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Costa Mesa Personal Injury Lawyer | Willford Law Corporation

Thomas M. Willford has litigated injury cases for 32 years. Our Santa Ana office is minutes from Costa Mesa, and you can call (714) 975-5777 to talk through what happened.
📍 About 15 minutes via I-405 or SR-55 from Costa Mesa in normal traffic, longer at rush hour
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About 15 Min via I-405

From Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa Residents Contact Willford Law Corporation

Willford Law Corporation represents people hurt in crashes, falls and other preventable incidents across central Orange County. Costa Mesa sits right next to our office, so meeting in person is straightforward.

Close to Costa Mesa

Our office is roughly six miles from Costa Mesa, reachable by I-405 or SR-55 without leaving 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 Costa Mesa families.

Meet Thomas M. Willford, Trial Attorney for Costa Mesa Injury Claims

Thomas M. Willford, trial attorney and owner of Willford Law Corporation in Santa Ana
Costa Mesa residents are often hurt on the same busy roads they use every day. 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 Costa Mesa

Most Costa Mesa clients reach us in about 15 minutes in normal traffic via I-405 or SR-55. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours, and use your GPS with the address below.
  • From Costa Mesa, take I-405 or SR-55 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 Costa Mesa Residents

These are the practice areas Costa Mesa clients contact us about most. Each page explains how the claim process generally works.

Car Accident Claims — Costa Mesa

Collisions on Harbor Boulevard, Newport Boulevard, Fairview Road and nearby streets.

Motorcycle Accident Claims — Costa Mesa

Riders injured on surface streets and freeway connectors around Costa Mesa.

Pedestrian Accident Claims — Costa Mesa

Walkers struck in crosswalks, parking lots and busy retail areas.

Bicycle Accident Claims — Costa Mesa

Cyclists hurt by turning vehicles, dooring and unsafe road conditions.

Premises Liability — Costa Mesa

Slips, falls and other injuries at stores, restaurants and commercial properties.

Government Claims — Costa Mesa

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

Staying Safe and Documenting a Costa Mesa Accident

Costa Mesa combines heavy retail traffic around South Coast Plaza with freeway connections to I-405, SR-55 and SR-73. That mix of shoppers, commuters and pedestrians is why crashes and parking-lot injuries are a regular concern in the city.
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.
See Orange County's Most Dangerous Intersections

Time Limits for Costa Mesa Injury and Government Claims

Most Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa Residents

Yes. Willford Law Corporation represents injured people from Costa Mesa and throughout Orange County. Our Santa Ana office is about 15 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 roughly six miles from Costa Mesa. The drive via I-405 or SR-55 typically takes about 15 minutes outside rush hour.
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 Costa Mesa? Talk to a Santa Ana Trial Attorney

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