Susanville · Westwood · Janesville · California injury attorneys answering 24/7
Lassen County Personal Injury Lawyer
A rollover on US-395 or a crash on the Fredonyer Summit stretch of SR-36 can leave you facing months of recovery. We take Lassen County injury cases and work with you by phone and video. The review is free.
- 5.0 from 53 Google reviews
- Free case review
- Phones answered 24/7
Free Lassen County case review
Fill in a few details about your Lassen County accident, and one of our attorneys will review them personally.
Key Takeaways
- US-395 toward Reno, SR-36 over Fredonyer Summit and recreation at Eagle Lake account for many serious injuries.
- Highway rollovers and snowmobile or OHV crashes often cause spinal, neck and head injuries; lake and dock accidents add fractures.
- Claims against the County of Lassen, the City of Susanville or Caltrans need a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- CHP Susanville Area reports highway crashes; Susanville Police and the Sheriff cover the rest.
Why people in Lassen County choose Green Law Group
Susanville families, Nevada drivers on US-395 and Eagle Lake visitors call us for a no-cost review by phone or video and an attorney who once trained surgeons. Clients rate us 5.0, and our phones are answered 24/7.
- Free case review. Nothing out of pocket to start.
- Medicine before law. Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices, so after a snowmobile crash or Fredonyer Summit rollover he reads the surgical records closely.
- Trained in health law. Cum laude graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a Health Law certificate.
- 53 Google reviews, 5.0 stars. Read our client reviews.
Common causes of serious injuries in Lassen County
Lassen County's risks come from its long highways and big open country. US-395 runs toward Reno, SR-36 crosses Fredonyer Summit, and SR-44, SR-139 and SR-299 reach outlying valleys. Lake recreation, snowmobiling and rural work add their own hazards.
- US-395. Caltrans monitors the highway at Janesville, Doyle and Hallelujah Junction, where it meets SR-70. A collision with a big rig on this route can mean a truck accident claim.
- SR-36 and Fredonyer Summit. Caltrans keeps cameras at Fredonyer Summit and through Susanville, and it lists a Devil's Corral safety project on SR-36. Winter conditions and passing crashes lead to car accident and motorcycle accident cases.
- Eagle Lake. The Forest Service calls it California's second largest natural lake, with boating, swimming, fishing and camping. Unsafe docks, rentals or campsites can support premises liability claims.
- Winter and off-road recreation. Lassen National Forest offers groomed snowmobile trails and OHV riding. Collisions and equipment failures can cause spinal cord and neck injuries.
- Jobs and streets. Ranch and road work bring workplace injuries, and walkers in Susanville face turning traffic on SR-36. See pedestrian claims.
Common injuries after accidents in Lassen County
Lassen County injuries follow its highways and its backcountry. Rollovers on US-395 and winter crashes on SR-36 hurt the neck, back and spine, while snowmobile, OHV and Eagle Lake accidents cause fractures and head injuries.
- Whiplash and back injuries. Rear-end and passing crashes on icy SR-36 near Fredonyer Summit often leave neck injuries and back injuries that need weeks of care.
- Spinal fractures. A big-rig collision or rollover on US-395 near Janesville or Doyle can break vertebrae. Read about spinal cord injury claims.
- Head injuries and broken bones. Riders thrown from a snowmobile or OHV in Lassen National Forest, or swimmers and boaters hurt at Eagle Lake, often suffer concussions and fractured arms, legs or collarbones.
- Fatal crashes. When a head-on or a pedestrian crash on SR-36 in Susanville takes a life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Susanville Area office covers the state highways. The Susanville Police Department takes collisions inside the city, and the Lassen County Sheriff's Office on Sheriff Cady Lane handles unincorporated areas.
Filing deadlines for Lassen County injury claims
Most injury suits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. When a government body is involved, a written claim is due first, generally within six months Gov. Code 911.2. In Lassen County that covers the County of Lassen, the City of Susanville, school districts and Caltrans.
An icy county road, a city truck crash or a highway hazard each starts with the government claim. A crash with a Sage Stage bus, which runs between Alturas and Susanville, means a claim to the Modoc Transportation Agency. After a written denial, you usually have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. Minors get no extra time on the claim CCP 352. Try the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Lassen County
From US-395 head-on crashes to snowmobile wrecks and falls at Susanville businesses, we handle the full range of injury claims for Lassen County residents and visitors.
- 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
For a quick look at what a vehicle claim might be worth, try our California settlement estimator.
Cities and communities we serve in Lassen County
Susanville is the county seat and the only incorporated city. We also represent people throughout the unincorporated towns of the Honey Lake Valley and beyond.
- Susanville
- Johnstonville
- Janesville
- Westwood
- Herlong
- Doyle
- Litchfield
- Milford
- Bieber
- Nubieber
- Madeline
- Spaulding
Nearby counties
Lassen County borders Modoc, Shasta, Plumas and Sierra counties in California, and Nevada to the east. 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.”
“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.
Questions
Lassen County personal injury FAQ
I was hurt in a snowmobile or OHV crash in Lassen National Forest. Do I have a claim?
Possibly. If another rider hit you, a rental company supplied a machine with bad brakes or steering, or a guide ignored known hazards, that person or business may be responsible. Get medical care, keep the machine and your gear if you can, and photograph the scene. If a federal agency was at fault, federal claim rules apply instead.
What deadline applies if a City of Susanville or County of Lassen vehicle hit me?
Both are public entities, so you usually must present a written claim within six months of the injury before filing suit (Government Code section 911.2). The same rule applies to Caltrans for dangerous state highways such as SR-36 or US-395. If the claim is denied in writing, the lawsuit is generally due within six months of that notice.
How do I get a crash report in Lassen County?
Highway crashes are usually investigated by the CHP Susanville Area office. Collisions inside Susanville go to the Susanville Police Department at 66 North Lassen Street. For other areas, the Lassen County Sheriff's Office at 1415 Sheriff Cady Lane asks people to call (530) 251-8013 about reports. We request the report for you once you hire us.
I was driving through from Reno and got hurt on US-395. Can I bring a California claim?
Yes. If the crash happened in Lassen County, California law generally applies even if you live in Nevada, including the two-year deadline for most injury suits. We meet by phone or video, gather your medical records from Nevada providers, and handle the insurance company while you recover at home.
Can I make a claim for an injury at Eagle Lake or in the national forest?
Often, yes. If a resort, marina, outfitter or another visitor caused the injury, a standard California injury claim may apply. If a federal agency such as the Forest Service was responsible, federal claim rules apply instead, with their own forms and deadlines. We review the facts and tell you which path fits.
Injured in Susanville or elsewhere in Lassen County? Call us.
Free case review. Phones answered 24 hours a day.