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Glenn County Personal Injury Lawyer
Glenn County sits on Interstate 5 in the middle of the Sacramento Valley's farm country. If a crash on I-5, a farm-road collision or a fall in Willows or Orland hurt you, we can handle the claim from start to finish. Free case review.
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Key Takeaways
- Interstate 5 and farm traffic on rural roads are behind many of the county's serious injuries.
- Freeway and farm-equipment crashes here often cause neck, back and spinal injuries; field work adds crush injuries.
- Claims against the County of Glenn, Orland, Willows or Caltrans usually have a six-month deadline Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Willows Area, Orland police and the Glenn County Sheriff write most crash reports.
Why people in Glenn County choose Green Law Group
Visitors on I-5 and the farm families of Orland, Willows and Hamilton City choose Green Law Group for a medically minded attorney and a 5.0-star Google record. Phones are staffed 24/7 for a free review.
- Free case review. By phone or video.
- Machinery and highway injuries. Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices before law school, so he reads farm and I-5 injury records closely.
- Cum laude graduate. Loyola University Chicago School of Law, with a Health Law certificate.
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Common causes of serious injuries in Glenn County
Glenn County is mostly farmland, with I-5 running through its center and the Sacramento River on its eastern edge. Interstate crashes, collisions with slow farm equipment on two-lane roads, and injuries on farms and in town make up most of the serious cases here.
- Interstate 5. The CHP Willows Area says I-5 runs 29 miles through the county's farmland. A crash at interstate speed can mean serious car accidents and truck accidents.
- SR-32 and SR-162. The CHP Willows Area patrols both state routes. Rural highway speeds leave little margin for motorcycle riders.
- Farm work and farm roads. The CHP describes the county as primarily agricultural. A collision with farm equipment on a county road, or an injury in the field or shop, can lead to workplace injuries.
- Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge, split between Glenn and Colusa counties south of Willows, draws hunters, hikers and visitors on its auto tour route. Visitors can also be hurt at roadside businesses, a premises liability issue.
- Walking and riding in town. If a driver hits you on foot or on a bike in Willows or Orland, see bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
Common injuries after accidents in Glenn County
High-speed I-5 collisions and crashes with slow farm equipment cause most of the neck, back and spinal harm we see from Glenn County. Farm work adds crush and fall injuries, and pedestrians struck in town can suffer fractures and head trauma.
- Neck and back injuries. Rear-end and sideswipe crashes with big rigs on I-5 often strain the neck or herniate discs. See neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal cord injuries. Closing on a slow tractor at highway speed on SR-32 or SR-162, or a rider thrown from a motorcycle, can damage the cord. Read about spinal cord injuries.
- Crush injuries and fractures. Field and shop accidents with farm machinery can crush hands, arms and legs, and walkers hit in Willows or Orland often break bones.
- Fatal crashes. When an interstate or farm-road collision takes a life, the family may have a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Willows Area (464 N. Humboldt Avenue, Willows) patrols I-5, SR-32, SR-162 and the unincorporated county. The Orland Police Department covers Orland, and the Glenn County Sheriff's Office covers rural areas. Willows' law enforcement contract with the Sheriff ended on July 1, 2026, so check your incident card for the responding agency.
Filing deadlines for Glenn County injury claims
You typically have two years to sue for an injury CCP 335.1. Claims against the County of Glenn, the City of Orland, the City of Willows, a school district or Caltrans need a written government claim first, usually within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
Caltrans District 3 maintains I-5 and the state routes in Glenn County. The six-month rule covers vehicle damage too. If your claim is rejected in writing, the deadline to file suit is generally six months from that notice Gov. Code 945.6. Minors do not get additional time on government claims CCP 352. Find your dates with the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Glenn County
We represent people hurt in Glenn County in freeway and farm-road crashes, falls, workplace accidents, medical negligence and fatal accidents.
- 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
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Cities and communities we serve in Glenn County
Willows is the county seat. Willows and Orland are Glenn County's two incorporated cities, and we also serve Hamilton City and the county's smaller farm communities.
- Willows
- Orland
- Hamilton City
- Artois
- Elk Creek
Nearby counties
Glenn County borders five counties, from the Coast Range to the Sacramento River. 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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Questions
Glenn County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a big-rig crash on I-5 near Willows or Orland?
Get medical care right away. Truck impacts at freeway speed often cause neck, back and spinal injuries, and some are missed at the scene. Write down the truck's company name and number, photograph both vehicles, and ask the CHP Willows Area officer for the report number. Trucking insurers act fast, so talk with a lawyer before giving them a statement.
I was driving through on I-5 when I was hit in Glenn County. Can I still make a claim?
Yes. Living in Redding, Sacramento or out of state does not limit a claim for a crash in Glenn County. Before you leave, get the CHP report number, the other driver's insurance and photos of the scene, and keep towing and repair receipts. Then see your own doctor at home. We coordinate with your doctors wherever you are treating.
How long do I have to file a claim against Glenn County, Orland or Willows?
Usually six months from the injury (Government Code section 911.2). That applies to the County of Glenn, the City of Orland, the City of Willows, local school districts and Caltrans. If the agency denies the claim in writing, you generally have six months from that notice to file suit (Government Code section 945.6).
Who takes police reports in Willows now that the Sheriff contract ended?
The City of Willows says its law enforcement contract with the Glenn County Sheriff ended on July 1, 2026. Freeway and state-route crashes still go to the CHP Willows Area. If you are unsure which agency responded, check your incident card or call us and we will track it down.
A tractor or farm truck caused my crash on a Glenn County road. Who pays?
Usually the operator and the farm or company that owns the equipment, through their commercial insurance. The CHP describes Glenn County as primarily agricultural, and its county roads serve that farmland. We gather the report, photos and any maintenance records to show what went wrong and who is responsible.
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