If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Gardena, 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 Gardena specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Gardena personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Gardena car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Gardena collision report
Gardena has its own police department, at 1718 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247. Its records unit can be reached at (310) 217-9600.
- Collision reports can be requested online through LexisNexis eCrash. The City’s page does not state the fee.
- Reports can also be requested in person at the department’s records counter. Call first to confirm the current hours and cost.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP South Los Angeles Area office, at 19700 Hamilton Avenue in Torrance, lists Gardena among the communities it serves. Its phone is (424) 551-4000.
Major roads in Gardena
According to the Circulation Plan in the City’s General Plan (2020 update), Interstate 105 runs about half a mile north of the city and Interstate 110 runs just to the east, with Interstate 405 nearby and State Route 91 meeting the city at Vermont Avenue. The plan’s major streets include Crenshaw Boulevard, Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue, Normandie Avenue, El Segundo Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, Redondo Beach Boulevard, Artesia Boulevard and Gardena Boulevard.
When the City of Gardena or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: claims against the City of Gardena go to the City Clerk, City Hall Room 106, 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247, (310) 217-9565. The state deadlines below apply to claims against the City.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Gardena
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. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Gardena
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Gardena in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Gardena 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 Gardena 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 Gardena 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.
Gardena personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Gardena?
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 Gardena?
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 Gardena 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 Gardena?
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 Gardena claims go.
Where do I get my Gardena accident report?
The “Getting your Gardena 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 Gardena:
- Torrance personal injury attorneys
- Hawthorne personal injury attorneys
- Carson personal injury attorneys
- Compton personal injury attorneys
- Inglewood personal injury attorneys
- Long Beach 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 Gardena 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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