After a car accident in Long Beach
Keep a record of the collision location, photographs, witness contact details, insurance correspondence, medical treatment, and any incident report. These materials help the attorney understand what happened and which questions need investigation.
Car Accidents in Long Beach
This page covers car accidents in Long Beach. For the statewide overview, see our California car accidents guide.
California law that governs your claim
- Filing deadline. Personal injury lawsuits generally have a two-year filing period under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. A claim against a government entity generally must be presented within six months for personal injury under Government Code §911.2. Exceptions and separate lawsuit deadlines can apply. Ask an attorney to check the dates for your circumstances.
- Fault rule. California is a pure comparative negligence state. Even at significant fault, an injured person can still recover — the award is reduced by their share of responsibility.
- Damages. Recovery includes past and future medical care, lost income and earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering.
About car accidents
At InjuryClaim.Law, we represent individuals and families injured in serious motor vehicle accidents throughout California. We handle every stage of the legal process—from investigating the crash and gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies and, when necessary, taking cases to trial.
