The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker helps people injured in Ontario, California, understand their options after car crashes, falls and other accidents. Consulting an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other losses. Tell us what happened so we can discuss the evidence available and the deadlines that may apply.
Request a free consultation | Call the Ontario team: (714) 581-9210
Who will help with my Ontario injury claim?
Our team reviews the circumstances of your injury and explains whether the firm can help. If we accept your case, an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer will be assigned to oversee your matter, and we will explain the representation agreement before you sign. You will know whom to contact with questions and how fees and case expenses work.
Larry H. Parker founded the firm in 1974. Learn about our firm, explore published firm case results and read client reviews. These describe the firm’s broader work and are not presented as Ontario-only results or experience.
Meet Your Ontario Legal Team
Meet the lawyers through our attorney directory. Jeff Billings, Managing Attorney, helps lead the firm. His California State Bar record provides licensing information. Ask which attorney will oversee your Ontario claim and who will handle day-to-day updates; a profile alone does not identify the lawyer assigned to your case.
On this page: First steps · Reports · Cases · Deadlines · Fees · Office · FAQs
What should I do after an injury in Ontario?
Protect your health first, then preserve the information that can help explain what happened. You do not need a complete set of records to ask for a consultation with a qualified Ontario personal injury lawyer.
- Get to safety and seek medical care. Call 911 in an emergency. Tell your provider how you were hurt and describe your symptoms accurately. Follow the recommended care plan and keep treatment records and work restrictions.
- Document the incident. When safe, photograph the scene, injuries, damage and any hazard. Keep witness contact details, relevant messages and damaged belongings. Note the responding agency and report number.
- Make the appropriate reports. After a collision, notify the appropriate authorities. For a fall or other property incident, tell the manager and request an incident report. DMV reporting is a separate step when its requirements apply.
- Understand requests from insurers. Before giving a recorded statement, signing a broad medical release or accepting a settlement, understand what you are agreeing to. Ask for legal guidance if you are unsure.
- Check deadlines early. Public-entity claims may require action much sooner than an ordinary injury lawsuit. A pending accident report does not automatically extend a deadline.
How do I obtain an accident report in Ontario?
Start with the agency that investigated the collision. Check your incident card or other paperwork. Do not assume the agency based only on whether the collision happened on I-10, SR-60 or a city street.
- Ontario Police Department: Contact the Records Bureau or follow the Request a Traffic Report link on the department’s Services page. Have the incident date, location and report number, if known, ready.
- California Highway Patrol: If CHP investigated, use its crash-report request process. Eligible parties may request a report through the CHP Crash Portal or use Form CHP 190 for the applicable mail or in-person route.
Check identification requirements, eligibility and any fees with the agency. Availability and processing times vary. Requesting an existing report is different from reporting a new incident or submitting a DMV SR-1. An Ontario personal injury lawyer can also help you request and evaluate these records.
Types of Claims an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer Handles
We review claims involving negligent drivers, unsafe property and other preventable harm. The facts, available evidence and applicable deadlines determine whether we can accept a matter.
- Car accidents — rear-end collisions, intersection crashes and other incidents involving drivers and passengers.
- Truck accidents — claims that may require driver, employer, maintenance and vehicle records.
- Motorcycle accidents — disputes may involve visibility, lane movement, road conditions and the injuries caused by the collision.
- Uber and rideshare accidents — trip status and available insurance may affect the claim.
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: Evidence may include witness accounts, video and the location of the people and vehicles involved.
- Slips, falls and unsafe-property incidents: Inspection logs, maintenance records and evidence of notice may help establish responsibility.
- Dog bites — statutory liability may apply without proof of an earlier bite, subject to the law’s requirements and exceptions.
- Wrongful death — eligible family members may have a claim after a fatal injury; a separate estate claim may also require review.
How can an injury affect my claim?
The injury affects the treatment needed, time away from work and changes to daily life. Medical records, imaging, rehabilitation notes and professional opinions can help connect those effects to the incident and support any future-care needs.
Keep bills, pay records and notes about activities you can no longer do as before. Tell providers about prior conditions as well as new symptoms, and document the reasons for treatment gaps. A previous condition does not automatically rule out a claim for new harm or aggravation, but the evidence must explain what changed.
Who may be responsible for my injury?
Many injury claims involve negligence. A duty of care is a legal obligation to use the care the circumstances require. The claim must also establish a breach of that duty, a connection between the breach and the injury, and resulting losses. Different rules govern some statutory and strict-liability claims.
- Drivers: Unsafe turns, distraction or failure to yield may support a negligence claim when the conduct causes injury.
- Employers: An employer may share responsibility for an employee’s wrongful conduct within the scope of employment under Civil Code § 2338.
- Property owners and businesses: A fall may raise questions about who controlled the property, the condition, notice of the hazard and reasonable precautions.
- Dog owners: Civil Code § 3342 can impose liability for a bite in a public place or while the person is lawfully on private property, regardless of the dog’s prior viciousness or the owner’s knowledge. Requirements, exceptions and defenses still matter.
- Manufacturers and sellers: Defective-product claims may involve design, manufacturing or warning defects.
- Public entities: Dangerous-public-property claims have specific statutory requirements and defenses. The City of Ontario, San Bernardino County and state agencies are separate entities.
If you were hurt at work, workers’ compensation may be the main route to benefits. A claim against a responsible third party may also be possible. These routes need separate analysis; see the California workers’ compensation overview.
What if I share some of the fault?
California generally applies pure comparative negligence. Your share of responsibility can reduce compensation without automatically preventing recovery. Ask what evidence supports a proposed percentage; an insurer’s assessment is not a binding finding. The legal theory and facts affect the analysis.
What losses may an Ontario injury claim cover?
- Financial losses: Medical treatment, rehabilitation, supported future care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses linked to the injury.
- Personal losses: Physical pain, emotional distress connected to the injury, loss of enjoyment of life, physical limitations, scarring and disfigurement. Separate rules govern a spouse’s loss-of-consortium claim and claims after a death.
Punitive damages are uncommon and are not compensation for ordinary losses. Civil Code § 3294 requires clear and convincing evidence of oppression, fraud or malice. Severe injury or ordinary negligence alone is not enough.
What deadlines could apply to my injury claim?
- Personal injury lawsuit: Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 generally provides two years. Accrual rules, exceptions and certain claim types can change the calculation; do not assume every claim runs from when you discover the full extent of an injury.
- Government claim: Many public-entity injury claims must be presented within six months after accrual under Government Code § 911.2. Identify the correct entity and recipient; an ordinary insurance claim may not satisfy this requirement.
- Lawsuit after rejection: Under Government Code § 945.6, a compliant written rejection generally starts a six-month period from delivery or mailing to sue. Different rules may apply without proper written notice. Have the specific dates reviewed promptly.
Pitfall Alert: A police report does not replace the DMV SR-1
California requires a DMV SR-1 accident report within 10 days when a collision causes any injury or death, or more than $1,000 in property damage. This is separate from a police report, insurance claim or lawsuit. Do not assume another report completes this step for you.
How can a lawyer help with a disputed claim?
Legal help can be useful when responsibility is disputed, injuries are serious, several parties may be involved or a deadline is approaching. We review the available evidence, identify potential defendants and insurance coverage, document losses and communicate with insurers. If negotiation does not resolve the matter, we evaluate the next legal steps.
When the insurer questions the evidence
A disputed claim may turn on how the injury happened, whether an earlier condition contributed or what future treatment the records support. A useful response connects accident evidence to medical records and documented losses. We identify gaps, seek additional records or qualified expert analysis when appropriate, and explain how unresolved questions could affect the claim.
We assess offers against the evidence and explain the available choices. The decision to accept a settlement is yours. No lawyer can promise a particular recovery or guarantee that a dispute will resolve without litigation.
Attorney Insight: What matters in a dangerous-public-property claim?
A hazardous road or sidewalk does not by itself establish public-entity liability. Under Government Code § 835, the claim must address the dangerous condition, causation, foreseeable risk and either qualifying employee conduct that created the condition or sufficient actual or constructive notice. Statutory defenses may also apply.
Hypothetical example, not a client matter: A person trips on damaged public pavement in Ontario. An investigation would identify who owned or controlled the location, document the condition and examine records such as prior complaints, inspections or repair work. Those records may help establish how the condition arose or what the entity knew before the injury; they do not guarantee liability.
Identifying the proper agency and preserving evidence are separate from presenting a timely government claim. We can investigate those questions while preparing the claim and considering whether expert evaluation is needed. Waiting for a public-records response does not automatically pause a deadline.
What happens after I contact the firm?
1. Initial inquiry and case review
Tell us where and how you were injured and what concerns you most. We review the available information, consider whether we can help and identify urgent evidence or deadline questions.
2. Representation agreement
If we accept the matter and you choose to hire us, we explain the written agreement, responsible attorney, fees and case expenses before representation begins.
3. Investigation and evaluation
We gather relevant reports, medical and employment records, witness information and other available evidence. We assess responsibility and the losses supported by the records as your recovery develops.
4. Negotiation and resolution
We present the claim, respond to disputes and explain offers. Mediation may help the parties explore an agreement. If a lawsuit is needed, the appropriate court depends on the case; some matters proceed in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
5. Litigation when necessary
A lawsuit may involve discovery, depositions, expert review and trial preparation. Filing does not make trial certain. We explain major decisions and proposed resolution terms, including applicable deductions.
Timing depends on treatment, evidence, disputed issues and whether litigation becomes necessary. We keep you informed as those factors develop.
What should I ask before hiring a lawyer?
- Who is responsible for my case? Ask which attorney will oversee it and whom to contact for routine updates.
- How will communication work? Ask how developments and offers will be explained, and how to reach the team with questions.
- Have you handled similar issues? Ask about experience with your type of incident, injury and disputed evidence, rather than relying on a general recovery total.
How Much Does an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
The first consultation is free and is separate from hiring the firm. Qualifying cases may be accepted on a contingency basis, with attorney fees depending on the recovery and agreement. Case expenses are separate; ask what you could owe if there is no recovery.
Under Business and Professions Code § 6147, California generally requires a written contingency-fee agreement. It should explain the fee percentage, how expenses affect the recovery and whether costs are deducted before or after the fee is calculated. Ask for an example of the estimated amount you would receive, including other applicable deductions. The fee is negotiable and is not set by law.
What do clients say about their experience?
“There was absolutely no hassle for me. They kept me up to date and checked in on me throughout the case.”
Marcos R., Yelp review excerpt
Testimonials reflect individual experiences. They do not guarantee, warrant or predict another case’s outcome.
What results can the firm document?
These selected firm case results come from the firm’s broader case history. They are not presented as Ontario-specific recoveries.
- $15,000,000 — Jury verdict for defective seatbelt design
- $10,600,000 — Jury verdict for negligent freeway maintenance
- $5,200,000 — Settlement for premises liability and negligent design
- $2,435,865 — Offshore drilling accident
- $1,500,000 — Automobile accident
- $1,375,000 — Automobile accident
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its facts and applicable law. Listed recoveries do not establish the net amount a client received after fees, costs and other deductions.
Where do you help injury clients?
We help people injured throughout Ontario, including Downtown Ontario, Ontario Ranch, Creekside, New Model Colony and the area around Ontario Mills. Service coverage is separate from the location where you meet with the team.
Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys — Ontario
337 N Vineyard Ave suit 400
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone: (714) 581-9210
View the Ontario office map listing | Contact us to arrange a meeting
Contact the team before visiting to discuss meeting arrangements. If your injury occurred elsewhere in California, we can discuss whether the firm can help with your matter.
Where can I find Ontario claim resources?
- Ontario Police Records Bureau: Find contact information and report-request guidance for incidents handled by Ontario Police.
- Ontario Police traffic report request: Follow Request a Traffic Report to request an existing collision report.
- CHP crash reports: Request a report when CHP investigated the collision.
- DMV SR-1 accident reporting: Complete the separate DMV report when required.
- San Bernardino County Superior Court civil information: Find civil procedures and court information. The correct filing location depends on jurisdiction, venue and case type.
These links are provided for convenience. The firm is not affiliated with these agencies or the court. Check current instructions before submitting records requests or court documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Ontario personal injury lawyer cost?
The consultation is free. Representation fees and case expenses depend on the written agreement. See the fee explanation and ask what happens if there is no recovery before signing.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
Many California injury lawsuits have a two-year deadline, but exceptions and different claim types can change it. Government claims may require much earlier action. See the deadlines section and have your specific dates reviewed.
What if a public entity may be responsible?
Identify the correct entity early. Many injury claims must be presented within six months after accrual, followed by a separate lawsuit deadline. A compliant written rejection generally starts a six-month period from delivery or mailing to sue. Different notice circumstances require individual review.
Can I recover compensation if I share fault?
Often, yes. In California negligence claims, shared fault generally reduces recovery rather than automatically barring it. See how shared fault can affect a claim. Ask what evidence supports any proposed allocation.
Do I need the police report before requesting a consultation?
No. Share the incident details and report number if available, along with photographs and insurer correspondence. You can request a consultation while records are pending. See the Ontario Police and CHP report routes.
How much is my injury case worth?
There is no standard payout. Value depends on responsibility, supported financial and personal losses, and available insurance or other sources of recovery. Ask which records are missing and what could change the assessment. An early estimate is not a promise of a settlement or verdict.
How do I request a free consultation?
Call the Ontario team at (714) 581-9210 or complete our online contact form. Tell us what happened, how the injury has affected you and what you need help understanding. We will discuss whether the firm can assist and explain the next steps.
Bring what you have: the incident date and location, responding agency and report number, photographs, witness information, medical provider names and insurance letters or offers. Missing paperwork should not stop you from asking for a consultation or deadline review.
Attorney Review and Office Information
Reviewed by Jeff Billings, Managing Attorney
California State Bar information — Jeffrey Ray Billings, No. 165229
Attorney profile
Last reviewed: October 27, 2026
Legal services are provided by attorneys licensed to practice in California. This page provides general information; the law and deadlines that apply depend on the circumstances of each matter.
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