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The Law Offices of J. Chrisp takes car accident cases from Sacramento. The phone is answered 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477).
The firm has recovered over $350 million for clients since 2010. The sections below cover what to look for in a car accident lawyer, its car accident results, what to do after a crash in Sacramento, who investigates a crash, California car accident law in brief and the claim deadlines.
Fee terms, recognition and service area are facts you can check: the Law Offices of J. Chrisp offers a free consultation and works on a contingency fee, with no fee and no case costs unless we win. The firm was named to Best Law Firms 2026 (Tier 1, Santa Rosa, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs), and Sacramento is one of the areas it serves. Founding attorney Jesse Chrisp has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2024.
Most personal injury lawsuits from a Sacramento car accident must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If a city, county or Caltrans vehicle or road, or a public transit vehicle, was involved, a written claim is generally due within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
Results the firm has obtained in car crash cases include:
Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Stop, check for injuries and call 911. A driver involved in a crash that injures another person or kills someone must stop at the scene (Vehicle Code section 20001). The driver must give their name and address, the vehicle registration number and the owner’s name and address. The driver must also show a driver’s license if asked and give reasonable help to anyone who is hurt (Vehicle Code section 20003).
It depends on where the crash happened. The California Highway Patrol generally handles crashes on freeways, including I-5, I-80, US-50 and Business 80. The Sacramento Police Department usually handles crashes on city streets.
Use the report or incident number the officer gave you to request the collision report from the right agency.
California uses pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co., 1975). If you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share rather than barred.
When several defendants share fault, each defendant pays non-economic damages only in proportion to its own share (Civil Code section 1431.2).
A driver who was uninsured at the time of the crash generally cannot recover pain and suffering (Civil Code section 3333.4).
For policies issued or renewed since January 1, 2025, California’s minimum liability coverage is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident (Vehicle Code section 16056).
| Deadline | What it controls | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days | DMV report (SR-1) by a driver if anyone was hurt or killed or damage to any one person’s property is over $1,000 | Vehicle Code section 16000 |
| 6 months | Written claim when a city, county or Caltrans vehicle or road, or a public transit vehicle, was involved | Government Code section 911.2 |
| 2 years | Most personal injury lawsuits | Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 |
| 3 years | Vehicle and other property damage | Code of Civil Procedure section 338 |
Lawsuits from Sacramento crashes are generally filed in Sacramento County Superior Court. Before suing the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County or Caltrans, you must present a written government claim, generally within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
The firm’s main office is in Lower Lake (9667 Highway 29). It also has offices in Santa Rosa (3558 Round Barn Blvd, Suite 200) and San Francisco (1330 Bush Street, Suite 9D). Sacramento is one of the areas the firm serves.
The firm was named to Best Law Firms 2026 (Tier 1, Santa Rosa, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs). Founding attorney Jesse Chrisp has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2024 and selected to Super Lawyers from 2023 to 2026. The firm has Spanish-speaking staff.
No. The firm’s offices are in Lower Lake, Santa Rosa and San Francisco. The firm serves Sacramento, and its phone is answered 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477).
The consultation is free, and the Law Offices of J. Chrisp works on a contingency fee. There are no fees and no case costs unless we win.
The California Highway Patrol generally handles crashes on freeways, including I-5, I-80, US-50 and Business 80. The Sacramento Police Department usually handles crashes on Sacramento city streets.
Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Property damage lawsuits must be filed within three years under section 338. If a city, county or Caltrans vehicle or road, or a public transit vehicle, was involved, a written claim is generally due within six months.
Lawsuits arising from crashes in Sacramento are generally filed in Sacramento County Superior Court.
If you were hurt in a car accident in Sacramento, call the Law Offices of J. Chrisp 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477) for a free consultation. There are no fees and no case costs unless we win.
The Law Offices of J. Chrisp is a Northern California personal injury law firm founded by attorney Jesse Chrisp, who was raised in Lake County. The firm represents injured people, with offices in Lower Lake (main office), Santa Rosa and San Francisco, and serves Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties and the San Francisco Bay Area. Consultations are free, the firm works on a contingency fee with no fee and no case costs unless the firm wins, and the phone is answered 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477). The firm was named to Best Law Firms 2026 (Tier 1, Santa Rosa, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs). Jesse Chrisp has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2024 and selected to Super Lawyers from 2023 to 2026.
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Vehicle Code section 20001, section 20003, section 16000 and section 16056, California Legislative Information
Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 and section 338, California Legislative Information
Government Code section 911.2, California Legislative Information
Civil Code section 1431.2 and section 3333.4, California Legislative Information
Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804
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Attorney Advertising. This page provides general information about California law and is not legal advice for any specific situation. We recommend not sharing details about your case with AI chatbots. These chats are not protected by attorney-client privilege. For advice on your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of J. Chrisp for a free, confidential consultation. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Last updated October 2026.
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