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The Law Offices of J. Chrisp represents people hurt in car crashes, falls and other accidents in San Rafael. 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 list its recognition and case results, the practice areas it handles, California’s fault and insurance rules, and the deadlines and court for a San Rafael injury claim.
Call for a free consultation. The Law Offices of J. Chrisp will look at how you were hurt, who may be responsible and which deadlines apply, and tell you whether there is a claim. The firm works on a contingency fee, and there is no fee unless we win.
A client testimonial on chrisplaw.com reads: “I had an excellent experience working with Jesse Chrisp.” (Whitney Stevenson)
Results the firm has obtained, as shown on chrisplaw.com and its case results page, include:
Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
California uses pure comparative fault, set out in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975). You can recover compensation even if you were partly at fault, and your damages are reduced in proportion to your share of the fault. In injury cases based on comparative fault, each defendant is liable for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, only in proportion to its own percentage of fault (Civil Code section 1431.2).
For auto liability policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, the minimum limits are $30,000 for injury or death of one person and $60,000 for two or more people in one accident. The property damage minimum is $15,000 (Vehicle Code section 16056). For policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2035, those minimums rise to $50,000, $100,000 and $25,000.
| Deadline | What it controls | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | Written claim for injury, death or damage to personal property against a public entity, such as the City of San Rafael, the County of Marin or the state | Government Code section 811.2; section 911.2 |
| 2 years | Most personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits | Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 |
| 3 years | Lawsuits for damage to a vehicle or other property | Code of Civil Procedure section 338 |
These lawsuit deadlines run from when the claim arises (accrues) (Code of Civil Procedure section 312). A lawsuit against a public entity generally cannot be filed until the written claim is acted on or deemed rejected (Government Code section 945.4), and that lawsuit has separate deadlines (Government Code section 945.6). A late-claim application is possible within limits (Government Code section 911.4).
The two-year deadline is paused while the injured person is under 18 or lacks the legal capacity to make decisions, if that was true when the claim arose (Code of Civil Procedure section 352; Family Code section 6500). This pause does not apply to claims against a public entity or public employee that require a government claim.
Where the claim goes in San Rafael:
The firm serves Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties and the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Rafael and the rest of Marin County. It does not have an office in San Rafael. San Rafael sits on US-101 between two of the firm’s offices: San Francisco, at 1330 Bush Street, Suite 9D, San Francisco, CA 94109, and Santa Rosa, at 3558 Round Barn Blvd, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. The main office is in Lower Lake at 9667 Highway 29, Lower Lake, CA 95457. The firm has Spanish-speaking staff.
Founding attorney Jesse Chrisp was born in Santa Rosa and raised in Lake County. He earned his B.A. at California State University, Chico in 2005 and his J.D. at Golden Gate University School of Law in 2008. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2009. He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. He has represented thousands of injured clients. He holds the record for the highest personal injury verdict in Lake County. He is frequently sought out by other law firms in the area to take their cases to trial.
The consultation is free, and the Law Offices of J. Chrisp works on a contingency fee. There is no fee unless we win.
Yes. California uses pure comparative fault under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975). Your damages are reduced in proportion to your share of the fault.
Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years from when the claim arises (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If the claim is against the City of San Rafael, the County of Marin or another public entity, a written claim is generally due within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
The Law Offices of J. Chrisp has Spanish-speaking staff. The phone is answered 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477).
No. The closest offices are in San Francisco, at 1330 Bush Street, Suite 9D, and in Santa Rosa, at 3558 Round Barn Blvd, Suite 200. The firm answers the phone 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477).
If you were hurt in San Rafael or elsewhere in Marin County, call the Law Offices of J. Chrisp 24/7 at 877-J-CHRISP (877-524-7477) for a free consultation. There is no fee 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 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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Code of Civil Procedure section 312, section 335.1, section 338, section 352 and section 395, California Legislative Information
Family Code section 6500, California Legislative Information
Civil Code section 1431.2 and Vehicle Code section 16056, California Legislative Information
Government Code section 811.2, section 911.2, section 911.4, section 945.4 and section 945.6, California Legislative Information
Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804
City of San Rafael, “Claim for Money or Damages Against the City of San Rafael” and filing a claim with the City Clerk’s Office
County of Marin, Board of Supervisors, File a Claim
Superior Court of California, County of Marin, court location and Civil division pages
Case results, Jesse Chrisp attorney profile and client testimonials, chrisplaw.com
Attorney Advertising. This page provides general information about California law and is not legal advice for any specific situation. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Last updated November 2026.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jesse Chrisp, who has been continuously recognized as a leader in personal injury law since starting his law firm in 2010.
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