Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in a Riverside accident? M&Y has recovered over $800 million for clients across California — with no fee unless we win.
Have you been in an accident in Riverside, CA? You may be entitled to money for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the at-fault party. The skilled Riverside personal injury lawyers at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers can help you get it.
Our law firm has recovered over $800 million for injury victims in California. Our legal team features a group of attorneys with over 100 years of combined legal experience. We want to put experience and resources to work on your claim.
Contact us or give us a call today at 866-864-5477 to schedule a free consultation with a Riverside personal injury attorney. We offer contingency fees for all personal injury cases. That means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you first.
Reviewed by Nick T. Movagar, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Last Updated: May 2026
CA Bar #232777 · Admitted 2004 (22 years of practice) · J.D. Loyola Law School, cum laude · View full bio →
How We Help
How M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Accident in Riverside, California
Life can become stressful after an accident. You may have medical bills to deal with as well as lost wages from missed work. You may be confused about your options for recovering compensation from the at-fault party. Insurers won’t be of any help. Instead, they’ll pressure you into accepting a lowball settlement offer.
You deserve an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer to help you get on the right track and obtain the money you deserve.
At M&Y Injury Lawyers, our team has over a century of combined experience. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions for accident victims and families across Southern California including Los Angeles, Anaheim, Fresno, Riverside, San Diego, and more. We’ve been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine, and Avvo for our outstanding results.
When you hire our legal team, you will benefit from:
- Experienced legal advice at every stage of your case
- An independent investigation to gather evidence of your claim
- Resources of a large firm but the personal attention of a small one
- A thorough calculation of your case’s value
- The services of leading expert witnesses when necessary
- A lawyer that handles all communications and negotiations with the insurance company
- A legal team that’s not afraid to take your case to trial
Don’t go it alone after your accident. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our award-winning legal team.
Serious injuries in Riverside are typically treated at Riverside University Health System Medical Center (Riverside County’s only Level 1 Trauma Center), Riverside Community Hospital, or Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center — all major care providers for the Riverside community.
Local Statistics
How Common Are Accidents in Riverside, CA?
Riverside is a great place to live and work, but the Inland Empire’s busy freeways and rapid growth contribute to a steady volume of accidents each year.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, California recorded the following in 2023:
- 4,061 total traffic fatalities statewide
- 1,106 pedestrian fatalities
- 583 motorcycle fatalities
- 145 bicycle fatalities
Riverside County sees particularly heavy traffic on the SR-91 corridor — consistently ranked among the most congested commute routes in the United States — along with I-15 and I-215, which serve as major freight and commuter arteries through the Inland Empire.
If you’ve been hurt in a traffic collision in Riverside, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you pursue the compensation you deserve from the at-fault party.
Find Us
Visit Our Riverside Personal Injury Law Office
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers — Riverside
Address
11801 Pierce Street, Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92505
Phone
866-864-5477
Hours
Open 24/7 for new client calls
Practice Areas
Our Riverside Personal Injury Practice Areas
Our experienced Riverside personal injury lawyers take on all types of personal injury cases. We frequently help victims of:
Car Accidents
Riverside's busy freeways including SR-91, I-215, and I-15 see significant traffic and accidents. If you've been hurt in a car crash in Riverside, our attorneys help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the at-fault party.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents on Riverside's freeways and the Inland Empire's logistics corridor can cause devastating injuries. These cases often involve multiple parties and require detailed investigation. Our truck accident attorneys handle the complexity.
Motorcycle Accidents
Southern California is one of the best places to ride a motorcycle, and Riverside sees its share of motorcycle accidents. Insurance companies often try to blame the rider unfairly. Our attorneys fight to ensure motorcyclists receive fair compensation for their injuries.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
Cyclists and pedestrians in Riverside face dangers from speeding drivers and distracted drivers. Pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries. We help injured cyclists and pedestrians pursue full compensation.
Electric Scooter Accidents
Electric scooters are popular throughout Riverside. Accidents can involve defective scooters, unsafe riding conditions, or collisions with vehicles. Each case requires careful investigation to determine liability.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely used throughout Riverside and the Inland Empire. Accidents involving rideshare vehicles can lead to complicated insurance and liability questions. Our attorneys understand California's rideshare insurance laws.
Bus Accidents
Bus accidents in Riverside can involve RTA buses, charter buses, school buses, or tour buses. These cases can involve multiple liable parties including transit authorities, drivers, and maintenance companies. Our team handles the complexity.
Premises Liability
Property owners must keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If you were injured due to a hazard on someone's property — inadequate security, broken stairs, unsafe conditions — you may have a premises liability claim.
Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries in Riverside — from offices to warehouses to construction sites — can be devastating. Beyond workers' compensation, third-party claims may be available depending on the circumstances.
Slip & Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents in Riverside can occur anywhere — retail centers, restaurants, hotels, office buildings. California premises liability law requires property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe. We fight for compensation when they don't.
Construction Accidents
Riverside continues to grow with new construction projects. If you were hurt on a construction site, a third-party claim might be available beyond workers' compensation. Contact us today to learn about your legal options.
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries result in long-term or permanent disability and require lifelong care. These cases demand aggressive representation to secure full compensation for medical costs, lost earning capacity, and quality of life impacts.
Child Injuries
When a child is injured due to another's negligence — at school, daycare, on a playground, or due to a defective product — the family deserves dedicated representation. Our team handles these sensitive cases with care.
Broken Bones
Broken bones from accidents can require surgery, lengthy rehabilitation, and time away from work. Our attorneys help victims recover compensation for medical expenses and lost income from the at-fault party.
Drowning Accidents
Pool accidents and drowning incidents at hotels, resorts, and apartment complexes are tragic but often preventable. Property owners can be held liable for inadequate fencing, lack of supervision, or unsafe conditions.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers' negligence causes injury, victims have a right to compensation. Medical malpractice cases require expert medical testimony and detailed investigation of records. Our team has the resources to take on hospitals and insurers.
Wrongful Death
The wrongful death of a loved one is devastating. While no claim can bring back your family member, it can provide financial recovery for funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. Our team handles these sensitive cases with care.
Have you been injured in one of these accidents in Southern California? You don’t have to go through this alone. You can stand up and demand compensation from the responsible party. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers can be your advocate. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
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Case Value
What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
The value of your case will depend on the circumstances and facts of your accident. No attorney can estimate your claim’s worth without reviewing it first.
That said, your case’s value will depend on a few major factors:
- The extent of your injuries
- Your past and future medical bills
- Your lost wages and income
- Your pain and suffering after the accident
- The insurance coverages that are available
- Comparative fault allegations
The quickest way to determine the value of your claim is to contact a Riverside personal injury attorney. Your lawyer can help you estimate your damages and consult experts (if necessary) to value your more complex damages.
Compensation
What Damages Are Available After an Accident in Riverside, California?
You will be entitled to economic damages and non-economic damages after your accident in Riverside. Economic damages will cover your financial losses related to your injuries. These include medical expenses, lost income, and property damage, among other things. You will prove these damages using receipts, invoices, and other documentation.
Economic Damages
- Lost wages
- Decreased earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Rehabilitation
- Medical bills
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Decreased enjoyment of life
- Anxiety, PTSD, depression
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
Not all damages come with receipts. Therefore, you are entitled to non-economic damages to cover your non-financial losses connected with your accident. These damages compensate for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, reduced quality of life, and loss of consortium, to name a few.
Rare cases are eligible for punitive damages. Rather than compensate for a loss, punitive damages punish the at-fault party for reckless or malicious conduct.
Fault Allocation
What if I'm Being Blamed for My Accident in Riverside?
California uses a pure comparative fault system to divide fault in accidents involving more than one at-fault party. Under this rule, courts and insurers can reduce your compensation if you contributed to your accident in any way. Specifically, the court or insurer will reduce your damages by your percentage of fault for the incident.
If a court or jury determines you were 20% at fault for your accident, you can recover 80% of your damages.
Insurers often try to use this rule even when it doesn’t apply. Therefore, you should take allegations of comparative negligence seriously. Contact a Riverside personal injury attorney to see how you can challenge claims of shared fault.
Important Deadline
How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit After an Accident in California?
You will only have two years to file a lawsuit after most accidents. This time limit, known as the “statute of limitations,” starts running on the date of your accident. If you didn’t discover your injury right away, you will have one year from the date you discover your injury to file your lawsuit.
Claims involving children and government entities are subject to different statutes of limitations. Therefore, you should consult a personal injury lawyer to determine the deadline that applies in your case. Contact M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free case review.
Proving Your Case
How Do I Prove Negligence in California?
Negligence is the basis of most personal injury cases. If you plan to file a lawsuit after your accident, chances are good you will have to prove negligence to be successful. Negligence, which can also be understood as “carelessness,” happens when a person fails to act as a reasonable person and injures another person.
Negligence is composed of four elements:
- Duty. You will have to show that another party owed you a duty of care.
- Breach. You will have to prove the party failed to act reasonably in the circumstances leading up to your injury.
- Causation. You must show that the at-fault party caused your accident.
- Damages. You will have to offer proof that you suffered financial or emotional losses due to the accident.
Our team at M&Y injury lawyers can help you establish all four elements of negligence. We will conduct an independent investigation to gather critical evidence such as video/surveillance footage, accident reports, business records, cell phone records, and any other proof we need to win your claim.
Our Fees
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Riverside, CA?
Nothing upfront, typically. Personal injury lawyers utilize contingency fees. Under this fee structure, you don’t pay anything unless your attorney recovers a verdict or settlement for you first. If your attorney is successful, you will pay them a percentage of your settlement or verdict as compensation for their services.
Contingency fees give accident victims access to quality legal representation with minimal financial risks. This fee system recognizes that victims may have serious financial struggles after an accident and ensures that legal fees don’t add to the burden.
Next Step
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer
You may feel overwhelmed after your accident. But there are people who can help. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers would be happy to take on the legal and administrative responsibilities of your claim while you rest and recover.
We’ve obtained over $800 million in compensation for injured clients in California. We have over 100 years of combined legal experience. Let us put our track record and experience to work for you.
Contact M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule your free case consultation with Riverside personal injury lawyers. We’re standing by to help you after your accident.
FAQ
Common Questions About Riverside Personal Injury Cases
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in California?
You will only have two years to file a lawsuit after most accidents, under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. This time limit, known as the statute of limitations, starts running on the date of your accident. If you didn’t discover your injury right away, you will have one year from the date you discover your injury to file. Claims involving children and government entities are subject to different statutes of limitations.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer at M&Y?
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers operates on a contingency fee basis. There is nothing upfront. You don’t pay anything unless your attorney recovers a verdict or settlement for you first. If your attorney is successful, you will pay them a percentage of your settlement or verdict as compensation for their services.
What if I'm partially at fault for the accident?
California uses a pure comparative fault system. Courts and insurers can reduce your compensation if you contributed to your accident in any way. Specifically, the court or insurer will reduce your damages by your percentage of fault. For example, if a court determines you were 20% at fault, you can recover 80% of your damages.
What damages can I recover after a Riverside accident?
You may be entitled to economic damages (medical expenses, lost income, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, reduced quality of life, loss of consortium). In rare cases, punitive damages may be available if the at-fault party engaged in reckless or malicious conduct.
Where are personal injury lawsuits filed in Riverside?
Personal injury lawsuits arising in Riverside are filed in the Riverside County Superior Court — Historic Courthouse, located at 4050 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501. This is the main civil courthouse for Riverside County, which handles personal injury and tort matters. Our M&Y Riverside office is located at 11801 Pierce Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505. Call us at 866-864-5477.