If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Inglewood personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Inglewood car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Inglewood collision report
For crashes inside city limits, reports are kept by the Inglewood Police Department. Its Records Division page covers department records in general and does not describe collision reports specifically, but it says:
- Information is provided by telephone, by mail, or in person at the public counter.
- Processing time varies depending on the incident.
- For questions, call 310-412-5215.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP West Los Angeles Area office, at 6300 Bristol Parkway in Culver City, names Inglewood among the communities it serves, and its page names Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and Interstate 10 (Santa Monica Freeway). The office’s phone is (424) 577-8700.
Major roads in Inglewood
An initial study prepared in 2018 for the city’s Inglewood Transit Connector project says Inglewood is well served by regional roadways, including Interstate 405 and Interstate 105. Citing the city’s 1992 Circulation Element, it lists streets classified as major arterials, including Arbor Vitae Street, Centinela Avenue, Century Boulevard, Florence Avenue, Hawthorne Boulevard, Manchester Boulevard and Prairie Avenue.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 634 people killed or injured in Inglewood crashes that year, including 63 pedestrians, 38 bicyclists and 22 motorcyclists, with 23 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Inglewood ranked 5th for total victims, where 1st is worst. Inglewood ranked 2nd of 62 for pedestrians killed or injured, and 1st of 62 for nighttime (9:00 p.m. to 2:59 a.m.) fatal and injury collisions. 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 Inglewood or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: according to the city’s Filing Claims page, the claim form must be completed and returned to the City Clerk’s office in person or by mail, and faxed forms are not accepted. The police department’s Records page places the City Clerk in City Hall, 1 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Inglewood
Los Angeles Superior Court’s Local Rule 2.3 requires unlimited personal injury cases to be filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, or the Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse, 42011 4th Street West, Lancaster. The local Inglewood Courthouse, One Regent Street, is part of the court’s Southwest District. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Inglewood
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Inglewood in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Inglewood 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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood 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.
Inglewood personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Inglewood?
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 Inglewood?
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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood?
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 Inglewood claims go.
Where do I get my Inglewood accident report?
The “Getting your Inglewood 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 Inglewood:
- Culver City personal injury attorneys
- Torrance personal injury attorneys
- Los Angeles personal injury attorneys
- Santa Monica personal injury attorneys
- Downey personal injury attorneys
- Glendale personal injury attorneys
- Our Los Angeles office
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Inglewood from our Los Angeles office at 10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90025. 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.