Hurt in a Riverside car accident? Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964. We are available 24/7, and the consultation is free. Our office staff speaks Spanish and Farsi. People Not Just Cases.
If you were injured in a crash in Riverside — on the 91, the 60, the 215, Brockton Avenue, Magnolia Avenue, University Avenue, or another local corridor — Tafreshi Law Group can help you understand your options. We meet clients at our Riverside office at 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92501, and we also have offices in Fountain Valley and Lake Forest.
This page is for drivers, passengers, and families dealing with a Riverside car accident claim. It is not California-wide marketing copy. Our goal is to explain what usually happens after a local wreck, which agencies write the report, where cases are filed, and how we can help — without inventing crash statistics or promising results.
Many of the car accident calls we take involve familiar Riverside routes:
We do not invent crash counts for these roads. What matters after a wreck is which roadway you were on, which agency wrote the report, and what injuries and losses you can document.
Freeway crashes are usually investigated by the California Highway Patrol. Crashes on city streets usually go to the Riverside Police Department. Keep the incident number the officer gives you — it speeds up the report request. If you need help ordering the right report, call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964.
Seek medical care even if you feel “mostly fine” at the scene. Adrenaline can hide whiplash, concussion symptoms, and soft-tissue injuries for hours or days. Riverside-area options often include Riverside Community Hospital, RUHS Medical Center, and your own primary doctor or urgent care. Follow-up care and a clear medical record help protect both your health and any insurance claim.
Insurance carriers move quickly after a crash. They may ask for a recorded statement, push an early settlement, or argue that you were partly at fault under California’s comparative fault rules. A lawyer can:
Our team brings more than 14 years of combined experience. We work on contingency in personal injury matters — you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
Many Riverside County civil injury cases are filed in Riverside Superior Court. The usual private-party lawsuit deadline under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 is two years from the injury. Claims that may involve the City of Riverside, the County, Caltrans, or another public entity often need a written government claim under Government Code section 911.2 within six months. Deadlines can be shorter or longer in special situations — talk to a lawyer before you assume you still have time.
Many people do not realize they are hurt right away. Common injuries we see after car crashes include whiplash and neck strain, concussions and other brain injuries, back and spinal injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and nerve damage. Delayed symptoms — headaches, dizziness, numbness, or increasing back pain — are a reason to get checked again and to tell your doctor everything you are feeling.
After a Riverside car accident, the at-fault driver’s liability policy may not be enough — California’s minimum limits are low compared with hospital bills and time off work. That is why uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy often matters. Med-pay coverage, if you have it, can help with early treatment costs while liability is sorted out. We review the available policies, explain how comparative fault can reduce (but not automatically erase) a recovery when both drivers share blame, and push back when an adjuster undervalues pain, limitations, or future care.
Do not post details about the crash or your injuries on social media. Insurers sometimes use those posts to argue that you are less hurt than your records show. Save dashcam clips and repair estimates; they often clarify speed, lane position, and point of impact better than memory alone.
If a loved one was killed in a Riverside collision, different rules and damages can apply. Wrongful death and survival claims are time-sensitive and fact-specific — contact us promptly so deadlines are not missed while the family is grieving.
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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.)
Passengers hurt in a Riverside wreck have their own claims. So do pedestrians and cyclists struck by cars near downtown, on Magnolia, or near campus corridors. If a rideshare or delivery vehicle was involved, there may be commercial coverage in addition to the driver’s personal policy. Bring whatever you already have to the consultation — photos, the report number, insurance cards, medical bills, and a short timeline. If you do not have everything yet, still call; we can help you gather records.
Spanish-speaking clients are welcome. Call or text anytime — we answer 24/7. For broader injury help beyond car crashes, see our Riverside personal injury lawyer page. If your crash was on the Orange County side of the 91, our Orange County car accident lawyer page and Fountain Valley office at Brookhurst Ste 207 may also be useful.
Insurance companies often move fast after a Riverside crash. They may request a recorded statement, shift blame under comparative fault, or offer a settlement that does not cover future care. Our team handles adjuster communications, gathers the CHP or Riverside PD report, and documents medical and wage losses so you can focus on healing. Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964 for a free consultation.
After calling 911 and making sure everyone is safe, seek medical care — even if you feel okay. Then photograph the scene when you can do so safely, and note the nearest Riverside street or freeway exit (91, 60, or 215). Contact a Riverside car accident lawyer before giving a recorded statement to the other insurer. We meet clients at 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101.
Common injuries after car crashes include:
Symptoms can appear hours or days later. Follow up with a doctor and tell them everything you feel. Prompt care protects your health and creates a record for any claim. Contact our Riverside car accident lawyer at (951) 583-1900.
Nearby: Murrieta. We also help people hurt in Murrieta — on I-15, I-215, Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Clinton Keith Road. See our I-15 / I-215 Murrieta–Temecula crash guide. Hurt in a car crash in southwest Riverside County? See our Murrieta car accident lawyer and Temecula pages. Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964.
