Santa Ana Personal
Injury Lawyer
We represent people hurt in Santa Ana from our Garden Grove office, about 4 miles from City Hall. A trial lawyer, a free consultation, and no fee unless we win. Se habla español. Chúng tôi nói tiếng Việt.
From Garden Grove,
about 4 miles away.
We do not have a Santa Ana office. Our Garden Grove office on Garden Grove Blvd is a short drive west of downtown Santa Ana, and that is where Harrison Le meets Santa Ana clients in person. Phone and video consultations work just as well.
- Distance
- About 4.3 miles from Santa Ana City HallRoughly 10 minutes without traffic.
- Phone
- (949) 867-8040Free consultation.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMIn person, by phone, or by video.
- Languages
- English, Español, Tiếng ViệtRead this site in Spanish or Vietnamese.
The county seat, and some of its busiest roads.
Santa Ana is home to about 316,000 people and is Orange County's seat of government. The Orange Crush interchange, where the 5, the 22, and the 57 meet, carries about 540,000 vehicles a day according to the CHP. By the state's own rankings, it also sees more traffic injuries than most large California cities.
Harrison Le is a former public defender who has tried more than 20 cases to a jury. Insurers know which lawyers go to trial, and that changes what they offer. You work with Harrison directly.
What we know about injury cases in Santa Ana.
Where the crash happened, which agency wrote the report, which hospital treated you, and which courthouse hears the case all shape the claim.
01Where Santa Ana injuries happen
Santa Ana's General Plan maps the 5, the 22, the 55, and the 405 around and through the city, with Bristol Street, Harbor Boulevard, and Edinger Avenue as its major arterials.
- Freeways: the Orange Crush (5, 22, and 57), the 55 through the east side, and the 5 through downtown.
- Arterials: Bristol Street, Harbor Boulevard, Edinger Avenue, Dyer Road, 17th Street, 1st Street, 4th Street, and Main Street.
- The numbers: in the state's 2023 traffic safety rankings, Santa Ana ranked 4th worst of 15 large California cities for total fatal and injury crash victims (1,972), 3rd worst for speed-related crashes, and 4th worst for bicyclists hurt (115). 157 pedestrians were killed or injured.
02Who writes the report
- City streets: the Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza. Most collision reports are sold through the BuyCrash portal and can take 2 to 4 weeks to be released. The Police Records front lobby is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, (714) 245-8600.
- Freeways: the California Highway Patrol's Santa Ana Area office, 2031 E. Santa Clara Ave., (714) 338-5500. It patrols the 5, the 405, the 55, the 22, and the 91 in its area.
- Public vehicles and roads: an OCTA bus, a city vehicle, or a dangerous street condition means a government claim within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
- Dog bites: Santa Ana Animal Services, part of the police department, (714) 245-8792. OC Animal Care takes bite reports at (714) 796-6421.
03Medical care
- Orange County Global Medical Center, 1001 N. Tustin Avenue in Santa Ana, a county-designated trauma center (Level II, per OC EMS).
- UCI Medical Center in neighboring Orange, the county's only Level I adult trauma center.
Get examined the same day, even if you feel fine. A gap in treatment is the insurer's favorite argument that you were not really hurt. No health insurance? Tell us. There are ways to be treated now and pay from the settlement later.
04Where your case is filed
Santa Ana is home to the Orange County Superior Court's Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, where most injury lawsuits in the county are heard. A claim over $35,000 is an unlimited civil case. We prepare every case for that courtroom from the first day.
05Deadlines that matter
- Two years from the injury to file most personal injury lawsuits (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1).
- Six months to present a claim against a city, county, or public agency (Government Code section 911.2).
- Comparative fault: you can recover even if you were partly at fault; your award is reduced by your share (Li v. Yellow Cab Co., 1975).
- Minimum coverage: $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident since January 1, 2025. We look for every policy that applies, including your own uninsured motorist coverage.
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Do you have an office in Santa Ana?
No. We serve Santa Ana from our Garden Grove office at 13252 W Garden Grove Blvd, about 4 miles from Santa Ana City Hall. Consultations are free, in person, by phone, or by video, and our team speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
How do I get a police report after a crash in Santa Ana?
The Santa Ana Police Department releases most collision reports through the BuyCrash portal, and the city says they can take 2 to 4 weeks to be approved for release. You can also visit the Police Records front lobby at 60 Civic Center Plaza, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM. Freeway crashes are handled by the California Highway Patrol. We request the report for you.
Where is a Santa Ana injury case filed?
Right in Santa Ana. Orange County Superior Court's Central Justice Center is at 700 Civic Center Drive West. A claim over $35,000 is an unlimited civil case, which covers most serious injuries.
How long do I have to file after an injury in Santa Ana?
Two years from the date of injury for most claims (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). A claim against the City of Santa Ana, OCTA, or another public agency must be presented within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
Does it matter if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Your right to compensation for an injury does not depend on immigration status, and California law keeps immigration status out of most injury cases (Evidence Code section 351.2). What we discuss is confidential, and we can talk with you in Spanish or Vietnamese.
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