Meet Your Newport Beach Personal Injury Team
Your case isn't handled by a call center or a rotating cast of case managers. It's overseen by Joshua M. Kimura, Partner, and led day-to-day by Samantha Rego, our Director of Personal Injury. From a rear-end collision on Pacific Coast Highway to a slip-and-fall at Fashion Island, Samantha and her team manage every claim from intake to resolution — keeping you informed at every step while you focus on getting better.
Joshua M. Kimura
Founding Partner
Samantha Rego
Director of Personal Injury
Local Experience, Coastal Complexity
Newport Beach isn't just another Orange County city — it's a harbor town, a tourist destination, and a dense residential community all at once, and that mix creates injury cases you won't see in a typical suburban claim. Congested traffic on Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Road, packed sidewalks around Fashion Island and Balboa Village, and a working harbor full of boats and paddleboards all raise the risk of a serious accident.
Whether you're a longtime resident, a weekend visitor, or someone who works in Newport Beach, the insurance company on the other side of your claim has one job: pay you as little as possible. Vast resources and in-house attorneys are stacked against you from day one.
At Kimura London & White LLP, our dedicated Personal Injury Department has a proven record of success helping people injured in car accidents, boating incidents, slip-and-falls, and negligence of every kind along the Newport Beach coastline and throughout Orange County. We are here to protect your rights and help you seek full and fair compensation for what you've lost.
"They treated my case like it mattered — and pushed the insurance company well past their first offer."
Why A Dedicated PI Department Matters
Coastal injury cases move fast — surveillance footage from harbor businesses gets overwritten, witnesses who were only visiting for the weekend disappear, and insurers start building their defense the moment they're notified of a claim near a high-traffic tourist area. A department focused exclusively on personal injury means faster response times, a strategy built around your specific accident, and a team that never loses sight of your case among unrelated practice areas.
Samantha Rego and her team work directly with Joshua M. Kimura on every significant case, combining hands-on daily case management with senior trial-level oversight — so you get both accessibility and firepower.
Why Choose A Trial Firm?
If you suffered a personal injury in Newport Beach, it is important to have an experienced litigator on your side. If the insurance company feels your attorney will back down and accept a "lowball" settlement offer, they will gladly offer that and no more.
Our Personal Injury Department never backs down when a client's financial well-being hangs in the balance. We know how to negotiate from a position of strength and are always prepared for aggressive litigation when necessary.
We can protect your rights in any type of personal injury claim in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County, including those arising from:
- Car accidents on Pacific Coast Highway & Jamboree Road
- Truck accidents, including delivery and commercial vehicle wrecks
- Boating and watercraft accidents on Newport Harbor
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Golf cart accidents on Balboa Island & the Peninsula
- Pedestrian accidents near Fashion Island & Balboa Village
- Electric bike and scooter injuries
- Dangerous conditions on public and private property
- Premises liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) collisions
- Drunk driving accidents
- Hotel & resort injury claims
- Dog bites
- Beach & water sports injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Assault & Battery
We have the experience and resources to handle complex personal injury litigation involving catastrophic injuries and even wrongful death. We are formidable advocates in the courtroom, but compassionate allies when meeting with our clients. We understand the immense hardships our clients face and are here to lift the legal burden from their shoulders.
A Track Record Built Along the Newport Beach Coastline
Our Orange County trial attorneys have secured significant verdicts and settlements for clients injured in:
- Car accidents on Pacific Coast Highway, Jamboree Road, MacArthur Blvd and Newport Coast Drive
- Boating and harbor incidents involving operator negligence or equipment failure
- Premises liability claims at shopping centers, resorts, and beachfront properties
- Catastrophic injury claims involving spinal cord and brain trauma
- Wrongful death suits resulting from negligent drivers, boaters, and dangerous property conditions
Your Newport Beach Car Accident Lawyers
If you've been injured due to the negligence of others, our Newport Beach car accident lawyers can help you fight back against the insurance company and get you the compensation you're entitled to. Ever been in a car accident that wasn't your fault, wondering if you really need a lawyer to get you the compensation you deserve? The other driver has insurance so they will take care of it, right?
Not always. A lot of times, the person responsible for your injury refuses to admit any guilt. This is especially true in cases involving car accidents on busy corridors like Pacific Coast Highway. Quite often insurance companies will offer you minimal compensation as a quick cash settlement. Or worse yet, they may try to say the accident was your fault and offer you nothing at all.
That's not right! Our Personal Injury Department is eager to meet with you, and you'll notice the difference the first time you sit down with our team. We listen and don't tell you what to do. That's because we realize every case is unique and requires a custom strategy.
How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Newport Beach
Filing a personal injury claim doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our Personal Injury Department, led by Director Samantha Rego, follows a step-by-step process to ensure you know exactly what to expect and gives you the best chance of maximizing your recovery:
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Free Case Evaluation
Schedule a no-obligation consultation with our Personal Injury Department. We'll review your accident report, medical records, and any available evidence — at no cost to you. -
Investigation & Evidence Gathering
We dispatch investigators to secure police reports, harbor patrol records where relevant, interview witnesses, and collect surveillance or traffic-camera footage. Strong evidence is the backbone of every successful claim. -
Demand Package Preparation
Once your injuries stabilize, we draft a comprehensive demand packet outlining your medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages (pain and suffering). This packet makes a compelling case for full compensation. -
Negotiations with Insurance Adjusters
Armed with detailed documentation, our negotiators engage directly with insurers on your behalf — refusing lowball offers and countering bad-faith tactics. -
Litigation & Trial Ready
If the insurer still won't play fair, we file suit. From drafting pleadings to presenting your case before a jury, our trial-ready team stays focused on one goal: winning you the justice you deserve.
Throughout each stage, Samantha Rego and our Personal Injury Department provide clear timelines — typically resolving most claims within 12–18 months — and 24/7 accessibility so you never have to chase updates. Ready to get started? Contact our office today for a free case review and take the first step toward the fair compensation you deserve.
Catastrophic & Serious Injury Claims
Some accidents leave more than bruises and broken bones — they leave permanent, life-altering damage. If you or a loved one is facing a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), severe burns, or permanent disability from an accident in Newport Beach, your case requires a different level of strategy than a standard injury claim. Future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and long-term care needs all have to be calculated and fought for. Our Personal Injury Department has secured multi-million dollar recoveries for clients facing exactly this kind of life-changing harm.
Learn More About Catastrophic Injury Claims
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one because of someone else's negligence is one of the hardest things a family can face. If you're dealing with the death of a family member in Newport Beach or elsewhere in Orange County due to another person's reckless or negligent behavior, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim — and you deserve answers, not more uncertainty. Our Personal Injury Department, led by Director Samantha Rego, handles wrongful death cases with the care your family deserves and the resolve your case requires.
Learn More About Wrongful Death Claims