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La Habra Personal Injury Lawyer
La Habra takes its name from an old spelling of la abra, Spanish for “the opening.” It incorporated on January 20, 1925, with about 3,000 people. Today it’s a city of 63,097 (2020 Census) in the far northwest corner of Orange County, with a median age of 37.5. About 38% of residents speak Spanish at home, according to American Community Survey estimates.
La Habra sits right on the Los Angeles County line, and that shapes who responds to a crash and where a case may be filed. A La Habra personal injury lawyer can help you sort that out. Our Fountain Valley office is about 17 miles away. Lea esta página en español.
No Freeways, Three State Highways
La Habra has no freeway inside city limits. Instead, three state highways run on its surface streets:
- SR-39, which follows Beach Boulevard and part of Whittier Boulevard
- SR-72, along Whittier Boulevard
- SR-90, along Imperial Highway
Those, plus Harbor Boulevard, are the city’s four main roads. Euclid Street, Idaho Street and Palm Street carry north-south traffic, while La Habra Boulevard and Lambert Road run east-west. State highway traffic on streets lined with driveways, signals and crosswalks leaves drivers little room for error. If you were hit while walking, see our pedestrian accident lawyer page.
When the road itself is part of the problem, such as a missing signal, worn striping or a damaged surface, the agency that maintains it matters. On a state highway that may be Caltrans rather than the city, and a claim against a public agency has a short deadline.
An Orange County City With LA County Neighbors
La Habra borders La Habra Heights, Whittier, East Whittier, La Mirada and unincorporated land in Los Angeles County, plus Brea and Fullerton in Orange County. It even contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire and paramedic service.
So a crash a few blocks north or west may fall under a different police agency and, if a lawsuit is needed, a different county’s court. Write down the exact location, or drop a pin on your phone, before you leave the scene.
Getting a La Habra Police Report
- La Habra Police Department: 150 N. Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631. Main line (562) 383-4300. Call 911 in an emergency.
- Records Bureau: (562) 383-4316. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call before you go to confirm what paperwork you need.
The department’s Traffic Bureau works with the California Office of Traffic Safety on DUI checkpoints and directed enforcement. If a drunk driver hit you, see our drunk driver page.
Report requests need a completed records release form and payment before release. A city notice lists report copies at 50 cents per page. Call Records to confirm the current fee.
Hospitals Nearby
- Providence St. Jude Medical Center, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, has a 24/7 emergency department.
- UCI Health – Orange, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, is Orange County’s Level I adult trauma center.
Court and Deadlines
Civil injury cases from La Habra are generally filed in Orange County Superior Court, which hears them at the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana. If the crash happened across the line in Los Angeles County, the case may belong in Los Angeles County Superior Court instead.
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. A claim against a city, Caltrans or another public agency generally needs a written claim within six months. See the statute of limitations for car accidents in California.
Cases We Handle in La Habra
- Car crashes on Whittier Boulevard, Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway and Harbor Boulevard. See our Orange County car accident lawyer page.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists hit at intersections and crosswalks.
- DUI crashes.
- Falls in stores and parking lots along the commercial corridors.
Nearby: our Fullerton page and our local accident guides.
Don’t Write Off a “Small” Crash
A low-speed sideswipe pulling out of a Whittier Boulevard driveway can still leave you with shoulder or back pain that takes months to resolve. No case is too small to call.
About Our Team
Attorney Suzy Tafreshi leads the firm, with a team that has over 14 years of combined experience. We’re available 24/7 and consultations are free. Our staff speaks Spanish, and Suzy speaks Farsi.
La Habra Injury FAQs
I crashed on Whittier Boulevard near the county line. Who has the report?
It depends on exactly where. Inside La Habra, usually La Habra Police. A short distance away in Whittier or La Habra Heights, it could be a Los Angeles County agency. The officer’s card or report number tells you which.
Imperial Highway is a state highway. Does that change anything?
For most crashes, no: the case is against the driver who caused it. It matters if the road’s condition contributed, because Caltrans may be responsible for that part of the road and claims against public agencies have short deadlines.
How do I get a copy of my La Habra police report?
Call the Records Bureau at (562) 383-4316, fill out the release form and pay the copy fee. You can request in person or by mail.
Can I speak with someone in Spanish?
Yes. Our team speaks Spanish. Call (949) 989-2511 or text (949) 776-8964.
How much does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. The consultation is free.
Contact Us
Call (949) 989-2511 · Text (949) 776-8964 · Available 24/7 · Hablamos español
- Fountain Valley office: 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- 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.
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.
Sources
- Wikipedia, “La Habra, California” (name, incorporation, 2020 population and age, borders, LA County Fire contract, state highways and main streets)
- Census Reporter, ACS 2024 5-year, table C16001 (language spoken at home), La Habra
- City of La Habra, Police Records Bureau
- City of La Habra, Police Traffic Bureau
- City of La Habra, News Flash: Modified Police Operations (report fee per page)
- Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Emergency Services
- UCI Health – Orange (Level I adult trauma center)
- Orange County Superior Court, How to Start a Civil Case
- California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1
- California Government Code section 911.2
