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Injured in Tustin? Most Lawsuits Must Be Filed Within 2 Years, and Claims Against a City Can Be Due in 6 Months
If someone else’s negligence injured you in Tustin, you generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1), but only six months to file a written claim if a city or other public agency is involved (Gov. Code § 911.2). From our office on Irvine Boulevard, the Law Offices of Faud Haghighi represents accident victims across Orange County and Southern California, with no attorney fee unless we win.
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What Does a Tustin Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
A Tustin personal injury lawyer investigates how your accident happened, proves who was at fault, and pursues compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering, dealing with the insurance company so you don’t have to.
The Law Offices of Faud Haghighi has an office in Tustin at 1352 Irvine Blvd, Suite 204, and another in Aliso Viejo. Attorney Faud Haghighi represents people injured by negligence in Tustin, throughout 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 Tustin injury cases | Details |
|---|---|
| Our Tustin office | 1352 Irvine Blvd #204, Tustin, CA 92780 · (949) 313-7656 |
| Deadline to file a lawsuit | Generally 2 years from the injury (CCP §335.1) |
| Claim against the City of Tustin or another public agency | Written claim generally within 6 months (Gov. Code §911.2) |
| Where a Tustin injury lawsuit is filed | Orange County Superior Court, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Dr. W., Santa Ana |
| Nearest emergency room | Foothill Regional Medical Center, 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin (emergency department open around the clock) |
| Cost to hire us | Free consultation; no attorney fee unless we recover for you |
Where Do Accidents Happen in Tustin?
Most Tustin injuries happen on the freeways and busy arterials that cross the city, and in its large shopping and mixed-use centers. Tustin sits where the I-5 and SR-55 meet, and Newport Avenue, Red Hill Avenue, Jamboree Road, and Tustin Ranch Road carry heavy traffic throughout the day. Common situations include:
- Freeway crashes: rear-end and lane-change collisions in stop-and-go traffic on SR-55 near the I-5 interchange.
- Intersection crashes: left-turn collisions on Tustin Ranch Road and Jamboree Road near The Market Place, the large shopping center at the I-5 on the Tustin/Irvine border.
- Pedestrian injuries: people struck in crosswalks on Main Street or El Camino Real in Old Town Tustin, where the historic district draws foot traffic.
- Parking lot and premises injuries: falls and parking-lot collisions at The District at Tustin Legacy and other retail centers, where responsibility depends on who owns, manages, or maintains the area.
- Public property: trips on damaged city sidewalks or injuries caused by road defects, which involve the City of Tustin and the six-month claim rule.
These are examples, not descriptions of specific firm cases. Each type turns on different evidence, which is why a local investigation matters.
What Should You Do After an Accident in Tustin?
See a doctor first, then make sure the accident is on record and the evidence is saved before an insurer calls you.
- Get checked out. Call 911 for serious injuries. Foothill Regional Medical Center on Newport Avenue, between the 5 and 55 freeways, runs an emergency department that is open around the clock. Foothill Regional is an emergency department, not a trauma center; paramedics usually take the most seriously injured patients to a designated trauma center such as UCI Medical Center in Orange or Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. Whiplash and concussion symptoms often show up a day or two later, so get seen even if you feel fine.
- Get a report number. CHP handles crashes on the 5 and the 55; the Tustin Police Department handles city streets. After a fall at a store or apartment complex, ask the manager for a written incident report.
- Take photos before anything changes: the cars, the intersection or hazard, and your injuries. Ask witnesses for a name and number.
- Keep the call with the other driver’s insurer short. Give basic facts only, and decline a recorded statement until you have spoken with a lawyer.
- Talk to us before you sign anything, especially a release or a quick settlement check.
Who Is at Fault in a Tustin Accident?
The person who failed to use reasonable care is at fault, and California lets you recover even if you share some of the blame. Take a common Tustin crash: a left turn across Tustin Ranch Road. A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard (Vehicle Code §21801), so the turning driver is usually responsible. But if the oncoming driver was speeding, a jury can split the fault.
That split matters because California uses pure comparative negligence: your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, never wiped out. If a jury values your losses at $50,000 and finds you 10% at fault, you receive $45,000. Insurers know this, which is why they look for ways to push more of the blame onto you. The Tustin police collision report, intersection video, and witness accounts are how we push back.
How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Tustin?
Two years from the date of injury for most lawsuits (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), but only six months to file a written claim if the City of Tustin or another public agency is responsible.
The short deadline catches people off guard. If you tripped on a broken sidewalk in Old Town, were hit by a city vehicle, or were hurt on an OCTA bus, a written claim must generally be presented to that agency within six months (Government Code §911.2) before any lawsuit can be filed. If the injured person is under 18, the two-year lawsuit deadline generally does not start until their 18th birthday (CCP §352), but that pause does not apply to the six-month claim against a public agency. Missing either deadline can end the claim permanently. Learn more on our Dangerous Conditions of Public Property page.
Where Is a Tustin Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed?
Tustin injury lawsuits are filed in Orange County Superior Court at the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana. 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 before trial, and your attorney handles the filings. Read more about what to expect at the Orange County Superior Court.
What Types of Injury Cases Do We Handle in Tustin?
We handle car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, slip-and-fall and premises cases, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. Here is how those cases tend to arise in Tustin:
| Type of case | Where it often happens in Tustin | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Car and truck accidents | Stop-and-go traffic on SR-55 and the I-5; left turns on Tustin Ranch Road, Jamboree Road, and Red Hill Avenue | Car accident lawyer |
| Slip and fall | Spills and uneven walkways in stores and shopping centers such as The District at Tustin Legacy and The Market Place | Tustin slip-and-fall lawyer; Tustin shopping center falls |
| Pedestrian and bicycle injuries | Crosswalks on Main Street and El Camino Real in Old Town, and busy arterials like Newport Avenue | Orange County personal injury |
| Unsafe property conditions | Broken stairs, poor lighting, and floor hazards in apartment complexes, offices, and parking areas | Premises liability lawyer |
| Public property claims | Damaged city sidewalks, road defects, and signal problems on city streets | Public property claims |
| Catastrophic injury and wrongful death | High-speed freeway collisions and crashes involving pedestrians or riders | Catastrophic injury lawyer |
If you were hurt on the job because of someone other than your employer, such as a subcontractor or an equipment maker, you may also have an injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation.
What Is a Tustin Injury Case Worth?
It depends on how badly you were hurt, how long treatment lasts, the income you lost, how clearly the other side is at fault, and how much insurance is available. Compensation can cover medical bills and future care, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Nearby, our recoveries include $215,000 for an auto accident in Santa Ana and $214,000 for an auto accident in Irvine. 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 a Tustin Personal Injury Lawyer With a Local Office?
Our office is on Irvine Boulevard in Tustin, so you can meet your lawyer in town, and we can visit the scene of a local crash or fall quickly. Attorney Faud Haghighi has practiced law in California since 2012 and has handled hundreds of injury cases, including auto, premises, and pedestrian cases and claims against cities. He handles each case himself, so you are not passed to a case manager.
Serving Tustin and Nearby Communities
From Tustin we also serve Irvine, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and Anaheim, and our Aliso Viejo office serves Aliso Viejo and South County. We represent injured people throughout Orange County and Southern California.
Hurt in Tustin? Call (949) 313-7656 or send us a message for a free consultation. We will explain the deadlines that apply and what to do next.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Tustin Personal Injury Lawyer
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 your injury involves a government entity, such as a dangerous condition on public property, you generally must file a written claim within six months under Government Code §911.2.
Our Tustin office is at 1352 Irvine Blvd, Suite 204, Tustin, CA 92780. We also have an office at 120 Vantis, Suite 300, in Aliso Viejo if that is closer for you. Call (949) 313-7656 to schedule a free consultation.
No. Civil injury lawsuits from every Orange County city, including Tustin, are filed at the Orange County Superior Court’s Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, in Santa Ana. Your attorney handles the filings, and many cases resolve before trial.
Yes. If a public entity such as the City of Tustin owns or controls the sidewalk, a written claim is generally due within six months under Government Code §911.2, far shorter than the usual two years. Photograph the defect, with something to show its height, before it is repaired. Cities often argue that a small height difference is a “trivial defect” that is not legally dangerous (Gov. Code §830.2), so measurements taken right away matter.
It depends on who owns, manages, or maintains that area, and on what caused the fall or collision. A store, the property owner, a management company, or another driver may be responsible. Photos and an incident report from that day help establish this.
Move to safety if you can, call 911, and get medical care. Photograph the vehicles and the scene, exchange insurance information, and collect witness names. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before getting legal advice.
Foothill Regional Medical Center, 14662 Newport Avenue, runs an emergency department that is open around the clock, between the 5 and 55 freeways. For serious injuries, call 911; paramedics take the most seriously injured patients to a designated trauma center.
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so you can still recover compensation even if you were partly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, your total medical bills and lost income, how clearly fault can be proven, and how much insurance is available. Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Results depend on the facts of each case and will differ if based on different facts.
Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts or shift blame onto the injured person, so having a lawyer investigate the accident, gather evidence, and negotiate on your behalf can significantly strengthen your claim. A free consultation can help you understand whether handling a claim on your own makes sense for your situation.
Nothing up front. The Law Offices of Faud Haghighi works on a contingency fee basis: you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free. 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.
Consider the attorney’s years in practice, experience with contested-liability and serious-injury cases, familiarity with Orange County courts, whether you will work with the attorney directly, and reviews from past clients. Attorney Faud Haghighi has practiced in California since 2012 and handles each case personally.
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