If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Pomona, 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 Pomona specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Pomona personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Pomona car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Pomona collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Pomona Police Department provides traffic collision reports:
- Allow a minimum of 14 business days from the date of the collision before searching online.
- Buy it online through LexisNexis eCrash, which charges a $10.00 convenience fee. For help locating a report, the eCrash Help Desk is at 1-866-215-2771.
- Or visit the station during business hours to get the report for a nominal fee, without the convenience fee. Lobby hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, closed on major holidays.
- Reports involving a fatality, an arrest or a juvenile in an alleged crime are not released online. Request those from the Records Bureau at (909) 620-2155. For report status, call (909) 620-2161.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Baldwin Park Area office, at 14039 Francisquito Avenue in Baldwin Park, says Interstate 10 runs through its Area and that it patrols the 57 and 60 freeway interchange. Its page does not list Pomona as part of its area, so the CHP can confirm which office took a particular report. The office’s phone is (626) 517-8500.
Major roads in Pomona
According to the city’s Downtown Pomona Specific Plan, downtown is near several freeways, including Interstate 10, State Route 60 and State Route 71. The plan notes that the Pomona Corridors Specific Plan covers key corridors including Garey Avenue, Holt Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 783 people killed or injured in Pomona crashes that year, including 69 pedestrians, 42 bicyclists and 29 motorcyclists, with 70 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Pomona ranked 18th for total victims, where 1st is worst. Pomona ranked 9th of 62 for pedestrians 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 Pomona or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: claims for damages against the City of Pomona are submitted in person or by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 505 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91766. To follow up on a submitted claim, call the Risk Management Department at (909) 620-2067.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Pomona
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. The local Pomona Courthouse South, 400 Civic Center Plaza, is part of the court’s East District. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Pomona
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Pomona in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Pomona 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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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.
Pomona personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Pomona?
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 Pomona?
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 Pomona 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 Pomona?
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 Pomona claims go.
Where do I get my Pomona accident report?
The “Getting your Pomona 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 Pomona:
- Ontario personal injury attorneys
- Rancho Cucamonga personal injury attorneys
- West Covina personal injury attorneys
- Corona personal injury attorneys
- Anaheim personal injury attorneys
- Fontana 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 Pomona and across the Pomona Valley 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.