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Solano County Personal Injury Lawyer
Solano County sits on the I-80 corridor between the Bay Area and Sacramento, and its freeways see heavy commuter and freight traffic. If you were hurt in a crash, fall or other accident here, call for a free case review.
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Key Takeaways
- CHP calls Solano traffic among the busiest in the state, especially where I-80 meets I-680 in Fairfield.
- Interchange backups bring rear-end neck and back injuries, while big-rig and SR-12 collisions more often cause spinal, head and fatal injuries.
- The County of Solano, its seven cities, SolTrans and Caltrans all fall under the six-month claim rule Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Solano Area in Fairfield writes freeway crash reports; the Sheriff and city police cover the rest.
Why people in Solano County choose Green Law Group
Whether you commute on I-80, ride the Vallejo ferry or were only passing through Fairfield, you get phones answered 24/7, a free review by phone or video, and an attorney whose first career put him in operating rooms beside surgeons.
- Hurt passing through? Out-of-county visitors can start a free case review the night of the crash, by phone or video.
- A surgeon's-eye view of your chart. Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices before law school, so he reads records from your own doctors closely.
- Health law schooling. Steven holds a Health Law certificate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he graduated cum laude.
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Common causes of serious injuries in Solano County
The CHP Solano Area describes the county as a key transportation corridor, with I-80, I-680 and State Route 12 carrying commuters and freight. Bridge approaches, truck traffic, busy state highways and ferry and bus service shape the local risks.
- The I-80 and I-680 junction. CHP says this Fairfield interchange carries heavy daily traffic and that I-80 is a major commuter and freight route. Merges and stop-and-go backups cause rear-end crashes and neck injuries.
- Trucks at Cordelia. CHP runs the Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility on I-80 in Fairfield, in what it calls the Bay Area's busiest commercial corridor. A crash with a big rig calls for prompt evidence work. See truck accident claims.
- State Route 12. CHP names SR-12 as one of the county's major highways, alongside I-80 and I-680. High-speed collisions on state highways can cause spinal cord injuries and other lasting harm.
- Vallejo bridges and the ferry. I-80 crosses the Carquinez Bridge into Vallejo, and San Francisco Bay Ferry runs boats from Vallejo and Mare Island. Injuries while boarding or on board can raise claims against a public operator.
- Riders and walkers. Two-wheel and foot traffic shares roads with freeway-bound drivers in Vallejo, Fairfield and Vacaville. Read about motorcycle accidents and bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
Common injuries after accidents in Solano County
Solano's injuries reflect its freeway corridor. Stop-and-go traffic at the I-80 and I-680 junction leads to whiplash, heavy trucks near Cordelia bring crushing impacts, and ferry docks and city crosswalks add falls and pedestrian injuries.
- Whiplash and disc injuries. Interchange merges in Fairfield produce rear-end hits that strain the neck and injure the lower back. Symptoms can take days to show.
- Spinal cord and brain injuries. A tractor-trailer collision on I-80 or a head-on on SR-12 can damage the spinal cord or cause a traumatic brain injury needing long rehabilitation.
- Fractures and sprains. Falls while boarding the Vallejo ferry and pedestrians struck in Vacaville crosswalks often mean broken ankles, hips or wrists.
- Fatal injuries. When a freeway crash takes a life, close family members may pursue a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Solano Area at 3050 Travis Boulevard, Fairfield, investigates freeway and unincorporated-road crashes. The Solano County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas, and cities such as Vallejo, Fairfield and Vacaville have their own police departments.
Filing deadlines for Solano County injury claims
California gives you two years to file most injury suits CCP 335.1. A claim against a government body is due much sooner, usually within six months Gov. Code 911.2. That covers the County of Solano, Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo, SolTrans and Caltrans.
A Solano Express bus crash or a fall on a broken Vacaville sidewalk starts with a written government claim, as do school district cases. If the claim is rejected in writing, you usually have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. Children receive no extra time on government claims CCP 352. Try the Claim Clock to see your dates.
Injury cases we handle in Solano County
In Solano County we take freeway and truck crash cases, transit and ferry injuries, unsafe-property falls, workplace injuries and wrongful death claims. Choose a case type below to learn how California law treats it.
- 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
Wondering what an I-80 crash claim could be worth? Our California car accident settlement calculator gives a starting estimate.
Cities and communities we serve in Solano County
Fairfield is the county seat. We represent people hurt in all seven Solano County cities and the unincorporated areas around them.
- Fairfield
- Vallejo
- Vacaville
- Suisun City
- Benicia
- Dixon
- Rio Vista
Nearby counties
Solano County connects to the Sacramento Valley, Napa and the East Bay. We take cases in all 58 California counties.
Reviewed by Steven D. Green, Esq. · Updated October 13, 2026
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Questions
Solano County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a rear-end crash at the I-80 and I-680 interchange?
If the cars can move, get to the shoulder and call 911 so CHP responds. Photograph both vehicles, the lane you were in and any dashcam footage. Get checked within a day, because neck and back pain often builds after the adrenaline fades. Keep every bill and missed-work record. Before you talk to the other driver's insurer, call us for a free review.
What is the deadline for a claim against SolTrans or the City of Vallejo?
Solano County Transit (SolTrans) and the City of Vallejo are public entities. In most cases you must present a written claim within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2). If the claim is rejected in writing, a lawsuit is generally due within six months of that notice (Government Code section 945.6). Do not wait to start.
How do I get the CHP report for a crash on I-80 near Fairfield?
Freeway and unincorporated-road crashes in the county are handled by the CHP Solano Area, 3050 Travis Boulevard, Fairfield. Ask for the report by your incident number. If a commercial truck was inspected at the Cordelia scales, CHP may have more records. When you hire us, we gather the report and supporting evidence.
I live out of state and was hurt while driving through Solano County. Can you help?
Yes. I-80 brings many travelers through Solano County, and California law governs a crash that happens here. You can keep seeing your own doctors at home while we gather the CHP report, medical records and insurance information. The case review is free by phone or video.
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