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Hurt in a 405 pileup, struck on the way to a Metro stop, or hit by a port truck in Long Beach? We take on the insurers and public agencies for injured people across LA County. Your review is free.
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Key Takeaways
- Port trucks on I-710, jammed freeways like the 405 and heavy transit use drive the county's worst crashes.
- Rear-end freeway crashes often cause neck and back injuries, while truck, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes can cause fractures, brain injuries and spinal cord damage.
- Claims against the County of Los Angeles, its 88 cities, LA Metro or Caltrans generally need a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- CHP writes most freeway crash reports; LAPD, the Sheriff's Department or a city police force handles surface streets.
Why people in Los Angeles County choose Green Law Group
Freeway commuters, port workers and coastal visitors hurt in Los Angeles County get a founding attorney who understands medicine and plain answers about their claim. The first review is free by phone or video, and someone answers 24/7.
- Medical records read closely. Before law school, Steven D. Green trained surgeons in the operating room on spine and cardiac devices. That helps after an I-710 truck crash leaves a Torrance warehouse worker facing spine surgery.
- Health law training. Steven graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Health Law certificate.
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Common causes of serious injuries in Los Angeles County
Most serious injuries here come from dense freeway traffic, port trucks, buses and trains, and collisions with people on foot or bikes. Coastal and canyon highways add weekend risk.
- I-710 and the port corridor. Caltrans says the Long Beach Freeway carries heavy truck traffic between the ports and the rail yards near I-5. See truck accident claims.
- I-405 Sepulveda Pass and US-101 Cahuenga Pass. Stop-and-go traffic and work zones lead to rear-end and lane-change crashes. See car accidents.
- Metro buses and trains. LA Metro runs bus and rail countywide, and riders cross wide arterials to reach stops. Read about pedestrian and bicycle claims.
- PCH in Malibu and Topanga Canyon (SR-27). Curves, beach parking and mixed traffic catch riders off guard. See motorcycle accidents.
- Rail yards and warehouses. Freight work along I-710 puts forklifts and trailers around workers on foot. See workplace injuries.
Common injuries after accidents in Los Angeles County
LA County injuries follow its traffic. Freeway rear-enders strain necks and backs, port trucks bring crushing force, and people on foot or motorcycles have no protection. Some injuries surface days later, so early medical care matters.
- Neck and back strain. Stop-and-go traffic in the Sepulveda and Cahuenga passes causes sudden rear impacts, whiplash and disc damage. See neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal and brain trauma in I-710 truck crashes. A loaded big rig can fracture vertebrae or cause spinal cord injuries. When a crash is fatal, the family may have a wrongful death claim.
- Pedestrian injuries near Metro stops. People crossing wide arterials take the full impact of a car, often to the legs, hips and head.
- Fractures on PCH and Topanga. Motorcyclists thrown on canyon curves often break wrists, collarbones and legs, and helmets reduce but do not remove head injury risk.
Getting your crash report
CHP Area offices such as West Valley, Central Los Angeles, Baldwin Park, Altadena and Newhall write freeway reports. LAPD covers the City of Los Angeles, the Sheriff's Department covers unincorporated areas and contract cities, and Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale and Torrance have their own police.
Filing deadlines for Los Angeles County injury claims
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. When a government body is at fault, a written claim is due within six months Gov. Code 911.2. That covers the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, Long Beach and LA Metro.
The same rule reaches every other city here, public school districts, and Caltrans when a state highway defect played a part. After a written rejection, you generally have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. A child's lawsuit deadline pauses until age 18, but that pause does not extend a government claim CCP 352. Enter your date in the Claim Clock to see each cutoff.
Injury cases we handle in Los Angeles County
From San Fernando Valley freeway collisions to falls at Westside shopping centers and job-site injuries in the Gateway Cities, we handle the full range of injury claims for LA County residents and visitors.
- Personal injury
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Premises liability and slip and fall
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
- Workplace injuries and workers' comp
Curious what a crash claim might be worth? Try our California car accident settlement calculator for a rough range.
Cities and communities we serve in Los Angeles County
The City of Los Angeles is the county seat. We work with clients in all 88 incorporated cities and the unincorporated communities between them.
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Santa Clarita
- Glendale
- Lancaster
- Palmdale
- Pomona
- Torrance
- Pasadena
- Downey
- West Covina
- Burbank
- El Monte
- Inglewood
- Santa Monica
- East Los Angeles
- Altadena
Nearby counties
Los Angeles County borders Ventura, Kern, San Bernardino and Orange counties. We take cases in all 58 California counties.
Reviewed by Steven D. Green, Esq. · Updated October 13, 2026
Client reviews
Every one of our 53 Google reviews is five stars.
“Steve and his team were always available, handled all insurance details and my questions always with complete professionalism.”
“Steven will cut right through the noise and directly tell you the objective facts, which I highly appreciated.”
“Working with Steven Green and Jen Kearney has been a very easy and smooth ride.”
Testimonials and reviews do not guarantee, warrant or predict the outcome of any legal matter. Every case is different.
Questions
Los Angeles County personal injury FAQ
My neck started hurting days after a 405 rear-end crash. Do I still have a claim?
Often, yes. Neck and back pain from a rear-end collision can take hours or days to appear. See a doctor now and say the pain began after the crash, so your records link the two. Follow the treatment plan, because insurers point to gaps in care. Keep receipts and notes on missed work, and talk to us before giving the other driver's insurer a recorded statement.
A Metro bus hit my car. Is the deadline different?
Yes. LA Metro is a public agency, so you usually must present a written claim within six months of the crash (Government Code section 911.2). If Metro rejects it in writing, you generally have six months from that notice to sue (Government Code section 945.6). City buses and county vehicles follow the same rule.
What should I do after a crash with a port truck on the 710?
Get medical care, then photograph the truck, the company name on the door and any DOT number. Avoid a recorded statement to the carrier's insurer before you get advice. The driver, the trucking company and sometimes the cargo loader may share fault, so call early and we will ask the carrier to keep its records.
I was walking to a Metro stop when a car hit me. What should I do?
Get checked at an emergency room or urgent care, even if you walked away, since head and hip injuries are easy to miss. Ask for the police report number and the names of any witnesses at the stop. Nearby businesses and buses may have video, which can be erased within days. The driver's insurance usually pays first, and your own policy may add coverage.
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