How It Works
Who we are, exactly what happens to your inquiry, and what it costs.
California Crash Law does two things. It publishes plain-language guides about car accidents in California, and it offers a short form that puts your situation in front of attorney Elham Azimy for a free evaluation. Here is what that means in practice.
Who we are
- A California law practice. California Crash Law is operated by Elham Azimy, California State Bar No. 207274, who has practiced law for 26 years. You can verify her license on the State Bar’s attorney search.
- Not yet your attorney. Submitting the form does not create an attorney-client relationship. That begins only when the firm agrees to take your matter and you sign a written agreement.
- Not a guarantee. We cannot promise to accept any matter or predict an outcome. Sending an inquiry does not extend or pause any legal deadline.
What happens to your inquiry
- You submit the form.
It asks about the accident, your injuries and how to reach you. Your personal and accident details are encrypted at rest. You receive a reference number.
- Attorney Azimy reviews it.
Usually within one business day. We check for conflicts of interest and whether it is a California motor vehicle injury matter the firm can take on.
- We contact you.
By phone, text or email as you chose. We talk through what happened, what evidence exists and what the next steps would be. The conversation is free and carries no obligation.
- You decide.
If we offer representation and you accept, we explain the contingency fee agreement in writing before you sign. You are free to consult other attorneys first.
- If it is not a matter we can take, we tell you.
Promptly, so you can speak with another attorney before any deadline. If you ask, we may suggest another attorney, but we will not send your case details to anyone outside the firm without your separate authorization.
What it costs
Nothing to submit an inquiry or to speak with us. The firm handles injury cases on a contingency fee: no attorney fee unless we recover money for you, at the percentage set out in the written agreement. Depending on that agreement, clients may remain responsible for case costs such as filing fees, records and experts; the agreement explains exactly how costs are handled before you sign.
Confidentiality
Information a prospective client gives a lawyer is protected by confidentiality duties under California law even when no representation follows. We do not sell inquiries, we do not place advertising pixels on the intake form, and we do not share your details with other firms without your authorization. See the privacy policy.
Your choices
You can ask us at any time what information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or withdraw any authorization you gave. See your privacy choices.