The Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
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Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death. No fee unless we win. Our Redlands office is just 5 minutes from Highland — your free case evaluation starts with one call.
Our Highland personal injury law firm represents accident victims in traffic collision cases throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California. Whether you suffered injuries in a car accident on the I-210, a truck accident along Base Line, or a motorcycle crash on Highland Avenue, our personal injury lawyers fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury case our Highland personal injury lawyers handle. From rear-end traffic collisions along the I-210 corridor to T-bone crashes at Highland Avenue and Palm Avenue intersections, our car accident lawyers understand how to prove fault and establish negligence in every traffic collision scenario. We handle car accidents involving lane-change violations, speed limit violations, distracted driving, and driving under the influence throughout Highland, San Bernardino, Redlands, Loma Linda, and the entire Inland Empire. Our personal injury attorneys also handle rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft, where the $1 million corporate insurance policy applies during active rides. Call (909) 915-0181 for a free case evaluation after any car accident in Highland.
Truck accidents on the I-210 corridor through Highland cause catastrophic injuries due to the massive size differential between commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Our personal injury law firm handles truck accident cases involving brake failure, fatigued truck driver violations, unsecured cargo, overloaded trailers, and weight distribution violations. Truck accidents require understanding federal FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, electronic logging device data, and the liability of trucking companies. The truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the vehicle manufacturer may all share fault in a single traffic collision. Our personal injury lawyers fight to hold every responsible party accountable. Call our Highland personal injury attorney at (909) 915-0181 after any truck accident.
Motorcycle accidents frequently result in severe injuries — traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, road rash, broken bones, and death — because motorcycle riders lack the structural protection of an enclosed vehicle. Our personal injury attorneys represent motorcycle accident victims throughout Highland, handling cases involving left-turn motorcycle accidents, lane splitting incidents, and road hazard crashes. California is one of the only states where lane splitting is legal, but motorcycle riders still face bias from insurance companies who try to assign unfair fault. Our personal injury lawyer fights against this bias using accident reconstruction evidence and traffic collision analysis to protect your right to full compensation. Contact (909) 915-0181 for a free motorcycle accident case evaluation.
When a loved one dies due to another person's negligence in a traffic collision or other accident, the surviving family faces not only unbearable grief but also mounting financial pressure from funeral costs, lost household income, and medical bills from final treatment. A wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship and guidance, and emotional distress. Under California law (CCP §377.60), spouses, domestic partners, and children of the deceased may file a wrongful death claim. In drunk driving cases involving extreme recklessness, punitive damages may also be available under Civil Code §3294 in wrongful death cases. Our personal injury lawyer handles every wrongful death case with compassion and aggressive legal advocacy. Call (909) 915-0181.
Pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents in Highland often result in catastrophic injuries because these vulnerable road users have no protection against a motor vehicle traveling at speed. Our personal injury attorneys represent pedestrian accident victims injured at crosswalks, intersections, and parking lots throughout Highland and the Inland Empire, fighting for compensation when drivers violate right-of-way laws and traffic signals. Highland Avenue and Base Line see pedestrian traffic collision incidents where speed limit violations and distracted driving endanger walkers and cyclists. Our personal injury lawyer gathers police reports, traffic camera footage, and witness statements to build the strongest case for your recovery.
California imposes strict liability on dog owners under Civil Code §3342, meaning a dog bite victim does not need to prove the animal had a history of aggression. If a dog bites you in Highland, the owner is liable for your medical bills, pain and suffering, scarring, emotional distress, and lost wages regardless of prior behavior. Our personal injury lawyer handles dog bite cases throughout Highland, San Bernardino County, and the Inland Empire. Call (909) 915-0181 for a free case evaluation.
| Advantage | How It Helps Your Personal Injury Case |
|---|---|
| 5 Minutes from Highland | Our Redlands office is just 5 minutes from Highland — closer than any downtown Los Angeles law firm and far more convenient for our Highland clients. When you need to meet with your personal injury attorney in person, you do not have to drive across the Inland Empire. |
| Inland Empire Focus | We know the intricacies of San Bernardino County Superior Court, local police report offices, and medical facilities including Loma Linda University Medical Center. This local knowledge gives your personal injury case a significant advantage over out-of-area law firms. |
| Trial-Ready Reputation | Insurance companies know our personal injury lawyers will take your case to a jury trial if negotiation stalls — significantly raising settlement offers. Our courtroom experience at the San Bernardino County Superior Court means insurance carriers take our demands seriously. |
| Resources & Personal Attention | In-house accident investigation team, traffic collision reconstruction experts, medical expert networks, and a live person to answer your call 24/7. Our personal injury law firm combines sophisticated legal resources with the personalized attention of a boutique practice for every Highland client. |
| No Fee Unless We Win | Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis — you pay absolutely nothing upfront and owe no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. This means we are fully invested in winning your case. |
| Bilingual Legal Team | Our entire staff speaks English and Spanish fluently. We provide complete personal injury legal services in both languages — from your initial free consultation through your final settlement. Hablamos Español. |
As a personal injury plaintiff, you may be entitled to several categories of damages depending on the severity of your injuries and the circumstances of the traffic collision. Our Highland personal injury lawyer evaluates every category to ensure you receive the maximum compensation available under California law.
Economic damages compensate you for measurable financial losses: emergency room and surgery bills, ongoing rehabilitation and physical therapy costs, lost wages from missed work, loss of future earning capacity, property damage to your vehicle, medical equipment expenses, and all out-of-pocket costs related to your injury. Our personal injury attorneys work with medical experts and economists to calculate both current and future economic losses, ensuring nothing is overlooked in your personal injury claim.
Non-economic damages compensate you for losses that do not have a receipt: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement and scarring, loss of consortium, anxiety, PTSD, and the overall impact the injury has had on your daily life and health. Insurance companies routinely undervalue non-economic damages. Our personal injury lawyer uses established legal methodologies to calculate and substantiate these damages, fighting for the full compensation you deserve.
In cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct — such as drunk driving, driving under the influence, or corporate bad faith — California Civil Code §3294 allows courts to award punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. Punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior. Our personal injury attorneys aggressively pursue punitive damages when the evidence supports them, including subpoenaing bar receipts, phone records showing distracted driving, and toxicology reports.
After a traffic collision in Highland, the at-fault driver's insurance company is not on your side. Their adjusters are trained to minimize every personal injury claim. Here is what they do — and how our personal injury lawyers protect you:
Our Highland personal injury attorneys handle all communication with insurance companies from day one, shielding you from these tactics while building a compelling case for maximum compensation. We understand California's insurance bad faith laws and hold carriers accountable when they unreasonably deny or delay legitimate personal injury claims. You focus on recovery — we handle the fight.
The statute of limitations sets strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit in California. Miss a deadline and the court will dismiss your case — no matter how strong your personal injury claim. Understanding these deadlines is critical to protecting your legal rights.
| Claim Type | Deadline | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Personal injury (car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian accidents) | 2 years from date of injury | CCP §335.1 |
| Wrongful death | 2 years from date of death | CCP §335.1 |
| Claims against government entities | 6 months to file administrative claim | Gov. Code §911.2 |
| Minor's personal injury claims | Tolled until age 18, then 2 years | CCP §352 |
| Property damage only | 3 years | CCP §338 |
The discovery rule may extend the statute of limitations when injuries are not immediately apparent — the clock starts when the injury is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. However, evidence disappears, witnesses forget details, and surveillance footage gets overwritten. The sooner you contact a Highland personal injury lawyer, the stronger your case will be.
Don't wait. Deadlines are real and evidence fades every day.
Call (909) 915-0181 Now — Free ConsultationHighland sits at the eastern edge of the Inland Empire in San Bernardino County, with a population of approximately 55,000 residents. The city's location along the I-210 freeway creates significant traffic collision risk, particularly during rush hour commutes between Highland, San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Redlands, and the greater Southern California region. Our personal injury law firm is based in nearby Redlands — just 5 minutes from Highland — and handles personal injury cases throughout the Inland Empire.
Our personal injury lawyers have handled numerous traffic collision cases involving these high-risk areas in and around Highland: the I-210 freeway through Highland connecting to San Bernardino, Highland Avenue at major cross streets, Base Line corridor with heavy commercial traffic, Palm Avenue intersections near residential areas, and Boulder Avenue connecting Highland to San Bernardino. These corridors see frequent car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents involving speed limit violations, distracted driving, and driving under the influence.
After a personal injury in Highland, our attorneys coordinate with local medical providers including Loma Linda University Medical Center (one of the premier trauma centers in Southern California and just minutes from Highland), San Bernardino County Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, and specialty rehabilitation facilities throughout the Inland Empire. We work with medical providers who treat personal injury patients on lien so your care is never delayed by insurance disputes.
Personal injury lawsuits filed by Highland residents are heard at the San Bernardino County Superior Court. Our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience in this courthouse and understand local procedures, judge preferences, and jury tendencies that can impact your case outcome. Filing a lawsuit in the right court with the right strategy matters for the justice you deserve.
Personal Injury Attorney — Redlands & Palm Springs
Attorney Edgar P. Lombera has spent over 15 years fighting for personal injury victims throughout Highland, the Inland Empire, and the Coachella Valley. As the founder of the Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera, he built his personal injury law firm on a simple principle: every accident victim deserves aggressive legal representation regardless of their ability to pay upfront.
A graduate of Western State College of Law and an active member of the State Bar of California, Attorney Lombera brings courtroom trial experience and deep local legal knowledge to every personal injury case. His personal injury law firm operates from two offices — Redlands (5 minutes from Highland) and Palm Springs — serving accident victims across Southern California.
Attorney Lombera and his entire legal team are bilingual, providing full personal injury legal services in English and Spanish. Whether you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle crash, or any other personal injury incident in Highland, Attorney Lombera provides a free case evaluation and works on contingency — you pay nothing unless he wins your case.
En la oficina legal de Edgar P. Lombera, todo nuestro equipo habla español. Ofrecemos servicios completos de lesiones personales en español, desde su consulta gratuita hasta la resolución final de su caso. Si usted o un ser querido resultó herido en un accidente de auto, accidente de camión, accidente de motocicleta, o cualquier otro accidente en Highland o el Inland Empire, estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Llame al (909) 915-0181 para una consulta gratuita. No cobramos a menos que ganemos su caso.
Our personal injury law firm works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and owe no legal fees unless we win your case. The standard contingency fee for personal injury lawyers in California is 33-40% of the recovery. During your free case evaluation, we explain the fee structure clearly so you understand the full process before making any decisions. Call our Highland personal injury attorney at (909) 915-0181 for your free consultation.
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California is 2 years from the date of injury under CCP §335.1. Wrongful death claims also have a 2-year deadline. Claims against government entities require a notice filed within just 6 months under Gov. Code §911.2. For minors, the statute of limitations is tolled until they turn 18. The discovery rule may extend the deadline in cases where injuries were not immediately apparent. Contact our Highland personal injury lawyer immediately — missing a deadline means losing your right to seek compensation entirely.
After a traffic collision in Highland, prioritize safety first and call 911. Move to a safe location if possible. Document the accident scene with photos and video. Exchange insurance information and contact details with all drivers involved. Get names and phone numbers from witnesses. Seek medical attention even if you feel fine — many personal injuries take hours or days to manifest symptoms. Do not admit fault to anyone. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company. Then call our Highland personal injury attorneys at (909) 915-0181 for a free case evaluation before the insurance company contacts you.
Every personal injury case is unique and your case value depends on multiple factors: severity and permanence of your injuries, total medical expenses both past and future, lost wages and loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and available insurance policy limits. In drunk driving or extreme recklessness cases, punitive damages under Civil Code §3294 may significantly increase your recovery. Our Highland personal injury lawyer provides a free case evaluation to assess your specific situation and give you an honest estimate based on similar personal injury cases in the Inland Empire.
Our Highland personal injury law firm handles car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft, dog bite injuries, wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injury cases. We focus on vehicle-related and catastrophic injuries throughout Highland and the Inland Empire. If your case involves a slip-and-fall, defective product, or workplace injury, we will connect you with trusted counsel who specializes in those areas.
Most personal injury cases settle through negotiation or mediation without going to trial — approximately 90-95% of personal injury claims are resolved pre-trial. However, if the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, our personal injury lawyers are fully prepared to take your case to trial at the San Bernardino County Superior Court. Our trial-ready reputation means insurance carriers know we will not accept lowball settlement offers, which often results in higher settlements without the need for a jury verdict.
If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may still recover compensation through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. California law requires insurance companies to offer UM/UIM coverage to policyholders. Our personal injury attorneys investigate every possible avenue of recovery, including the personal assets of the at-fault driver, employer liability if the driver was working at the time of the traffic collision, and other potentially liable parties. Call (909) 915-0181 for a free consultation about your options.
Studies consistently show that personal injury victims represented by a lawyer recover significantly more compensation than those who handle claims on their own — even after deducting attorney fees. Insurance companies employ teams of adjusters and lawyers whose job is to minimize your personal injury payout. Our Highland personal injury law firm levels the playing field by gathering evidence, calculating the full value of your damages, retaining medical and economic experts, and negotiating aggressively. Your free case evaluation costs nothing and helps you understand what your personal injury claim is truly worth.
Yes. Our entire legal team is bilingual. We provide complete personal injury services in English and Spanish — from your initial free consultation through your final settlement or verdict. Ofrecemos servicios completos de lesiones personales en español. Llame al (909) 915-0181 para una consulta gratuita.
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the traffic collision. If you are found 20% at fault, you still recover 80% of your total damages. Insurance companies aggressively try to assign more fault to personal injury plaintiffs than warranted because every percentage point reduces their payout. Our personal injury attorneys use evidence-based strategies — accident reconstruction, witness testimony, traffic camera footage, and expert analysis — to minimize your fault percentage and maximize your compensation under California's comparative negligence law.
Your free consultation is completely confidential. We will review your situation, explain your legal options, and give you honest legal advice — with no pressure and no obligation. Consultas disponibles en español.
Call (909) 915-0181Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
Just 5 min from Highland · Available 24/7 · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N Palm Canyon Dr #107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley Location
Phone: (909) 915-0181
Email: lomberalaw@gmail.com
Available 24/7 by phone
English & Spanish
Attorney Advertising: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Every personal injury case is different. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. An attorney-client relationship is not formed until a written agreement is signed. Free consultations are available for potential clients to evaluate their legal options. The Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera serves Highland, San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire, and the Coachella Valley.
