Why Pasadena car accidents cases are different
Pasadena's mix of Old Town foot traffic, the 210, 134, and 110 corridors, and Rose Bowl event surges drives a steady stream of car, pedestrian, and rideshare claims.
Local context we account for
- Rear-end and lane-change crashes on the 210 and 134
- Pedestrian incidents along Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue
- Event-day surges around the Rose Bowl
- Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — Pasadena Courthouse (300 East Walnut)
California law that governs your claim
- Filing deadline. Two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. Claims against a city, county, Caltrans, or other public entity require a six-month government claim under §911.2.
- 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 claims
California is a pure comparative-negligence state, which means you can still recover even if you share part of the blame. Insurance companies know the rules of California Civil Code §1431.2, Proposition 51, and Howell v. Hamilton Meats cold — and they use them to push lowball offers. Our legal team handles every car accident matter from intake through settlement or trial.