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From a rear-end crash on US-101 in Novato to a fall on a ferry ramp in Sausalito, we help people hurt anywhere in Marin County deal with insurers and public agencies. The review is free.
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Key Takeaways
- Commuter traffic on US-101, flood-prone SR-37 and steep, narrow roads around Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods account for many serious Marin injuries.
- Rear-end crashes on 101 often cause neck and back injuries; falls on Mount Tam curves bring fractures and head trauma.
- Claims against the County of Marin, a Marin city or town, Marin Transit, SMART, the Golden Gate Bridge district or Caltrans usually must be filed in writing within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Marin Area office in Corte Madera writes freeway and unincorporated-road crash reports; town police cover their own streets.
Why people in Marin County choose Green Law Group
Cyclists thrown on a Mount Tam descent and 101 commuters hit in traffic want a lawyer who understands their medical care. Ours trained surgeons before law school. Clients rate us 5.0 stars, and the review is free by phone or video.
- A lawyer who reads the chart. Steven D. Green trained surgeons in the operating room on spine and cardiac devices, so a collarbone repair or disc surgery after a ride is read line by line.
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Common causes of serious injuries in Marin County
Marin's injuries follow its geography: one freeway spine, a bayside highway that floods in storms, and twisting mountain roads shared by drivers and cyclists. Buses, trains and ferries add their own hazards.
- US-101. The Golden Gate corridor runs through Sausalito, Corte Madera, San Rafael and Novato, and its commute traffic drives most car accident claims here.
- I-580 and the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge. A 5.5-mile double-deck span to Contra Costa County with a bike and pedestrian path.
- SR-37 along San Pablo Bay. Caltrans calls it the North Bay's most heavily used east-west highway, with storm flooding between Novato and Vallejo and weekend wine-country and truck traffic.
- Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods roads. The National Park Service warns they are steep, sharply curved and without bike lanes, a setting for bicycle and motorcycle accident claims.
- Ferries, buses and SMART trains. Golden Gate Ferry sails from Larkspur, Sausalito and Tiburon; ramp falls can support a premises liability claim.
Common injuries after accidents in Marin County
Marin's injuries track its roads. Stop-and-go 101 traffic causes rear-end impacts, mountain descents throw cyclists and riders onto pavement, and wet ferry ramps cause falls. Each injury below shapes what a fair claim should cover.
- Neck and back strain from 101 rear-end crashes. A sudden stop near Novato or Sausalito can strain the neck and injure discs in the lower back. Symptoms can build over days.
- Fractures and head injuries on Mount Tam roads. A cyclist or rider who goes down on a curved descent can break a collarbone or wrist and suffer a concussion, even in a helmet.
- Spinal cord damage at highway speed. Crashes on SR-37 or I-580 can injure the spinal cord, and spinal cord injury claims need future care costs documented early.
- Ferry and platform falls. A slip on a wet gangway at Larkspur or Sausalito can fracture an ankle or wrist. When any crash takes a life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Marin Area office in Corte Madera reports crashes on freeways and unincorporated roads. Inside a city or town, local police take the report. The Marin County Sheriff's Records Division in San Rafael holds Sheriff incident reports.
Filing deadlines for Marin County injury claims
Against a private driver, store or landlord, you generally have two years to sue CCP 335.1. Against a public body, a written claim is usually due within six months Gov. Code 911.2. In Marin that covers the County, its towns, Marin Transit, the Golden Gate district, SMART and Caltrans.
A Golden Gate Transit bus running a light in San Rafael, a broken Mill Valley sidewalk or a SMART platform hazard in Novato each starts with a government claim, as do claims against public school districts. After a written rejection, suit is usually due within six months Gov. Code 945.6. Children get no extra time CCP 352. Check your dates on the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Marin County
Our Marin work runs from freeway crashes near Corte Madera to falls at shopping centers and transit stops, plus cyclist cases from West Marin roads, spine injuries and claims for families who lost someone.
- 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 what a 101 fender-bender or a bridge pileup might be worth? Try our California car accident settlement calculator for a rough range before you call.
Cities and communities we serve in Marin County
San Rafael is the county seat. We represent people from all 11 of Marin's incorporated cities and towns and from West Marin's unincorporated communities.
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Mill Valley
- Sausalito
- Tiburon
- Belvedere
- Corte Madera
- Larkspur
- San Anselmo
- Fairfax
- Ross
- Kentfield
- Marin City
- Point Reyes Station
- Stinson Beach
Nearby counties
Sonoma County is Marin's only land neighbor; San Francisco and Contra Costa sit across the Golden Gate and Richmond–San Rafael bridges. 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
Marin County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a rear-end crash on US-101 in Marin?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt and let the CHP or city police write a report. Photograph the cars, the lane and any debris, and get the other driver's insurance details. See a doctor within a day or two, even if you only feel stiff, because neck and back symptoms often appear later. Then call us before you give the other insurer a recorded statement.
I was hurt on a Golden Gate Transit bus or ferry. Is the deadline different?
Yes. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is a public agency, so you usually must file a written claim within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2). The same rule applies to Marin Transit, SMART trains and the County of Marin. If the claim is denied in writing, a lawsuit generally must follow within six months of that notice.
I crashed my bike on a road near Mount Tamalpais or Muir Woods. Who is responsible?
It depends on what caused the crash. A driver who passed too close, a vehicle that cut a blind corner, or a road defect can each create a claim on these steep, curving routes. Photos, your ride data, the crash report and early medical records for any head or collarbone injury help us show what happened.
I live outside California and was hurt visiting Marin. Can you still help?
Yes. California law governs an injury that happened in Marin County, wherever you live now. We work with out-of-state clients by phone, email and video, so you can recover at home while we deal with the insurers, collect the crash report and gather your medical records.
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