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Trinity County Personal Injury Lawyer
Trinity County's mountain highways, lake and river draw drivers, truckers and visitors all year, and a single crash or fall can change everything. We represent people hurt in Trinity County and talk with them by phone or video. Free review.
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Key Takeaways
- SR-299 along the Trinity River, Trinity Lake boating and river rafting account for many serious injuries.
- Head-on and run-off-road crashes on mountain curves often cause spinal and head injuries; lake and river accidents add fractures and drownings.
- With no incorporated cities, most local government claims go to the County of Trinity, including Trinity Transit, or to Caltrans for state highways. Six months is the usual limit Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Trinity River Area office and the Sheriff's Office write the county's crash reports.
Why people in Trinity County choose Green Law Group
Weaverville residents, river rafters and Trinity Lake visitors rely on us for two things: an attorney with operating-room experience reading their medical file and a 5.0 Google rating from past clients. Reviews are free by phone or video.
- Close reading of medical records. Before law school, Steven D. Green trained surgeons on spine and cardiac devices. After an SR-299 head-on or a rafting fall, he checks that the treatment plan reflects the full injury.
- Legal training in health law. Steven holds a Health Law certificate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he graduated cum laude.
- Clients rate us 5.0. Read all 53 Google client reviews.
- Someone always answers. Our phones are staffed 24/7, and the case review is free.
Common causes of serious injuries in Trinity County
Life in Trinity County runs along State Route 299 and the Trinity River. Caltrans calls SR-299 the key connector between Redding and the Pacific Coast, so local drivers, tourists and freight trucks share a winding two-lane road. Water sports on Trinity Lake and river trips add their own risks.
- State Route 299. Caltrans notes that the highway runs along the Trinity River and serves residents, visitors and commercial truckers, and it has repaved stretches near Big Bar and Big Flat. Head-on crashes and run-off-road wrecks lead to car accident and truck accident claims.
- Motorcycle riding. Gravel, sharp curves and drivers drifting over the center line can turn a mountain ride into a motorcycle injury case.
- Trinity Lake. The Forest Service reports that the lake has 145 miles of shoreline when full. Boat collisions, dock falls and campground hazards can support premises liability or wrongful death claims.
- River outfitters. Rafting and lodging businesses rely on SR-299 for access, according to Caltrans. A guide's carelessness or poor equipment can cause neck and back injuries.
- Rural work. Forest, road and ranch jobs carry real hazards, and many begin with a workers' comp claim.
Common injuries after accidents in Trinity County
Most serious Trinity County injuries come from canyon highway crashes and water recreation. A head-on on SR-299 or a motorcycle off a curve can injure the spine and brain, while rafting, boating and dock accidents cause fractures, head trauma and drowning.
- Neck and back injuries. Sudden stops behind trucks or slow vehicles on SR-299 lead to rear-end crashes, whiplash and disc damage. See neck injuries and back injuries.
- Spinal cord and brain injuries. Riders thrown from a motorcycle on gravel or a sharp bend can suffer vertebral fractures and concussions. Our spinal cord injury page explains these claims.
- Fractures from water and campground falls. A flipped raft, a slip on a Trinity Lake dock or a fall at a campsite often breaks ankles, wrists and ribs.
- Fatal accidents. Drownings and highway deaths leave families with medical bills and lost income, which a wrongful death claim can address.
Getting your crash report
Trinity County has no city police departments. The CHP Trinity River Area office in Weaverville covers state highways, and the Trinity County Sheriff's Office handles county roads and the towns.
Filing deadlines for Trinity County injury claims
A standard injury lawsuit must usually be filed within two years CCP 335.1. A claim involving a public body needs a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2. Here that mostly means the County of Trinity, its Trinity Transit buses, the local school districts and Caltrans.
A washed-out county road, a Trinity Transit crash or a guardrail Caltrans failed to repair all start with the government claim. After a written rejection, you generally have six months to sue Gov. Code 945.6. Minors get no extra time on that claim CCP 352. Run your date through the Claim Clock.
Injury cases we handle in Trinity County
Whether you were hurt on a canyon curve, at a lakeside campground or on the job in the woods, we take on the claim and the insurance company for you.
- 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 your claim stems from a vehicle crash, our California crash settlement calculator offers a quick estimated range.
Cities and communities we serve in Trinity County
Trinity County has no incorporated cities. Weaverville is the county seat, and we help people in every community along SR-299 and the back roads.
- Weaverville
- Hayfork
- Lewiston
- Junction City
- Douglas City
- Trinity Center
- Burnt Ranch
Nearby counties
Trinity County is bordered by Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, Mendocino and Humboldt 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
Trinity County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a rafting accident on the Trinity River?
Get checked by a doctor, even for a bump on the head, since concussion symptoms can appear later. Write down the outfitter's name, your guide, the stretch of river and what equipment failed, and keep any waiver you signed. A waiver does not always end a claim, especially when a guide was careless in a serious way. Talk to a lawyer before the outfitter's insurer records a statement.
Trinity County has no cities. Who do I file a government claim with?
Usually the County of Trinity, which runs the county roads and, through its Department of Transportation, Trinity Transit. For state highways such as SR-299, the claim generally goes to Caltrans. Either way, the written claim is typically due within six months of the injury (Government Code section 911.2). We identify the right agency and file it.
How do I get a crash report from the Trinity County Sheriff or CHP?
Crashes on state highways are usually handled by the CHP Trinity River Area office in Weaverville. Incidents on county roads and in town may be handled by the Trinity County Sheriff's Office, whose Records Lobby is at 101 Memorial Drive, Weaverville, phone (530) 623-2611. Once you hire us, we order the report and any photos.
I was injured on a rafting or camping trip in Trinity County. Can I still make a claim from home?
Yes. An injury in Trinity County is generally governed by California law even if you live in another county or state. We can take your case by phone and video after you return home. Trinity Lake recreation sits within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, and claims against federal agencies have their own rules, so call early.
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