If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Corona, 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 Corona specifically, and how our Orange County personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Corona personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Corona car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Corona collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Corona Police Department Records Section provides traffic collision reports:
- Get it online through LexisNexis eCrash.
- Or request it at the Records Section, 730 Public Safety Way, Corona, CA 92880, open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Copies of approved and releasable traffic reports are 25 cents per page, and Visa and Mastercard are the only credit cards accepted.
- The department suggests calling first, at (951) 736-2330, option 3.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Riverside Area office, at 8118 Lincoln Ave., Riverside, lists State Route 91, Interstate 15 and State Route 71 among the freeways it patrols. Its page does not name Corona, so the CHP can confirm which office took a particular report. The office’s phone is (951) 324-7210.
Major roads in Corona
According to the city’s 2018 notice for its General Plan update environmental review, Corona is accessed by State Route 91 and Interstate 15. A 2025 amendment to the city’s Circulation Element changed the roadway classification for a portion of West Ontario Avenue from a four-lane to a six-lane major arterial.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 493 people killed or injured in Corona crashes that year, including 29 pedestrians, 20 bicyclists and 28 motorcyclists, with 45 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Corona ranked 50th for total victims, where 1st is worst. Corona ranked 10th of 62 for pedestrians under 15 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 Corona or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: claims against the City of Corona are made on the city’s claim form and submitted at the City Clerk’s Office at Corona City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia Ave., Suite 115, Corona, CA 92882. The City Clerk’s Office answers questions about the form at (951) 736-2201, and Risk Management handles follow-up at (951) 279-3525.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Corona
Under a Riverside County Superior Court administrative order effective August 1, 2026, unlimited civil cases from Corona are filed at the Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street, Riverside. Limited civil cases are filed at the Corona Courthouse, 505 S. Buena Vista, Corona. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Corona
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Corona in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Corona 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 Corona 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 Corona 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.
Corona personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Corona?
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 Corona?
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 Corona 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 Corona?
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 Corona claims go.
Where do I get my Corona accident report?
The “Getting your Corona 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 Corona:
- Riverside personal injury attorneys
- Ontario personal injury attorneys
- Rancho Cucamonga personal injury attorneys
- Pomona personal injury attorneys
- Fontana personal injury attorneys
- Tustin 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 Corona from our 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.