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Mono County Personal Injury Lawyer
Ski injuries, icy US-395 crashes and backcountry accidents in Mono County hurt residents and visitors alike. We represent both, here and across California, with a free review.
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Key Takeaways
- Black-ice crashes on US-395 and ski collisions at Mammoth often cause back, neck and head injuries.
- Claims against the County of Mono, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Eastern Sierra Transit or Caltrans usually must be filed within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- Winter storms, seasonal pass closures and ski traffic drive many of the county's serious injuries.
- Crash reports come from the CHP Bridgeport or Bishop Area, the Mono County Sheriff or Mammoth Lakes police.
Why people in Mono County choose Green Law Group
Skiers, lift crews and US-395 motorists hurt in Mono County want straight answers about their injuries and their costs. We offer an attorney who knows medicine, a free review by phone or video, and phones answered 24/7.
- A lawyer who knows the operating room. Founding attorney Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices before law school. After a ski collision or a black-ice crash, he reads the surgical notes and treatment plan line by line.
- Health Law background. Steven graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and holds its Health Law certificate.
- Reviews you can check. 53 Google reviews give the firm 5.0 stars; browse our client reviews.
- Free case review. Weekend visitors and year-round residents can start by phone or video.
Common causes of serious injuries in Mono County
Mono County runs 108 miles along the Sierra crest, with US-395 as its spine. Snow, ice and high elevation shape almost every injury case here, from highway crashes to ski collisions, lake accidents and falls at lodging.
- US-395 in winter. CHP Bridgeport warns that the area is prone to extreme weather. Whiteouts and black ice on the scenic byway lead to car accident and truck accident claims.
- Sonora, Monitor and Tioga passes. SR-108, SR-89 and SR-120 close often for winter storms, and Tioga Pass to Yosemite opens only seasonally. Drivers caught by an early or late storm can lose control fast.
- Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain. Ski and snowboard collisions, lift incidents and icy walkways at lodging can cause back injuries or support a premises liability claim.
- Summer touring. Riders on US-395 and the passes share the road with RVs and sightseers near Mono Lake and Bodie. We handle motorcycle accident and bicycle accident claims from these trips.
- Resort and backcountry jobs. Lift crews, snow removal and hospitality workers face cold, heights and machinery. Our workplace injury page explains your options.
Common injuries after accidents in Mono County
Snow, ice and speed shape the injuries that come out of Mono County. Highway skids and pass crashes cause neck, back and spinal injuries, while ski collisions and icy-walkway falls bring fractures, torn knees and head injuries. A prompt exam protects both your health and your claim.
- Neck and back injuries. Skids and rear-end crashes on black ice along US-395 often strain the neck and back or damage a disc. Read about neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal cord and brain injuries. A car leaving the road on Sonora, Monitor or Tioga Pass, or a high-speed collision on a Mammoth Mountain run, can fracture the spine or cause a traumatic brain injury. See spinal cord injuries.
- Fractures from falls. Icy walkways at lodging and slips around lifts can break wrists, hips and ankles, injuries that may need surgery and weeks off work.
- Fatal accidents. When a winter crash or backcountry accident takes a life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Bridgeport Area, at 125 Main Street in Bridgeport, covers most of unincorporated Mono County. CHP Bishop covers the southern end near Tom's Place. The Mono County Sheriff's Office patrols by car, snowmobile, boat and horse, and the Mammoth Lakes Police Department covers the town.
Filing deadlines for Mono County injury claims
You usually have two years to file an injury lawsuit CCP 335.1. When the County of Mono, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority or Caltrans is involved, a written claim is generally due within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
The County publishes its own Claim for Damages form through Risk Management in Bridgeport. Typical public-entity cases include a crash with a snowplow, a fall on a town sidewalk, or a dangerous condition on a Caltrans highway. After a written denial, you generally have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. Children get no extra time for government claims CCP 352. Much of the county is national forest land, where federal rules apply. Try the Claim Clock for your dates.
Injury cases we handle in Mono County
Winter crashes, ski and resort injuries, and summer touring accidents make up most Mono County cases, but we handle every serious injury claim, including 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
Crashed on the drive up? Our California car accident settlement calculator offers a first estimate.
Cities and communities we serve in Mono County
Bridgeport is the county seat, and Mammoth Lakes is the only incorporated town. We serve every community along US-395.
- Mammoth Lakes
- Bridgeport
- June Lake
- Lee Vining
- Crowley Lake
- Walker
- Coleville
- Topaz
- Benton
- Chalfant
- Mono City
Nearby counties
Mono County borders Alpine, Tuolumne, Madera, Fresno and Inyo counties, 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
Mono County personal injury FAQ
I was hurt in a ski collision at Mammoth Mountain. What should I do?
Report the collision to ski patrol before you leave the mountain and ask for an incident report. Get the other skier's name and contact details, and photograph the run and any signs. See a doctor promptly, since knee, shoulder and head injuries can worsen over days. Keep your lift ticket or pass and any release you signed for a lawyer to review.
How do I make a claim against Mono County or the Town of Mammoth Lakes?
You file a written government claim, usually within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2). The County of Mono publishes a Claim for Damages form through its Risk Management office in Bridgeport. Claims against the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Eastern Sierra Transit or Caltrans follow the same short deadline, so start early.
I was hurt on a ski trip to Mammoth and I live in Los Angeles. Do I need a local lawyer?
No. Many people hurt in Mono County live elsewhere in California. We represent injured people statewide, handle your claim by phone and video, and gather records from wherever you were treated. Your home county does not change the two-year deadline for most injury suits (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1).
Who investigates a crash on US-395 or a mountain pass in Mono County?
The CHP Bridgeport Area handles most of unincorporated Mono County, including US-395 from the Nevada line south to Tom's Place. South of there, the CHP Bishop Area takes over. Inside Mammoth Lakes, the town police department responds. The Mono County Sheriff's Office also patrols the backcountry.
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