Slip and Fall in Long Beach
Slip and Fall legal information specific to Long Beach — California law, local courts, and filing procedures.
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This page provides general legal information about car accident accidents in Long Beach, California. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance specific to your case.
Car Accident in Long Beach
Long Beach car accidents on the I-710, I-405, and I-405/I-710 interchange are among the most serious in Southern California given the concentration of commercial truck traffic. City of Long Beach vehicle accidents and LA Metro Blue Line grade-crossing accidents each require separate government tort claims. SFPD equivalent is Long Beach PD (LBPD) or CHP for freeway incidents.
California Law That Applies
California pure comparative fault. Two-year SOL under CCP § 335.1. Six-month city tort claim for City of Long Beach or Long Beach Transit vehicles; six-month LA Metro tort claim for Blue Line incidents; standard two-year claim for at-fault private driver. Insurance minimums $30K/$60K/$15K.
Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
Courts and Procedures in Long Beach
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Ave — LA County Superior Court's Long Beach hub. Trial timelines 2–3 years. Same procedures as LA County.
Primary Courthouse
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Unlimited Civil Division
FAQs — Car Accident in Long Beach
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Long Beach?
The statute of limitations for car accident personal injury claims in Long Beach is two years from the date of the collision under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Claims against the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Transit, or the Port of Long Beach require a government tort claim within six months. Missing the six-month government deadline permanently bars the government entity claim.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault for a car accident in Long Beach?
Yes. California's pure comparative fault system reduces your recovery proportionally by your fault percentage but never eliminates it. A plaintiff found 30% at fault in a $100,000 case recovers $70,000. Long Beach insurers routinely argue elevated comparative fault percentages — objective physical evidence counters these arguments.
What if the other driver in my Long Beach accident was uninsured?
Your own Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is the primary recovery source when the at-fault driver has no liability insurance. California requires insurers to offer UM coverage at limits matching the liability coverage purchased. UM coverage pays for bodily injury including pain and suffering from an uninsured driver up to your policy limits.
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Truck Accident legal information specific to Long Beach — California law, local courts, and filing procedures.
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Long Beach rideshare accident guide →Find a Car Accident Attorney in Long Beach
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