Akers Law represents people hurt in car crashes, truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, slip and falls, and dog attacks in Santa Monica. The firm is based in Irvine, and every client works directly with attorney Kristina Akers from the first call through settlement or trial.
Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Car and truck crashes in Santa Monica
Santa Monica traffic runs on I-10 and Pacific Coast Highway, along with busy surface streets full of commuters and delivery trucks. Crashes on the freeways are usually investigated by the California Highway Patrol. Crashes on city streets are usually handled by the Santa Monica Police Department. Get the report number before you leave the scene, because the police report is often the first document an insurance adjuster reads.
Where a Santa Monica injury case is filed
Injury lawsuits arising in Santa Monica are usually filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, which routes many unlimited personal injury cases through its personal injury hub at the Spring Street Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
Most people in California have two years from the date of an injury to file a lawsuit (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If a city, county, or state vehicle, employee, or road is involved, a written government claim is usually due within six months (Government Code section 911.2). Waiting can cost you the claim, so call early.
Injury cases Akers Law handles in Santa Monica
- Auto Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Premises Liability
- Dog Bites and Attacks
What to do after you are hurt in Santa Monica
- Get medical care right away, and tell the provider every place that hurts.
- Call 911 or report the crash to the Santa Monica Police Department or the CHP, and ask for the report number.
- Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, the hazard, and your injuries.
- Get names and phone numbers for witnesses.
- Report the claim to your own insurer, but talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to the other side’s insurance company.
- Keep every bill, receipt, and record of missed work.
Nearby areas we serve
Los Angeles · Torrance · All areas
Talk to a Santa Monica injury lawyer today
Calls are answered 24/7. Tell us what happened, and Kristina will explain your options in plain language.