If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Redding, 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 Redding specifically, and how our San Francisco personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Redding personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Redding car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Redding collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Redding Police Department asks people to call 530-225-4200 for information about traffic collisions. The department’s contact page lists its lobby at 777 Cypress Avenue, on the west side of City Hall, open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Redding Area office (with its Burney Resident Post), at 2503 Cascade Blvd. in Redding, patrols Interstate 5 and State Routes 44, 273 and 299, along with about 1,200 miles of unincorporated county roads. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at (530) 225-0500.
Major roads in Redding
According to the city’s notice of preparation for the Redding General Plan Update 2023-2045, the plan area includes three state highways: Interstate 5 and State Routes 299 and 44.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 271 people killed or injured in Redding crashes that year, including 21 pedestrians, 21 bicyclists and 19 motorcyclists, with 23 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 103 California cities with populations of 50,001 to 100,000, Redding ranked 73rd for total victims, where 1st is worst. 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 Redding or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: according to the city’s Risk, Liability & Insurance page, claim forms are available online or at the City Clerk’s office, and a claim against the City of Redding must be served at the City Clerk’s office on the third floor of City Hall. The city says it investigates and responds in writing within 45 days. Risk Management can be reached at 530-225-4385.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Redding
Shasta County Superior Court’s Civil Division, which handles cases to collect damages for injuries, including personal injury claims, is located at the Redding Main Courthouse, 1515 Court Street, Redding. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Redding
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Redding in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Redding 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 Redding 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 Redding 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.
Redding personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Redding?
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 Redding?
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 Redding 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 Redding?
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 Redding claims go.
Where do I get my Redding accident report?
The “Getting your Redding 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 Redding:
- Chico personal injury attorneys
- Eureka personal injury attorneys
- Roseville personal injury attorneys
- Citrus Heights personal injury attorneys
- Sacramento personal injury attorneys
- Folsom personal injury attorneys
- Our San Francisco office
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Redding and across Shasta 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.