Personal Injury
Temecula Personal Injury Lawyers
Hurt in a crash, a fall, or a dog attack in Temecula? Free consultation, in English or Spanish. No fee and no costs unless we recover.
Temecula
Wine country, Old Town, and the 15
Temecula draws commuters, visitors, and weekend traffic. The 15 runs through the city, with the 215 joining it just to the north in Murrieta, and Temecula Parkway, Winchester Road, Rancho California Road, Margarita Road, and Ynez Road carry heavy local traffic.
Wine country brings visitors onto two-lane roads like Rancho California Road and De Portola Road, and Old Town Temecula fills with people on foot in the evenings and on weekends. Crashes involving impaired drivers and pedestrians are part of the picture.
Temecula contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for police services, so crashes on city streets are reported to the Sheriff; crashes on the 15, usually to the CHP. If a case has to be filed, it is usually filed in Riverside County Superior Court.
Our office is in Corona, up the 15. You can handle most of the claim by phone and online, or meet with us in person if you prefer. We deal with the insurers and keep you informed in plain English.
Cases we handle in Temecula
After a crash in Temecula
What to do in the first days
01
Get medical care
See a doctor the same day if you can. Some injuries show up later, and early records connect them to the crash and to your medical bills.
02
Preserve evidence
Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries, get witness names, and ask nearby businesses to keep any video before it is recorded over.
03
Report it
Report the crash to the Sheriff’s Office or, on the freeway, the CHP. The report is often the first thing an insurer reads when it decides who was at fault.
04
Call before you give a statement
Talk to us before you give an insurer a recorded statement or sign a release. The consultation is free.
Common questions
Temecula injury questions
How much does it cost?
No fee and no costs unless we recover. We work on a contingency fee, and we explain the percentage in writing before you sign.
What if a city road or vehicle was involved?
A claim against the City of Temecula, Riverside County, or Caltrans usually must be presented in writing within six months, before any lawsuit. Call early so that deadline does not pass.
How long do I have to file?
In California, most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Claims against public agencies have a much shorter deadline. Call early so a deadline does not decide your case.
What if the other driver had been drinking?
The driver and their insurance are responsible for the harm. California generally does not hold a winery, bar, or restaurant responsible for injuries caused by an adult it served, so the claim usually focuses on the driver, their coverage, and your own uninsured motorist coverage.
Do I have to drive to Corona?
No. You can handle most of the claim by phone and online. If you would rather meet in person, our office is up the 15 in Corona.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español. Tell us when you call and we will arrange it.