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Shasta County Personal Injury Lawyer
A crash on I-5 through Redding, a boating injury at Shasta Lake or a fall at a local business can upend your life. We handle Shasta County injury claims from start to finish by phone and video. Your review is free.
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Key Takeaways
- I-5 freight traffic, SR-299 and SR-44 curves, and lake recreation cause many serious injuries.
- Big-rig and head-on crashes often leave neck, back and spinal cord injuries; lake accidents add fractures.
- Claims against the County, the Cities of Redding, Anderson or Shasta Lake, the Redding Area Bus Authority or Caltrans need a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2.
- CHP Redding Area writes most highway crash reports; Redding Police, Anderson Police and the Sheriff cover local streets.
Why people in Shasta County choose Green Law Group
Truck drivers on I-5, houseboat families and Redding retirees pick us for a founding attorney who understands medical records and 5.0-star client ratings. A free review by phone or video starts it, and phones are answered 24/7.
- He has stood beside surgeons. Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices in the operating room, so he reads the records after an I-5 big-rig crash closely.
- Health law training. Loyola University Chicago School of Law, cum laude, with a Health Law certificate.
- Reviews you can check. 5.0 stars from 53 Google reviews; read the client reviews.
- Free case review. Lake and highway cases alike start by phone or video.
Common causes of serious injuries in Shasta County
Most serious injuries here come from Interstate 5, the two-lane mountain highways that branch off it, and summer crowds at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown.
- Interstate 5. Caltrans calls the four-lane stretch between the Tehama County line and Shasta Lake City a bottleneck for goods movement. Driver logs and company records drive any truck accident claim.
- State Route 299. Caltrans is replacing the Whiskey Creek Bridge over Whiskeytown Lake and reworking curves near Montgomery Creek to cut collisions. Work zones and tight bends cause head-on car accidents.
- State Route 44. It runs through Palo Cedro and Shingletown to Lassen Volcanic's northwest entrance, a favorite of visitors and motorcycle riders.
- Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown. Boating, water-skiing, paddling and camping draw crowds. Falls at docks, marinas and campgrounds can support a premises liability case, and a fatal accident a wrongful death claim.
- Redding streets. Walkers and riders face turning traffic at busy crossings. See our bicycle and pedestrian page.
Common injuries after accidents in Shasta County
Injuries here follow the roads and the lake. Truck crashes on I-5 and head-ons on SR-299 and SR-44 damage the spine and brain, while dock and boating accidents at Shasta Lake bring broken bones and head trauma.
- Whiplash and herniated discs. Rear-end hits in slowing I-5 traffic near Redding often cause neck injuries and back injuries whose pain builds over days.
- Spinal cord damage. A head-on on an SR-299 curve or a motorcycle going down on SR-44 can fracture vertebrae. Lifetime care costs shape these spinal cord injury claims.
- Fractures and concussions. Slips on wet docks and falls from houseboat decks at Shasta Lake often break wrists and hips or cause head injuries.
- Fatal injuries. After an I-5 wreck or a drowning, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Redding Area office handles I-5 and the state highways. Redding Police take collisions in Redding, Anderson Police cover Anderson, and the Sheriff's Office serves the City of Shasta Lake under contract and the unincorporated county.
Filing deadlines for Shasta County injury claims
Most California injury lawsuits must be filed within two years CCP 335.1. When a public agency is at fault, you first owe it a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2. Here that includes the County of Shasta, its three cities, RABA and Caltrans.
A county-road pothole or a RABA bus that runs a light each needs a claim first. After a written denial, suit is generally due within six months Gov. Code 945.6. Children get no extra time on the government claim CCP 352. Check your dates on the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Shasta County
From I-5 pileups to on-the-job injuries at a Redding warehouse, we handle the full range of claims for Shasta 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
Curious what a Redding-area crash claim might be worth? Try our California car accident settlement calculator for a rough range before you call.
Cities and communities we serve in Shasta County
Redding is the county seat. We also represent people from Anderson, Shasta Lake and the unincorporated towns spread from the Sacramento River valley up into the mountains.
- Redding
- Anderson
- Shasta Lake
- Palo Cedro
- Shingletown
- Burney
- Montgomery Creek
- Cottonwood
- Fall River Mills
Nearby counties
Shasta County borders six other California counties, from Siskiyou and Modoc in the north to Tehama and Plumas in the south. 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
Shasta County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a big-rig crash on I-5 near Redding?
Call 911 and get medical care, even if you feel fine. If you can, photograph the truck, the company name on the door and the scene, and ask the CHP officer for the report number. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer. Driver logs and electronic data can be lost if no one asks to preserve them, so talk to a lawyer early.
A RABA bus or a City of Redding truck hit me. Is the deadline different?
Yes. The Redding Area Bus Authority and the City of Redding are public entities. You usually must file a written claim with the agency within six months of the injury before you can sue (Government Code section 911.2). After a written denial, you generally have six months to file suit (Government Code section 945.6).
How do I get the crash report for a wreck on I-5 near Redding?
Freeway crashes are usually handled by the CHP Redding Area office at 2503 Cascade Boulevard. For a crash on Redding city streets, call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 about collision reports. Anderson Police and the Sheriff handle their own areas. Once you hire us, we request the report for you.
I was hurt while vacationing at Shasta Lake and live out of state. Can you still help?
Yes. An injury that happened in Shasta County is generally handled under California law, wherever you live. We can sign you up by phone or video. Shasta Lake recreation areas are run by the U.S. Forest Service, so if a federal agency was involved, separate federal claim rules apply.
Who pays when a driver crosses the center line on SR-299?
Usually the at-fault driver's liability insurer. Policy limits are often low compared with the cost of a serious spine or brain injury, so your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may add to what you recover. If a Caltrans work zone or a road defect played a part, a written government claim within six months may also be needed (Government Code section 911.2).
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