Tree-lined boulevard in Brea, California with the Puente Hills in the background
Orange County

Brea Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in Brea? Call (949) 989-2511 or text (949) 776-8964. We’re here 24/7, and the consultation is free. Our office staff speaks Spanish and Farsi. People Not Just Cases.

Brea (Spanish for tar) began as an oil-producing town and later a citrus center. It had 47,325 residents in the 2020 Census and is now a regional shopping destination, with Brea Mall, downtown Brea and more than 140 public art pieces.

Brea ZIP codes: 92821 and 92823.

How to Get Your Crash Report in Brea

The Brea Police Department is at 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821 (non-emergency line (714) 990-7911). For a copy of a collision report, complete the request for release of records and mark it as “Driver/Party in a Traffic Collision.” You can email it to Records@cityofbrea.gov, fax or mail it, or drop it off at the counter. The city lists the fee as $3, with a response within 10 days. Records: (714) 990-7626.

Roads to Watch in Brea

  • The SR-57 and its exits at Imperial Highway and Lambert Road.
  • Imperial Highway (SR-90) next to Brea Mall.
  • Carbon Canyon Road (SR-142), a curving route toward Chino Hills.

Emergency Care Near Brea

Providence St. Jude Medical Center, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, has an emergency department and sits near Brea’s south edge.

📖 What to do after a crash: the 5 first steps, what to bring, insurance and shared fault, treatment gaps and immigration status are covered in our after-an-accident guide.

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Court and Deadlines

Brea injury cases are filed in Orange County Superior Court, generally at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. A claim about a city street goes to the City of Brea; on the SR-57, Imperial Highway (SR-90) or Carbon Canyon Road (SR-142), state highways, Caltrans is usually the agency. Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years, and a claim against a public agency within six months; see the deadlines section of our guide.

About Tafreshi Law Group

Suzannah Tafreshi leads Tafreshi Law Group (TLG). Our team brings more than 14 years of combined experience, answers 24/7, and keeps the first talk free. Our office staff speaks Spanish and Farsi. We work on contingency in personal injury matters, which means you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover money for you. Our focus is simple: People Not Just Cases.

Brea Injury FAQs

How much does a Brea police report cost?

The city lists $3. Use the request for release of records by email, fax, mail or in person.

Who handles a crash on Carbon Canyon Road?

Inside Brea, usually the Brea Police Department; on stretches outside the city it may be the CHP. Check the agency named on your paperwork.

Do I need to report the crash to the DMV?

If anyone was injured or damage exceeded $1,000, yes: file form SR-1 within 10 days. Our guide explains the steps.

Talk to a Brea Personal Injury Lawyer

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  • Fountain Valley office (closest): 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (near Garfield Ave)
  • Lake Forest office: 22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  • Riverside office: 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92501

See all Tafreshi Law Group locations and our accidents resource hub.

Attorney Advertising. This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. (Cal. Rules of Prof. Conduct, Rule 7.1.)

Sources

  1. Brea Police Department, request for release of records
  2. Wikipedia, “Brea, California”
  3. City of Brea
  4. Brea Police Services
  5. California Highway Patrol
  6. CCP 335.1
  7. Gov. Code 911.2