If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Citrus Heights, the first weeks decide a lot: which agency wrote the report, whether a public agency shares the blame, and which deadlines are already running. This page explains how those pieces work in Citrus Heights specifically, and how our San Francisco personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Citrus Heights personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Citrus Heights car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Citrus Heights collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Citrus Heights Police Department Records Unit processes collision reports and releases police records:
- The Records Unit handles requests in the police department lobby. The department’s address is 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
- Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on weekends and holidays. The Records Unit page lists its holiday schedule.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP North Sacramento Area office, at 5109 Tyler Street in Sacramento, patrols highways throughout northern Sacramento County, including Interstate 80, Interstate 5, State Route 51 (the Business 80 loop), State Route 160 and State Route 99.
Citrus Heights crash numbers
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 369 people killed or injured in Citrus Heights crashes that year, including 28 pedestrians, 24 bicyclists and 29 motorcyclists, with 52 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 103 California cities with populations of 50,001 to 100,000, Citrus Heights ranked 43rd for total victims, where 1st is worst. Citrus Heights ranked 10th of the 103 for motorcyclist victims. OTS weights its rankings by population and miles driven, so a rank is not a simple head count. (OTS crash rankings)
When the City of Citrus Heights or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: the City of Citrus Heights’ Risk Management Division reviews claims submitted against the city and decides the appropriate city action. According to the city’s claims FAQ, a claim form is available online, at City Hall or through the City Clerk’s Office, and police-related claims are filed with the City Clerk’s Office.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Citrus Heights
Sacramento County Superior Court has no courthouse in Citrus Heights. Its locations page lists the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse at 500 G Street, Sacramento, and the court directs civil filings to that address. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Citrus Heights
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Citrus Heights in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Citrus Heights injury claim can cover
California law sorts personal injury damages into a few categories:
- Economic damages: objectively verifiable money losses, such as medical expenses, lost earnings and the cost of repairing or replacing property (Civil Code section 1431.2).
- Non-economic damages: subjective losses such as pain, suffering, emotional distress and loss of companionship (same section).
- Punitive damages: available only in limited cases, when it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with oppression, fraud or malice (Civil Code section 3294).
What a particular claim is worth depends on the injuries, the evidence and the insurance available, so we review each case individually and never promise a result.
How a Citrus Heights personal injury case usually moves
- Free consultation. You tell us what happened and we explain your options. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
- Investigation. We gather the collision or incident report described above, photos, witness information and your medical records.
- Claim and negotiation. We present the claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Government claim if needed. If the City of Citrus Heights or another public agency may share responsibility, we prepare the written claim before the six-month deadline.
- Lawsuit if needed. If the case does not settle, we file a lawsuit in the proper California Superior Court and keep pushing toward trial.
Deadlines and fault rules that apply to every California injury claim
- Two years to file a lawsuit. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.
- Six months for claims against a public agency. If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, for example because of a dangerous road condition or a government vehicle, a written claim generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues under Government Code section 911.2. Missing that deadline can end the claim.
- Partly at fault does not mean no recovery. California uses pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Citrus Heights personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Citrus Heights?
B&D Law Group, APLC handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Citrus Heights?
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, a written claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
What if I was partly at fault for the Citrus Heights accident?
California follows pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co.). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Can I make a claim against the City of Citrus Heights?
Yes, but California requires a written claim to the public agency before a lawsuit can be filed (Government Code section 945.4), and the claim generally must be presented within six months. The section above on public agency claims explains where Citrus Heights claims go.
Where do I get my Citrus Heights accident report?
The “Getting your Citrus Heights collision report” section above lists the agency that handles crashes inside city limits and how to request a copy. Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol.
Nearby cities we serve
We also represent injured people in communities near Citrus Heights:
- Roseville personal injury attorneys
- Folsom personal injury attorneys
- Sacramento personal injury attorneys
- Elk Grove personal injury attorneys
- Stockton personal injury attorneys
- Vallejo personal injury attorneys
- Our San Francisco office
- Lincoln personal injury attorneys
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Citrus Heights and across Sacramento County. Our nearest office is the San Francisco office at 50 California St, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111. The consultation is free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call (888) 977-2238 or send us your case details.
Attorney advertising. This page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Agency procedures, fees and data on this page were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.