If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Redlands, the first weeks decide a lot: which agency wrote the report, whether a public agency shares the blame, and which deadlines are already running. This page explains how those pieces work in Redlands specifically, and how our Orange County personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Redlands personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Redlands car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Redlands collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Redlands Police Department Records Unit provides traffic collision reports to involved parties and their insurance agents. Attorneys must supply a signed waiver from the involved party.
- Allow 14 business days from the date of the collision, and call the Records Unit at (909) 798-7614 to confirm the report is available.
- The department lists no fee for the report. Its main station is at 1270 W. Park Avenue, Bldg. #C, Redlands, CA 92373.
- Or buy it online through BuyCrash, where there is an $8 fee for the report.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP San Bernardino Area office, at 2211 Western Ave., San Bernardino, has primary responsibility for traffic enforcement and collision investigations on freeways, state highways and unincorporated areas in its region, names Interstates 10, 15 and 215 and State Route 210, and lists Redlands among the cities in its area. The office’s phone is (909) 383-4247.
Major roads in Redlands
According to the Introduction to the city’s General Plan 2035, Redlands lies along the Interstate 10 freeway corridor, which links the city to San Bernardino, Ontario and Los Angeles to the west and Palm Springs to the east. Interstate 210, the Foothill Freeway, originates in Redlands and traverses the northwest part of the city. The plan names California, Nevada, Alabama, Tennessee, Orange, Church, University, Judson and Wabash among the city’s north-south avenues.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 601 people killed or injured in Redlands crashes that year, including 30 pedestrians, 24 bicyclists and 22 motorcyclists, with 82 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 103 California cities with populations of 50,001 to 100,000, Redlands ranked 2nd for total victims, where 1st is worst. Redlands also ranked 2nd of 103 for alcohol-involved victims killed or injured. OTS weights its rankings by population and miles driven, so a rank is not a simple head count. (OTS crash rankings)
When the City of Redlands or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: claims against the City of Redlands are made on the city’s claim form and mailed or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 4, Redlands, CA 92373. Faxed or emailed claims are not accepted.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Redlands
San Bernardino County Superior Court lists Redlands among the areas served by its Civil Division at the San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino, which accepts limited and unlimited civil filings. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Redlands
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Redlands in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Redlands injury claim can cover
California law sorts personal injury damages into a few categories:
- Economic damages: objectively verifiable money losses, such as medical expenses, lost earnings and the cost of repairing or replacing property (Civil Code section 1431.2).
- Non-economic damages: subjective losses such as pain, suffering, emotional distress and loss of companionship (same section).
- Punitive damages: available only in limited cases, when it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with oppression, fraud or malice (Civil Code section 3294).
What a particular claim is worth depends on the injuries, the evidence and the insurance available, so we review each case individually and never promise a result.
How a Redlands personal injury case usually moves
- Free consultation. You tell us what happened and we explain your options. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
- Investigation. We gather the collision or incident report described above, photos, witness information and your medical records.
- Claim and negotiation. We present the claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Government claim if needed. If the City of Redlands or another public agency may share responsibility, we prepare the written claim before the six-month deadline.
- Lawsuit if needed. If the case does not settle, we file a lawsuit in the proper California Superior Court and keep pushing toward trial.
Deadlines and fault rules that apply to every California injury claim
- Two years to file a lawsuit. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.
- Six months for claims against a public agency. If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, for example because of a dangerous road condition or a government vehicle, a written claim generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues under Government Code section 911.2. Missing that deadline can end the claim.
- Partly at fault does not mean no recovery. California uses pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Redlands personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Redlands?
B&D Law Group, APLC handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Redlands?
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, a written claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
What if I was partly at fault for the Redlands accident?
California follows pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co.). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Can I make a claim against the City of Redlands?
Yes, but California requires a written claim to the public agency before a lawsuit can be filed (Government Code section 945.4), and the claim generally must be presented within six months. The section above on public agency claims explains where Redlands claims go.
Where do I get my Redlands accident report?
The “Getting your Redlands collision report” section above lists the agency that handles crashes inside city limits and how to request a copy. Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol.
Nearby cities we serve
We also represent injured people in communities near Redlands:
- San Bernardino personal injury attorneys
- Riverside personal injury attorneys
- Fontana personal injury attorneys
- Rancho Cucamonga personal injury attorneys
- Corona personal injury attorneys
- Ontario personal injury attorneys
- Our Orange County office
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Redlands and across the Inland Empire. Our nearest office is the Orange County office at 2 S. Pointe Dr, Ste 248, Lake Forest, CA 92630. The consultation is free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call (888) 977-2238 or send us your case details.
Attorney advertising. This page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Agency procedures, fees and data on this page were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.