1. William D. Shapiro Law, Inc.
Focus Area: Catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, mass torts, construction accidents
Background: The firm has served injury victims in Orange County for over 40 years. William D. Shapiro and attorneys Brian D. Shapiro and Matthew D. Shapiro have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. The firm has received Top Gun awards from the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association in 2022, 2016, and 2013. Consumer Attorneys of California honored the firm with Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2024 and Street Fighter of the Year in 2025. The firm holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News & World Report.
Location: 1020 N Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact: (714) 602-6990 | https://wshapiro.com
Consultation: Free initial consultation; contingency fee arrangement
2. Crockett Law Group (Text Kevin Accident Attorneys)
Focus Area: Car accidents and catastrophic injuries
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, rideshare accidents, bicycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death
Background: Founded by Kevin Crockett, who graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Criminology, Law, and Society, and earned his Juris Doctor from UC Irvine School of Law. Kevin has been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys with the Top 10 Under 40 award. The Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association has named him among the Top 25 injury lawyers. Super Lawyers Magazine recognized him as a Rising Star. The firm has recovered over $100 million for clients and operates offices throughout Southern California.
Location: 7700 Irvine Center Dr, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618 (serving Anaheim)
Contact: (714) 714-7100 | https://crockettlawgroup.com
Consultation: Free 24/7 consultation; contingency fee (no payment unless case is won); Spanish language services available
3. Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates
Focus Area: Serious personal injury and accident cases
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability
Background: The firm maintains offices throughout Southern California, including a location in Anaheim at 2099 S State College Blvd, Suite 460. The legal team handles complex personal injury cases and has experience representing clients against large insurance companies and corporate defendants.
Location: 2099 S State College Blvd, Suite 460, Anaheim, CA 92806
Contact: (714) 786-1404 | https://www.habbaspilaw.com
Consultation: Free initial consultation; contingency fee basis
4. Ibrahim Law Firm
Focus Area: Personal injury and accident claims
Practice Areas: Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, premises liability, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries
Background: The Ibrahim Law Firm has served clients in the Anaheim area since 2016. The firm emphasizes direct attorney-client communication, with attorneys personally handling cases rather than delegating to case managers or paralegals. The legal team has experience handling diverse accident cases resulting in serious injuries.
Location: 10231 S. Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
Contact: (714) 656-2360 | https://ibrahimfirm.com
Consultation: Free consultation; contingency fee arrangement (no fees unless compensation is recovered)
5. Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian
Focus Area: Complex personal injury litigation and trial practice
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, mass torts, premises liability
Background: Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian has practiced personal injury litigation in Anaheim and Orange County for over 30 years. The attorneys have combined experience exceeding 75 years in litigation and have won over $1 billion in financial awards for clients. The firm is known for trial readiness and has represented clients against insurance companies and corporate defendants.
Location: Orange County office serving Anaheim
Contact: Contact through website | https://www.bridgfordlaw.com
Consultation: Free case assessment; contingency fee structure
Personal Injury Laws in California
Statute of Limitations
California law requires personal injury claims based on negligence to be filed within two years from the date of the injury (California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1). Property damage claims have a three-year statute of limitations. Claims against government entities have a shortened timeline of six months to file an administrative claim with the appropriate agency.
Exceptions may apply for minors, individuals who are mentally incapacitated, and situations where the injury was not immediately discoverable (delayed discovery rule).
Negligence Rules
California follows a pure comparative negligence system. This means an injured party can recover damages even if they bear partial responsibility for the accident. However, the compensation awarded is reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to the injured party. For example, if a plaintiff is found 30% at fault and damages total $100,000, the plaintiff would recover $70,000.
Damage Caps
California does not impose general caps on personal injury damages for most cases. However, medical malpractice claims are subject to the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). As amended in 2023, MICRA caps non-economic damages at $350,000 for injury cases and $500,000 for wrongful death cases. These caps will increase annually until they reach $750,000 for injury and $1,000,000 for wrongful death cases in 2034. After that date, caps will adjust by 2% annually for inflation.
Auto Insurance Requirements
California is an at-fault state for automobile insurance purposes. As of January 1, 2025, Senate Bill 1107 (Protect California Drivers Act) increased the minimum liability insurance requirements:
- $30,000 per person for bodily injury or death (increased from $15,000)
- $60,000 per accident for bodily injury or death (increased from $30,000)
- $15,000 per accident for property damage (increased from $5,000)
These requirements apply to policies that renew on or after January 1, 2025. A further increase is scheduled for January 1, 2035, raising limits to $50,000/$100,000/$25,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Disneyland’s presence affect personal injury claims in Anaheim?
Anaheim’s tourism industry creates specific challenges for accident victims. Cases involving injuries at hotels, restaurants, convention facilities, or near theme park areas often involve complex liability questions with multiple businesses potentially sharing responsibility. Additionally, witnesses and other injured parties may be tourists who return to their home states, requiring prompt investigation to preserve testimony and evidence before visitors leave the area.
What happens if I am partially at fault for my accident in Orange County?
Under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, you may still recover compensation even if you contributed to the accident. Your award will be reduced proportionally to your share of fault. Insurance companies frequently attempt to assign greater fault percentages to injured parties to reduce their payout, making documentation of accident circumstances and witness statements particularly valuable.
Are there special considerations for accidents on Interstate 5 or State Route 57 in Anaheim?
High-traffic corridors like the I-5 (Santa Ana Freeway) and SR-57 (Orange Freeway) see significant accident volume. Traffic camera footage, which may be overwritten within 30 to 90 days, can be critical evidence. Additionally, accidents involving commercial trucks on these routes may implicate federal motor carrier regulations and require investigation into driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, and company safety practices.
What if my accident happened at Angel Stadium or the Honda Center?
Premises liability claims involving entertainment and sports venues require establishing that the property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition. Large venues typically have security footage and incident reports. California law provides that property owners must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Alcohol-related incidents at these venues may also involve dram shop liability considerations.
How has the 2025 California auto insurance increase affected personal injury claims?
The doubled minimum liability coverage (from 15/30/5 to 30/60/15) provides more available insurance funds to compensate injury victims. However, these minimums may still prove insufficient for serious injuries, as a single emergency room visit or surgery can exceed the $30,000 per-person limit. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy remains important protection, as approximately 15% of California drivers still operate without proper insurance.