If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley specifically, and how our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Simi Valley personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Simi Valley car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Simi Valley collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Simi Valley Police Department’s Traffic Bureau is responsible for traffic law enforcement and accident investigation. To ask about a copy of the report, contact the department’s Police Records counter:
- In person at 3901 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- By phone at (805) 583-6950, or by email at Re**************@********ey.org.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Moorpark Area office, at 610 Spring Road, Moorpark, patrols State Route 118 from the Los Angeles County line to SR-34, along with SR-23, US-101 and SR-126 in its area.
Major roads in Simi Valley
According to the city’s General Plan Mobility and Infrastructure chapter, Simi Valley is served by a regional freeway, State Route 118, along with rail service, an extensive roadway network and bus transit lines. The plan supports adding permanent lanes in each direction of SR-118 within the city.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 445 people killed or injured in Simi Valley crashes that year, including 19 pedestrians, 17 bicyclists and 22 motorcyclists, with 32 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Simi Valley ranked 40th 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 Simi Valley or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: claims against the City of Simi Valley are made on a Claim for Damage Form submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063. The City Attorney’s office says the City’s investigation of a claim takes two to six weeks.
- Buses: Simi Valley Transit is owned and operated by the City, according to the General Plan, so a claim involving one of its buses is also a claim against the City of Simi Valley.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Simi Valley
Ventura County Superior Court says all civil matters are filed with its Civil Division and general civil cases are heard at the Ventura courthouse, the Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura. The East County Courthouse, 3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley, handles criminal, small claims and traffic matters. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Simi Valley
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Simi Valley in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley 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.
Simi Valley personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Simi Valley?
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 Simi Valley?
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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley?
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 Simi Valley claims go.
Where do I get my Simi Valley accident report?
The “Getting your Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley:
- Thousand Oaks personal injury attorneys
- Woodland Hills personal injury attorneys
- Santa Clarita personal injury attorneys
- Encino personal injury attorneys
- Van Nuys personal injury attorneys
- Sherman Oaks 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 Simi Valley and across Ventura County. Our nearest office is the 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.