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Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Long Beach

If you were hurt in a crash or accident in Long Beach, California gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1), and the clock is shorter if a government entity is involved. California uses pure comparative negligence, so you can recover even if you were partly at fault, with your award reduced by your share of the blame. Injury suits in Long Beach are filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse downtown. Below: vetted Long Beach personal injury firms that handle car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian injuries on contingency, so you pay nothing up front.

2 years
CA injury deadline
$0
Up front (contingency)
Pure
Comparative fault
33-40%
Typical contingency

Updated May 21, 2026

When you need a Long Beach personal injury lawyer

Small injuries sometimes settle directly with insurance, but a free consultation is usually worth it in California. Talk to a Long Beach personal injury lawyer if:

  • You were hurt in a car, truck, motorcycle, or pedestrian accident.
  • Your injuries are serious, ongoing, or kept you out of work.
  • The insurer is delaying, lowballing, or denying your claim.
  • Liability is disputed, or the other driver was uninsured or underinsured.
  • A government vehicle or public property was involved (the deadline is much shorter).

What a Long Beach personal injury lawyer costs

$0
Up front (contingency)
33%
Typical fee, pre-suit
40%
If a lawsuit is filed
2 years
Deadline to sue

Long Beach personal injury lawyers work on contingency, so you pay nothing up front and the fee comes out of the recovery. The common structure is 33% (one-third) if the case settles before a lawsuit, rising to about 40% if a suit is filed and the case is litigated. Case costs such as records, experts, and filing fees are usually reimbursed from the settlement on top of the fee. You owe no attorney fee if there is no recovery. Confirm the percentages and how costs are handled in the written agreement.

How a Long Beach personal injury case moves — and the deadlines

  • Free consultation and investigation: the lawyer reviews the crash, gathers the police report and records, and identifies insurance coverage.
  • Treatment and demand: you treat your injuries while the lawyer documents damages, then sends a demand to the insurer.
  • Negotiation: most cases settle here; if the offer is too low, the lawyer files suit before the 2-year deadline.
  • Litigation: filed cases proceed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court (Long Beach courthouse); most still settle before trial.

For a national overview, see our personal injury guide, or browse all Long Beach lawyers. Long Beach also has dedicated pages for Long Beach criminal defense, Long Beach divorce, Long Beach immigration.

Long Beach firms that handle personal injury

1

Russell & Lazarus APC

Long BeachAuto accidents, serious injury

A Long Beach-area injury firm handling car and truck accidents and serious-injury claims. A fit for clients who want a focused local injury practice.

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Easton & Easton LLP

Long Beach / Orange CountyAuto, premises, catastrophic injury

A Southern California firm handling auto accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injury. A fit for higher-value or disputed cases.

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3

Belal Hamideh Law, P.C.

Long BeachAuto accidents, personal injury

A Long Beach personal injury practice handling car accidents and injury claims, with Spanish-speaking service. A fit for everyday crash cases.

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4

McGee, Lerer & Associates

Long Beach / Los AngelesCar, pedestrian, and bike accidents

A Los Angeles-area injury firm covering car, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. A fit for vulnerable-road-user cases.

Free ConsultationFree / low-cost consult
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5

Gaylord & Nantais

Long BeachAuto accidents, workplace injury

A long-established Long Beach injury firm handling auto and workplace injury claims. A fit for clients who want local experience.

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6

Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor

Long Beach / San PedroMaritime and serious injury

A Long Beach-area firm known for maritime and serious personal-injury cases. A fit for dock, port, or catastrophic-injury claims.

Free ConsultationFree / low-cost consult
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Personal Injury in Long Beach — FAQ

How long do I have to file an injury claim in California?
Generally two years from the date of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). If a government entity is involved, you usually must file an administrative claim within six months, so talk to a lawyer quickly. Missing the deadline almost always ends your case.
Do I pay anything to talk to a Long Beach injury lawyer?
No. Long Beach personal injury lawyers offer free consultations and work on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless they recover money for you. Case costs are typically reimbursed from the settlement.
What if I was partly at fault?
California uses pure comparative negligence, so you can still recover even if you were mostly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, for example a 20% reduction if you were 20% to blame.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on your medical bills, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injury, and the available insurance. No honest lawyer can promise a number up front, but a free consultation can give you a realistic range.
Which court handles injury lawsuits in Long Beach?
Personal injury suits are filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, with the Long Beach area served by the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse downtown. Most cases settle before trial.

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