Tree-lined historic street with craftsman bungalows in Orange, California
Orange County

Orange Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in Orange? 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.

Orange sits in central Orange County near Anaheim, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and Tustin. Landmarks residents know include the Chapman University area, The Outlets at Orange / The Village, and older downtown Orange streets around the Plaza. Major routes include SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway), SR-22 (Garden Grove Freeway), I-5, Chapman Avenue, Katella Avenue, Tustin Street, and Glassell Street.

Tafreshi Law Group helps injured people in Orange from our Fountain Valley office at 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207 — near Garfield Avenue, typically a straightforward drive via the 55 or 22. We also meet clients in Lake Forest and Riverside. We do not have an Orange office.

Orange ZIP codes: 92856, 92857, 92865, 92866, 92867, 92868, and 92869.

Chapman, The Village, and Freeway Access

Local collisions often involve left turns into retail near The Village / Outlets, campus-area traffic around Chapman University, merge and ramp traffic on the 55 and 22, and busy arterials like Chapman, Katella, Tustin Street, and Glassell. If you were hurt on one of those corridors, start with the right agency report and a clear medical paper trail.

  • City streets (Chapman, Katella, Tustin, Glassell, The Village / Outlets area, downtown Plaza streets) → usually the Orange Police Department.
  • SR-55, SR-22, or I-5 (including many on-ramps and off-ramps) → usually the California Highway Patrol.
  • Orange PD non-emergency / business: (714) 744-7444. Dial 911 for emergencies.
  • Report / records: ask Orange PD Records for the incident number, or start with CHP if the collision was on the freeway.
  • CHP: use the CHP office that covers the 55/22/I-5 segment where the crash happened; keep the CHP report number.

Where to Get Care

Nearby hospitals include UCI Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Orange, which many families already know. Other west and central OC emergency departments are also used when that is closer.

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Cases We Handle in Orange

Car accidents on Chapman, Katella, the 55, the 22, and I-5. See our Orange County car accident lawyer page.
Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes near campus, retail corridors, and freeway ramps.
Truck and commercial vehicle crashes on I-5 and the 55 freight / commute corridors.
Premises liability at shopping centers, parking lots, apartments, and common areas. See premises liability.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) crashes. See rideshare accident lawyer.

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.

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.

Orange Injury FAQs

Do you have an office in Orange?

No. Our nearest office for most Orange clients is Fountain Valley at 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Lake Forest and Riverside are also available when that is more convenient.

Who investigates crashes in Orange?

Usually Orange Police Department on city streets. SR-55, SR-22, and I-5 usually go to CHP. Ask for the agency name and the report or incident number before you leave the scene when you can.

I crashed near The Village / Outlets or Chapman University. Does that change anything?

The same rules apply: city surface streets usually mean Orange PD; freeway segments usually mean CHP. Retail parking-lot incidents can involve private security reports plus a police report — save both when they exist.

How much is the first consultation?

$0. Call or text anytime — we are available 24/7.

Helpful Resources

Talk to a Orange 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.)

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Orange, California”
  2. City of Orange, Police Department
  3. California Highway Patrol
  4. UCI Health, UCI Medical Center
  5. CHOC
  6. California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1
  7. California Government Code section 911.2