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California Personal Injury Lawyers
Car crashes, serious falls, surgical errors, lost loved ones. We take on the insurance companies across California, explain every step in plain English, and offer a free case review.
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Tell us what happened. It takes about 30 seconds, and an attorney reviews every request.
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- 58California counties we serve
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California Claim Clock
How long do you have to file an injury claim in California?
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury. If a city, county, state agency or transit district is involved, you usually have only six months to file a written claim first.
- 10 days
- Report the crash to the DMVForm SR-1, if anyone was hurt or damage tops $1,000 Veh. Code 16000
- 6 months
- Claim against a government agencyCity, county, state, Caltrans or a transit district Gov. Code 911.2
- 2 years
- Personal injury lawsuitMost crashes, falls and other injuries CCP 335.1
- 3 years
- Property damage lawsuitVehicle repair or replacement CCP 338(c)
Injured child? The two-year deadline usually doesn't start until your child turns 18. A claim against a government agency is the exception: it's still due within six months CCP 352(b).
Enter your accident date to see your own deadlines. Exceptions exist, so call us before assuming you are out of time.
Report the crash to the DMV (SR-1)
If anyone was hurt or damage tops $1,000
—Claim against a government entity
City, county, state, Caltrans, MTS bus
—Personal injury lawsuit
Most crashes, falls and assaults
—Property damage lawsuit
Vehicle repair or replacement
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General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on the facts. Sample date shown until you enter yours.
Practice areas
The injury cases we handle across California
Personal Injury
Any injury caused by someone else's negligence, from crashes to falls.
Car Accidents
Freeway pileups, intersections, rear-end and hit-and-run crashes.
Truck Accidents
Semis, delivery vans and the commercial insurers behind them.
Motorcycle Accidents
Riders hurt by drivers who never looked.
Bicycle Accidents
Cyclists hit in bike lanes, crosswalks and intersections.
Back Injuries
Herniated discs, fractures and back surgery.
Neck Injuries
Whiplash, cervical disc injuries and pinched nerves.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Paralysis and spine trauma that changes a life.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis and hospital negligence.
Premises Liability
Slip and falls, unsafe property and negligent landlords.
Wrongful Death
Steady guidance for families after a preventable loss.
Workplace Injuries
Workers' comp benefits and on-the-job injuries.
Why Green Law Group
A smaller firm, on purpose. Your attorney knows your file.
Big advertising firms hand most cases to case managers. At Green Law Group, the attorneys who sign your agreement are the ones who build your claim, take your calls and negotiate with the insurer.
Fluent in medical records
Before law school, Steven was a manager for several medical device companies, training surgeons in the operating room on spinal fusion, disc replacement and cardiac laser systems. He reads imaging reports and surgical notes the way the defense experts do.
Trained in Chicago, licensed in two states
Steven graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Health Law certificate, handled defective hip implant mass torts at Chicago-area firms, and is admitted in California and Illinois.
We know the other side's playbook
Senior litigation paralegal Jennifer Kearney brings 15+ years with leading civil defense and plaintiff firms throughout San Diego County, plus deep knowledge of the California Tort Claims Act.
A seasoned trial attorney on the team
Steven works alongside attorney Robert Sibilia, who has spent his career representing individuals against corporations and insurance companies.
Choose an injury typeHow an injury affects your claim
Common diagnoses
Whiplash, cervical strain, herniated or bulging discs, pinched nerves causing arm pain or numbness.
Records that matter
Emergency room notes, cervical MRI, physical therapy progress notes, and any injection or surgical consult.
What it means for your claim
Insurers often call neck injuries "soft tissue." An MRI that shows disc injury, and a clear treatment history, is what moves a claim beyond a quick lowball offer.
Common diagnoses
Lumbar disc herniation, compression fractures, sciatica, and injuries that lead to microdiscectomy, laminectomy or fusion.
Records that matter
Lumbar MRI and CT, nerve studies, pain management records, and the surgeon's operative report.
What it means for your claim
Spine surgery changes a case. Future care, work restrictions and the risk of later surgery all need to be documented by your doctors before you settle.
Common diagnoses
Concussion, post-concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injury, sometimes with normal CT scans.
Records that matter
Emergency CT or MRI, neurology visits, neuropsychological testing, and notes from family and co-workers about changes.
What it means for your claim
Brain injuries are often invisible on imaging. Testing and consistent symptom history carry the case, so early documentation is critical.
Common diagnoses
Rotator cuff and labral tears, meniscus and ACL tears, and fractures from bracing on impact.
Records that matter
Orthopedic evaluation, joint MRI, surgical reports and post-surgery therapy records.
What it means for your claim
Insurers argue tears are "degenerative." Imaging comparisons and a treating surgeon's opinion connect the injury to the crash.
Where we work
Headquartered in San Diego. Representing injured people in all 58 California counties.
California injury law is the same in Eureka as it is in El Cajon. Green Law Group represents clients statewide, from Del Norte County to Imperial County. We meet by phone or video and travel for depositions, mediations and trial.
Every California county we serve
Hurt anywhere in the state? We take personal injury, wrongful death and workers' comp cases in all 58 counties.
- Alameda County
- Alpine County
- Amador County
- Butte County
- Calaveras County
- Colusa County
- Contra Costa County
- Del Norte County
- El Dorado County
- Fresno County
- Glenn County
- Humboldt County
- Imperial County
- Inyo County
- Kern County
- Kings County
- Lake County
- Lassen County
- Los Angeles County
- Madera County
- Marin County
- Mariposa County
- Mendocino County
- Merced County
- Modoc County
- Mono County
- Monterey County
- Napa County
- Nevada County
- Orange County
- Placer County
- Plumas County
- Riverside County
- Sacramento County
- San Benito County
- San Bernardino County
- San Diego County
- San Francisco County
- San Joaquin County
- San Luis Obispo County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Clara County
- Santa Cruz County
- Shasta County
- Sierra County
- Siskiyou County
- Solano County
- Sonoma County
- Stanislaus County
- Sutter County
- Tehama County
- Trinity County
- Tulare County
- Tuolumne County
- Ventura County
- Yolo County
- Yuba County
Client reviews
Every one of our 53 Google reviews is five stars.
“Steve and his team were always available, handled all insurance details and my questions always with complete professionalism.”
“Steven will cut right through the noise and directly tell you the objective facts, which I highly appreciated.”
“Working with Steven Green and Jen Kearney has been a very easy and smooth ride.”
Testimonials and reviews do not guarantee, warrant or predict the outcome of any legal matter. Every case is different.
How it works
Three steps, and the first one is free.
Tell us what happened
Call or send the form, any time of day. We follow up directly to hear the details and answer your first questions.
Get a clear, honest review
We review the crash, your injuries and the insurance involved, and tell you plainly what your case looks like and what it will take.
We take it from there
We deal with the adjusters, gather the records and negotiate. If the insurer will not be fair, we file suit and keep going.
Questions
What injured Californians ask us first
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in California?
Ask any injury lawyer how fees and case costs work before you sign. California requires a contingency fee agreement to be in writing and to state that the fee is negotiable (Business and Professions Code section 6147). Green Law Group explains its written fee agreement, including costs, during your free case review.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. Claims involving a public entity usually require a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2. Use the Claim Clock above to see your dates.
Do you only take cases in San Diego?
No. Our office is in San Diego, but we take injury cases in all 58 California counties, from Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside to Sacramento, Fresno and the Bay Area. Most clients work with us by phone and video, and we travel when a case needs it. See the full county list.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes. California follows pure comparative fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it is never barred entirely Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804.
The insurance company already called me. What should I do?
You can politely decline a recorded statement and give the adjuster your attorney's number. Do not sign broad medical authorizations or accept a settlement before you know how serious your injuries are. Insurers generally must accept or deny a claim within 40 days of receiving proof of claim 10 CCR 2695.7(b).
How hard is it to win a personal injury case?
Most injury claims settle without a trial. The strongest cases have clear evidence of fault, medical records that document the injury and its effect on daily life, and enough insurance coverage to pay a fair value. Our job is to build all three before we negotiate.
Hurt anywhere in California? Talk to an attorney today.
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