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San Benito County Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt in a head-on crash on Highway 25, a collision near the Highway 156 junction, or a fall in Hollister? We represent injured people throughout San Benito County and handle the insurance company for you. The review is free.
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Key Takeaways
- Two-lane State Route 25, its junction with State Route 156 and the SR-152 corridor are the county's main crash concerns.
- Head-on, junction and truck crashes on these highways can cause fractures, head injuries and spinal cord damage.
- A claim against the County of San Benito, Hollister, San Juan Bautista or the Local Transportation Authority that runs County Express is generally due within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Gilroy/Hollister Area writes most highway crash reports; local police or the Sheriff's Office cover city streets and county roads.
Why people in San Benito County choose Green Law Group
Hollister families, Highway 25 commuters and riders on the rural roads toward Pinnacles choose us because our founding attorney understands surgery and treatment records. You also get a free review by phone or video and phones answered 24/7.
- Treatment records, read closely. After a head-on on SR-25, care often happens at hospitals outside the county. Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices, so he follows those records.
- Graduated cum laude. He holds a Loyola University Chicago law degree and a Health Law certificate.
- Clients give us 5.0 stars. That rating comes from 53 Google client reviews.
Common causes of serious injuries in San Benito County
The county's serious injuries center on its highways: two-lane routes carrying commuters north to Santa Clara County, junctions with fast cross traffic and a truck corridor to I-5. Visitors heading to Pinnacles National Park add traffic on long rural stretches.
- State Route 25. SR-25 is still a two-lane highway from San Felipe Road toward Bloomfield Avenue in Santa Clara County. The Council of San Benito County Governments, VTA and Caltrans are planning a four-lane upgrade to improve safety and shorten the Hollister commute. See car accident claims.
- The SR-25 and SR-156 junction. Caltrans has a roundabout safety project at this intersection, and the long-range plan calls for an interchange.
- SR-152 and trucks. Santa Clara and San Benito counties are working on the SR-152 trade corridor between US-101 and I-5, including truck climbing lanes over Pacheco Pass. Read about truck accident claims.
- Rural roads to Pinnacles. The National Park Service routes east-entrance visitors south from Hollister on Highway 25 for about 30 miles. Long, open roads attract motorcycle riders, and a crash on an isolated stretch can delay emergency care.
Common injuries after accidents in San Benito County
Most serious injuries here come from highway crashes at speed on SR-25, at the SR-156 junction and on the SR-152 truck corridor. They tend to cause fractures, head trauma and spinal injuries.
- Spinal cord and back injuries. A head-on or broadside impact on a two-lane highway can fracture vertebrae or compress the spinal cord. See spinal cord injuries and back injuries.
- Neck injuries and whiplash. Rear-end crashes in the SR-25 commute and at the SR-156 junction can strain the neck and injure discs, with pain that sometimes appears days later. Read about neck injuries.
- Fractures and head injuries for riders. Motorcyclists on the long road south to Pinnacles can suffer broken bones and brain injuries, even with a helmet and gear.
- Fatal crashes. High-speed rural collisions and big-rig crashes can be fatal. Families may then have a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
Highway crashes in the area are handled by the CHP Gilroy/Hollister Area office at 740 Renz Lane in Gilroy. Crashes on city streets or county roads are reported by local police or the county Sheriff's Office; the card the officer gave you names the agency.
Filing deadlines for San Benito County injury claims
The standard deadline for an injury lawsuit is two years CCP 335.1. If a government agency is responsible, you generally need to file a written claim within six months first Gov. Code 911.2. Locally, that means the County of San Benito, Hollister, San Juan Bautista, County Express and Caltrans.
County Express is run by the San Benito County Local Transportation Authority, which takes its own claims. School districts are public entities too. After a written rejection, a lawsuit is generally due within six months Gov. Code 945.6. A child's injury gets no extra time on the government claim CCP 352. You can check dates with the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in San Benito County
We handle highway and rural-road crashes, injuries to farm and construction workers caused by third parties, falls at stores and rentals, and wrongful death claims for families in San Benito County.
- 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
If you were hurt in a Highway 25 or 156 crash, our California car accident settlement calculator can give you a first rough figure.
Cities and communities we serve in San Benito County
Hollister is the county seat. San Benito County has two incorporated cities, and we also serve its unincorporated ranch and farm areas.
- Hollister
- San Juan Bautista
- Unincorporated San Benito County
Nearby counties
San Benito County borders Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties to the north, Monterey County to the west, and Merced and Fresno counties 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
San Benito County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a head-on or turning crash on Highway 25?
Call 911 and tell dispatch exactly where you are, since help can take longer on rural stretches. Get emergency care, because these crashes often cause fractures and head or spinal injuries that need imaging. The CHP Gilroy/Hollister Area usually writes the report. If you can, photograph the scene and vehicles and collect witness names and numbers.
Why does Highway 25 come up so often in San Benito County crash cases?
Much of State Route 25 between Hollister and Santa Clara County is still a two-lane highway. The Council of San Benito County Governments, Caltrans and VTA are planning to widen it to four lanes and build an interchange at Highway 156 to improve safety. Head-on and turning crashes are a known risk on roads like this.
I was hurt on a County Express bus. What is the deadline?
County Express is operated by the San Benito County Local Transportation Authority, a public agency. You generally must present a written claim within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2) before filing suit. The same rule applies to the County of San Benito, the City of Hollister and San Juan Bautista.
I was visiting Pinnacles National Park and got hurt on the drive. Can you help?
Often, yes. A crash on Highway 25 on the way to the park's east entrance is handled under California law. If a federal employee or federal land was involved, different claim rules can apply, so call early. We can manage the case from wherever you live.
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