Encino

Ventura Boulevard and the 101 run through Encino in the south San Fernando Valley.

If a wreck in Encino leads to a lawsuit, the superior court for Los Angeles County is the ordinary place to file. Ask the clerk which building should receive the complaint.

If a wreck in Encino left only a modest repair bill, small claims may be worth asking the clerk about. Hospital treatment or a disputed injury is a different kind of file.

The week-by-week guide is a practical starting point in the first days after a crash.

Use these contact pages to reach a nearby injury office by phone. Confirm the person’s California license, and bring the crash report number if you have it.