Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt in Newport Beach? 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.
Newport Beach mixes harbor traffic, beach crowds, and a busy business district near John Wayne Airport. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians share Pacific Coast Highway, Jamboree Road, MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Boulevard, and Balboa Boulevard, plus crowded areas like Fashion Island, Newport Center, Balboa Island, the Balboa Peninsula, Lido, and Corona del Mar.
Tafreshi Law Group (TLG) helps injured people in Newport Beach from our Fountain Valley office at 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207 (near Garfield), a short drive up the coast, and from our Lake Forest office at 22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501. We do not have an office in Newport Beach, and we can meet by phone or video.
Newport Beach ZIP codes: 92660, 92661, 92662, 92663, and 92625.
PCH, Jamboree, MacArthur, and the Peninsula
Busy roads here include Pacific Coast Highway, Jamboree Road, MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Boulevard, plus Balboa Boulevard, plus the approaches to Fashion Island, Balboa Island and the peninsula. The SR-55 ends into Newport Boulevard, and the SR-73 toll road runs along the city’s inland edge near Bonita Canyon and the airport area, so freeway-speed traffic meets local streets quickly. Cyclists and pedestrians share the peninsula, the boardwalk and crosswalks near the beach and shopping areas.
How to Get Your Newport Beach Crash Report
If Newport Beach Police Department wrote the report, the department’s records page explains how to request a traffic collision report:
Not sure which agency wrote it? Call (949) 989-2511 or text (949) 776-8964 and we can help locate the report.
Where to Get Care
Many people hurt in Newport Beach go to Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, 1 Hoag Drive; the emergency department is open 24/7. The hospital’s main line is (949) 764-4624. Serious trauma may be taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange. Save discharge papers, imaging, and every bill, and follow through with physical therapy or follow-up visits your doctor orders — gaps in care are something insurers look for.
📖 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.
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.
Visitors, the Harbor, and Summer Traffic
Newport Beach draws visitors to the harbor, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, Corona del Mar and Fashion Island. A crash there may involve a rental car, an out-of-area driver or someone staying only a few days. We help identify every policy that may apply and collect the harbor-patrol or police report, photos and witness information while it is still available.
If a city vehicle, a beach or harbor facility, or another public entity may be involved, a written government claim is often due within six months under Government Code 911.2.
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.
Newport Beach at a Glance: Reports and Local Facts
Sources: CHP (675) Santa Ana Area office; CHP (690) Capistrano Area office; OCSD Harbor Patrol; U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census results; Newport Beach Police Department, Records Requests; Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Emergency Care; California DMV, SR-1.
Newport Beach Injury FAQs
Do you have an office in Newport Beach?
No. The closest office is in Fountain Valley, at 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, a short drive up the coast. Lake Forest is also available. Call (949) 989-2511 or text (949) 776-8964.
Who investigates crashes in Newport Beach?
Crashes on city streets, including PCH inside city limits, are usually handled by Newport Beach PD. Crashes on the 73 toll road or the 55 freeway usually go to CHP. Ask for the agency name and report number.
I was hit on an e-bike or bicycle near the peninsula. What should I do?
Get medical care first. Keep the bike and helmet as they are, photograph the scene and any car doors or vehicles involved, and get witness names. Newport Beach PD usually writes the report on city streets, including the peninsula. We can help request it and deal with the insurers.
My crash was on the 73 toll road near Bonita Canyon. Which CHP office has the report?
The CHP Capistrano Area office lists SR-73 among its routes: 32951 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 670-7030. A crash where the SR-55 meets Newport Boulevard is more likely a CHP Santa Ana Area or Newport Beach PD report, depending on exactly where it happened. You can request a CHP report with form CHP 190.
I was hurt on a boat or rental in Newport Harbor. Who takes the report?
The Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol, which is headquartered in Newport Beach. Ask the deputy for the incident number and photograph the vessel’s registration numbers. The operator, the owner and a rental business may each carry insurance.
How long until my Newport Beach PD crash report is ready?
The department says that in most cases a traffic collision report is ready after 14 days, though a complex collision can take longer. The fee is $5. Call the front desk at (949) 644-3681 any day between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., or mail the request to 870 Santa Barbara Dr. with a copy of your photo ID.
Where is the closest emergency room after a Newport Beach crash?
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach is in the city, at 1 Hoag Drive. The emergency department is open 24/7. The hospital’s main line is (949) 764-4624. Save discharge papers, imaging and every bill.
Talk to a Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Call (949) 989-2511 · Text (949) 776-8964 · Available 24/7 · Hablamos español
- Fountain Valley office (closest): 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (near Garfield Ave)
- 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 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.)
