If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo specifically, and how our San Francisco personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Vallejo personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Vallejo car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Vallejo collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Vallejo Police Department provides copies of collision reports:
- Request a copy online for free through the department’s Request Copy of Police Report page.
- Or request it in person, for a fee, at the Records lobby, 111 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94590, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- For records questions, call 707-648-4491.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Solano Area office, at 3050 Travis Blvd. in Fairfield, lists I-80, I-680 and State Route 37 among the major routes in its area.
Major roads in Vallejo
According to the city’s transportation page, Vallejo is connected to the region by State Highways 29 and 37 and Interstates 80 and 780. The city’s highways page adds that I-80 runs north and south through the city by way of the Carquinez Bridge, Route 37 enters from Sonoma to the west, I-780 enters from Benicia to the east, and Route 29, Sonoma Boulevard, runs through the city center north toward Napa.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 339 people killed or injured in Vallejo crashes that year, including 42 pedestrians, 12 bicyclists and 19 motorcyclists, with 33 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Vallejo ranked 48th for total victims, where 1st is worst. Vallejo ranked 12th of the 62 for hit-and-run fatal and injury collisions. 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 Vallejo or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: the city says the City Clerk’s Office is the only department that accepts claims against the City of Vallejo. Claims go on the city’s claim form, addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, 3rd Floor, Vallejo, CA 94590.
- Buses and ferries: the city’s transportation page says SolTrans provides bus service in Vallejo and the San Francisco Bay Ferry runs service between Vallejo and San Francisco, so if a bus or ferry was involved, the claim may need to go to that operator. Check before filing.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Vallejo
Solano County Superior Court’s Civil Court division lists the Old Solano Courthouse, 580 Texas Street, Fairfield, and the court’s civil setting guide places its civil departments at that courthouse and at the Hall of Justice, 600 Union Avenue, Fairfield. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Vallejo
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Vallejo in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Vallejo 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 Vallejo 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 Vallejo 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.
Vallejo personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Vallejo?
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 Vallejo?
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 Vallejo 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 Vallejo?
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 Vallejo claims go.
Where do I get my Vallejo accident report?
The “Getting your Vallejo 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 Vallejo:
- Walnut Creek personal injury attorneys
- Oakland personal injury attorneys
- San Francisco personal injury attorneys
- Hayward personal injury attorneys
- Santa Rosa personal injury attorneys
- San Mateo 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 Vallejo and across Solano 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.