Corona sits on the SR-91 corridor between Orange County and the Inland Empire, one of the most heavily traveled commutes in Southern California. If you were hurt here because of someone else’s negligence, a personal injury lawyer can help you understand your claim and handle the insurers. The Law Office of Brent D. Rawlings represents injured people in Corona, Norco, Eastvale and the Temescal Valley. Your first consultation is free.
We help you understand who is responsible and which insurance applies, then collect evidence and handle insurer communication so you can focus on recovery.
Corona recorded 493 people killed or injured in crashes in 2023, ranking 50th of 62 similar-sized cities, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. That number covers city streets only. Crashes on SR-91, I-15 and SR-71 are handled by the California Highway Patrol and are not counted in city rankings, so the real risk for Corona drivers is higher than the city figure suggests.
In practice, this matters for your claim. A freeway crash report comes from CHP, while a crash on Grand Boulevard or another city street comes from local police. We request the right report from the right agency.
For collisions between passenger vehicles, see our Corona car accident lawyer page.
Corona is home to major employers such as Monster Beverage and Fender, and distribution centers line the I-15 and SR-91 corridors. Truck crashes often involve commercial carriers and several insurers. See truck accidents.
Shopping centers such as Dos Lagos and big-box stores across the city see heavy foot traffic. Spills, uneven pavement and poor lighting cause many falls. See slip and fall injuries and our article on how slip and fall claims work in California.
See motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents.
We also handle drunk driving accidents, dog bite claims and wrongful death cases.
Serious injuries in Corona are often treated at Riverside Community Hospital or Riverside University Health System Medical Center, both Level I trauma centers. Keep every record from your treatment.
Corona has two Metrolink stations, Corona-North Main and Corona-West, served by the 91/Perris Valley and Inland Empire-Orange County lines, plus local bus service. Transit agencies are public entities, so a written government claim is usually required within six months.
Most claims settle with insurers. If a lawsuit is needed, it is generally filed in the superior court for the county where the injury happened. The general deadline is two years from the date of injury. Read how fault is determined after a car accident in California.
Value depends on medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, long-term effects and insurance limits. Shared fault reduces compensation but does not bar it. Read what evidence you need for a personal injury claim.
We help clients in Downtown Corona, Corona Hills, Corona Ranch, Corona Vista, Eagle Glen, Sierra Del Oro, Dos Lagos and Temescal Canyon, as well as nearby Norco and Eastvale. For Riverside County, see our Riverside personal injury attorney page, or visit our Temecula personal injury lawyer and Rancho Cucamonga personal injury lawyer pages.
Wherever the accident happened in Corona, the first steps are similar: get medical care, report the incident, keep photos, records and receipts, and be careful about giving a recorded statement to the other side’s insurer before you understand your options.
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Every Corona injury case depends on its facts: how the accident happened, what evidence exists, the injuries involved and the insurance coverage in place. Our approach is to learn those details first, explain the process in plain language and keep you informed at each stage.
California generally allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, and claims against a public agency have much shorter deadlines, so it helps to get advice early.
Answers to common questions from people injured in Corona.
CHP investigates crashes on SR-91, I-15 and SR-71. Crashes on city streets are handled by local police.
The driver, the trucking company, the shipper or a maintenance provider may share responsibility.
Yes, if the store knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn you.
Yes. Metrolink is run by public agencies, so a written government claim is usually due within six months.
Yes. We help injured people throughout the Corona, Norco and Eastvale area.
Generally two years from the date of injury, or six months for a written claim against a public agency.
You can still recover. Your award is reduced by your share of fault.
