Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Johnson Attorneys Group is proud to serve Newport Beach and communities throughout California with compassionate, experienced legal representation for injury victims.
From rear-end collisions on Jamboree Road to wrong-way crashes on the 73, our team helps people hurt by someone else’s carelessness recover what they’ve lost and move forward. Our Newport Beach office is right on MacArthur Boulevard, minutes from the roads where many of these crashes happen.
Injured in Newport Beach? Call Johnson Attorneys Group at (949) 566-8333 for your free consultation. We’re available 24/7 to take your call.
Why Do Newport Beach Injury Victims Choose Johnson Attorneys Group?
Our office is in the East Tower at 4000 MacArthur Boulevard, part of the Koll Center Newport campus at MacArthur and Jamboree Road. It’s about half a mile from John Wayne Airport, with quick access to SR-73 and I-405. If getting to an office is hard right now, just call. We can talk through what happened by phone first.
Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
- Free consultations. Tell us what happened and get honest answers about your options, at no cost and with no obligation.
- No attorney fees unless we recover. We handle injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay attorney fees unless we win compensation for you.
- A proven record. Johnson Attorneys Group has recovered over $100 million for injury victims across California.
- Help around the clock. Crashes don’t keep business hours, and neither do we. Our team answers calls 24/7.
Just as important, we know how claims work in Orange County: which agency likely wrote your report, how insurers tend to respond, and where your case would be filed if it doesn’t settle.
Where Do Serious Crashes Happen in Newport Beach?
Newport Beach looks relaxed from the sand, but its roads see a lot of serious crashes. In 2023, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) counted 494 people killed or injured in traffic collisions in the city. Among 103 California cities of similar size, Newport Beach had the worst ranking for speed-related injury and fatal crashes and ranked fourth-worst for bicyclists killed or injured.
Most of those crashes cluster along a handful of busy corridors:
- Pacific Coast Highway. PCH carries beach traffic, commuters, cyclists, and pedestrians through West Newport, Mariners’ Mile, and Corona del Mar. Newport Beach police have investigated fatal pedestrian and single-vehicle crashes near 60th and 61st Streets in West Newport.
- Jamboree Road and MacArthur Boulevard. These wide, fast arterials link the airport business district, Newport Center, and the neighborhoods to the south and east. Newport Beach police have investigated fatal collisions along MacArthur, including at Bison Avenue and at Bowsprit Drive.
- SR-73. The Corona del Mar Freeway and the San Joaquin Hills toll road run through the city’s east side. This stretch has been the scene of high-speed wrong-way crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol.
- I-405. The 405 runs just north of the airport area, where it meets the 73. Heavy commuter traffic, merging near the interchange, and stop-and-go congestion make rear-end and lane-change collisions common.
Bicycle crashes deserve their own mention. Riders share PCH, Back Bay Drive, and other coastal routes with fast-moving cars, and the OTS numbers show how often those encounters end in injury.
Who Investigates Your Crash: Newport Beach PD or the CHP?
The agency that responds depends on where the crash happened. That matters because it determines who holds your report and how you request it.
- Newport Beach Police Department handles collisions on city streets, including PCH, Jamboree Road, and MacArthur Boulevard inside city limits. The department is at 870 Santa Barbara Drive. Traffic collision reports are usually ready about 14 days after the crash, and only involved parties or their authorized representatives can request one.
- California Highway Patrol investigates crashes on the freeways, including I-405 and SR-73. Involved parties can request a CHP collision report using form CHP 190, submitted in person or by mail to a CHP Area office.
A police report often captures driver statements, witness names, a scene diagram, and the officer’s view of what caused the crash. When you hire Johnson Attorneys Group, we request the report for you and compare it against photos, video, and medical records. If the report gets something wrong, we work to set the record straight with other evidence.
Unsure if you have a case? Let’s talk. It’s free. Call Johnson Attorneys Group in Newport Beach at (949) 566-8333.
What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle in Newport Beach?
Johnson Attorneys Group represents injury victims and families in a wide range of cases, including:
- Car accidents: rear-end, T-bone, and multi-car crashes on PCH, Jamboree, MacArthur, and the freeways.
- Truck accidents: collisions with delivery vans, commercial trucks, and work vehicles, which often involve more than one liable party.
- Motorcycle accidents: left-turn and lane-change crashes where drivers fail to see riders.
- Bicycle accidents: riders struck on PCH, in bike lanes, or at intersections.
- Pedestrian accidents: people hit in crosswalks and beach-area streets, where heavy foot traffic meets busy roads.
- Rideshare accidents: crashes involving Uber and Lyft drivers, whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian.
- Slip and fall and premises liability: injuries caused by unsafe conditions at stores, restaurants, rentals, and other properties.
- Dog bites: California holds dog owners strictly liable for most bites, even if the dog never bit anyone before.
- Wrongful death: claims for families who have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence.
- Brain injuries and catastrophic injuries: cases involving long-term care, lost earning capacity, and life-changing losses.
What Results Has Johnson Attorneys Group Recovered for Clients?
Every case is different, but our record shows what’s possible when a claim is built carefully. Here are a few results that reflect the kinds of crashes we see around Newport Beach:
- $4,000,000: multi-vehicle freeway collision that resulted in a fatality
- $1,300,000: client rear-ended at high speed by an intoxicated driver
- $975,000: client struck by a commercial vehicle whose driver ran a red light
- $360,000: bicyclist hit and dragged by a right-turning vehicle
- $300,000: pedestrian struck from behind while waiting to cross the street
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.
How Does a Newport Beach Injury Case Move Through Orange County Superior Court?
Most personal injury claims settle without a trial. Still, knowing where your case would go if it doesn’t settle helps you understand the timeline, and it shows insurers you’re prepared.
- Free consultation. We listen, review what you have, and explain your options in plain language.
- Investigation. We gather the police or CHP report, photos, video, witness statements, and medical records.
- Demand and negotiation. Once we understand the full extent of your injuries, we send a demand to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Filing a lawsuit. If the insurer won’t pay fair value, we file your case with Orange County Superior Court. Cases seeking more than $35,000 are unlimited civil cases, which are generally heard at the Central Justice Center at 700 Civic Center Drive West in Santa Ana.
- Discovery, mediation, and trial. Both sides exchange evidence and take depositions. Many cases resolve at mediation. If yours doesn’t, we’re prepared to take it to trial.
You may also hear about the Harbor Justice Center on Jamboree Road here in Newport Beach. That courthouse handles traffic and criminal matters, so if the driver who hit you is charged with DUI, the criminal case would typically be heard there. Your claim for compensation is separate and moves forward on its own track.
What California Laws Affect Your Newport Beach Injury Claim?
A few state rules shape almost every injury case in Newport Beach:
- Two-year filing deadline. Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury.
- Six months for claims against a public agency. If a government entity is involved, such as a dangerous condition on a public road or a crash with a government vehicle, you generally must file an administrative claim within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
- Pure comparative fault. California lets you recover compensation even if you were partly at fault. Your award is reduced by your share of the blame, so if you were 20 percent at fault, you could still recover 80 percent of your damages.
- Higher insurance minimums. Since January 1, 2025, California drivers must carry at least $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage. Serious injuries often exceed those limits, so we also look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and any other responsible parties.
Insurance companies know these rules well. Having a lawyer means someone on your side does, too.
What Should You Do After an Accident in Newport Beach?
The steps you take in the first few days can make a real difference in your claim:
- Get medical care. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Even if you feel fine, see a doctor soon. Some injuries take days to show up.
- Report the crash. Make sure Newport Beach PD or the CHP is notified, and write down the report number.
- Take photos. Capture the vehicles, the scene, traffic signals, road conditions, and your injuries.
- Collect information. Get the other driver’s name, license, and insurance details, plus contact information for any witnesses.
- Ask about cameras. Shops, offices, and homes along PCH and MacArthur may have footage of the crash. It’s often recorded over within days, so ask quickly.
- Be careful with insurers. Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before you talk with a lawyer.
- Keep records. Save medical bills, receipts, and notes about missed work and how your injuries affect daily life.
Which Newport Beach Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities Do We Serve?
We help injury victims throughout Newport Beach, including Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, East Bluff, and San Joaquin Hills.
We also serve nearby communities, including Costa Mesa, Westside Costa Mesa, Mesa Del Mar, Crystal Cove, Emerald Bay, and Aliso Viejo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Newport Beach Personal Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Newport Beach?
In most cases, California gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If a city, county, or state agency is involved, you generally have only six months to file an administrative claim first. Some exceptions can change these deadlines, so it’s smart to talk with a lawyer early, while evidence is still fresh.
How do I get a copy of my Newport Beach accident report?
If Newport Beach PD handled your crash, you can request the report from the department at 870 Santa Barbara Drive. Reports are usually ready about 14 days after the collision. If the crash happened on I-405 or SR-73, the CHP likely wrote the report, and you can request it with form CHP 190. If you hire Johnson Attorneys Group, we’ll request it for you.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
Yes. California follows pure comparative fault, so you can recover damages even if you share some of the blame. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurers often try to inflate that percentage, which is one reason it helps to have a lawyer review the evidence.
Where would my Newport Beach personal injury case be filed?
Injury lawsuits arising in Newport Beach are filed with the Orange County Superior Court. Cases seeking more than $35,000 are generally heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. The Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach handles traffic and criminal matters, not civil injury claims.
How much does it cost to hire Johnson Attorneys Group?
Your consultation is free. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We’ll explain how fees work before you decide anything.
Newport Beach Personal Injury Reviews
Perla
1 year ago
It was a good experience and they made it easier for me
Arielle Aguilar
1 year ago
This law office fights hard for their clients and goes above and beyond to get them the justice they deserve. Thanks highly recommend this law firm
Zac Allen
1 year ago
Fantastic communication and great customer service.
william gardner
1 year ago
Johnson Attorney Group is Amazing! They listened to my case over the phone and we were able to take care of everything via email. As a small business owner time is valuable for me and this firm valued me as a client and my time. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. They are very honest and did not take advantage of me like my divorce attorney did. I highly recommend them.
tony t
1 year ago
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Samie Amavisca
2 years ago
What really stood out to me about Johnson Attorneys Group was how they made me feel like my questions and concerns were important. They didn’t treat me like just another phone call; instead, they took the time to fully explain everything in a way I could easily understand. The level of care and professionalism from their team is truly impressive. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone who needs clear, compassionate legal help.
Nikitta
2 years ago
If you're looking for attorneys who combine legal expertise with genuine compassion, Johnson Attorneys Group fits the bill. They've brought a new level of professionalism and dedication to personal injury law firms all around.
Donald Mike
2 years ago
Hands down one of the best injury law firms in town.
Jon Doe
2 years ago
Johnson Attorneys Group stands out among law firms. Their attorneys are not only highly skilled but also genuinely compassionate. They bring both legal expertise and a human touch to their work.
Angelica F. Gonzalez
2 years ago
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Ready to Talk About Your Newport Beach Injury Claim?
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident in Newport Beach, don’t wait. Call Johnson Attorneys Group today for your free consultation and take the first step toward peace of mind.
Call Johnson Attorneys Group in Newport Beach today for your free consultation: (949) 566-8333. We’re available 24/7.
Johnson Attorneys Group Injury & Accidents
4000 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 600 East Tower
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 566-8333
Available 24 Hours
