About Bell Personal Injury Lawyer – Levik Yarian, Esq.
Levik Yarian is a personal injury attorney and the founder of Matadores Accident & Injury Lawyers, based in Bell, California, with 25 years of experience litigating negligence-based injury claims. He is licensed to practice law in California (Bar No. 213818, admitted June 5, 2001) and maintains offices in Bell and Porterville, serving clients throughout Southern and Central California.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Yarian earned his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from California State University, Los Angeles. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on June 5, 2001, and has been licensed to practice in the state for 25 years.
APPROACH TO CASES
Yarian’s early legal career included representing defendants before he shifted his practice to primarily representing plaintiffs. That shift gives him a working knowledge of how insurance carriers and defense counsel evaluate claims, which he now applies on behalf of injured clients. His firm’s stated approach centers on preparation, focused case strategy, and pursuing full compensation for clients recovering from car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, as well as brain injury and wrongful death cases.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
- Named to the Super Lawyers list, 2015 and 2016
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Member, Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA)
- Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Moot Court competition participant
- Member, California State Bar
CASE RESULTS
- $8,250,000 — Truck Accident
- $5,000,000 — Child Brain Injury
- $3,800,000 — Seizures
- $2,650,000 — Brain Injury
- $1,200,000 — Surgical Table Drop
- $1,200,000 — Hospital Negligence Eye Injury
- $1,150,000 — Spinal Cord Injury
- $750,000 — Terminal Accident Injury Case
- $650,000 — Medical Rideshare Injury Case
- $650,000 — Truck Accident Injury Case
- $500,000 — Dog Bite Attack
- $500,000 — Dog Bite
- $357,000 — Facial Dog Bite Injury
- $270,000 — T-Bone Accident
- $250,000 — Comparative Fault Car Accident
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Matadores Accident & Injury Lawyers
4316 Gage Ave, Bell, CA 90201
(323) 402-1000
Open 24/7
Matadores Accident & Injury Lawyers
320 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 500-1000
Open 24/7
Serving Bell, Porterville, Huntington Park, South Gate, Downey, East Los Angeles, and surrounding communities in Tulare County and across Southern and Central California.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
In California, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. Missing this deadline generally bars you from recovering compensation, regardless of how strong your case is. An attorney at Matadores Accident & Injury Lawyers can confirm the deadline that applies to your specific situation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in California?
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in California?
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partly responsible for the accident. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault — for example, if you’re found 20% at fault, you can still recover 80% of your damages. This is different from states that bar recovery once a plaintiff crosses a fault threshold.
What if I'm partly at fault for the accident?
What if I'm partly at fault for the accident?
Claims against California government entities require a separate administrative claim, generally filed within six months of the incident under Government Code Section 911.2 — a much shorter window than the standard two-year deadline. Missing this deadline can permanently bar the claim. This is a common issue in pedestrian and car accident cases involving road defects or municipal vehicles.
What if my accident involved a government entity, like a city-maintained road?
What if my accident involved a government entity, like a city-maintained road?
California law allows a decedent’s surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, or other dependents to bring a wrongful death claim, generally within two years of the death under Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. These cases seek compensation for the family’s financial losses and loss of companionship. A consultation can clarify who is eligible to file in a specific case.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?
Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?
The firm offers a free consultation to evaluate personal injury cases. Contingency fee arrangements, where payment depends on securing a recovery, are standard in personal injury representation, though the exact terms should be confirmed directly with the firm before signing an agreement.
Does Matadores Accident & Injury Lawyers charge upfront fees?
Does Matadores Accident & Injury Lawyers charge upfront fees?
