Irvine Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt in Irvine? 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.
Irvine is one of the largest cities in Orange County, with business parks near John Wayne Airport, the University of California, Irvine, the Irvine Spectrum, and the Great Park all pulling traffic onto the same freeways and arterials. Planned villages such as Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, University Park, Quail Hill, and Portola Springs feed onto wide, fast roads like Jeffrey Road, Culver Drive, Sand Canyon Avenue, Alton Parkway, and Jamboree Road.
Tafreshi Law Group (TLG) helps injured people in Irvine from our Lake Forest office at 22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501, just across the city line, and from our Fountain Valley office at 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207. We do not have an office inside Irvine, and we can meet by phone or video if travel is hard after an injury.
Irvine ZIP codes: 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92617, 92618, and 92620.
El Toro Y, I-405, Toll Roads, and Irvine Arterials
Irvine sits at the El Toro Y, where the I-5 and I-405 split, and it is crossed by the SR-133, SR-261, and SR-73 toll roads, with the SR-241 close by to the east. Rear-end and lane-change crashes near merges, ramp crashes at Jeffrey, Culver, Sand Canyon, and Irvine Center Drive, and left-turn crashes at large signalized intersections are common claim types. Bike lanes and campus traffic around UCI and Irvine Valley College also bring cyclist and pedestrian injuries. See our El Toro Y crash guide for more on the 5/405 merge.
What matters after a wreck is which roadway you were on and which agency wrote the report:
Save dashcam clips, photos of the intersection or ramp, and note the nearest cross street or exit when you can do so safely. Call (949) 989-2511 or text (949) 776-8964 if you need help ordering the right report.
Where to Get Care
Hospitals Irvine residents often use include Hoag Hospital Irvine (16200 Sand Canyon Ave) and Kaiser Permanente Irvine Medical Center (6640 Alton Pkwy). Serious trauma may be taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange or Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. Follow-up with an orthopedist, neurologist, or physical therapist is common after freeway crashes. Save discharge papers, imaging discs, and every bill.
Cases We Handle in Irvine
Court and Deadlines
Orange County civil injury cases are typically filed at the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana (or the courthouse assigned to your case type). 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, the County of Orange, 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.
Toll Roads, Rental Cars, and Out-of-Town Drivers
Irvine collisions often involve commuters, students, rideshare drivers, and visitors in rental cars. That can mean more than one insurance policy, a commercial policy, or a driver who lives out of state. We help sort out which policies apply and gather the report, photos, and medical records the insurers will ask for.
If a city vehicle, a dangerous road condition, or a public agency may share fault, a written government claim is often due within six months under Government Code 911.2. Ask about this early.
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.
Irvine Injury FAQs
Do you have an office in Irvine?
No. Our Lake Forest office (22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501) is just next to Irvine, and our Fountain Valley office is also close. Call (949) 989-2511 or text (949) 776-8964.
Who investigates crashes in Irvine?
Crashes on city streets are usually handled by the Irvine Police Department. Freeway and toll-road crashes usually go to CHP. Ask the officer for the agency name and the report number before you leave the scene, if you can.
I was hurt on a bike in Irvine. Do I still have a claim?
Possibly. Cyclists have the same right to compensation when a driver is careless. Keep the bike, helmet, and clothing as they are, photograph the scene, and get checked by a doctor even if you feel fine at first.
How much is the first consultation?
$0. Call or text anytime — we are available 24/7.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Whatever you already have: photos, the police/CHP report number, insurance cards, medical bills, and a short timeline of what happened. If you do not have everything yet, still call — we can help you gather records.
Helpful Resources
Talk to a Irvine 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
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.)
