Long Beach Personal Injury Attorney

Long Beach Personal Injury Attorney

Aggressive Representation for Accident Victims in Long Beach, California

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Long Beach, the personal injury attorneys at Smilove & Rosenblum, APC are here to help. With over 30 years of combined experience and more than $45 million recovered for our clients, we have the knowledge, resources, and determination to fight for the compensation you deserve. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Long Beach

Our attorneys represent Long Beach residents in a full range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and dog bite injuries. Whatever the cause of your injury, we have the experience to evaluate your case and pursue the maximum recovery available under California law.

Accidents and Traffic Safety in Long Beach

Long Beach is one of the busiest port cities in the nation, and its heavy truck traffic from the Port of Long Beach — combined with dense urban driving — contributes to thousands of traffic collisions each year.

As the second-largest city in Los Angeles County, Long Beach presents unique personal injury challenges. The constant flow of commercial trucks to and from the port, combined with busy corridors like Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Boulevard, creates a high-risk driving environment. Our attorneys understand the complexities of truck accident cases involving port traffic and have extensive experience handling claims in the Long Beach courthouse.

Local Resources for Long Beach Accident Victims

If you have been injured in Long Beach, knowing your local resources can make a critical difference in your recovery and your legal case.

Nearest Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court – Long Beach Courthouse, located at 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802. Our attorneys regularly appear at this courthouse and are familiar with its judges, staff, and case management procedures.

Major Hospitals: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach VA Medical Center. If you have not yet sought medical attention after your accident, we strongly encourage you to do so immediately — both for your health and to document your injuries.

Key Freeways & Roads: I-405, I-710, CA-91, CA-22. These major transportation corridors see high traffic volumes and are common locations for serious accidents in the Long Beach area.

Notable Landmarks & Intersections: Ocean Boulevard, Pacific Coast Highway, Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach Airport.

What to Do After an Accident in Long Beach

If you’ve been involved in an accident in Long Beach, take these important steps to protect your health and your legal rights:

First, seek immediate medical attention, even if you feel fine — many serious injuries don’t show symptoms right away. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Document everything: take photos of the accident scene, vehicle damage, your injuries, and any road conditions that may have contributed. Get contact and insurance information from all parties involved, and collect names and numbers of any witnesses.

Important: Under California law (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1), you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your claim involves a government entity (such as a city bus or a dangerous road maintained by the county), you must file a government tort claim within six months under Government Code § 911.2. Don’t wait — contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights.

Our Office Locations

Our Los Angeles office at 3660 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 942, Los Angeles, CA 90010 is conveniently located to serve Long Beach residents. We also maintain an office in Burlingame at 533 Airport Blvd, Suite 400 to serve clients throughout California.

We offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.