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Key Takeaways
- SR-99, SR-70 and Lake Oroville account for many serious local injuries.
- Highway crashes here often cause neck, back and spinal injuries; Chico bike collisions add head trauma and fractures.
- Claims against the County, its cities, Paradise or B-Line usually have a six-month deadline Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Chico and Oroville Areas, the Sheriff and city police write the crash reports.
Why people in Butte County choose Green Law Group
Chico students, Oroville commuters and Paradise families choose us for a lawyer who understands medicine and plain answers about their own claim. Start with a free review by phone or video; someone picks up 24/7.
- Medical records read closely. Steven D. Green trained surgeons in the operating room on spine and cardiac devices before law school, useful when an SR-99 or SR-70 crash causes a back or head injury.
- Health law training. He graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Health Law certificate.
- Clients say so. 5.0 stars from 53 Google reviews; read our client reviews.
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Common causes of serious injuries in Butte County
Butte County combines a college city, two valley highways, foothill roads and a huge reservoir. Most serious injuries come from SR-99 and SR-70 crashes, Chico bike and pedestrian collisions, and accidents at Lake Oroville and Bidwell Park.
- SR-99 and SR-32 around Chico. The CHP Chico Area patrols both, plus the county roads around them. Crashes here drive our car accident and truck collision work.
- SR-70, SR-149 and SR-162 near Oroville. The CHP Oroville Area patrols these routes in the south county, where fast two-lane traffic is hard on motorcycle riders.
- Chico State. Most students walk or bike to a campus beside downtown, the university says. See bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
- Lake Oroville. State Parks runs the recreation area, with marinas, floating campsites and trails. Falls on docks and ramps raise premises liability questions.
- Bidwell Park and orchards. Upper Park has steep, rocky terrain, and injuries on public land follow the claim rules below. A job-site injury in a park or orchard may also be a workplace injury claim.
Common injuries after accidents in Butte County
Butte County injuries track its roads and recreation. Valley highway crashes cause neck and back harm, foothill two-lane collisions can damage the spine, and Chico bike crashes or Oroville dock falls bring head injuries and broken bones.
- Neck strain. Rear-end collisions in SR-99 and SR-32 traffic whip the head forward and back. Stiffness can build over days, so early neck injury care matters.
- Back and spine. Rollovers and head-ons on SR-70 and SR-162 can herniate discs or fracture vertebrae, and riders thrown on foothill curves risk spinal cord injuries. See back injuries.
- Head injuries and fractures. Cyclists struck near Chico State and visitors who fall on wet Lake Oroville ramps often suffer concussions and broken wrists or ankles.
- Fatal crashes. When a collision or drowning takes a life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Chico Area writes reports for the north county and the CHP Oroville Area for the south. Chico, Oroville and Paradise police handle crashes in town, Gridley police also serve Biggs, and the Butte County Sheriff covers other unincorporated incidents.
Filing deadlines for Butte County injury claims
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. When a public agency is involved, such as the County of Butte, the City of Chico or B-Line buses, you usually have only six months to file a written government claim first Gov. Code 911.2.
The rule reaches the County of Butte, Chico, Oroville, Gridley, Biggs, the Town of Paradise, Butte Regional Transit (B-Line), local school districts and Caltrans District 3. After a written denial, you generally have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. A child gets no extra time on a government claim CCP 352. Check your dates with the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Butte County
From valley highway crashes to a fall in a Chico store, we take the full range of Butte County injury cases.
- Personal injury
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Premises liability and slip and fall
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
- Workplace injuries and workers' comp
Curious about the value of a crash claim on SR-99 or SR-70? Try our California car accident settlement calculator for a rough range before you call.
Cities and communities we serve in Butte County
Oroville is the county seat, and Chico is the largest city. We also help people from Paradise, Gridley, Biggs and the unincorporated towns.
- Chico
- Oroville
- Paradise
- Gridley
- Biggs
- Magalia
- Durham
- Thermalito
- Palermo
- Forest Ranch
- Cohasset
- Concow
- Berry Creek
- Richvale
Nearby counties
Butte County shares borders with six counties in the Sacramento Valley and northern Sierra. We take cases in all 58 California counties.
Reviewed by Steven D. Green, Esq. · Updated October 13, 2026
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.”
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Testimonials and reviews do not guarantee, warrant or predict the outcome of any legal matter. Every case is different.
Questions
Butte County personal injury FAQ
I was hit while biking or walking near Chico State. What should I do?
Get checked by a doctor the same day, even if you feel fine, because head and neck symptoms can show up later. Ask Chico police for the report number, photograph the street and your bike, and keep any damaged helmet. The driver's insurer, and sometimes your own uninsured motorist coverage, may pay for treatment, lost work and pain.
How long do I have to file a claim against the County of Butte, the City of Chico or B-Line?
Usually six months from the injury (Government Code section 911.2). The written claim goes to the agency itself, whether that is the County, a city, the Town of Paradise or Butte Regional Transit. If it is denied in writing, you generally have six months from that notice to sue (Government Code section 945.6).
I was hurt boating or camping at Lake Oroville. Do I have a case?
Possibly. Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is a state park, so a claim about a dangerous condition of state property follows the six-month government claim rule. If another boater or a rental business caused the injury, the claim may run against them and their insurer instead. We find out who controlled the boat, dock or trail first.
How do I get a crash report from the CHP in Chico or Oroville?
The Chico Area office covers northern Butte County and the Oroville Area office covers the south. Drivers, passengers, vehicle owners and parents of injured minors can mail form CHP 190 or a letter, with a copy of photo ID, to the office that wrote the report. City street crashes are usually reported by city police.
What should I do after a head-on or rollover crash on SR-70 near Oroville?
Call 911, accept medical care at the scene and follow up with your own doctor within days. Two-lane crashes often cause back, neck and spinal injuries that worsen over time. Note the mile marker or nearest crossroad, the other driver's insurance and any witnesses. Do not give a recorded statement to the other insurer before you talk with a lawyer.
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