Personal Injury Lawyer in Plumas County
Northern California Trial Representation for Plumas County Residents
Peters, Habib, McKenna, Juhl-Rhodes, Cardoza & Hansen, LLP has served Northern California clients for over a century, tracing its roots to attorney Guy R. Kennedy, who established his practice in approximately 1896. Our practice now extends throughout California, and we represent clients in Plumas County personal injury matters with the backing of that full institutional history.
If you or a family member were injured in Plumas County, call us today at (530) 342-3593 to schedule a free consultation in English or Spanish.
A Senior Partner Who Has Tried Cases in Plumas County
There’s a real difference between a firm that lists Plumas County as a service area and one that has actually litigated there. Senior partner James P. McKenna has been a licensed California attorney for over 35 years and has served as lead trial attorney in jury and court trials held in Plumas County, as well as in Butte, Shasta, Glenn, Tehama, Yolo, and Siskiyou Counties. His record includes lengthy, complex, multi-party trials. When your case reaches a courtroom, that direct trial experience in the local court system can matter.
We offer consultations in both English and Spanish, so language isn’t a barrier to getting clear answers about your situation.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle for Plumas County Clients
Plumas County’s mountain highways, seasonal winter driving conditions, and recreational destinations like Lake Almanor create accident and injury circumstances that differ sharply from urban or suburban settings. Remote roads, limited cell service, and long emergency response times can make collisions and other incidents here especially serious. We handle a broad range of personal injury cases arising from those conditions.
Vehicle accident claims we handle include:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Bus accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
We also handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, including:
- Brain and burn injuries
- Construction and workplace accidents
- Wrongful death claims on behalf of surviving family members
In these cases, we work to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, future earning capacity, and lost income in wrongful death matters.
California Law Governing Plumas County Injury Claims
Three legal rules shape nearly every personal injury claim filed in California, and understanding them early can help protect your ability to seek compensation.
Two-Year Statute of Limitations
Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the standard deadline to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim is two years from the date of injury or death. Missing that window generally means the claim can be barred.
Pure Comparative Negligence
California follows pure comparative negligence: a person who is partly at fault for their own injury can still recover damages, with the recovery reduced in proportion to their share of fault rather than eliminated. This matters in rural highway accidents where fault is often disputed among multiple drivers.
Government Claims Act Deadline
If your accident involved a state- or county-maintained road, the California Government Claims Act generally requires a claim to be filed within six months of the incident, not two years. This shorter deadline catches many injured people off guard. If a road defect or poorly maintained highway contributed to your accident, contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
The Plumas County Superior Court in Quincy
Personal injury cases arising in Plumas County are filed at the Plumas County Superior Court in downtown Quincy, the county seat. All case types are now handled at that single courthouse. Between 2010 and 2014, branch courts in Portola, Greenville, and Chester were closed, consolidating all operations into the Quincy location. Plumas County was originally partitioned from Butte County territory in 1854, a historical connection that runs through the broader Northern California regional landscape our firm knows well.
Talk to a Plumas County Personal Injury Attorney at No Cost
If you were injured on a mountain highway, at a Lake Almanor recreational area, or in a workplace accident anywhere in the county, we’d like to hear what happened. Our free consultation gives you a direct conversation about your situation before you make any decisions.
We’ve been helping Northern California families through difficult circumstances for over a century, and James McKenna’s firsthand trial experience in the Plumas County court system means you won’t be working with an attorney learning the venue on your time.
Call Peters, Habib, McKenna, Juhl-Rhodes, Cardoza & Hansen, LLP at (530) 342-3593 to schedule your free consultation today. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
Firm Victories
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Acquittal of Misdemeanor
Partner Anthony Cardoza represented a client who faced the charge of a misdemeanor count of spousal battery under Penal Code section 243(e)(1).
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Big Victory for Local Governments
City of Oroville vs Superior Court of Butte County, on August 15, 2019, lead attorneys for the City of Oroville, Mark A. Habib and Lia M. Juhl-Rhodes, from the law firm of Peters, Habib, McKenna, Juhl-Rhodes, Cardoza & Hansen, LLP won a landmark inverse condemnation case in the California Supreme Court.
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Clearance of Felony
Partner Anthony Cardoza led a two-day jury trial representing a defendant who faced a felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, namely a vehicle.
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Clearance of Felony
Partner Anthony Cardoza represented a client in Butte County charged with Felony Driving Under the Influence causing injury.
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Construction Defect Case Victory
Partner Lia Juhl-Rhodes obtained a six-figure settlement for her clients who suffered construction defect problems caused by their contractor’s subpar work in rebuilding the clients’ home that was destroyed by the Camp Fire.
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$3,000,000 Construction Injury
Settlement on catastrophic construction site injury case for the policy limits of 3 million dollars. This hard-fought case was led by partners James McKenna and Lia Juhl-Rhodes.
Hear It From Our Clients
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"They made it seem effortless."I can't thank Anthony and Haedin enough! They were always available to answer my questions, always thorough and professional. From start to finish everything went smooth and they made it seem effortless. Thank you guys!- Alex V.
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"My outcome was best case scenario"As a Utah company faced with litigation in CA, Mark Habib was a referral from a colleague. Not knowing what to expect going into this case, I could not have been more pleased.- Leslie W.
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"So pleased with the outcome"The best law firm I have ever worked with! Cardoza was easy to talk with, clear and answered all questions I had so that I could understand what was going on- Leanna H.
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"Thank you!"Anthony Cardoza is someone that is unquestionably professional and skilled but also a respected member of the community which is relevant when considering someone that is advocating on your behalf. Anyone looking for the best criminal representation in Chi- Adam G.
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"Eternally appreciate his hard work he had done!"Anthony Cardoza is very professional lawyer. He took over our case ,after we got bad experience with former lawyer .He provided excellent service.We are eternally appreciate his hard work he had done!- Inna P.
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"We are eternally grateful"We are eternally grateful for Anthony Cardoza's hard work.We highly recommend him to everyone who needs help.He is professional,efficient,patient and personable. He puts in all his effort and does the BEST he can.- Mikhail P.
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"Highly recommend!"Was extremely relieved that I hired Anthony Cardoza to represent me. He handled all aspects of my criminal case with confidence which was comforting. I was very pleased with the results. I highly recommend Mr Cardoza and would most definitely hire him agai- Lindsi D.
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"I am very pleased with the outcome."I am very pleased with the outcome and want to thank Anthony Cardoza for all you have done. I will get to be with my granddaughter once again eventually. That is what I am thankful for.- Kathleen O.