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Pomona Personal Injury Lawyer
Serving accident and injury victims in Pomona, the San Gabriel Valley, and throughout Los Angeles County — over 30 years of California trial experience. No fee unless we recover compensation for you.
| Quick Answer If you were injured in an accident in Pomona, California, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim (California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). Pomona’s heaviest injury risks come from the convergence of the I-10, SR-57, SR-60, and SR-71 freeways, seasonal traffic surges around the Fairplex and Cal Poly Pomona, and busy arterials such as Holt and Garey Avenues. Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC represents injured Pomona residents on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless we recover compensation. Free consultation: 866-966-5240. |
If you or a family member was injured in an accident in Pomona or anywhere in Los Angeles County, Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC is here to help. Pomona is one of the largest cities in Los Angeles County, with roughly 150,000 residents, and serves as the commercial and transportation hub of the eastern San Gabriel Valley. It sits at the crossroads of four major freeways, is home to the Fairplex (host of the LA County Fair and the NHRA Auto Club Raceway) and Cal Poly Pomona, and forms the gateway between Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire — a combination that produces some of the heaviest and most varied traffic in the region.
Our firm has represented personal injury and wrongful death victims throughout California for more than 30 years, including clients across Pomona and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. We handle car accidents, truck and commercial-vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle collisions, rideshare accidents, slip and fall injuries, negligent security, dog bites, and wrongful death claims. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Pomona / San Gabriel Valley: 626-296-3555 | Toll-free: 866-966-5240 | Free consultation, 24/7 | Se Habla Español
Case Results — Pomona and the San Gabriel Valley
Our firm has recovered significant compensation for accident victims throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California. The following are verified results from our practice (see our full case results page):
| Recovery | Case Type | Description |
| $2,000,000 | Auto Accident | Client struck by a driver operating a Tesla in self-driving mode and slammed into the guardrail on the 110 freeway. Required fusion spinal surgery for back and neck injuries. |
| $1,000,000 | Motorcycle Crash Fatality | Young woman struck and killed when a vehicle crossed the double-yellow line into the HOV lane on the 405 Freeway. Full policy limits recovered for the family. |
| $485,000 | Pedestrian Accident | Elderly gentleman struck by a large delivery truck. |
| $450,000 | Truck v. Auto | Client rear-ended by a semi-truck, sustaining back injuries and a mild traumatic brain injury. |
| $435,000 | Auto v. Motorcycle | Collision caused by a car making a left-hand turn in front of a motorcyclist — Los Angeles, CA. |
| $350,000 | Commercial Vehicle v. Passenger Car | Commuter on the 10 freeway near Covina rear-ended at high speed by a commercial work truck; pre-existing back condition worsened, requiring surgery. |
| $300,000 | Auto v. Big-Rig Truck | Client unable to stop before going underneath the trailer of a big-rig hung up attempting a U-turn on the freeway; neck and back injuries requiring emergency transport and orthopedic care. |
| $250,000 | Auto / Car Accident | Partial paralysis from injury to the cervical spine and head — Los Angeles, CA. Full policy limits recovered. |
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its own merits.
Personal Injury Claims in Pomona, California
Pomona presents a uniquely complex personal injury environment shaped by several factors few California cities share:
- Freeway crossroads of the eastern county. The I-10 (San Bernardino Freeway), SR-57 (Orange Freeway), SR-60 (Pomona Freeway), and SR-71 (Chino Valley Freeway) all run through or border Pomona. Heavy commuter and commercial-truck volume — and the chronically congested 57/60 corridor nearby — produce frequent rear-end, merge-point, and high-speed collisions.
- Major event and university traffic. The Fairplex — home of the LA County Fair and the NHRA Auto Club Raceway at Pomona — and Cal Poly Pomona (roughly 30,000 students) generate large seasonal traffic surges, heavy pedestrian and rideshare activity, and elevated DUI risk during fair season and major events.
- Inland Empire logistics gateway. Pomona sits at the gateway between Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire’s warehouse and logistics region. The I-10 and SR-60 corridors carry heavy delivery-vehicle and big-rig truck traffic, increasing the risk of serious, high-value truck-involved crashes.
When an accident happens in Pomona — on a freeway, in the 57/60 corridor, near the Fairplex, or on a busy arterial — the at-fault party’s insurance company begins building its defense immediately. Having an experienced Los Angeles County personal injury attorney on your side from day one makes a significant difference in the outcome of your claim.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Pomona
| Case Type | How We Help Pomona Injury Victims |
| Car Accidents | Pomona is served by the I-10, SR-57, SR-60, and SR-71 freeways and high-volume arterials including Holt Avenue, Garey Avenue, Mission Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, and Indian Hill Boulevard. We handle Pomona car accident claims from investigation through settlement or trial under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. |
| Truck & Commercial-Vehicle Accidents | As the gateway to the Inland Empire logistics region, Pomona’s I-10 and SR-60 corridors carry heavy commercial-truck and delivery-vehicle traffic. These crashes frequently involve multiple liable parties — the driver, the motor carrier, and the cargo owner — and are governed by federal FMCSA regulations. ELD data, black-box records, and dashcam footage can be lost within days. |
| Motorcycle Accidents | Pomona’s freeway interchanges and busy surface arterials create significant hazards for riders. Failure-to-yield, unsafe-lane-change, and left-turn collisions are the most frequent. California’s pure comparative-fault rule (Civil Code § 1714) protects riders even when partially at fault. |
| Pedestrian Accidents | Downtown Pomona, the Fairplex area during events, the Cal Poly Pomona campus, and the city’s commercial arterials concentrate pedestrians alongside heavy traffic. California Vehicle Code § 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, marked and unmarked. |
| Bicycle Accidents | Cyclists, including many Cal Poly Pomona students, share the city’s arterials with motor-vehicle traffic. Under CVC § 21200, cyclists have the same rights and duties as motorists. We pursue full compensation for cyclists struck by cars, trucks, and rideshare vehicles. |
| Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Accidents | Fairplex events, Cal Poly Pomona, and the freeway corridors make Pomona a high-volume rideshare market. Rideshare injury claims involve complex, shifting insurance coverage depending on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash. |
| Slip & Fall / Premises Liability | Shopping centers, restaurants, the Fairplex grounds, and other commercial properties throughout Pomona carry premises-liability exposure. Property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions; when they fail, injured visitors may seek compensation. |
| Wrongful Death | When a loved one is killed by another’s negligence, eligible family members may bring a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60. Our firm has handled wrongful death cases arising from freeway, truck, and premises incidents across Los Angeles County. |
| Dog Bites | California Civil Code § 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites in public places or where the victim was lawfully on private property. There is no ‘one free bite’ rule in California. |
Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Pomona
These corridors account for a disproportionate share of serious-injury accidents in Pomona:
| Road / Intersection | Why It’s Dangerous |
| I-10 (San Bernardino Freeway) | Carries heavy commuter and commercial traffic through the city and into the Inland Empire. Congestion, abrupt speed changes, and high truck volume produce frequent rear-end and sideswipe crashes. |
| SR-57 (Orange Freeway) | A major north-south route through Pomona with heavy interchange activity and the chronically congested 57/60 confluence nearby. |
| SR-60 (Pomona Freeway) | Runs through the southern part of the city and carries significant commercial-truck traffic between Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. |
| SR-71 (Chino Valley Freeway) | Along the eastern edge of the city; high-speed transitions and merges create dangerous merge-point collisions. |
| Holt Ave & Garey Ave | Pomona’s primary commercial arterials, with dense traffic, numerous signalized intersections, and heavy pedestrian activity. |
| Temple Ave & Mission Blvd (Cal Poly / Fairplex area) | University and event traffic create surges, pedestrian congestion, and rideshare pickup/drop-off conflicts. |
Why Choose Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Founding attorney Steven M. Sweat has practiced exclusively on the side of injured plaintiffs for more than 30 years. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2012, holds the Avvo 10.0 “Superb” rating, and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Our firm maintains an office in nearby West Covina, handles every case on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless we recover compensation — and provides bilingual representation in English and Spanish. We offer free, confidential consultations 24/7 and will travel to your home or hospital when injuries prevent you from coming to us.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pomona Personal Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Pomona?
In most cases, California law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1). If a government entity is involved — for example, the City of Pomona or a public transit vehicle — you generally must file a government tort claim within six months (Government Code § 911.2). Because evidence can disappear quickly, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Where will my Pomona personal injury case be filed?
Pomona-area cases are handled within the Los Angeles County Superior Court system. Civil matters from the eastern part of the county (the East District) are heard at the Pomona Courthouse. Our firm regularly litigates cases throughout Los Angeles County courts.
What makes a freeway or commercial-truck accident in Pomona different?
Crashes on the I-10, SR-57, SR-60, or SR-71 — especially those involving big-rigs or delivery vehicles moving goods to and from the Inland Empire — are governed by federal FMCSA regulations and frequently involve several liable parties, including the driver, the motor carrier, and the cargo owner. Critical evidence such as electronic logging device (ELD) data, the truck’s ‘black box,’ and dashcam footage can be overwritten within days, so early investigation is essential.
How much does it cost to hire a Pomona personal injury lawyer?
Nothing up front. We handle personal injury and wrongful death claims on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation for you. Initial consultations are always free.
What is my Pomona injury case worth?
The value of a claim depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical treatment and future care, lost income, and the impact on your daily life, along with the available insurance coverage. You can review our firm’s actual case results for examples of recoveries we have obtained for clients in similar circumstances.
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