Most people meet the injury claim process with no warning. One day you are commuting on the 805, and the next you are reading a CHP report number off a card and wondering who pays for the MRI. Canyon Ledger covers that beat and nothing else. We explain the agencies, the paperwork and the California rules in plain English, with links to the sources.
What we cover
Our area is the City of San Diego and the rest of San Diego County. The front page starts with the short version of what to do after a crash, then explains which agency has your report, California’s deadlines and fault rule and how to choose an injury lawyer. Reader questions are answered in reader questions.
How the free review works
The front page has one form. It asks when the crash happened, whether another driver caused it, whether you have pain or injury symptoms and whether you have already signed with a lawyer. If the review path fits, you leave a name and phone number.
Canyon Ledger passes that request to our partner law firm. Our partner’s automated assistant calls about the accident, confirms the details and can connect you with its intake team. The review is free, there is no obligation to hire an attorney, and our partner decides whether it can help. Canyon Ledger is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How we check our work is on the editorial policy page. To report a mistake, see corrections.