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San Bernardino County Personal Injury Lawyer
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Key Takeaways
- The Cajon Pass, mountain highways and long desert interstates shape the county's injury risks.
- Valley rear-end crashes often cause neck and back injuries, while Cajon Pass truck wrecks and desert rollovers can cause spinal cord injuries or death.
- Claims against San Bernardino County, a city or town, Omnitrans, VVTA or Caltrans usually need a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- Crash reports come from seven CHP Areas, the Sheriff's Department or city police such as Ontario.
Why people in San Bernardino County choose Green Law Group
From Fontana warehouse shifts to Cajon Pass truck crashes, clients here want a lawyer who grasps their injuries. They get an attorney with operating-room experience, 5.0-star reviews, and a free review by phone or video.
- Surgical know-how. Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine devices before law school, so a fractured vertebra from an I-15 rollover gets close review.
- Trusted by clients. See 53 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars in our client reviews.
- Always reachable. Phones are answered 24/7, and the case review costs nothing.
Common causes of serious injuries in San Bernardino County
Injuries here track the geography: congested valley freeways, the Cajon Pass, snowy mountain curves, and long desert interstates in extreme heat.
- I-10, I-15, I-215 and SR-210 in the valley. CHP San Bernardino calls these some of the most heavily congested roads in the nation. Stop-and-go traffic through Ontario and Fontana produces rear-end car accidents.
- The Cajon Pass. I-15 carries traffic from the valley to the High Desert, the mountains and out of state. Grades and speed gaps between cars and big rigs make a truck accident here especially dangerous.
- SR-18 and the mountain communities. CHP Arrowhead patrols the mountain roads around Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs and Big Bear City. Ice and tight curves are hard on riders, so we see motorcycle accidents here.
- I-15 and I-40 across the Mojave. CHP Barstow patrols I-15 all the way to the Nevada line, and Needles summers are brutally hot. Fatigue and rollovers can cause spinal cord injuries.
- SR-62 to Joshua Tree National Park. Park visitors and Colorado River travelers share Twentynine Palms Highway with Morongo Basin residents. A fatal crash can lead to wrongful death claims.
- Off-road riding and desert work. CHP Barstow responds to off-highway riding areas such as Dumont Dunes, and the open desert holds mines and military depots. See our workplace injury page.
Common injuries after accidents in San Bernardino County
Valley gridlock, steep grades and empty desert highways each leave their own injuries. Low-speed rear-end hits strain the neck and back, while high-speed truck and rollover crashes can damage the spine or brain. Early treatment helps your recovery and records the harm.
- Neck and back injuries. Stop-and-go traffic on I-10 and SR-210 through Ontario and Fontana leads to rear-end collisions that can cause whiplash or a herniated disc. Symptoms sometimes surface days later. See neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal cord injuries. A big rig out of control on the Cajon Pass grade, or a fatigue rollover on I-15 or I-40 in the Mojave, can fracture vertebrae and cause paralysis. Learn about spinal cord injury claims.
- Head injuries and fractures for riders. Motorcyclists on icy SR-18 curves and off-road riders at Dumont Dunes risk concussions and broken collarbones, wrists and legs.
- Fatal crashes. A head-on collision on SR-62 toward Joshua Tree can take a life, and the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
Seven CHP Areas write freeway reports here: San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Barstow, Arrowhead, Morongo Basin and Needles. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department covers unincorporated areas, and cities such as Ontario run their own police departments.
Filing deadlines for San Bernardino County injury claims
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. When a public entity is responsible, such as San Bernardino County, a city like Rialto, Omnitrans or Caltrans, a written claim is usually due within six months of the injury Gov. Code 911.2.
Think of a county vehicle crash in Hesperia, a broken Redlands sidewalk, a Mountain Transit bus injury or a Caltrans defect on SR-18. After a written rejection, the lawsuit deadline is usually six months Gov. Code 945.6. A child's government claim gets no extra time CCP 352. Our Claim Clock shows your dates.
Injury cases we handle in San Bernardino County
We handle valley freeway collisions, desert rollovers, mountain falls and claims against trucking companies and public agencies.
- 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
Before you call, you can run your numbers through our California car accident settlement calculator for a ballpark range.
Cities and communities we serve in San Bernardino County
The city of San Bernardino is the county seat. We serve all 24 incorporated cities and towns, plus mountain and desert communities.
- San Bernardino
- Fontana
- Ontario
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rialto
- Colton
- Grand Terrace
- Loma Linda
- Redlands
- Highland
- Yucaipa
- Chino
- Chino Hills
- Montclair
- Upland
- Victorville
- Hesperia
- Apple Valley
- Adelanto
- Barstow
- Big Bear Lake
- Needles
- Twentynine Palms
- Yucca Valley
- Lake Arrowhead
- Crestline
- Joshua Tree
Nearby counties
San Bernardino County shares borders with Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. We take cases in all 58 California counties.
Reviewed by Steven D. Green, Esq. · Updated October 13, 2026
Client reviews
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Questions
San Bernardino County personal injury FAQ
A big rig hit me on the Cajon Pass grade. What should I do?
Get medical care first, then ask the CHP San Bernardino Area for the report number. Write down the trucking company's name and the truck's DOT number if you saw them, and photograph the scene if it is safe. Trucking companies often send investigators quickly, so call us early so the driver's logs and the truck's data are requested before they are lost.
I was hurt on an Omnitrans or VVTA bus. What is the deadline?
Omnitrans, the Victor Valley Transit Authority, Mountain Transit and Basin Transit are public agencies. Before you can sue, you generally must file a written claim within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2). That applies to riders, drivers and pedestrians alike, so call us quickly.
How do I get a crash report for a wreck on I-15 near Barstow or in the Cajon Pass?
The CHP Barstow Area patrols I-15 from Apple Valley to the Nevada line, and the CHP San Bernardino Area covers the Cajon Pass and the valley freeways. CHP says any of its offices can provide a copy of a CHP-investigated collision report. Once you hire us, we order it and the photos for you.
I live out of state and crashed on the way to Las Vegas or the Colorado River. Can you help?
Yes. A crash on I-15 or I-40 in San Bernardino County is usually governed by California law, even if you live in Nevada or Arizona, and the two-year deadline for most injury suits applies (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). We represent injured people across California and handle your case by phone, email and video.
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