Aliso Viejo Personal Injury Lawyer
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Most California injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1), and a claim involving a city road or county parkland is generally due within six months (Gov. Code § 911.2). From our office at 120 Vantis, the Law Offices of Faud Haghighi represents injured people across South Orange County and Southern California, with no attorney fee unless we win.
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What Does an Aliso Viejo Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
An Aliso Viejo personal injury lawyer handles the evidence, the insurance companies, and the deadlines after a crash or fall, and pursues compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering from everyone responsible, so you can focus on getting better.
The Law Offices of Faud Haghighi has its office at 120 Vantis, Suite 300, in Aliso Viejo, and another office in Tustin. Attorney Faud Haghighi represents people injured by negligence in Aliso Viejo, throughout South Orange County, and across Southern California, in car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and other serious-injury cases. You work with him directly, you pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you, and your consultation is always free.
| Key facts for Aliso Viejo injury cases | Details |
|---|---|
| Our Aliso Viejo office | 120 Vantis, Ste. 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 · (949) 313-7656 |
| Deadline to file a lawsuit | Generally 2 years from the injury (CCP §335.1) |
| Claim against a city, the county, or another public agency | Written claim generally within 6 months (Gov. Code §911.2) |
| Where an Aliso Viejo injury lawsuit is filed | Orange County Superior Court, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Dr. W., Santa Ana |
| Nearest trauma center | Providence Mission Hospital, 27700 Medical Center Rd., Mission Viejo (Level II adult and pediatric trauma center) |
| Cost to hire us | Free consultation; no attorney fee unless we recover for you |
Where Do Accidents Happen in Aliso Viejo?
Many Aliso Viejo injuries happen on the SR-73 toll road and the busy arterials that connect it to neighborhoods, shopping, and the Pacific Park business district. The southern section of SR-73 is the San Joaquin Hills toll road, with interchanges at Aliso Creek Road and at Pacific Park Drive/Glenwood Drive. Aliso Creek Road, Alicia Parkway, and Pacific Park Drive carry steady traffic, and the city borders the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Common situations include:
- Toll-road and interchange crashes: rear-end and merging collisions at the SR-73 Aliso Creek Road interchange.
- Cyclist injuries: riders hit by turning cars on Pacific Park Drive or Aliso Creek Road.
- Pedestrian injuries: people struck crossing near the SR-73 ramps on Glenwood Drive or near Aliso Viejo Town Center.
- Premises injuries: falls in stores, offices, apartment complexes, and parking lots. See our Aliso Viejo slip-and-fall lawyer page.
- Public land: injuries on city roads or county parkland, which involve a public agency, the six-month claim rule, and in some cases special immunities.
These are examples, not descriptions of specific firm cases.
What Should You Do After an Accident in Aliso Viejo?
Get medical care, get the accident on record, and save the evidence before you talk to the other side’s insurer.
- Get medical care. Call 911 for serious injuries. Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo is a designated trauma center serving South Orange County. For emergencies that are not trauma-level, Mission Hospital’s Laguna Beach campus on Coast Highway and Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills also have emergency departments. Even if you walk away, see a doctor within a day or two so your records connect any injury to the accident.
- Report it. Call the police after a crash, including a crash on the 73 toll road. After a fall at a store, office, or apartment complex, ask for a written incident report.
- Save the evidence. Photograph the vehicles, the road or hazard, and your injuries. If you were riding a bike, keep the bike, helmet, and damaged gear exactly as they are.
- Get names and numbers from the other driver and any witnesses before you leave.
- Say little to the other insurer. Decline a recorded statement and don’t sign a release until you have spoken with a lawyer.
Who Is at Fault in an Aliso Viejo Accident?
Whoever failed to use reasonable care is at fault, and even if you share some blame, California still lets you recover the rest. Cycling crashes on Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive are a good example. A driver passing a cyclist must leave at least three feet of space (Vehicle Code §21760), and a driver who clips a rider while passing too closely is usually at fault. If the rider was riding after dark without the required front light, though, a jury could assign the rider a share of the fault.
Under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, that share reduces the award but does not eliminate it. A rider with $80,000 in losses who is found 25% at fault still recovers $60,000. Because every percentage point matters, we gather the collision report, video, and witness accounts early.
How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Aliso Viejo?
Generally two years from the injury to file a lawsuit (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), but only six months to file a written claim when a public agency, such as the City of Aliso Viejo or the County of Orange, is responsible.
The six-month rule applies to injuries caused by dangerous city roads and sidewalks, government vehicles, and county parkland (Government Code §911.2). Some public land, including trails and natural areas, also carries special immunities, so these claims need prompt legal review. Learn more on our Dangerous Conditions of Public Property page.
Do You Have to Go to Court in Santa Ana?
Your lawsuit would be filed in Santa Ana, but you may never need to go there. Orange County Superior Court hears civil injury cases from Aliso Viejo at the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West. That courthouse hears limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) and unlimited civil cases (more than $35,000) from every Orange County city. Many cases resolve without a trial, your attorney handles the filings, and whether you need to appear depends on the stage of the case. Read more about what to expect at the Orange County Superior Court.
What Types of Injury Cases Do We Handle in Aliso Viejo?
We handle car, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, slip-and-fall and premises cases, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. In Aliso Viejo these cases often look like this:
| Type of case | Where it often happens in Aliso Viejo | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Car and motorcycle accidents | Merging and rear-end crashes at the SR-73 interchanges at Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive/Glenwood Drive | Car accident lawyer |
| Bicycle and pedestrian injuries | Turning cars on Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive; crossings near Town Center and the SR-73 ramps | Orange County personal injury |
| Slip and fall | Stores, restaurants, and offices in the Pacific Park business district and around Town Center | Aliso Viejo slip-and-fall lawyer |
| Apartment and HOA injuries | Broken stairs, poor lighting, and uneven walkways in common areas | Premises liability lawyer |
| Public property claims | City roads and sidewalks, and county parkland bordering the city | Public property claims |
| Catastrophic injury and wrongful death | High-speed toll-road collisions and crashes involving riders or pedestrians | Catastrophic injury lawyer |
What Is an Aliso Viejo Injury Case Worth?
The value depends on the injury, the treatment it requires, lost income, the strength of the fault evidence, and the insurance available, including your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. A claim can include medical bills and future care, lost earnings, damage to your car or bike, and pain and suffering. In South Orange County, our recoveries include $1,000,000 for an auto accident in San Juan Capistrano and $250,000 for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Lake Forest. Each result depends on the facts of that case, and results will differ if based on different facts. Read more about what affects the value of a personal injury case.
Why Hire an Aliso Viejo Personal Injury Lawyer With a Local Office?
Our Aliso Viejo office is at 120 Vantis, so you can meet with your lawyer close to home instead of driving to Irvine or Newport Beach. Attorney Faud Haghighi has practiced law in California since 2012, has handled hundreds of injury cases, including bicycle and pedestrian cases and claims against cities, and handles each case himself from the first call to the final result.
Which Communities Do You Serve?
From Aliso Viejo we serve South Orange County, including Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, and Lake Forest. Our Tustin office serves Central Orange County, including Irvine and Santa Ana, and we represent clients throughout Orange County and Southern California.
Injured in Aliso Viejo? Call (949) 313-7656 to schedule a free consultation at our Vantis office, or contact us online.
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An Orange County trial attorney representing people injured by someone else's negligence — in car and truck crashes, slip-and-falls, premises accidents, and other serious-injury cases. Faud builds each case with the right medical and liability experts, preserves the evidence early, and prepares every file for trial — and you work directly with him, start to finish.
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Aliso Viejo Personal Injury FAQs
Our office is at 120 Vantis, Ste. 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, and we also have an office in Tustin. Call (949) 313-7656 to schedule a free consultation.
In California, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. If a government entity is involved, such as a government vehicle or a hazard on public property, you generally must file a written claim within six months under Government Code §911.2.
Usually not. A crash claim on the toll road runs against the at-fault driver like any other collision. If the road itself contributed, for example a defect or missing signage, a public entity may be involved, which can trigger the six-month government claim deadline.
Possibly, but the park is run by OC Parks, a county agency, so government-claim rules apply, including the six-month deadline, and some immunities can limit claims involving trails and natural conditions. Get legal advice quickly.
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo is a Level II adult and pediatric trauma center serving South Orange County. Call 911 for serious injuries, and keep every record and bill, because medical documentation is central to an injury claim.
Your lawsuit would be filed at the Orange County Superior Court’s Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, which hears civil injury cases of every size from Aliso Viejo. Your attorney handles the filings, many cases resolve before trial, and whether you need to appear depends on the stage of the case.
Get medical care, call the police, photograph the scene, your bike, and your injuries, and keep damaged gear as it is. Get the driver’s and witnesses’ information before leaving, and avoid a recorded statement to the driver’s insurer until you understand your rights.
You can still recover compensation. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means your award is reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated. For example, if you are found 20% responsible, you can still recover 80% of your damages. Insurers often overstate your share to pay less.
There is no fixed figure. Your claim’s value depends on your medical costs, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injury, and pain and suffering. Stronger evidence of fault and clearly documented losses generally support a higher recovery. We evaluate the full short- and long-term impact before estimating what your case may be worth.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no upfront cost and no fee unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee, but you may still be responsible for case costs, as explained in your fee agreement.
Look at verifiable facts rather than slogans: years in practice, bar admission, trial experience, the types of cases the lawyer handles, and independent reviews. Attorney Faud Haghighi has practiced law in California since 2012 and focuses on contested-liability and serious-injury cases. A free consultation lets you assess fit before committing.
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