If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Monterey Park personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Monterey Park car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Monterey Park collision report
Crashes inside Monterey Park are handled by the Monterey Park Police Department. Its Records Bureau page says you can request copies of reports, including traffic collision reports, online through the GovQuest portal. The Records Bureau is at City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754, is listed as open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily including weekends, and can be reached at (626) 307-1211. The page does not state a fee for collision reports, so ask when you request one.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol, which can confirm which of its offices took a particular report.
Major roads in Monterey Park
The City’s General Plan Circulation Element names the San Bernardino Freeway (Interstate 10), the Long Beach Freeway (Interstate 710) and the Pomona Freeway (State Route 60). It lists Atlantic Boulevard, Garfield Avenue, New Avenue, Potrero Grande Drive/Pomona Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Avenue as principal arterials, and Garvey Avenue as a minor arterial.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 249 people killed or injured in Monterey Park crashes that year, including 21 pedestrians, 15 bicyclists and 12 motorcyclists, with 22 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Monterey Park ranked 36th of 103 for total people 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 Monterey Park or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: the City’s claims page directs claims to the City Clerk’s Office, 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, in person or by mail, and says the form may also be sent by email to mp*****@*************ca.gov. The phone listed is (626) 307-1458.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Monterey Park
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 Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse, 42011 4th Street West, Lancaster. Rule 2.2(b) lists one courthouse in Monterey Park, the Edmund J. Edelman Children’s Court at 201 Centre Plaza Drive, which is a children’s court, not a place where unlimited personal injury cases are filed under Local Rule 2.3. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Monterey Park
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Monterey Park in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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.
Monterey Park personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Monterey Park?
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 Monterey Park?
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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park?
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 Monterey Park claims go.
Where do I get my Monterey Park accident report?
The “Getting your Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park:
- Alhambra personal injury attorneys
- El Monte personal injury attorneys
- Pasadena personal injury attorneys
- Arcadia 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 Monterey Park 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.