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Tehama County Personal Injury Lawyer
From a big-rig collision on I-5 to a fall at a Red Bluff store, we help Tehama County families pursue the full value of their injury claims. Call or write for a free review.
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Key Takeaways
- Freight on I-5, two-lane SR-36 and SR-99, and orchard and ranch work account for many serious injuries here.
- Underride and head-on crashes bring spinal and brain injuries; orchard machinery causes crush and amputation injuries.
- Claims involving the County of Tehama, Red Bluff, Corning, the City of Tehama, TRAX or Caltrans start with a six-month written claim Gov. Code 911.2.
- CHP Red Bluff Area reports highway crashes; Red Bluff Police, Corning Police and the Sheriff cover the rest.
Why people in Tehama County choose Green Law Group
Orchard crews, ranch hands and Red Bluff families call us because our founding attorney knows how surgery and recovery work and phones are answered 24/7. Start with a free review by phone or video.
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- Medical know-how for farm injuries. Steven D. Green trained surgeons in the operating room on spine and cardiac devices, so he studies treatment after a tractor rollover closely.
- Cum laude law graduate. He earned a Health Law certificate at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
- Rated 5.0 by clients. See 53 Google client reviews.
Common causes of serious injuries in Tehama County
Interstate 5 carries freight down the valley, rural routes like SR-36 and SR-99 mix slow farm vehicles with fast traffic, and orchards and cattle ranches put workers next to heavy machinery.
- Interstate 5. The interstate runs through Red Bluff with steady big-rig traffic. Jackknifes and underride crashes call for a fast truck accident investigation.
- State Route 36. West of Red Bluff, Caltrans is reworking the Horse Gulch curve to reduce collisions. Near Mineral, Caltrans describes two-foot shoulders on a high-speed road with heavy truck traffic, a setting for serious car and motorcycle crashes.
- Orchards and ranches. The 2024 county crop report ranks almonds, walnuts, beef cattle and table olives among the top commodities. Shaker, tractor and loading injuries usually begin as workplace injury claims.
- The 99E and 99W corridors. TRAX buses use these routes to link Los Molinos and Gerber with Red Bluff, and walkers and cyclists on rural stretches have little protection. See bicycle and pedestrian injuries.
- Falls in town. Wet floors and broken pavement at stores lead to slip and fall claims, sometimes with back injuries.
Common injuries after accidents in Tehama County
Injuries here mirror the freeway and farms. Big-rig and two-lane highway crashes hurt the neck, spine and brain, while shakers, tractors and loading equipment in orchards cause crush injuries, broken bones and amputations.
- Neck and back strain. Rear-end collisions in Red Bluff interstate traffic often leave whiplash and disc damage. Read about neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal and head trauma. Underride crashes on I-5 and head-ons on narrow SR-36 can fracture vertebrae or cause brain injury, which may need years of care. See spinal cord injuries.
- Crush and amputation injuries. A tractor rollover or a hand caught in harvest equipment in an almond or walnut orchard can mean surgery and lost work.
- Pedestrian injuries on 99E and 99W. A walker struck on an unlit rural stretch can suffer leg fractures or fatal injuries that lead to a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Red Bluff Area office at 2550 Main Street writes reports for I-5 and state routes. The Red Bluff Police Department covers Red Bluff, the Corning Police Department covers Corning, and the Tehama County Sheriff's Office handles the City of Tehama and most rural roads.
Filing deadlines for Tehama County injury claims
You generally have two years to sue over an injury CCP 335.1. If a government body is involved, the first step is a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2. Locally that covers the County of Tehama, Red Bluff, Corning, the City of Tehama, the Tehama County Transit Agency and Caltrans.
A patrol car that runs a stop sign, a TRAX bus collision or a broken city sidewalk each calls for the government claim first. After a written denial, the lawsuit is generally due six months later Gov. Code 945.6. A child's government claim is not extended because of age CCP 352. Use the Claim Clock to check your dates.
Injury cases we handle in Tehama County
Hurt on an interstate off-ramp, in a walnut orchard or at a downtown Red Bluff business? We handle the claim from first call to final check.
- 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
For a ballpark figure on a Tehama County crash, run your numbers through our free California settlement calculator.
Cities and communities we serve in Tehama County
Red Bluff is the county seat. We also represent people in Corning, the City of Tehama and the farm and mountain communities between the Coast Range and Lassen.
- Red Bluff
- Corning
- Tehama
- Los Molinos
- Gerber
- Mineral
Nearby counties
Tehama County shares borders with Shasta, Trinity, Mendocino, Glenn, Butte and Plumas counties. 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
Tehama County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a head-on crash on SR-36 west of Red Bluff?
Get medical care first, even if you walked away. Spine and brain injuries can hide for hours. If you can, photograph both vehicles, skid marks and the curve, and get witness names. The CHP Red Bluff Area office usually takes the report. If road design or a Caltrans work zone played a part, a six-month government claim may also apply (Government Code section 911.2).
What if I was injured riding a TRAX bus?
TRAX is run by the Tehama County Transit Agency, a public entity. A written government claim usually has to reach the agency within six months of the injury before any lawsuit (Government Code section 911.2). The same window applies to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians hit by a bus.
I was hurt working in a Tehama County orchard. Do I have a case?
Most on-the-job injuries start with a workers' compensation claim against your employer's insurance. If someone other than your employer caused the harm, such as a driver on a farm road or the maker of faulty harvest equipment, you may also have a separate injury claim. We look at both and explain your options in plain terms.
Who has the report for a crash on I-5 or Highway 99 near Red Bluff?
Interstate and state highway crashes are usually worked by the CHP Red Bluff Area office at 2550 Main Street. Inside Red Bluff, the Red Bluff Police Department at 555 Washington Street takes reports, and in Corning the Corning Police Department does. Rural roads typically fall to the Sheriff. We order the report once you hire us.
I was visiting Lassen Volcanic through Mineral and live in another state. Can I still file?
Yes. Where you live does not decide where the claim belongs. An injury on SR-36 near Mineral is generally handled under California law. We work with out-of-state clients by phone and video, so you can recover at home while we build the case.
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