If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Culver City, 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 Culver City specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Culver City personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Culver City car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Culver City collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Culver City Police Department provides copies of traffic collision reports:
- Allow at least 10 days from the date of the collision for the Traffic Unit to review and approve the report.
- Request it online through LexisNexis. A convenience fee applies to retrieving the report online. If a report is not available online, contact Records directly.
- To avoid the online convenience fee, come to the Records lobby during business hours, though there may be a wait. The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City, CA 90232.
- For questions, call Records at (310) 253-6119.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP West Los Angeles Area office is located in Culver City, at 6300 Bristol Parkway, and names Culver City among the communities it serves. 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 Culver City
The city’s General Plan 2045 Mobility Element names Washington Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard as Transit Priority Corridors, and refers to major thoroughfares like Culver Boulevard, Overland Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard. It calls for working with Caltrans on congestion management and incident management solutions on I-10 and I-405. The element also refers to the Metro E Line’s Culver City Station and to Culver CityBus, the city’s bus service.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 176 people killed or injured in Culver City crashes that year, including 13 pedestrians, 10 bicyclists and 17 motorcyclists, with 21 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 93 California cities with populations of 25,001 to 50,000, Culver City ranked 37th 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 Culver City or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: a Claim for Damages against the City of Culver City goes to the City Clerk’s Office, by mail to City of Culver City, Attn: City Clerk’s Office, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, or by dropping it in the city’s drop box at that address. To check on a claim’s status, the page lists (310) 253-5851.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Culver City
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. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Culver City
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Culver City in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Culver City 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 Culver City 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 Culver City 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.
Culver City personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Culver City?
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 Culver City?
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 Culver City 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 Culver City?
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 Culver City claims go.
Where do I get my Culver City accident report?
The “Getting your Culver City 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 Culver City:
- Inglewood personal injury attorneys
- Santa Monica personal injury attorneys
- Los Angeles personal injury attorneys
- Sherman Oaks personal injury attorneys
- Encino personal injury attorneys
- North Hollywood 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 Culver City 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.