Coast highway curving along ocean bluffs above the harbor in Dana Point
Orange County

Dana Point Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in Dana Point? 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.

Dana Point had 33,107 residents in the 2020 Census. It takes its name from the headland of Dana Point, named for Richard Henry Dana Jr., who described the area in his 1840 book Two Years Before the Mast. It has one of the few harbors on the Orange County coast, and the SR-1 links it to the rest of the coast.

Dana Point ZIP codes: 92629 and 92624 (Capistrano Beach).

How to Get Your Crash Report in Dana Point

The city’s police are called Dana Point Police Services, but they are Orange County Sheriff’s deputies under contract; the fiscal year 2026-27 agreement covers 39 Sheriff’s employees assigned to Dana Point. If your crash was on PCH or near the harbor, one of them usually writes the report. Copies are requested from Sheriff’s Records at (714) 834-6454 or reportrequest@ocsheriff.gov.

Roads to Watch in Dana Point

  • Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) through Capistrano Beach and the city center.
  • Del Obispo Street and Dana Point Harbor Drive, carrying harbor traffic.
  • Stonehill Drive and the I-5 ramps near the San Juan Capistrano line.

Emergency Care Near Dana Point

Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, 31872 Coast Highway, has a 24/7 emergency department. Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, 27700 Medical Center Road, is a Level II trauma center.

📖 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

Dana Point lawsuits are filed in Orange County Superior Court, typically at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. A claim over a city street goes to the City of Dana Point; on PCH (SR-1) or the I-5, usually to Caltrans. 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.

Dana Point Injury FAQs

Who are Dana Point Police Services?

Orange County Sheriff’s deputies working under the city’s contract. Reports come from Sheriff’s Records at (714) 834-6454.

I was hurt near Dana Point Harbor. Which hospital is closest?

Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, 31872 Coast Highway, has a 24/7 emergency department. Serious trauma usually goes to Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Who handles a crash on the I-5 ramps?

Crashes on the freeway are usually handled by the CHP; city streets by Dana Point Police Services.

Talk to a Dana Point Personal Injury Lawyer

Call (949) 989-2511 · Text (949) 776-8964 · Available 24/7 · Hablamos español

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

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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.)

Sources

  1. Dana Point, Sheriff agreement FY 2026-27
  2. Orange County Sheriff’s Department, report requests
  3. Wikipedia, “Dana Point, California”
  4. OCSD — Dana Point patrol area
  5. California Highway Patrol
  6. CCP 335.1
  7. Gov. Code 911.2