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Perris Personal Injury Lawyer

Perris began as a railroad town. Settlers moved two miles north along the California Southern Railroad in 1885 after a land-title dispute at Pinacate, and the new town was named for the railroad’s chief engineer, Fred T. Perris. Perris was incorporated on May 26, 1911. In the 2020 Census it had 78,700 residents, and the median age was 29.5.

Spanish is the most common home language in Perris. Census estimates for 2023 show about 62% of residents age 5 and older speak Spanish at home. Our team speaks Spanish. Read this page in Spanish: abogado de accidentes en Perris.

A Perris personal injury lawyer can help you get the right report, deal with the insurance company and protect your deadlines. Our Riverside office is about 16 miles away.

I-215, Ramona Expressway and the New Placentia Interchange

Interstate 215 runs through the city, and State Route 74 connects Perris with Lake Elsinore to the west and the San Jacinto Valley to the east.

  • Placentia Avenue interchange. RCTC opened new I-215 ramps at Placentia Avenue on December 13, 2022. They give drivers another way on and off the freeway between the Ramona Expressway ramps to the north and the Nuevo Road ramps to the south. The project widened the Placentia bridge between Harvill Avenue and Indian Road and added sidewalks, bike lanes and a barrier-separated equestrian path.
  • Ramona Expressway. The interchange is the first piece of the Mid County Parkway, a planned 16-mile corridor between Perris and San Jacinto. The next segment covers 8.6 miles of Ramona Expressway east of Perris, from Warren Road to about a mile east of Rider Street. RCTC describes it as addressing high-priority safety needs on a road “with a history of vehicle collisions.” Check RCTC’s project page for the current construction schedule.

If you were hit near a work zone or a new ramp, photograph the signs, cones and lane striping before they change.

Lake Perris, Skydiving and Weekend Traffic

Perris draws visitors. Lake Perris State Recreation Area, between Perris and Moreno Valley, has a 9-mile paved loop road shared by drivers, runners and cyclists. The privately owned Perris Valley Airport has made the city known for skydiving. The Southern California Railway Museum and the Southern California Fair at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds also bring crowds. On busy weekends, expect more drivers who don’t know the roads, and more people walking and biking.

Who Takes the Report in Perris

Perris contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for police services.

  • Perris Station: 137 N. Perris Blvd, Suite A, Perris, CA 92570. Phone (951) 210-1000. Call 911 in an emergency.

Crashes on city streets such as Perris Boulevard, 4th Street and Ramona Expressway inside city limits usually go to the Sheriff. Crashes on I-215 are handled by the CHP Riverside Area office, 8118 Lincoln Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 324-7210, which patrols I-215 and SR-74. The CHP also takes traffic reports in nearby unincorporated areas such as Mead Valley.

Sheriff’s reports are requested from the station that wrote them. Call first if it has been less than 14 days, and bring a government photo ID. Reports go only to involved parties and their representatives, and the Sheriff’s online payment form lists $25 for a traffic report plus a small transaction fee. CHP reports cost $10 for 1 to 25 pages, online or with form CHP 190.

Trauma Care Near Perris

  • RUHS Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, is a Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center with a 24/7 emergency department.
  • Riverside Community Hospital, 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, is also an American College of Surgeons–verified Level I trauma center.

Cases We Handle in Perris

Neighbors: Mead Valley and Moreno Valley. More on our local accident guides page.

Which Court Hears a Perris Case

Under Riverside Superior Court’s current filing order, Perris ZIP codes (92570, 92571, 92572 and 92599) send unlimited civil cases (over $35,000) to the Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, and limited civil cases to the Moreno Valley Courthouse, 13800 Heacock Street, Building D201.

The deadline to file most injury lawsuits is two years. When a public agency’s road or property may be partly to blame, a written government claim is usually due within six months. See the statute of limitations for car accidents in California.

Even a Small Crash Can Matter

A low-speed rear-end crash on Perris Boulevard can still mean back pain and missed work. No case is too small to call.

Our Firm

Attorney Suzy Tafreshi leads the firm, with a team that has over 14 years of combined experience. We treat every client with respect and explain each step. Our staff speaks Spanish, and Suzy speaks Farsi.

Perris Injury FAQs

Does Perris have its own police department?

No. The city contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and deputies work out of the Perris Station on Perris Boulevard.

Who has my report if I crashed on I-215 near Placentia Avenue?

If the crash was on the freeway or its ramps, usually the CHP Riverside Area office. If it was on Placentia Avenue itself, usually the Sheriff. The card the officer gave you names the agency.

¿Me pueden atender en español?

Sí. Our team speaks Spanish. Call (951) 583-1900 or text (949) 776-8964, any time, or read our página en español.

Which courthouse would hear my case?

For Perris ZIP codes, unlimited civil cases go to the Riverside Historic Courthouse and limited civil cases go to the Moreno Valley Courthouse.

How much does the consultation cost?

It’s free, and we’re available 24/7.

Talk to a Perris Personal Injury Lawyer

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

  • Riverside office (closest to Perris): 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92501
  • Lake Forest office: 22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  • Fountain Valley office: 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

See all Tafreshi Law Group locations or our Riverside page.

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

  1. Wikipedia, “Perris, California” (history, incorporation, 2020 Census population and age, 2023 language estimates, highways, attractions, airport)
  2. RCTC, “RCTC Opens the I-215 Placentia Avenue Interchange in Perris” (Dec 13, 2022)
  3. RCTC, Mid County Parkway project page
  4. Wikipedia, “Lake Perris” (State Recreation Area, loop road)
  5. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station
  6. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, FAQs (report copies)
  7. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Public Record Request Payment form
  8. California Highway Patrol, (840) Riverside Area
  9. California Highway Patrol, Collision Report CHP 190 (fees)
  10. RUHS Medical Center, Emergency Services
  11. Riverside Community Hospital, Emergency Care
  12. Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, civil filing locations by ZIP code (effective Aug 1, 2026)
  13. California Code of Civil Procedure sections 85 and 335.1
  14. California Government Code section 911.2