The 60 freeway through Moreno Valley below the Box Springs Mountains
Riverside County

Moreno Valley Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in Moreno Valley? Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964. We’re here 24/7, and the consultation is free. Closest office: Riverside at 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101. Our office staff speaks Spanish and Farsi. People Not Just Cases.

Moreno Valley is one of the largest cities in the Inland Empire, with more than 200,000 residents and a growing number of warehouses and distribution centers. That means long commutes on the 60, heavy truck traffic and busy neighborhood streets. If you were hurt in a crash or accident here, a Moreno Valley personal injury lawyer can help you deal with insurers and protect your claim.

Our Riverside office at 4121 Brockton Avenue is just west of Moreno Valley via the 60 freeway, so help is close by.

Call (951) 583-1900 · Text (949) 776-8964 · Available 24/7

Roads Where Moreno Valley Crashes Happen

  • SR-60 (Moreno Valley Freeway). The 60 runs east-west through the city and connects to the I-215 at the Riverside–Moreno Valley line. Commuters heading to Riverside, Orange County and Los Angeles share lanes with big rigs, and the 60/215 interchange is a common spot for congestion and lane-change crashes.
  • I-215. The freeway runs along the city’s western edge past March Air Reserve Base toward Perris.
  • Perris Boulevard, Heacock Street, Frederick Street, Day Street and Moreno Beach Drive. These north-south streets carry traffic between neighborhoods, schools and shopping centers such as the Moreno Valley Mall area.
  • Alessandro Boulevard, Cactus Avenue, Sunnymead Boulevard and Ironwood Avenue. These east-west streets are wide and fast, with long stretches between signals that can encourage speeding.
  • Truck routes. Warehouses and logistics centers bring tractor-trailers onto city streets and the 60 at all hours.

What state data shows

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) ranks cities against others of similar size (1 is the worst). In 2023, OTS counted 1,024 people killed or injured in Moreno Valley crashes, ranking the city 28th of 62. It ranked 11th of 62 for victims of crashes involving drinking drivers age 21 to 34 (77), and recorded 145 speed-related crashes and 78 hit-and-run crashes.

Your Accident Doesn’t Have to Be Major to Matter

You don’t need a dramatic freeway pileup to have a real claim. A rear-end crash in a Perris Boulevard drive-thru line or a parking-lot collision can still cause neck and back pain, missed work and medical bills. No case is too small for us to review. A free consultation gives you answers before you talk to the other driver’s insurance company.

Cases We Handle in Moreno Valley

Car accidents on the 60, the 215 and city streets. See our car accident lawyer in Riverside page and our Orange County car accident lawyer page for commuters.
Truck accidents involving tractor-trailers and delivery vans. See our truck crash lawyer page and read why truck accidents are more dangerous than car accidents.
Drunk-driving and hit-and-run crashes. Read about drunk driver claims in California.
Motorcycle accidents. See our motorcycle accident page and motorcycle helmet laws in Riverside.
Pedestrian accidents. See our pedestrian accident page.
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Reports, Courts and Deadlines in Riverside County

Police reports. The City of Moreno Valley contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for police services, so deputies generally investigate crashes on city streets. Crashes on the 60 and 215 are usually handled by the CHP Riverside Area, 8118 Lincoln Ave., (951) 324-7210.

Court. Moreno Valley cases go to Riverside County Superior Court, not Orange County. Under the court’s filing order effective August 1, 2026, unlimited civil cases (over $35,000) from Moreno Valley ZIP codes are filed at the Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, and limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) are filed at the Moreno Valley Courthouse, 13800 Heacock Street.

Deadlines. Most California injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Claims against a public agency usually must be filed within six months. See the statute of limitations for car accidents in California.

After a Crash in Moreno Valley

  1. Call 911 and get checked by a doctor.
  2. If a commercial truck is involved, photograph the company name, truck number and plates.
  3. Take photos of the scene, damage and injuries, and get witness contacts.
  4. Don’t give a recorded statement to a trucking company or insurer before getting advice.
  5. Call a Moreno Valley personal injury lawyer for a free consultation.

People, Not Just Cases

Attorney Suzannah Tafreshi leads our firm, supported by a team with over 14 years of combined experience. Inland Empire families deserve a team that answers the phone and explains things clearly. Our staff speaks Spanish (visit our Spanish page), and our office staff also speaks Farsi. We also serve nearby Riverside, Corona and the wider Inland Empire.

Moreno Valley at a Glance: Reports and Local Facts

  • 👥 2020 Census: 208,634 residents.
  • 👮 Sheriff’s contract: Since 1985 the Riverside County Sheriff has provided police services. Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station, 22850 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, (951) 486-6700. Collision reports: LexisNexis; wait at least 14 business days. Online copies add a $10 convenience fee in addition to the report cost. Fatal, arrest or juvenile-involved reports are requested through the Business Office, not the portal. Lobby: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 🛣 SR-60 and I-215: Usually the CHP Riverside Area, 8118 Lincoln Ave., (951) 324-7210 (lists I-215 and SR-60). Form CHP 190, $10 for up to 25 pages.
  • 🏥 Level I trauma in the city: RUHS Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Avenue, ED (951) 486-5650, 24/7.
  • 🏢 Closest office: 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101, Riverside, west on the 60. Office staff speak Spanish and Farsi. Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964.
  • 📋 DMV: If anyone was hurt or damage tops $1,000, California requires an SR-1 form to the DMV within 10 days, even if police wrote a report.

📖 First steps, insurance and shared fault are covered once in our after-an-accident guide.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Moreno Valley; City of Moreno Valley, Collision Report; Riverside County Sheriff, Moreno Valley Station; CHP (840) Riverside Area; RUHS Medical Center, Emergency Services; California DMV, SR-1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your office closest to Moreno Valley?

Our Riverside office is at 4121 Brockton Avenue, Suite 101, Riverside, CA 92501, west of Moreno Valley via the 60. Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964.

Who investigates crashes in Moreno Valley?

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies, under contract with the city, generally handle city streets. The CHP Riverside Area office, (951) 324-7210, usually handles the 60 and the 215.

I was hit by a big rig. Is that different from a car crash?

Often, yes. Truck cases can involve the driver, the trucking company and other parties, each with its own insurer. Evidence like driver logs should be requested quickly.

Where would my case be filed?

In Riverside County Superior Court. Larger (unlimited) cases from Moreno Valley are filed at the Riverside Historic Courthouse; smaller (limited) cases at the Moreno Valley Courthouse.

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes. Our office staff speaks Spanish and Farsi. We’re available 24/7.

Which CHP office has my report if I crashed on the 60 or the 215 in Moreno Valley?

Usually the CHP Riverside Area office, 8118 Lincoln Ave., Riverside, (951) 324-7210. Ask the officer for the report number and request a copy with form CHP 190.

How do I get a Sheriff’s collision report for a crash on a Moreno Valley street?

Wait at least 14 business days, then use the city’s LexisNexis portal (a $10 convenience fee is added to the report cost) or go to the station lobby, 22850 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (951) 486-6700. Fatal, arrest or juvenile-involved reports are not released online.

Call a Moreno Valley Personal Injury Lawyer

The consultation is free, and we’re available 24/7. Se habla español.

Call (951) 583-1900 · Text (949) 776-8964 · Available 24/7

  • Riverside office (closest to Moreno Valley): 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92501. Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964
  • Fountain Valley office: 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  • Lake Forest office: 22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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. California Office of Traffic Safety, Crash Rankings: Moreno Valley, 2023
  2. Riverside Superior Court, Administrative Order: Where to File Civil Documents (eff. Aug. 1, 2026)