Level I Trauma Helipad

LA General Medical Center

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Formerly LAC+USC Medical Center, LA General Medical Center is a Los Angeles County teaching hospital and Level-One trauma center.

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Contact Information

Address

2051 Marengo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Facility Contact

(323) 409-1000

Main Line

(323) 409-1000

Current ER Status

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Official facility source

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This guide was checked against the source below on July 16, 2026. Facility names, services, designations, phone routing, billing terms, and availability can change.

Los Angeles County Department of Health ServicesPrimary source

LA General Medical Center: Who We Are

Formerly listed as: LAC+USC Medical Center

Current facility name: LA General Medical Center

What it verifies: The official county page confirms that LAC+USC Medical Center was renamed LA General Medical Center in 2023 and identifies it as a Level-One trauma center.

What to recheck: The page does not provide a live wait time or determine where emergency transport should go. Call 911 for an emergency and verify current patient information directly.

Medical Specialties

Trauma Surgery

Emergency Medicine

Burn Treatment

Orthopedics

Trauma Services

Level I Trauma

24/7 Emergency Services

Trauma Surgery

Intensive Care

Location & Highway Access

Nearby Highways

This hospital is accessible from the following major highways:

I-5I-10US-101I-710

Insurance & Payment

Coverage and billing terms vary - verify directly

Contact the hospital's billing or financial-assistance office for current plan participation, patient responsibility, and available programs. Call 911 for a medical emergency.

Medical proof timeline

How records from LA General Medical Center can support an injury claim

Hospital contact details are only a starting point. A well-organized accident file connects the first emergency visit, diagnosis, imaging, referrals, restrictions, billing, and follow-up care in one timeline.

First visit record

Save discharge papers, triage notes, imaging orders, and the emergency department timeline from LA General Medical Center.

Specialty follow-up

Track referrals connected to Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Burn Treatment so symptoms are not separated from the accident.

Billing and liens

Keep itemized bills, insurance explanations, lien notices, and any payment-plan paperwork in one folder.

Work and daily limits

Document missed work, activity limits, mobility aids, prescriptions, and appointments that show how the injury changed daily life.

Useful next pages

Turn treatment details into a claim plan

What to do after an accidentUse this checklist to connect ER care, police reports, photos, and insurance notice into one timeline.Estimate injury claim valueUse the calculator after treatment details, medical bills, wage loss, and follow-up care are organized.Match treatment to the right service pageMove from medical proof into the claim type that best fits the injury, vehicle, property, or malpractice facts.

Hospital-to-claim routing

What to do with records from LA General Medical Center

A hospital profile becomes more useful when it helps an injured person connect treatment to the next legal step. For Los Angeles patients, the first task is usually organizing the emergency visit, follow-up referrals, billing records, and any restrictions before the insurance company asks for a statement.

If care at LA General Medical Center followed a crash or serious incident, keep the facility record in the same folder as photos, reports, witness information, wage-loss notes, and insurance messages. That prevents the medical story from being reviewed separately from liability and coverage.

Use these links to connect hospital records with local data, city guidance, claim preparation, attorney comparison, and fee information as your questions become more specific.

Los Angeles accident statisticsCompare local crash totals, dangerous corridors, and injury patterns before connecting treatment at LA General Medical Center to the claim file.Los Angeles accident FAQUse local questions to connect medical care, insurance contact, deadlines, and next steps after a city-area collision.Los Angeles injury location hubReview local courts, hospitals, roads, and service paths connected to Los Angeles injury claims.Los Angeles car accident lawyer guideMove from medical records into the city-level claim guide when the injury came from a traffic crash.California medical-care directoryCompare trauma centers, hospitals, and emergency-care resources across the statewide injury-resource library.Accident evidence checklistUse a document checklist to connect treatment, reports, photos, witnesses, and insurance contact in one place.How to file an insurance claimOrganize insurer notice, medical bills, records, and statement requests before the carrier frames the claim.Personal injury lawyer feesUnderstand contingency fees, case costs, and what to ask before hiring representation after medical treatment.Attorney rosterCompare attorney profiles, practice focus, and public credentials before requesting a case-routing review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What level trauma center is LA General Medical Center?

This directory currently lists LA General Medical Center as a Level I Trauma Center. Trauma designations and services can change, so confirm the current designation through the hospital or the applicable county emergency medical services agency.

Does LA General Medical Center have a helipad?

This directory currently lists helicopter access as available. Air transport decisions and facility capabilities are time-sensitive, so confirm current information with emergency professionals or the hospital.

What specialties does LA General Medical Center offer?

This directory summarizes the following areas: Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Burn Treatment, Orthopedics. It also lists: Level I Trauma, 24/7 Emergency Services, Trauma Surgery, Intensive Care. Verify current departments, referrals, and availability on the official hospital site.

What is the emergency contact for LA General Medical Center?

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. The listed facility contact for LA General Medical Center is (323) 409-1000; verify current department routing on the official hospital site.

Need Help Organizing Your Accident Questions?

If you've been treated at LA General Medical Center after a car accident, a free intake review can help organize medical records, insurance questions, and possible next steps.

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