Looking for a car accident lawyer near you? We serve all of the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices. No recovery, no fee. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.
Edgar P. Lombera
Personal Injury Attorney · 15+ Years
If a traffic collision turned your life upside down, a local car accident lawyer can help you protect your rights and get the medical care and financial compensation you deserve. When people search for a “car accident lawyer near me” after a crash in San Bernardino or Riverside County, they need someone close by who knows the local roads, courts, and insurance adjusters — not a call center three states away. The Law Offices of Edgar Lombera serves the entire Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices in Redlands and Palm Springs, handling car accident claims from the first phone call to settlement or verdict.
Before you speak to an insurance company or sign anything, get clear legal advice about fault, documentation, and the statute of limitations under California law. We coordinate treatment, organize evidence, and manage negotiation with insurers so you can focus on healing. Prefer to start by telephone, email, or text message? Reach out in the way that works for you; a local attorney or paralegal will respond quickly — and there is no fee unless we win your case.
Call Redlands: (909) 915-0181 • Call Palm Springs: (760) 835-9353 • Request a Free Consultation
Every crash is different, and the way we prove fault and damages changes with the type of collision. Our car accident attorneys handle the full range of motor vehicle cases across San Bernardino and Riverside County:
California follows comparative negligence. Each driver owes a duty of care; if a reasonable person would have acted differently, legal liability is assigned by percentage. Evidence of distracted driving, drunk driving/driving under the influence, drowsy driving, reckless driving, tailgating, road rage, unsafe speed, poor visibility, weather, or failure to obey signs can shift fault. Even if you were partly to blame, a plaintiff may still recover compensation reduced by that percentage. Our attorneys collect scene data, camera footage, black‑box downloads, and expert analysis to support your case in court if needed.
Car accidents can cause soft tissue injury, fractures and bone damage, spinal cord trauma, back and neck pain, concussion/brain injury, internal bleeding, disfigurement, burn injuries from an airbag, and chronic headache or anxiety affecting mental health and quality of life. We help coordinate treatment, from ER to specialists and therapy. Keep track of health insurance approvals, co‑pays, and payment receipts; these bills become part of your personal injury claim.
Damages typically include:
How much is a car accident case worth? There is no fixed figure — every case turns on its facts. The value of a claim generally depends on the severity of your injuries and treatment, the total of your medical bills and lost wages, whether injuries are permanent, the degree of each driver’s fault, and the available insurance limits. We never promise a specific dollar amount; instead, we build the strongest possible record so the full value of your losses is on the table during negotiation.
Multiple policies may apply: the at‑fault driver’s liability insurance, your health insurance, your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and employer or commercial policies for a truck driver, delivery vehicle, or bus. We identify limits, analyze policy language, and handle negotiation with the insurance company. If a carrier violates duties, we explore insurance bad faith. In Riverside car accident and accidents San Bernardino corridors, we also see hit and run and motor vehicle cases involving Uber and Lyft; rideshare rules and coverage tiers differ, so prompt legal advice matters.
Deadlines apply under the statute of limitations for personal injury in California. Some public‑entity claims require rapid notice under specific statute sections. We track dates so you don’t miss them. Seat‑belt use, medication lists, and follow‑through on care help prove causation and reduce defense arguments about behavior or gaps in treatment. When required, we file the SR‑1 with the Department of Motor Vehicles after a traffic collision in the United States. Guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can help you understand crash dynamics and safety basics.
Because we work from two offices — Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley — a local car accident lawyer is genuinely near you across the region. The Inland Empire road network (I‑10, I‑15, I‑215, SR‑210, SR‑60, and SR‑91) and Highway 111 through the desert see thousands of collisions a year, and we know these corridors, the local police and CHP offices, and the courts where cases are heard. If you need a copy of a crash report, we can help obtain it from the PD or CHP.
We represent injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout:
We also serve Ontario, Rialto, Yucaipa, Loma Linda, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella. ¿Busca un abogado de accidentes cerca de mí? Llámenos — hablamos español.
While this page focuses on car crashes, some injuries involve other claims: motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, product liability (defective airbag or brake), premises liability (unsafe property), and dog bite cases. If the facts point to a wrongful death claim, our attorneys will explain damages available to the family.
You can reach us by telephone, email, web form, or text message—whatever improves communication while you recover. We work on a contingency fee: no upfront payment, and you owe nothing unless we obtain compensation. During the case, our law offices keep you updated and pay close attention to treatment, scheduling, and insurer requests for consent forms or statements.
A local attorney understands Southern California roads, law enforcement practices, and court scheduling. We know how a complaint proceeds in regional courts and how a judgment or verdict is enforced. Our team includes paralegal staff and trial counsel with experience handling complex motor vehicle cases, including truck driver and commercial‑policy matters. When you choose a car accident lawyer near you rather than a distant advertising firm, you get face‑to‑face meetings, faster response, and someone who treats your case — and your recovery — as if you were a neighbor. We value our community and focus on clear advice that helps you make decisions with confidence.
Edgar P. Lombera is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Edgar Lombera. He represents car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and wrongful‑death victims across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley on a contingency‑fee basis — no fee unless the firm wins. His practice focuses on clear, plain‑language counsel so injured clients understand fault, insurance coverage, treatment, and every step from claim to court. The firm is bilingual (English / Español).
Get answers to the most common car accident questions. For personalized guidance, call (909) 915-0181 (Redlands) or (760) 835-9353 (Palm Springs).
Look for a local attorney who handles car accident cases specifically, offers a free consultation, works on contingency (no fee unless you win), and knows your local courts and insurers. We meet clients from two Inland Empire offices — Redlands and Palm Springs — so help is genuinely nearby.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover compensation — the fee comes out of the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free.
Yes. An adjuster works for the carrier. A car accident lawyer protects your rights, handles legal liability issues, and keeps you from saying something that harms your case.
Depending on the case: health insurance, MedPay, the at‑fault driver’s liability insurance, or reimbursement at settlement. We help organize bills and request reimbursement.
California’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the crash, but claims against a public entity have a much shorter deadline. Talk to us early so no deadline is missed.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drug impairment can support punitive exposure and shifts in fault. Call for legal advice right away.
We can pursue UM/UIM and other avenues. Prompt reporting to law enforcement and California Highway Patrol helps.
Medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and—in rare cases—punitive damages. We also explain loss of consortium.
We file the complaint, the defendant answers, and the case moves through discovery, depositions, mediation, and possibly trial before a jury.
Yes. We routinely handle Riverside car accident claims and accidents San Bernardino commuters face across the IE, plus the Coachella Valley.
If a traffic collision has caused injury, property damage, or the death of a loved one, get answers now. A local attorney will review fault, coverage options, treatment, and next steps.
Start by telephone, or email us to schedule a consultation. Free, confidential, and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
San Bernardino County · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
and the Coachella Valley
I‑10 · I‑15 · I‑215 · SR‑210 · SR‑60 · SR‑91
No pressure, no obligation — just answers. Tell us a little about your crash and we’ll call you back. Formulario disponible en español también.
Attorney Advertising: The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.
