East Los Angeles is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County with its own Sheriff’s station. If you were hurt in a crash or a fall in East Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or the California Highway Patrol generally handles the report, and claims against Los Angeles County go to the County Board of Supervisors rather than a city clerk. This page covers both, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for an East Los Angeles personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles East Los Angeles car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your collision report
The Sheriff’s East Los Angeles Station, 5019 E. Third Street, (323) 264-4151, lists East Los Angeles among the unincorporated communities it serves (LASD station page). The California Highway Patrol’s East Los Angeles Area office, 1601 Corporate Center Drive in Monterey Park, (323) 980-4600 (CHP office listing), says it serves the unincorporated areas of East Los Angeles and South San Gabriel, and its page mentions Interstates 710, 10 and 5 and State Route 60 (CHP office page). Which agency wrote your report depends on where the crash happened.
- Sheriff’s collision reports: the Sheriff’s Records and Identification Bureau says to call (562) 345-4441 to schedule an in-person pickup or request a mailed copy. Staff first confirm you are eligible to receive the report, and drop-off requests are not accepted (LASD records page).
- By mail: Records and Identification Bureau, Attention: Records Inquiry Non-Law Enforcement Section, 12440 East Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650. The mail checklist asks for notarized identification. The page lists different suite numbers and office days in different places, so call before you mail anything.
- Incidents from roughly the last six months may also be available from the local station, so call the station first.
CHP reports are requested on form CHP 190.
Filing a claim against Los Angeles County
If a county road, sidewalk or public property defect contributed to your injury, the Board of Supervisors says a signed, written claim goes to Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors, Attention: Claims, 500 W. Temple Street, Room 383, Los Angeles, CA 90012, by mail or in person. The Board’s page states that injury claims must be filed no later than six months after the occurrence (Government Code section 911.2), and it links a claim form (County claims page). Its Claims Unit does not give legal advice and can be reached at 213-974-1440. Some roads in this area are state highways rather than county roads, and other agencies have their own claim rules. If a public entity denies the claim in writing, a lawsuit generally must follow within six months of that notice (Government Code section 945.6). We work out which agency is responsible and prepare the claim.
The East Los Angeles Courthouse
The Los Angeles Superior Court’s East Los Angeles Courthouse is at 4848 East Civic Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The court’s local Rule 2.2(b) lists it in the Central District (version effective January 1, 2022; Chapter 2). Court rules decide which courthouse hears a personal injury case, and those rules have changed in recent years. If your case goes to court, we handle the filing.
What a East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County 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.
Cases we handle for people hurt in East Los Angeles
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in East Los Angeles in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
East Los Angeles personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in East Los Angeles?
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 East Los Angeles?
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 East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County for a East Los Angeles accident?
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 Los Angeles County claims go.
Where do I get my East Los Angeles accident report?
The “Getting your collision report” section above lists the agencies that handle crashes here 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 East Los Angeles:
- Boyle Heights personal injury attorneys
- Monterey Park personal injury attorneys
- Alhambra personal injury attorneys
- Whittier personal injury attorneys
- El Sereno 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 East Los Angeles and in the Los Angeles area 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.
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