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Yolo County Personal Injury Lawyer
Cyclists in Davis, commuters on the Causeway, farmworkers near Woodland: if someone else's carelessness hurt you in Yolo County, we can help you pursue a claim. The first conversation is free.
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Key Takeaways
- Bike traffic in Davis and the I-80 Causeway work zone are two risks you won't find in most counties.
- Cyclists struck in Davis often suffer head, wrist and collarbone injuries; work-zone rear-end crashes commonly hurt the neck and back.
- Claims against the County of Yolo, Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, Winters, the Yolo Transportation District or Caltrans usually have a six-month deadline Gov. Code 911.2.
- The CHP Woodland Area writes highway crash reports; Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento police handle city streets.
Why people in Yolo County choose Green Law Group
A UC Davis cyclist, a farmworker near Esparto and a West Sacramento commuter all get the same start: a free review by phone or video and a lawyer who once trained surgeons. A person picks up our phones 24/7.
- Students and parents read our reviews. Our Google rating is 5.0 from 53 client reviews.
- Operating-room experience. Steven D. Green trained surgeons in the operating room on spine and cardiac devices, so he reads concussion and fracture records closely.
- Loyola law, cum laude. His degree carries a Health Law certificate.
- Free case review. Farm and dock workers can start by phone or video while we handle the insurer.
Common causes of serious injuries in Yolo County
CHP's Woodland Area patrols more than 1,000 miles of highways and roads here, including I-80, I-5, I-505 and US-50. Add heavy bicycle traffic in Davis, a busy freeway construction zone and agricultural work, and the county's injury risks are wide-ranging.
- I-80 and the Yolo Causeway. Caltrans' Yolo 80 Managed Lanes Project runs from the Causeway through West Sacramento on I-80 and US-50. Work zones bring lane shifts, slowdowns and rear-end crashes that can cause back injuries.
- Bicycles in Davis. The city says the first official bike lane in the United States opened on 8th Street in Davis in 1967. Bikes remain central to daily life here, and a driver's mistake can be serious. Learn about bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
- Rural highways. CHP lists State Routes 16, 45, 113, 128 and 84 among its Yolo patrol routes, along with more than 700 miles of undivided county roads. Slow farm equipment and trucks share many of them. See truck accident claims.
- Farm and port work. Woodland's city government calls agriculture central to its identity, and CHP notes the Port of West Sacramento on the deep water channel. Field, warehouse and dock injuries may involve both workers' comp and a negligent third party. See workplace injuries.
Common injuries after accidents in Yolo County
Yolo's injuries track its mix of bikes, freeway work zones and farm roads, from a Davis cyclist thrown over a hood to a commuter rear-ended in Causeway slowdowns.
- Head and upper-body trauma. Riders hit near campus can suffer concussions and broken wrists or collarbones, even with a helmet. Read about bike crash claims.
- Neck and back strain. Sudden stops in I-80 construction lanes cause rear-end impacts that injure the neck and back, with symptoms that can appear days later.
- Spinal cord injuries. High-speed collisions with trucks on State Routes 16 or 113 can damage the spinal cord. Learn about spinal cord injuries.
- Farm and dock injuries. Field equipment and port loading can cause crush injuries, deep cuts and fractures. When a crash or job accident is fatal, families may have a wrongful death claim.
Getting your crash report
The CHP Woodland Area, at 13739 Andrew Stevens Drive in Woodland, handles state highways and unincorporated roads. The Yolo County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas. Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento each have a police department for collisions inside city limits.
Filing deadlines for Yolo County injury claims
The general deadline to sue for a personal injury is two years CCP 335.1. A claim against a public entity is different. You usually must submit a written claim within six months Gov. Code 911.2 to the County of Yolo, its four cities, the Yolo Transportation District or Caltrans.
Think of a collision with a Woodland city vehicle or a fall on a cracked Davis sidewalk. School districts count too. Once a claim is denied in writing, you generally have six months to file suit Gov. Code 945.6. An injured child does not get extra time to file a government claim CCP 352. Our Claim Clock calculates the dates for you.
Injury cases we handle in Yolo County
Yolo County cases we take range from Causeway car crashes and Davis bike collisions to farm injuries and wrongful death claims. If you are not sure your situation fits, call and ask.
- 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
To see a possible range for a crash claim, run your numbers through our California car accident settlement calculator.
Cities and communities we serve in Yolo County
Woodland is the county seat. We serve all four cities and the small farm towns in between.
- Woodland
- Davis
- West Sacramento
- Winters
- Esparto
- Capay
- Madison
- Knights Landing
- Dunnigan
- Clarksburg
- Zamora
- Yolo
Nearby counties
Yolo County borders six counties across the valley and the Coast Range. 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.”
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“Working with Steven Green and Jen Kearney has been a very easy and smooth ride.”
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Questions
Yolo County personal injury FAQ
What should I do after a rear-end crash in the I-80 Causeway work zone?
Move to a safe spot if you can and call 911. Photograph the lane shifts, signs and cones, since work-zone layouts change often. Get the other driver's insurance and any witness contacts. See a doctor within a day or two, because neck and back pain often builds slowly. If a construction hazard played a part, Caltrans or a contractor may share fault, and the six-month government claim rule can apply.
I was hit while riding my bike in Davis. Do I have a case?
Possibly. Drivers must watch for cyclists in bike lanes and at intersections, and a careless driver can be held responsible for your injuries. Report the crash to Davis Police, photograph your bike and the scene, and get checked by a doctor. If the city's street design played a part, the six-month government claim deadline may apply.
How long do I have to file a claim against Yolobus or the County of Yolo?
Usually six months from the injury. Yolobus is run by the Yolo Transportation District, a public agency, and the County of Yolo is a public entity too. Both require a written claim first (Government Code section 911.2). After a written denial, you generally have six months to sue (Government Code section 945.6).
Who writes the report for a crash on the Yolo Causeway or I-505?
The CHP Woodland Area investigates crashes on I-80, I-505, I-5, US-50 and the state routes in Yolo County, along with unincorporated roads. Its office is at 13739 Andrew Stevens Drive in Woodland. Inside Davis, Woodland or West Sacramento, the city police department usually takes the report.
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