Our office is at 20042 Beach Boulevard, on the same road that sees more deadly crashes than any other in Huntington Beach. If you were hurt in a car crash here, you’re probably dealing with doctor visits, a damaged car, time off work and calls from an insurance adjuster, all at once. The Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell represents people injured in car crashes in Huntington Beach and across Orange County. We handle the insurance companies so you can focus on getting better.
Brent Caldwell has been licensed in California since 2003. Before he represented injured people, he worked for insurance companies and large corporate defendants, so he knows how adjusters value a claim and where they push back. He stays personally involved in each case, and you can reach your attorney directly.
In 2023, 1,076 people were killed or injured in crashes in Huntington Beach, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). That year the city also had 172 people killed or injured in alcohol-involved crashes (7th of 62 California cities of similar size), 135 speed-related injury crashes and 70 hit-and-run injury crashes.
Federal fatal-crash records tell the rest of the story. From 2019 through 2024, 93 people were killed in 89 crashes in Huntington Beach. Beach Boulevard had the most deaths (26), followed by Pacific Coast Highway (17) and Warner Avenue (9). Most fatal crashes happened after dark, and at least a quarter involved a driver who had been drinking. See the deadliest streets in Huntington Beach and our Orange County car accident statistics.
Common crashes on these roads include rear-end collisions in stop-and-go traffic, left-turn and red-light crashes at busy intersections, crashes with drivers pulling in and out of beach parking along PCH, and late-night crashes involving drunk or speeding drivers.
Copies of HBPD traffic collision reports are requested through the police department’s online records request system. There is no charge. State law limits who can get a copy: drivers involved, registered owners, passengers listed in the report, parents of a minor driver, insurance companies, people with property damage or liability from the crash, and the attorneys representing any of them. When we take a case, we request the report for you.
A car accident claim in California is based on negligence: showing that another driver didn’t drive with reasonable care and that it caused your injuries. We gather the police report, photos, video from nearby businesses, witness statements, vehicle damage and your medical records. If another driver, a company vehicle or a rideshare driver was involved, we look for every insurance policy that applies.
You can still recover if you were partly at fault. California reduces compensation by your share of fault instead of barring the claim. A claim can include medical bills (past and future), lost wages and earning ability, pain and suffering, and the repair or value of your car.
If the driver had no insurance or drove off, your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay. See what to do after an uninsured driver hits you.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See more case results.
The consultation is free, and we handle car accident cases on a contingency fee: no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your written fee agreement explains how fees and case costs work.
In California, an injury claim from a car crash generally must be filed within two years, and a property damage claim within three. If a city vehicle, a city road defect or another public agency was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months. The exact deadline depends on the facts. See California personal injury deadlines. If a lawsuit is needed, car accident cases from Huntington Beach are heard in Orange County Superior Court at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.
Will the police come if no one was hurt?
Often not. HBPD no longer investigates most non-injury crashes. Exchange information, take photos and report the crash to your insurer. If you start to feel pain later, see a doctor and talk to a lawyer.
How do I get my Huntington Beach police report?
Request it through HBPD’s online records request system. It’s free for the people involved, their insurers and their attorneys. If you hire us, we’ll get it.
What if I was hit by a drunk driver?
The driver may face criminal charges, but your injury claim is a separate civil case. The police investigation and any criminal case can help document what happened. We can explain your options.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Be careful. First offers often come before the full extent of your injuries is known, and once you settle you can’t reopen the claim.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on your injuries, medical bills, lost income, how the crash affects your life and the insurance available. No honest lawyer can give you a number at the first meeting, but we can explain what drives the value of your claim.
For other injuries in Huntington Beach, see our Huntington Beach personal injury, motorcycle accident and bicycle accident pages. Hurt elsewhere in the county? See our Orange County car accident lawyer page.
Hurt in a car crash in Huntington Beach? Call (714) 752-4670 or send us a message for a free case evaluation. No attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.