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Kings County Personal Injury Lawyer
From a crash on SR-198 between Hanford and Lemoore to an injury on a dairy near Corcoran, we help Kings County families hold the responsible party to account. The review is free.
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Key Takeaways
- Junction crashes on SR-198 and SR-41 often cause neck and back injuries, and dairy and field work can cause crush injuries and fractures.
- Claims against the County of Kings, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Avenal, a school district or Caltrans usually need a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- SR-198, SR-41 and SR-43, plus dairy and field work, account for many serious injuries here.
- Crash reports come from the CHP Hanford or Coalinga Area, the Kings County Sheriff or city police.
Why people in Kings County choose Green Law Group
Hanford commuters, dairy workers and Navy families at Lemoore choose a firm with a 5.0 Google rating and a founding attorney grounded in medicine and health law. Reach us 24/7 and start with a free review by phone or video.
- Grounded in health law. Steven D. Green graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Health Law certificate.
- Operating-room background. Before law school he trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices. When a dairy accident or an SR-198 junction crash leads to surgery, he reads the operative notes and treatment plan closely.
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Common causes of serious injuries in Kings County
Kings County's injury risks come from its highways and its farms. State routes link the county's cities, a naval air station and a state prison across farmland, while dairies and orchards put workers near heavy equipment every day.
- SR-198 between Lemoore, Hanford and Visalia. CHP Hanford calls SR-198 a major highway linking these cities with Sequoia National Park and Lemoore Naval Air Station. Busy junctions lead to serious car accidents.
- SR-41 and SR-43. Both run the length of the Hanford Area. SR-41 is a main route to Fresno and the Central Coast, and SR-43 serves Corcoran and its state prison. A collision with a farm truck or big rig here calls for a truck accident claim.
- Dairy, orchard and cotton work. Milk, pistachios, cattle, Pima cotton, almonds and processing tomatoes led the county's farm production in the 2020 commissioners' data. Equipment, livestock and heat cause workplace injuries.
- Interstate 5 on the west side. The CHP Coalinga Area patrols the county's western edge as part of an area with 75 miles of I-5. Fatigue and high speeds on that corridor can cause spinal cord injuries.
- Walking and biking in town. Pedestrians and cyclists in Hanford and Lemoore share streets with farm and commuter traffic. See our bicycle and pedestrian accident page.
Common injuries after accidents in Kings County
Kings County's injuries come from its highways and farms. Junction crashes on SR-198 and big-rig collisions on SR-41 and SR-43 cause neck, back and spinal injuries, while dairy and orchard work leads to crush injuries, fractures and heat illness.
- Neck and back injuries. Side-impact and rear-end crashes at busy SR-198 junctions between Lemoore and Hanford often cause whiplash or disc injuries. Read about neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal cord injuries. A collision with a loaded farm truck on SR-43, or a high-speed fatigue crash on I-5 along the west side, can fracture vertebrae. See spinal cord injuries.
- Crush injuries and fractures at work. Dairy cattle, orchard equipment and cotton machinery can pin, crush or throw a worker, and summer heat adds the risk of heat illness.
- Pedestrian and cyclist injuries. People struck on Hanford and Lemoore streets can suffer head injuries and broken legs. When a crash is fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Hanford Area at 1565 Glendale Ave. investigates crashes on most state highways and county roads. The CHP Coalinga Area covers a small western slice of the county. The Kings County Sheriff covers unincorporated communities such as Armona and Stratford, and city police handle their own streets.
Filing deadlines for Kings County injury claims
Most injury suits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. When a public entity is involved, such as the County of Kings, the City of Lemoore, a local transit provider or Caltrans, a written claim is usually due within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
That includes a crash with a county road crew, a fall on a Corcoran sidewalk, a school bus collision near Avenal, or a dangerous condition on SR-198. After a written rejection, you generally have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. A child's government claim gets no extra time CCP 352. Check your timeline on the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Kings County
We handle state highway crashes, farm and dairy injuries, pedestrian cases, medical malpractice and wrongful death.
- 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
Hurt in a crash near Hanford? Our California car accident settlement calculator gives a rough range in about a minute.
Cities and communities we serve in Kings County
Hanford is the county seat. We serve all four incorporated cities and the unincorporated communities between them.
- Hanford
- Lemoore
- Corcoran
- Avenal
- Armona
- Home Garden
- Grangeville
- Hardwick
- Stratford
- Kettleman City
- Lemoore Station
Nearby counties
Kings County borders Fresno, Tulare, Kern, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. 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
Kings County personal injury FAQ
I was hit at an SR-198 junction near Lemoore. What should I do?
Call 911 and let the CHP Hanford Area write the report. Photograph the intersection, the vehicles and any traffic signs, and get witness names before they leave. See a doctor within a day or two, since neck and back injuries from a side-impact crash can surface later. If you are stationed at Lemoore Naval Air Station, tell us about any upcoming transfer.
How do I report a crash on SR-198 or SR-41 in Kings County?
The CHP Hanford Area, at 1565 Glendale Ave. in Hanford, patrols most of the county's state highways and county roads, including SR-198, SR-41 and SR-43. The CHP Coalinga Area covers a small western portion. Crashes on city streets in Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran or Avenal go to that city's police.
I was hurt by a county vehicle or on a city sidewalk in Hanford. What should I do first?
Get medical care, take photos, and call us soon. Claims against the County of Kings, the City of Hanford, a school district or Caltrans usually require a written claim within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2). If the claim is denied in writing, you generally have six months to file suit (Government Code section 945.6).
I was passing through Kings County when I was hit. Can you still help?
Yes. Many people are hurt here while driving between the coast, the valley and Interstate 5. We represent injured people across California and handle your case by phone, email and video. California's two-year deadline for most injury suits applies no matter where you live (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1).
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