If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Norwalk personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Norwalk car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Norwalk collision report
The City of Norwalk contracts with the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for policing services, and the city says Sheriff deputies respond to traffic collisions. For a copy of a report:
- The Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is at 12335 Civic Center Dr., Norwalk, CA 90650, phone (562) 863-8711. Its page does not explain how to request a collision report, so calling the station is a reasonable first step.
- The Sheriff’s Records and Identification Bureau releases traffic collision reports to involved parties. Call (562) 345-4441 to request a report and schedule an in-person pickup at the Public Services Section, 12440 East Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650. Pickup is by appointment only, so confirm the suite number and hours when you call.
- Written requests can also be mailed to the Bureau’s Records Inquiry Non-Law Enforcement Section, 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650, phone (562) 345-4448. The Bureau says drop-off requests are not currently being accepted.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Santa Fe Springs Area office, at 10051 Orr and Day Road in Santa Fe Springs, lists Norwalk among the southeast Los Angeles County cities it serves. The freeways its page names are Interstate 5, Interstate 105, Interstate 605, State Route 60 and State Route 91. The office’s phone is (562) 649-6800.
Major roads in Norwalk
The city’s Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan (July 2024) says regional access to its plan area is provided primarily by the Interstate 5 Freeway, about half a mile to the south, with the 605 and 105 freeways about 2.3 miles to the west. It notes that Bloomfield Avenue is classified as a Major Highway in the City of Norwalk General Plan Circulation Element, a classification that provides for five to six traffic lanes within a 100-foot right-of-way, and it names Imperial Highway as a nearby access road.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 365 people killed or injured in Norwalk crashes that year, including 33 pedestrians, 21 bicyclists and 24 motorcyclists, with 20 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Norwalk ranked 33rd for total victims, where 1st is worst. 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 Norwalk or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: a claim against the City of Norwalk is filed with the City Clerk’s Department. The claim form can be filled out online, but it must be printed and signed before it is mailed or dropped off. The City Clerk’s Department is at 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Room 10, Norwalk, CA 90650, and answers questions at (562) 929-5720.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Norwalk
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 Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, is part of the court’s Southeast District. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Norwalk
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Norwalk in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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.
Norwalk personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Norwalk?
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 Norwalk?
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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk?
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 Norwalk claims go.
Where do I get my Norwalk accident report?
The “Getting your Norwalk 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 Norwalk:
- Downey personal injury attorneys
- Lakewood personal injury attorneys
- Anaheim personal injury attorneys
- Long Beach personal injury attorneys
- Westminster personal injury attorneys
- Los Angeles 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 Norwalk 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.