Merced County Personal Injury Lawyer
Merced County's SR-99 and SR-152 corridors are major accident zones. Agricultural worker injuries and high-speed rural road crashes are common.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years from date of injury (CCP § 335.1). Claims against Merced County or its cities require a government tort claim within 6 months.
Practice Areas in Merced County
Merced County Courthouses
- Merced County Courthouse — 2260 N St., Merced, CA 95340
- Los Banos Courthouse — 445 I St., Los Banos, CA 93635
Cities We Serve in Merced County
Our attorneys represent injury victims across all cities and communities in Merced County.
Why Choose HellaHurt for Your Merced County Injury Case?
- Local court knowledge — we know Merced County judges, procedures, and local rules
- No fee unless we win — contingency fee representation
- Free AI case check — instant case analysis via Hurtcules AI
- Licensed California attorneys — Morgan D. Ross (CA Bar #270650) and Robert B. Salgado (CA Bar #297391)
Frequently Asked Questions — Merced County Injury Claims
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Merced County?
2 years from date of injury (CCP § 335.1). Claims against Merced County or its cities require a government tort claim within 6 months.
Which courthouse handles personal injury cases in Merced County?
Merced County personal injury cases are typically filed at the Merced County Courthouse (2260 N St., Merced, CA 95340). Cases may be heard at other branch courthouses depending on where the injury occurred.
Does HellaHurt handle cases throughout all of Merced County?
Yes. We represent injury victims across all cities and unincorporated areas of Merced County, including Merced, Los Banos, Atwater.
What is the government tort claim deadline in Merced County?
If a government entity caused or contributed to your injury, you must file a Government Tort Claim within 6 months of the incident (Government Code § 912.4) before you can file a lawsuit. Contact HellaHurt immediately if a government entity may be involved.
How much does it cost to hire HellaHurt?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay only if we win your case. Your initial case review is always free.