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Huntington Beach Personal Injury Lawyer | Willford Law Corporation

Thomas M. Willford has litigated injury cases for 32 years. Our Santa Ana office serves Huntington Beach residents hurt on Beach Boulevard, Pacific Coast Highway and neighborhood streets, and you can call to talk through what happened.

📍 About 25 minutes via I-405 from Huntington Beach in normal traffic, longer at rush hour
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About 25 Min via I-405

From Huntington Beach to Santa Ana

32 Years Litigating

Thomas M. Willford, Trial Attorney

Federal & State Courts

C.D., E.D., N.D., S.D. Cal. and Cal. Supreme Court

English & Spanish

Bilingual website and intake

Why Huntington Beach Residents Contact Willford Law Corporation

Willford Law Corporation represents people hurt in crashes, falls and other preventable incidents across Orange County, including the coastal communities. Huntington Beach residents can meet with us at our Santa Ana office or start with a phone call.

Reachable From Huntington Beach

Our Santa Ana office is reachable from Huntington Beach by I-405 or surface streets such as Beach Boulevard, all within Orange County.

Trial Attorney Led

Thomas M. Willford has litigated cases in state and federal court for 32 years.

Government Claim Experience

Crashes or falls involving a city or county have short notice deadlines. We handle those claims.

English and Spanish

Our site and intake are available in English and Spanish for Huntington Beach families.

Meet Thomas M. Willford, Trial Attorney for Huntington Beach Injury Claims

Thomas M. Willford, trial attorney and owner of Willford Law Corporation in Santa Ana
Huntington Beach residents share the road with beach visitors, commuters and cyclists year-round. I want people to understand their options early, before deadlines and insurance calls shape the outcome.
Thomas M. Willford is the owner and trial attorney of Willford Law Corporation in Santa Ana. He has been litigating cases for 32 years across many areas of law in state and federal court, and personal injury is his focus. He is admitted to the Supreme Court of California and the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California, and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Trial Lawyers and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.
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Getting to Our Santa Ana Office from Huntington Beach

Most Huntington Beach clients reach us in about 25 minutes in normal traffic via I-405 or surface streets such as Beach Boulevard. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours, and use your GPS with the address below.
  • From Huntington Beach, take Beach Boulevard or Brookhurst Street to I-405 toward Santa Ana.
  • Follow the freeway toward the Bristol Street and Sunflower Avenue area, where the Hutton Centre office park sits.
  • Turn onto Hutton Centre Drive and look for number 4.
  • Our office is Suite 660 at 4 Hutton Centre Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92707.
Willford Law Corporation
4 Hutton Centre Dr., Suite 660, Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 975-5777

Injury Claims We Handle for Huntington Beach Residents

Injuries near the beach, the pier and busy corridors lead to a mix of claim types for Huntington Beach residents. Each page explains how the claim process generally works.

Car Accident Claims — Huntington Beach

Collisions on Beach Boulevard, Brookhurst Street, Pacific Coast Highway and nearby streets.

Motorcycle Accident Claims — Huntington Beach

Riders hurt on Pacific Coast Highway, coastal roads and freeway connectors near Huntington Beach.

Pedestrian Accident Claims — Huntington Beach

Walkers struck in crosswalks near the pier, shopping centers and busy intersections.

Bicycle Accident Claims — Huntington Beach

Cyclists hurt on beach bike paths, in bike lanes and on streets with turning traffic.

Scooter Accident Claims — Huntington Beach

Scooter riders hurt in crashes with vehicles or by hazards in the road.

Government Claims — Huntington Beach

Injuries involving a city, county or public agency, which have a six-month claim window.

Staying Safe and Documenting a Huntington Beach Accident

Huntington Beach mixes beach visitors, commuters and local traffic on corridors such as Beach Boulevard (SR-39), Brookhurst Street and Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1). Federal crash records list SR-39 Beach Blvd among the roads recorded most often in Orange County fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024.
If you are hurt, get medical care, photograph the scene and any road hazards, and keep the other driver’s and insurer’s information. Avoid giving recorded statements to an insurer before you understand your rights. The county-wide crash data below shows where fatal crashes have clustered.
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Time Limits for Huntington Beach Injury and Government Claims

Most Huntington Beach injury claims have a two-year filing deadline. California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 generally gives two years from the date of injury, and wrongful death claims also generally carry a two-year period (CCP § 335.1 and § 377.60).
Claims involving a city, county or other public entity move faster. Government Code § 911.2 generally requires a written claim within six months of the incident, and missing it can end the claim. Read about government claims or call (714) 975-5777 promptly so your deadlines can be reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions from Huntington Beach Residents

Yes. Willford Law Corporation represents injured people from Huntington Beach and throughout Orange County. Our Santa Ana office is about 25 minutes away in normal traffic, and you can call (714) 975-5777 to describe what happened.
Our office at 4 Hutton Centre Dr., Suite 660 in Santa Ana is in central Orange County, a short freeway drive from Huntington Beach. The trip typically takes about 25 minutes outside rush hour via I-405.
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. If a public entity may be responsible, a written claim is generally due within six months, so contact an attorney promptly.
Claims against public entities follow the Government Claims Act and have a much shorter notice period than ordinary injury claims. We handle government claims, and you should call as soon as you suspect a road defect or public property condition played a role.
Get medical care first, then document the scene, exchange information and report the crash. Avoid recorded statements to an insurer until you have spoken with a lawyer, and call us to discuss your options.

Hurt in Huntington Beach? Talk to a Santa Ana Trial Attorney

Call or send a message to discuss your Huntington Beach accident. Deadlines can be short, so earlier is better.
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