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Santa Clara Personal Injury Attorney

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Attorney Michael Rehm — (800) 978-0754

Attorney Michael Rehm represents personal injury victims throughout Santa Clara and Santa Clara County. In 2023 (the most recent year for which data is currently available), 463 people were killed or injured in traffic accidents in Santa Clara, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety — ranking the city 42nd of 62 similarly sized California cities. Santa Clara's road network is anchored by heavily trafficked corridors including El Camino Real, Lafayette Street, and the routes serving Levi's Stadium and California's Great America. Bicycle accidents in Santa Clara are particularly notable — the city recorded 29 bicycle crash victims in 2023, a figure that reflects both the density of cycling activity and the risks cyclists face on major arterials.

Practice Areas

Attorney Michael Rehm handles the full range of personal injury cases arising in Santa Clara, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall and premises liability claims, dog bites, rideshare accidents, amusement park injuries, wrongful death, and uninsured motorist claims. Amusement park injury cases involving California's Great America — located in Santa Clara — are handled under Labor Code § 7920 et seq. governing ride inspection and the premises liability framework of Civil Code § 1714(a).

The Legal Standard

Civil Code § 1714(a) imposes a duty of ordinary care on every person in the management of their property or person. A defendant who breaches that duty and causes injury is liable for damages under Civil Code § 3333. California follows pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804 — a plaintiff's recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault but not eliminated.

Claims Against Government Entities

Claims arising from accidents involving dangerous road conditions, public vehicles, or public transit in Santa Clara are subject to the Government Claims Act. Government Code § 911.2 requires a written claim to be filed with the public entity within six months of the incident. Missing this deadline can potentially bar a lawsuit against a government defendant. Tolling doctrines may apply — contact Attorney Michael Rehm to assess the specific timeline in your case.

Filing Deadline — Statute of Limitations

Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 sets a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Missing this deadline can potentially bar a lawsuit. Tolling doctrines may apply depending on the facts — contact Attorney Michael Rehm to assess the specific timeline in your case.

Santa Clara County Superior Court

Personal injury cases arising in Santa Clara are filed at the Santa Clara County Superior Court, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Under Local Civil Rule 1(C), all limited and unlimited civil cases must be filed at the Downtown Superior Court. E-filing is mandatory for represented parties. Cases estimated to take more than one day at trial require a Mandatory Settlement Conference, with the MSC Statement due no later than five court days before the conference.

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Attorney Michael Rehm handles personal injury cases throughout Santa Clara and Santa Clara County on a contingency fee basis. No fee without a recovery. Call (800) 978-0754 for a free consultation.

The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts. The law can change — statutes are amended, cases are decided, and regulations are revised; nothing on this page should be relied upon as a statement of current law without verification. Deadlines and legal bars discussed on this page are general guides — whether a particular deadline applies, has run, or is subject to tolling, and whether a particular doctrine bars or limits recovery in your case, requires individual analysis. Contact Attorney Michael Rehm to discuss the specific facts of your situation.

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Phone: (619) 787-3456 Areas Served: San Diego, Vista, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Centro, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Lancaster, Palmdale, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, El Monte, Downey, West Covina, Norwalk, Burbank, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Temecula, Bakersfield, Clovis, and everywhere in between.

Bay Area Areas Served

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Northern California Office & Areas Served

2121 Broadway Unit 188860 Sacramento, CA 95818 Phone: (916) 233-7346 Areas Served: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Antelope, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, the friendly confines of Land Park, Folsom, Yolo, Woodland, West Sacramento, Davis, Placerville, South Lake Tahoe, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Yuba City, Marysville, Wheatland, Colusa, San Joaquin County, Lodi, Manteca, Stockton, Tracy, Lathrop, Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Stanislaus County, Humboldt County, Arcata, Mckinleyville, Fortuna, Eureka, Butte County, Oroville, Paradise, Chico, Mendocino, Ukiah, Colusa, Shasta County, Redding, Calaveras, Yreka, Amador, Jackson, Lassen, Susanville, Plumas County, Quincy, Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, Lakeport, Sonora, Madera, Crescent City, Trinity, and all of Northern California.

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