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Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyers: Fighting for Maximum Compensation
Long Beach is the second-most dangerous city in Los Angeles County for pedestrian fatalities, according to data from the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) maintained by UC Berkeley. The city’s dense downtown core, busy transit corridors, and mix of industrial truck traffic and beachfront tourism create conditions that put people on foot at extreme risk. Atlantic Avenue alone accounts for a disproportionate share of severe pedestrian collisions in Long Beach, and corridors like Pacific Coast Highway, Ocean Boulevard, and 7th Street consistently appear in the city’s crash data. If you or a loved one was struck by a vehicle while walking in Long Beach, California law gives you powerful rights to recover compensation—but insurance companies will fight to minimize what they pay.
Compass Law Group’s Long Beach personal injury attorneys have recovered over $250 million for injury victims across California, including substantial results for pedestrians struck in crosswalks, on sidewalks, and in parking lots throughout Long Beach and the surrounding communities of Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson, and Wilmington. Our dedicated pedestrian accident lawyers understand the medical severity, the legal complexity, and the emotional devastation these cases carry.
Why Choose Compass Law Group for Your Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Case?
- Deep knowledge of Long Beach’s most dangerous pedestrian corridors — We investigate crashes on Atlantic Avenue, PCH, Ocean Boulevard, Anaheim Street, and the Downtown Long Beach grid where the majority of severe pedestrian collisions occur. We know which intersections lack adequate crosswalk signals and where the city has failed to implement its own Pedestrian Safety Action Plan.
- $250M+ recovered for injury victims across California — Managing partners Joseph Shirazi and Simon Esfandi have secured six- and seven-figure results for pedestrian victims suffering traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, crushed limbs, and wrongful death.
- Aggressive investigation from day one — We preserve traffic camera footage, pull Long Beach Police Department collision reports, retain accident reconstruction engineers, and subpoena cell phone records to prove distracted or impaired driving before evidence disappears.
- No Win, No Fee — 24/7 availability in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Korean — Our Long Beach office at 100 Oceangate #1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 serves every neighborhood from Downtown to Belmont Shore to North Long Beach. Call (562) 521-8568 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Who Is Liable When a Pedestrian Is Hit in Long Beach?
Drivers owe pedestrians the highest duty of care under California law. Vehicle Code §21950(a) requires every driver to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Vehicle Code §21954(b) further requires drivers to exercise “due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway”—even when the pedestrian is outside a crosswalk. In Long Beach, where heavy foot traffic around the Pike Outlets, the Convention Center, and the Aquarium of the Pacific mixes with commuter and truck traffic on major arterials, drivers who fail to slow down, check blind spots, or stop at marked crossings bear full liability when they strike a pedestrian.
Multiple parties may share liability in a Long Beach pedestrian crash. Beyond the driver, the City of Long Beach may be liable under Government Code §835 for dangerous road conditions—missing crosswalk signals, faded crosswalk markings, broken streetlights, or failure to implement recommended safety improvements on corridors identified in the city’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. Trucking companies whose vehicles strike pedestrians on industrial routes near the Port of Long Beach bear vicarious liability for their drivers. Rideshare companies (Uber, Lyft) carry $1 million liability policies when their drivers hit pedestrians during active trips. Property owners whose parking lots, driveways, or poorly designed entrances on streets like 2nd Street in Belmont Shore or Broadway in Downtown create sight-line obstructions may face premises liability claims. Our Long Beach car accident lawyers and pedestrian team investigate every potentially liable party to maximize your recovery.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Long Beach
- Atlantic Avenue corridor collisions — Atlantic Avenue is the most dangerous pedestrian corridor in Long Beach, running north-south through some of the city’s densest residential and commercial areas. High vehicle speeds, narrow sidewalks, frequent bus stops, and a concentration of retail storefronts generate constant pedestrian-vehicle conflict from Bixby Knolls south to Anaheim Street.
- Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) crossings — PCH cuts through Long Beach with 4–6 lanes of fast-moving traffic and bus stops that force pedestrians to cross wide, high-speed roadways. Long signal cycles and limited mid-block crossings leave pedestrians exposed for dangerously long intervals.
- Downtown Long Beach foot traffic zones — The Pike Outlets, Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, and the growing restaurant district along Pine Avenue generate heavy pedestrian activity, especially on weekends and during events. Drivers turning into parking structures and rideshare vehicles making sudden stops create acute collision risk.
- 2nd Street in Belmont Shore — This popular shopping and dining corridor draws heavy foot traffic between Livingston Drive and Pacific Coast Highway. Angled parking, frequent U-turns, and pedestrians crossing mid-block between shops contribute to a persistent collision pattern.
- CSULB university area — Students walking and biking to California State University, Long Beach along Bellflower Boulevard, Atherton Street, and 7th Street face high-speed commuter traffic, especially during morning and afternoon class changes. Poor lighting on residential streets adjacent to campus compounds the risk after dark.
- Left-turn crashes at signalized intersections — Left-turning drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk cause a disproportionate share of severe pedestrian injuries citywide. Intersections along Long Beach Boulevard, Cherry Avenue, and Lakewood Boulevard are repeat offenders.
- Hit-and-run collisions — Los Angeles County has one of the highest hit-and-run rates in the nation, and Long Beach is no exception. LBPD data shows that a significant percentage of pedestrian crashes involve drivers who flee the scene, complicating evidence preservation and insurance recovery.
- Distracted and impaired driving — Texting, phone use, and impaired driving are leading factors in Long Beach pedestrian crashes, particularly during nighttime hours along Broadway, 4th Street, and the entertainment corridors near Pine Avenue and The Promenade.
- Bus stop proximity collisions — Long Beach Transit operates one of the busiest municipal bus systems in LA County, with stops along PCH, Atlantic, and Long Beach Boulevard that place waiting passengers and boarding riders directly adjacent to fast-moving traffic with no physical barriers.
- Port-related truck traffic — The Port of Long Beach generates heavy commercial truck traffic on Anaheim Street, Ocean Boulevard, and the Terminal Island Freeway approaches. Pedestrians crossing near truck routes face extended blind spots and longer stopping distances from vehicles weighing up to 80,000 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions — Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Attorney
What should I do immediately after being hit by a car as a pedestrian in Long Beach?
Call 911 right away and get medical attention even if you feel fine — adrenaline can mask serious injuries like traumatic brain injury or internal bleeding. Get the driver’s name, insurance information, and license plate, and ask any witnesses for their contact details. Do not give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurance company before speaking with us. The Long Beach Police Department report will be a critical piece of evidence in your case.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in California?
Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a government entity is involved — such as a city bus or a poorly maintained crosswalk on a Long Beach municipal road — you must file a government tort claim within just six months. Missing these deadlines almost always bars your right to recover, so contact us as soon as possible.
Who can be held liable for a pedestrian accident in Long Beach?
Liability can fall on the driver who struck you, but it may also extend to other parties depending on the circumstances. If a defective vehicle component caused the driver to lose control, the manufacturer may share responsibility. If the accident occurred in a poorly lit crosswalk or at a dangerous intersection — such as those along PCH, Atlantic Avenue, or Long Beach Boulevard — the City of Long Beach may bear liability for failing to maintain safe road conditions.
What if I was jaywalking or partially at fault when I was hit?
California follows a pure comparative fault rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. Your total damages are simply reduced by your percentage of fault — if you were 25% at fault and your damages total $200,000, you would recover $150,000. Insurance companies often inflate a pedestrian’s fault percentage to minimize payouts, which is why having an attorney advocate for you makes a significant difference.
What types of compensation can I recover after a pedestrian accident?
Pedestrian accident victims typically suffer some of the most serious injuries on the road, and California law allows you to pursue both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical bills, future medical costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and scarring or disfigurement. In cases involving gross negligence or reckless driving, punitive damages may also be available.
How do you handle medical bills while my case is pending?
We work with medical providers who agree to treat clients on a lien basis, meaning they defer payment until your case resolves. This allows you to receive the care you need without paying out of pocket while your claim is in progress. We also help you navigate your health insurance, MedPay, and any applicable Medicare or Medi-Cal liens to ensure you keep as much of your recovery as possible.
Do I need to hire an attorney, or can I handle the insurance claim myself?
You are legally entitled to handle your own claim, but pedestrian accident cases are rarely straightforward. The at-fault driver’s insurer is not on your side — their goal is to settle quickly and cheaply, often before the full extent of your injuries is known. We level that playing field, handle all communications with the insurance company, and build a documented case for maximum compensation so you can focus on recovering.
How much does it cost to hire your firm for a pedestrian accident case?
We represent pedestrian accident victims on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, negotiated at the outset and fully disclosed before you sign anything. There are no upfront costs, no hourly charges, and no out-of-pocket expenses during the case — we advance all litigation costs and recover them only if we prevail.
How long will my pedestrian accident case take to resolve?
Many pedestrian accident claims settle within six to eighteen months, though cases that require litigation can take longer. The timeline depends on the severity of your injuries, how quickly you reach maximum medical improvement, and how aggressively the insurance company disputes liability or damages. We will not recommend accepting a settlement until we have a clear picture of your long-term medical needs, because signing a release is permanent.
What if the driver who hit me was uninsured or fled the scene?
If you were struck by an uninsured motorist or a hit-and-run driver in Long Beach, you may still have a path to recovery through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. California law requires insurers to offer this coverage, and we can help you navigate a claim against your own policy. In hit-and-run cases, physical evidence, surveillance camera footage, and witness accounts can sometimes identify the driver after the fact.
Which courts handle pedestrian accident lawsuits in Long Beach?
Pedestrian accident lawsuits filed in Long Beach are typically heard in Los Angeles Superior Court, Long Beach Courthouse, located at 275 Magnolia Avenue. For smaller claims under $35,000, cases may proceed in the Airport Courthouse or through limited civil jurisdiction. We are experienced litigators in the Los Angeles Superior Court system and know the local judges and procedures that affect your case.
Can I recover compensation if the pedestrian accident left me permanently disabled?
Yes — and in cases of permanent disability, the value of your case is substantially higher because we account for future lost earnings, ongoing medical care, assistive devices, home modifications, and lifelong pain and suffering. We work with vocational experts, life-care planners, and economists to build a rigorous damages model that reflects the true cost of your injury over your lifetime. We fight hard for the full compensation you deserve, not a quick lowball settlement.
What dangerous intersections and areas in Long Beach see the most pedestrian accidents?
Long Beach has several corridors with elevated pedestrian risk, including Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and the downtown area near Pine Avenue. High-traffic crosswalks near Belmont Shore, the waterfront, and areas adjacent to Long Beach Transit hubs also see frequent incidents. When an accident occurs at a chronically dangerous location, we investigate whether the city had notice of the hazard and failed to act — which can significantly strengthen your claim.
Do I have a case if the pedestrian accident worsened a pre-existing condition?
Absolutely. California’s eggshell plaintiff doctrine holds that a defendant must take the victim as they find them — meaning the driver is responsible for all harm caused, even if a pre-existing condition made your injuries more severe than they would have been for another person. Insurance companies routinely try to attribute your injuries entirely to prior conditions, and we counter that tactic with medical expert testimony and thorough documentation of how the accident changed your baseline health.
How do I get started with a free consultation about my Long Beach pedestrian accident?
Call us or submit a contact form and we will connect you with one of our attorneys promptly — often the same day. We offer free, no-obligation consultations where we listen to what happened, assess the strength of your claim, and explain your legal options in plain language. There is no pressure and no commitment required. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can begin preserving evidence and protecting your rights under California law.
How We Value a Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Case
Pedestrian accidents produce some of the most catastrophic injuries in personal injury law because the human body has zero protection against a 3,000–6,000 pound vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that a pedestrian struck at 40 mph has an 85% chance of death, while even a 25 mph impact carries a 25% fatality risk. Long Beach’s arterial roads—Atlantic Avenue, PCH, Long Beach Boulevard—commonly see vehicle speeds of 35–50 mph, placing pedestrian victims squarely in the catastrophic injury range.
Compass Law Group evaluates Long Beach pedestrian cases across three damages tiers: past and future medical costs (emergency trauma care at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center or St. Mary Medical Center, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, prosthetics), economic losses (lost wages, diminished earning capacity, in-home care, modified housing and transportation), and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, loss of consortium). In cases involving drunk driving, texting, or hit-and-run, punitive damages under Civil Code §3294 may substantially increase the total recovery.
Compensation Available for Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Victims
- Emergency trauma and hospitalization — Ambulance transport, emergency surgery, ICU stays, blood transfusions, and stabilization at Long Beach Memorial’s Level II Trauma Center
- Orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation — Fracture repair (pelvis, femur, tibia, ankle), joint replacement, hardware implantation, and months of physical therapy to restore mobility
- Traumatic brain injury treatment — Neurosurgery, cognitive rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and long-term neuropsychological monitoring—lifetime TBI care costs average $2.8 million according to the CDC
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis care — Surgical stabilization, inpatient rehabilitation, wheelchair and adaptive equipment, home modification, and attendant care that can exceed $5 million over a lifetime
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity — Compensation for time missed from work during recovery and for permanently diminished ability to earn income due to disability
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress — California places no statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases; pedestrian crash victims frequently suffer PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, and fear of walking near roads
- Wrongful death damages — If a loved one was killed in a Long Beach pedestrian accident, surviving family members can recover funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and loss of guidance under CCP §377.60
- Punitive damages — Available under CC §3294 when the driver acted with malice, oppression, or fraud—common in DUI collisions and deliberate hit-and-run cases
Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries Our Long Beach Attorneys Handle
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) — Concussions, skull fractures, subdural hematomas, and diffuse axonal injuries caused by the pedestrian’s head striking the vehicle hood, windshield, or pavement
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis — Vertebral fractures and spinal cord compression from high-impact collisions, potentially resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Pelvic and hip fractures — The bumper-height impact zone on most cars and SUVs strikes pedestrians directly at the pelvis and hip, frequently causing acetabular fractures requiring surgical reconstruction
- Lower extremity fractures — Tibial plateau fractures, femur fractures, ankle fractures, and degloving injuries to the legs are among the most common pedestrian impact injuries
- Internal organ damage — Splenic rupture, liver laceration, kidney contusion, and internal bleeding from blunt force abdominal trauma
- Facial and dental injuries — Jaw fractures, orbital fractures, lost teeth, and soft tissue lacerations requiring maxillofacial surgery and dental reconstruction
- Amputation and crush injuries — Catastrophic limb damage when a pedestrian is pinned under or dragged by a vehicle, requiring surgical amputation and lifetime prosthetic management
- Road rash and degloving — Severe abrasion and skin loss from being thrown and dragged across asphalt, often requiring skin grafts and leaving permanent scarring
How Insurance Companies Fight Pedestrian Accident Claims in Long Beach
Insurance companies defending pedestrian accident claims in Long Beach deploy aggressive tactics to reduce or deny compensation. The at-fault driver’s auto liability insurer—whether State Farm, GEICO, Progressive, or another carrier—will begin investigating immediately, often before you have consulted an attorney.
- Blaming the pedestrian for jaywalking — Adjusters routinely argue the pedestrian was outside a crosswalk, even though VC §21954(b) requires drivers to exercise due care for pedestrians on any part of the roadway. Being outside a crosswalk does not bar your claim in California.
- Alleging distraction (headphones, phone use) — Insurers argue the pedestrian was wearing earbuds, looking at a phone, or otherwise inattentive. While pedestrian distraction may be raised, the driver’s duty to yield and maintain a safe speed is not diminished by the pedestrian’s phone use.
- Claiming dark clothing at night — A common tactic on PCH and Atlantic Avenue night crashes. However, California law requires drivers to use headlights in darkness and reduce speed when visibility is limited. The absence of reflective clothing does not eliminate driver liability.
- Disputing injury causation — Insurers hire defense medical examiners who attribute injuries to pre-existing conditions rather than the collision, particularly for spinal and brain injuries
- Quick lowball settlement offers — Adjusters contact victims within days offering fast cash settlements before the full extent of injuries—especially TBI symptoms and internal damage—becomes apparent
California’s Comparative Fault in Pedestrian Accident Cases
California follows a pure comparative negligence system under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (13 Cal.3d 804). This means a pedestrian can recover compensation even if they were partially at fault for the accident—for example, crossing outside a crosswalk or entering an intersection against a signal. The pedestrian’s recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. If you were 20% at fault and your damages total $500,000, you can still recover $400,000. Insurance companies aggressively inflate the pedestrian’s alleged fault to reduce payouts. Our attorneys at Compass Law Group use accident reconstruction experts, traffic signal timing data, and surveillance footage to minimize any comparative fault assignment and maximize your net recovery.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Long Beach
- Call 911 immediately — Pedestrian injuries are almost always serious. Request an ambulance and police response. The Long Beach Police Department will generate a Traffic Collision Report (TCR) that documents the scene, driver information, witness statements, and the officer’s preliminary assessment of fault. This report is a critical piece of evidence.
- Do not move unless you must for safety — Spinal injuries are common in pedestrian collisions. If you can remain still without being in the path of traffic, wait for paramedics. If you must move, have a bystander assist you to a safe location on the sidewalk or curb.
- Get the driver’s information — License plate, driver’s license number, insurance information, vehicle make and model. If the driver fled the scene, note any details you can remember and ask witnesses if anyone captured the plate number or has dashcam footage.
- Document everything at the scene — Photograph the intersection, crosswalk markings (or lack thereof), traffic signals, your injuries, the vehicle damage, skid marks, and any road defects. Take wide-angle shots and close-ups. Note weather and lighting conditions.
- Seek medical treatment and follow through — Go to Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center, or your primary care physician within 24 hours, even if you feel “fine.” Traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and spinal injuries often have delayed symptom onset. Gaps in medical treatment give insurance companies ammunition to dispute injury causation.
- Contact a Long Beach pedestrian accident attorney before the insurer contacts you — The at-fault driver’s insurance company will call you within days, often offering a quick settlement before your injuries are fully diagnosed. Call Compass Law Group at (562) 521-8568 for a free consultation. We handle all insurance communication and protect your rights from day one.
California Statute of Limitations for Pedestrian Accident Claims
Under CCP §335.1, you have two years from the date of the pedestrian accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in California. If the collision resulted in a death, the wrongful death statute of limitations is also two years from the date of death under CCP §335.1. If a government entity is potentially liable—for example, the City of Long Beach for a dangerous road condition or a Long Beach Transit bus driver who struck a pedestrian—you must file a government tort claim within six months of the incident under Government Code §911.2. Missing this six-month deadline can permanently bar your claim against the government entity, even if the two-year personal injury deadline has not expired.
Long Beach Pedestrian Safety Action Plan and Road Design Failures
The City of Long Beach adopted a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan identifying the city’s most dangerous corridors and intersections for people on foot. The plan acknowledged systemic failures in crosswalk design, signal timing, lighting, and traffic calming on streets like Atlantic Avenue, PCH, Anaheim Street, and Long Beach Boulevard. Despite this official recognition, many of the plan’s recommended safety improvements—high-visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals, curb extensions, and reduced speed limits—remain unimplemented years after the plan was published.
When a pedestrian is struck at a location the city itself has identified as dangerous, the city’s own Pedestrian Safety Action Plan becomes powerful evidence of government liability under Government Code §835. This statute holds public entities liable for injuries caused by a “dangerous condition of public property” when the entity had actual or constructive notice of the condition. Compass Law Group subpoenas city engineering records, crash data, and pedestrian plan implementation timelines to build government liability claims for Long Beach pedestrian victims.
Evidence in Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Cases
Pedestrian accident evidence deteriorates rapidly. Compass Law Group’s investigation team moves within hours of your initial consultation to preserve the following:
- LBPD Traffic Collision Report — The official police report documenting the driver’s identity, insurance, witness statements, and the officer’s diagram of the collision scene
- Traffic and surveillance camera footage — Long Beach has an extensive network of traffic cameras, and businesses along corridors like Pine Avenue, 2nd Street, and Atlantic Avenue often have exterior security cameras. This footage must be preserved before it is overwritten (typically within 30–72 hours).
- Traffic signal timing and phasing data — We subpoena the City of Long Beach’s signal timing records for the intersection where the crash occurred to prove whether the pedestrian had the walk signal
- Cell phone records — If we suspect the driver was texting or on the phone, we subpoena their cellular records to prove distraction at the time of impact
- Vehicle event data recorder (EDR / “black box”) — Modern vehicles record speed, braking, acceleration, and steering inputs in the seconds before a collision. This data is critical to proving the driver’s speed and failure to brake.
- Medical records and expert opinions — Emergency room records, trauma surgery notes, neurological assessments, orthopedic evaluations, and life care plans from treating physicians and expert witnesses
- Accident reconstruction analysis — We retain board-certified accident reconstruction engineers who use physical evidence, vehicle damage, and biomechanical analysis to determine speed, point of impact, and driver reaction time
Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Statistics
- Long Beach ranks among the top 3 most dangerous cities in LA County for pedestrian fatalities — TIMS data shows the city consistently records some of the highest pedestrian crash rates in the region, driven by high traffic volumes and arterial road design that prioritizes vehicle throughput over pedestrian safety
- Atlantic Avenue is the deadliest pedestrian corridor in Long Beach — City crash data and the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan identify Atlantic Avenue as the single most dangerous street for pedestrians, with crashes concentrated near bus stops, retail centers, and unsignalized crossings
- Over 7,500 pedestrians are killed nationally each year — NHTSA’s most recent data reports 7,522 pedestrian fatalities in a single year, the highest number in over 40 years. California leads all states in pedestrian deaths.
- 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur in darkness — NHTSA data confirms that the vast majority of fatal pedestrian crashes happen at night, a pattern reflected in Long Beach along poorly lit stretches of PCH, Anaheim Street, and North Long Beach residential streets
- Speed is the dominant factor in pedestrian crash severity — A pedestrian struck at 20 mph has a 93% survival rate; at 40 mph, survival drops to 15%. Long Beach’s 35–45 mph arterial speed limits on Atlantic, PCH, and Long Beach Boulevard place pedestrians in the highest fatality risk zone.
Contact Compass Law Group — Long Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
A pedestrian accident in Long Beach can change your life in an instant—catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and the trauma of a collision that never should have happened. California law protects pedestrians, but insurance companies fight hard to shift blame and minimize what they pay. At Compass Law Group, we handle every aspect of your pedestrian accident claim from the initial investigation through settlement negotiation or trial. If the City of Long Beach, a negligent driver, a trucking company, or a rideshare service caused your injuries, we pursue every liable party and every available dollar.
Our Long Beach office at 100 Oceangate #1200, Long Beach, CA 90802 serves every community in the city—Downtown, Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, North Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson, and Wilmington. We also handle Long Beach bicycle accident cases for victims injured on the city’s shared roadways.
Call (562) 521-8568 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation. With our No Win, No Fee guarantee, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Hablamos español. We also speak Farsi and Korean.
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Understanding whether a claim exists is one of the challenges of personal injury law. This is why we offer free initial consultations to help you make this determination and allow you an avenue to vindicate your rights.
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