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Calaveras County Personal Injury Lawyer
In Calaveras County, most highways are two lanes with few places to pass, and the road climbs fast from foothill towns to ski country. If a driver, business or property owner hurt you here, we can build your claim. Free review.
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Key Takeaways
- SR-4, SR-12, SR-26 and SR-49 are mostly two-lane roads with few passing lanes, according to the CHP.
- Head-on and passing crashes on those roads can cause spinal and head injuries; ski, lake and rental falls often mean fractures.
- The City of Angels, the County of Calaveras, Calaveras Connect and Caltrans each require a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP San Andreas Area writes highway crash reports for the whole county.
Why people in Calaveras County choose Green Law Group
Ranch families, skiers on SR-4 and wine-country visitors in Murphys choose Green Law Group because its founding attorney understands medical records, the case review is free by phone or video, and our phones are answered 24/7.
- An attorney who has worked with surgeons. Steven D. Green trained surgeons in the operating room on spine and cardiac devices before law school, so orthopedic and trauma records from ranch work or a mountain crash get careful reading.
- Loyola law, with honors. He graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and holds a Health Law certificate.
- Clients rate us 5.0. We have 5.0 stars from 53 Google reviews; read the client reviews.
Common causes of serious injuries in Calaveras County
The CHP says elevations here rise sharply, from about 300 feet to over 8,200 feet, on highways with few passing lanes or turnouts. Add ski traffic, lake recreation, wine-country visitors and rural county roads, and most serious injuries come from crashes and outdoor accidents.
- SR-4 through Murphys, Arnold and over Ebbetts Pass. The county has a Complete Streets plan for SR-4 in Murphys and a corridor plan for the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway. The CHP also lists Bear Valley Ski Resort among the area's draws. See car accident claims.
- SR-49 through San Andreas. The county has studied the SR-49 commercial corridor in San Andreas, where through traffic meets shoppers and people on foot. Our pedestrian and bicycle page covers those cases.
- SR-12, SR-26 and county roads. With roughly 900 miles of state highway and county road in the CHP's coverage, unsafe passing on two-lane roads leads to some of the worst motorcycle and head-on crashes.
- Lakes, caverns and Big Trees. The CHP lists New Melones Lake, Camanche Reservoir, Lake Alpine, several caverns and Calaveras Big Trees State Park among local draws. Unsafe conditions at a business or rental can support a premises liability claim.
Common injuries after accidents in Calaveras County
Steep two-lane highways and outdoor recreation drive most injuries here. Head-on and passing crashes on SR-4, SR-12, SR-26 and SR-49 can cause spinal, head and chest trauma, while ski slopes, lakes and vacation rentals add injuries from falls.
- Spinal and brain injuries in head-on crashes. When an unsafe pass on SR-12 or SR-26 ends head-on, the combined speed of two vehicles can break vertebrae, injure the spinal cord or cause a brain injury. See spinal cord injuries, and our wrongful death page if a loved one was killed.
- Neck and back strain in town traffic. Stop-and-go driving on SR-49 in San Andreas and SR-4 in Murphys leads to rear-end collisions that strain the neck and low back. Read about neck injuries and back injuries.
- Broken bones and road rash for motorcyclists. Riders thrown on a mountain curve often suffer fractured legs, arms and collarbones, skin abrasions and head injuries.
- Fractures and sprains from recreation falls. Icy paths near ski country, slick boat ramps and broken rental-cabin stairs cause broken wrists, ankles and hips.
Getting your crash report
The CHP San Andreas Area covers all of Calaveras County and part of Alpine County, including SR-4, SR-12, SR-26 and SR-49, so ask that office for a highway report. The Calaveras County Sheriff handles many other incidents, and city police respond inside Angels Camp.
Filing deadlines for Calaveras County injury claims
You usually have two years to file a California injury lawsuit CCP 335.1. A claim against a public agency must be presented in writing within six months Gov. Code 911.2. That applies to the County of Calaveras, the City of Angels, Calaveras Connect and Caltrans.
Examples include a county road vehicle crash, a trip on a broken walkway in Angels Camp or a state highway hazard. Once a claim is denied in writing, you generally have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. Minors get no extra time for the claim itself CCP 352. Plug your date into the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Calaveras County
We take SR-4 and SR-49 crashes, falls at wineries and rentals, ranch and construction injuries, and fatal accident claims. Each page explains the California law.
- 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
Want a starting point on value after a crash? Our California car accident settlement calculator gives a quick range.
Cities and communities we serve in Calaveras County
San Andreas, home of the county government center, is the county seat. The City of Angels, known as Angels Camp, is the county's only incorporated city.
- Angels Camp
- San Andreas
- Arnold
- Avery
- Copperopolis
- Douglas Flat
- Hathaway Pines
- Mokelumne Hill
- Murphys
- Rancho Calaveras
- Valley Springs
Nearby counties
Calaveras County shares borders with five counties between the valley and the Sierra crest. 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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“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.
Questions
Calaveras County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a head-on or unsafe-passing crash on SR-4 or SR-26?
Call 911 and accept medical care, since head, chest and spine injuries can hide behind adrenaline. If you can, photograph where each vehicle came to rest, the lane lines and any skid marks, and get witness names. Do not guess about speeds when an insurer calls. We request the CHP San Andreas Area report and preserve scene evidence before it fades.
Does the six-month claim rule apply to Angels Camp and the County?
Yes. If the City of Angels, the County of Calaveras, a school district, the public transit service Calaveras Connect or Caltrans is responsible, you generally must present a written claim within six months (Government Code section 911.2). A lawsuit can follow only after the claim is denied or ignored, usually within six months of a written denial.
I was hurt skiing at Bear Valley or boating at New Melones. What should I know?
Recreation injuries depend on who controlled the spot where you were hurt. A private resort, a rental owner or another skier or boater may be responsible, while some lakes and parks are run by public agencies with shorter claim deadlines. Write down names, take photos and call us early so we can identify the right party.
Can you represent me if I live outside Calaveras County?
Yes. If the injury happened in Calaveras County, the case is generally handled under California law no matter where you live. We meet by phone and video, gather your medical records and bills electronically, and deal with the insurers so you can focus on getting better.
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