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Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer | Willford Law Corporation

Thomas M. Willford has litigated injury cases for 32 years. Our Santa Ana office is about 35 to 45 minutes from Riverside, and you can call (714) 975-5777 to talk through what happened.
About 35 to 45 minutes via SR-91 and SR-55 from Riverside in normal traffic, longer at rush hour
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Legally Reviewed by Tom Willford on October 22, 2026

About 35 to 45 Min via SR-91

From Riverside 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 Riverside Residents Contact Willford Law Corporation

Many Riverside residents drive west on SR-91 into Orange County for work, shopping and visits. If you were hurt in a crash or other incident in Orange County, our Santa Ana office is reachable by freeway, and we can talk through your options by phone first.

Reachable by SR-91

Our Santa Ana office is reachable from Riverside by SR-91 and SR-55.

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 Riverside families.

Meet Thomas M. Willford, Trial Attorney for Riverside Injury Claims

Thomas M. Willford, trial attorney and owner of Willford Law Corporation in Santa Ana
People injured in Orange County should understand their options early, before deadlines, recorded statements 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 Riverside

Most clients from Riverside reach us in about 35 to 45 minutes in normal traffic via SR-91 and SR-55. The SR-91 corridor can back up badly on weekday rush hours, so allow extra time and use your GPS with the address below.
  • From Riverside, take SR-91 west through Corona and the Santa Ana Canyon toward SR-55, then SR-55 south 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 Riverside Residents

These are the kinds of claims we handle for Riverside residents hurt in Orange County. Each page explains how the claim process generally works.

Car Accident Claims: Riverside

Collisions on the SR-91 commute and on Orange County streets.

Wrongful Death Claims: Riverside

Families who have lost a loved one in a crash or other preventable incident.

Pedestrian Accident Claims: Riverside

Walkers struck in crosswalks and parking lots.

Bicycle Accident Claims: Riverside

Cyclists hurt at intersections, in bike lanes and on shared neighborhood streets.

Premises Liability: Riverside

Slips, falls and other injuries at shops, restaurants and rental or commercial properties.

Government Claims: Riverside

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

Staying Safe and Documenting an Accident

Riverside residents reach Orange County by way of SR-91 through Corona and the Santa Ana Canyon, a corridor known for heavy commuter traffic. Crashes on the commute, in Orange County neighborhoods and on local streets are all situations we review.
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 Injury and Government Claims in Orange County

Most California 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 Riverside Residents

Yes. Willford Law Corporation represents injured people from Riverside and the Inland Empire who are hurt in Orange County. Our Santa Ana office is about 35 to 45 minutes from Riverside 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 about 35 to 45 minutes from Riverside in normal traffic via SR-91 and SR-55. SR-91 can back up badly during rush hours, so allow extra time.
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.
Where the injury happened can affect where a claim is filed and which agencies are involved. Call (714) 975-5777 and describe what happened so we can tell you whether we can help.

Hurt in Orange County? Talk to a Santa Ana Trial Attorney

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