Pasadena Trial Attorneys

Pasadena, a jewel of the San Gabriel Valley, is famous for the Rose Bowl, Tournament of Roses Parade, Caltech, and historic architecture. With its blend of cultural institutions, tourists, and tight urban corridors, Pasadena experiences a high rate of pedestrian injuries, vehicle collisions, and distracted driving claims.

Here are key safety insights about Pasadena:

• Interstate 210 and State Route 134 run through the city and are common sites for freeway pileups and high-speed collisions.
• Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue are central thoroughfares where pedestrian injuries, rideshare incidents, and retail-related accidents are frequent.
• Old Pasadena (“Old Town”) is a major destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife — and a hotspot for slip-and-falls, parking garage crashes, and scooter injuries.
• Students and staff at Caltech, Pasadena City College, and ArtCenter contribute to busy foot traffic and increased vehicle-pedestrian risk.
• Many roads are narrow and tree-lined, making left turns and visibility difficult, especially in neighborhoods like Madison Heights and Bungalow Heaven.

Pasadena was founded in the late 19th century and quickly became a resort town for wealthy visitors from the East Coast. It gained national attention with the Tournament of Roses Parade, first held in 1890, and later with the development of Caltech, JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), and other scientific institutions. Today, Pasadena combines old-world charm with modern business and education — but its bustling streets and older infrastructure mean safety issues are always close by.

Call-outs for Pasadena:

• Freeway Collisions on I-210 & SR-134
• Pedestrian Injuries on Colorado Blvd
• Rideshare & Parking Structure Claims in Old Town
• Scooter & Bike Injuries near PCC & Caltech
• Slip and Falls at Retail & Historic Venues

If you were hurt crossing Colorado or injured in a crash on the 210, our Pasadena legal team understands how to protect your rights and maximize your claim.