If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Roseville, 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 Roseville specifically, and how our San Francisco personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Roseville personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Roseville car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Roseville collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Roseville Police Department Records Unit provides copies of traffic collision reports:
- Collision reports are released to drivers, their authorized representatives, vehicle or property owners and others who may incur civil liability.
- Request a copy electronically through BuyCrash, or use the city’s online Police Records Request form and select “Accident” as the incident type. A Records Unit representative contacts you to verify your identity, and approved records are delivered by mail, email or fax.
- To ask whether a report is ready, call (916) 774-5000. To confirm current fees, call (916) 774-5030.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Auburn Area office, at 9440 Indian Hill Road in Newcastle, handles traffic management and collision investigation in the unincorporated areas of Placer County. Its page names Interstate 80, State Route 49 and State Route 65, which leads north from Interstate 80 to Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln, but does not say which CHP office handles freeway crashes inside Roseville.
Major roads in Roseville
According to the city’s General Plan 2035, Roseville is located on the Interstate 80 corridor. A city environmental report from 2011 describes State Route 65 as a generally north-south route connecting Roseville with Lincoln, and lists Riverside Avenue, Douglas Boulevard and Eureka Road/Atlantic Street among the interchanges connecting Roseville to Interstate 80. It calls Foothills Boulevard the major north-south arterial in Roseville west of I-80, names Washington Boulevard and Fiddyment Road as north-south arterials, and names Baseline Road, Blue Oaks Boulevard and Pleasant Grove Boulevard as east-west arterials.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 787 people killed or injured in Roseville crashes that year, including 23 pedestrians, 35 bicyclists and 47 motorcyclists, with 96 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Roseville ranked 27th 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 Roseville or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: claims against the City of Roseville are made on the city’s Government Claim Form and filed with the City Clerk at the Roseville Civic Center, 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678, by mail, in person or by email to ci****************@**********ca.gov. The Risk Management Division, at 916-774-5202, can provide the form.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Roseville
Placer County Superior Court lists civil cases among those served at its main courthouse, the Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Roseville
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Roseville in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Roseville 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 Roseville 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 Roseville 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.
Roseville personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Roseville?
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 Roseville?
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 Roseville 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 Roseville?
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 Roseville claims go.
Where do I get my Roseville accident report?
The “Getting your Roseville 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 Roseville:
- Citrus Heights 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 Roseville and across Placer 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.