
Yoni Weinberg
Yoni Weinberg
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Erick is an excellent attorney, but even more importantly, he's an excellent person. If you're his client, you're in good hands.
Tami Pearsall
Tami Pearsall
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I was involved in a freeway collision that resulted in my requiring surgery and time off work. If you ever find yourself needing representation, Erick knows the law, will give you the best representation, and yet is a compassionate attorney that cares about his clients' well-being.
Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith
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Erick is an excellent and hard working attorney. He’s transparent, compassionate and tough when he needs to be to get the job done. He has my full enforcement as a lawyer and i have and will continue to refer people to him!
Claudia Friday
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Mr.Novik was extremely professional. He explained and guided me through the whole process with my car accident. Whenever I reached out with questions he responded quickly.

What to Do After an Accident in Mission Hills

Taking quick, deliberate actions following a crash or fall protects your personal health and prevents insurance adjusters from exploiting gaps in your legal claim. Follow this step-by-step checklist:

  1. Move to Safety: Clear the roadway or the hazard area first, if you’re physically able to do so.
  2. Call Law Enforcement: A police report from the responding officer carries far more weight with an insurance company than your account alone.
  3. Get a Medical Evaluation: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is located right in Mission Hills, and getting checked out matters even if you feel fine at the scene, since whiplash, soft tissue damage, and concussions can take days to show symptoms.
  4. Document the Scene: Take photos of vehicle positions, visible damage, road conditions, and anything else that could matter later.
  5. Collect Witness Information: Names and phone numbers from anyone who saw what happened are easy to lose track of once people scatter, so gather them before that happens.
  6. Avoid Discussing Fault: Stick to describing what happened rather than assigning blame when you’re talking with the other driver.
  7. Refuse Early Adjuster Statements: Hold off on any recorded statement to an insurance company until an attorney has reviewed your case. Casual remarks made in the moment have a way of resurfacing as evidence your claim is worth less.
Our Locations

NOVIK LAW GROUP
A Professional Corporation
16830 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 401, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 305-6041

NOVIK LAW GROUP
A Professional Corporation
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 523, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (213) 992-9233

NOVIK LAW GROUP
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7700 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 800-5922

How California Injury Law Governs Your Mission Hills Claim

California law includes several statutory rules that directly shape what your case is worth and how long you have to act.

Pure comparative negligence. California doesn’t shut the door on compensation just because you bear some responsibility for an accident. A jury or adjuster assigns fault as a percentage, and that percentage comes off your final award rather than wiping out the claim, though insurers routinely stretch a minor share of blame into an excuse to lowball a valid case.

Statute of limitations. Personal injury claims in California generally have a two-year window from the date of injury. That window narrows sharply when a government entity is involved, such as a wreck on a Caltrans-maintained freeway like the 118, 5, or 405: a formal claim usually has to go in within six months. Let that deadline pass and the case is over, no matter how strong it was.

 

Economic and non-economic damages. California law allows recovery for both the costs you can put a number on, like medical bills and missed paychecks, and the harder-to-quantify losses, like pain, suffering, and how the injury has disrupted your daily life. Insurance companies typically fight hardest over that second category, since there’s no bill to hold up as proof.

Why Mission Hills Injury Victims Work With Our Firm

Novik Law Group builds every case with the same level of preparation, whether it resolves in a negotiated settlement or in front of a jury. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Proven Trial Readiness: Every file gets built for court from day one, whether or not it ever gets there. Insurance companies pay closer attention to that kind of preparation than to a lawyer who’s clearly hoping to settle quietly.

Access to Comprehensive Recovery Resources: You don’t have to wait on a settlement check to start treating. We put clients in touch with providers who work on a lien basis, so care starts now.

A Contingency Fee Promise: No retainer, no hourly billing, nothing due upfront to bring us your case. We get paid only when you do, so our interests line up with yours from the first conversation.

If you were injured in Mission Hills, call (818) 305-6041 or contact us through the website for a no-cost case review.

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Mission Hills Personal Injury Attorney FAQs

The answers below address questions specific to accident and injury cases in Mission Hills. For broader personal injury and car accident topics, see the FAQ section on our homepage.

An adjuster’s first offer almost always lands before the full cost of a Mission Hills injury has been documented, and it’s built to be closed quickly rather than to reflect what the case is actually worth. An attorney interrupts that process: independent verification of the facts, and a number that accounts for the real medical and financial picture rather than whatever gets the file off someone’s desk.

Brain injuries and other catastrophic outcomes often mean a lifetime of medical care, lost earning capacity, and support that goes far beyond what a standard settlement covers. These cases require detailed input from medical specialists to properly value the full scope of future treatment and care, and insurance companies routinely lowball catastrophic claims hoping the family accepts before that full picture is documented.

All three of those freeways fall under Caltrans, a government agency, and that status shortens your filing window considerably. Rather than the usual two years, a government claim tied to a Caltrans-maintained freeway typically has to be submitted within six months, which means CHP reports and camera footage from near Mission Hills need to be secured without delay.

Possibly, depending on what caused the injury and whether the property owner or a maintenance contractor knew about the hazard beforehand. High-traffic visitor destinations in Mission Hills are required to keep walkways, parking areas, and entrances reasonably safe, and a failure to address a known hazard can support a premises liability claim.

Whatever paperwork you already have is useful: a Mission Hills police report, photos or video from the scene, medical bills or records, insurance details for everyone involved, and witness contact information. Gaps in what you’re able to bring aren’t a reason to wait on scheduling, since we regularly help clients track down records and evidence after the fact.

There’s no upfront cost to working with our firm. We front the expenses of building your Mission Hills case and get paid out of the eventual recovery, not before. Where treatment is needed sooner than a settlement will arrive, we can also refer clients to providers who accept a lien, so recovery doesn’t have to wait on the case.

If you were injured in a car crash, fall, motorcycle accident, or any other situation involving someone else’s negligence in Mission Hills, the sooner you get advice, the better your case tends to do. Evidence disappears, witnesses become harder to reach, and insurance companies start positioning the file the moment they hear about it. Call (818) 305-6041 or send a message through our website. The case review is free, and there is no fee unless we recover for you.

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