Roseville Personal Injury Attorney

Interstate 80 & Highway 65

There are around 201,000-213,000 vehicles daily on I-80 between Riverside Drive and Douglas Boulevard. Around 183,000 vehicles on Atlantic Street. On Highway 65 there are around 122,000-124,000 vehicles near Galleria Boulevard and the interchange with the 80. This causes issues with merging and stopping which can cause rear end and lane change claims. Often it's not clear who is at fault. We have a guide explaining scenarios from car accidents and who is at fault.

Main highways will be I-80 and Highway 65 so you may receive a report from the CHP. The CHP Auburn Area office is on Indian Hill Road in Newcastle. Ensure you obtain the report/incident number.

Roseville Police Report

Most collisions on the surface roads (Douglas Boulevard, Sunrise Avenue & Pleasant Grove Boulevard) will be dealt with by the Roseville Police Department. Collision reports can be obtained from the Records Unit. These can be provided to the drivers, authorized representatives, damaged vehicle/property owners and any potentially liable parties in a civil claim (Vehicle Code 20012). Reports can be purchased online from LexisNexis BuyCrash or using the form on the website. You can also visit the Records Counter (1051 Junction Blvd). Open Monday-Friday between 9am-4:30pm. Report prices are reviewed each July so we would advise you contact Records to see how much they will cost.

Claims Against The City Of Roseville

Sometimes claims can be made against the City. This can include a truck running a red light, bits of pavement coming up due to tree roots or a faulty signal even though there have been many complaints. Only if an employee caused the dangerous situation or they had knowledge of the problem to fix it will a public agency be liable (Government Code 835). This can be proven using previous complaints, work orders and photos.

You can only claim if you have made a written claim. Roseville have their own Government Claim form which can be submitted to the City Clerk (311 Vernon St). This can be posted, handed in or emailed (City Risk Management). Injury claims must be submitted within 6 months of the incident (Government Code 911.2). You will need to value your claim. If your injury is ongoing then you must add a +. You will need to include any city employees involved plus a declaration under penalty of perjury. If you miss the 6 month deadline you will need to seek permission from the City Council to make a late claim. If the City write to you to refuse your claim you will generally have 6 months from the date you are informed to file a lawsuit (Government Code 945.6).

One Superior Court For Two Towns

There is only 1 superior court in Placer County. Your case will not be decided based on your ZIP. The main court building is the Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse (10820 Justice Center Drive). Local rules still refer to this as the Santucci Justice Center. Civil paperwork can be submitted to the clerk or Historic Courthouse (101 Maple St, Auburn). Lawyers must submit electronically.

Most civil calendars will be heard in Auburn. Current cases are being heard in Departments 1-6 in the Historic Courthouse. Case Management Conferences will be split based on the last digit of your case number. If your case number ends in 4-9 it will be heard in Department 1. If it ends in 0-1 it will be heard in Department 3. Both in Auburn. If it ends in 2-3 it will be heard in Roseville in Department 32. Some hearings can be done via video, and video appearances in civil cases carry a $13 fee.

Serious Injuries

Sutter Roseville Medical Center is a level II trauma center recognized by the State EMS Authority. The nearest level I center is UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. If you require surgery, months of therapy or permanent changes to your home then the value of your claim will depend on future care. This can be difficult to value until the doctors have a plan in place. Some injuries can occur later. Find out how long after a car accident can injuries happen. If the at fault driver has a low policy then our page explaining what happens if your medical bills exceed your policy can help you look for alternative funding.

Slip & Trip Claims

The property owners in the shopping centers of Roseville owe a duty of care to those visiting. If they knew or should have known about a spill or broken curb they can be liable. Often the cameras will be overwritten so we would advise you ask the manager in writing to retain the footage. Find out what to do if you fall in a store.

Time Limits & Comparative Fault

Most injury claims in California must be made within 2 years (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). Claims against public agencies reduce your time limit. Our page explaining how long do you have to claim an injury in California will show any exceptions. If you were partly to blame you can still make a claim but the value will be reduced depending on how much you were to blame. California has adopted a comparative fault system so you can still make a claim (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975)). Find out what happens when someone makes a bodily injury claim.

Who Will Handle Your Case?

Our founder David E. Jacobson has been licensed in California since 2013 (State Bar No. 292067). Aris Babaian (No. 334637) and Christian H. Kim (No. 332930) also handle motor vehicle and motorbike injury claims. During our initial call we will ask you where the collision occurred, who provided the report and if there was any involvement from a public agency. This will determine your initial time limit. We won't tell you a figure until we've seen your medical records.

Call us on (855) 554-8785 or contact us via our contact page.