Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Arcata
Handel Law Group represents people injured in Arcata and throughout Humboldt County. Your consultation is free, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Injured in Arcata?
Arcata is a compact university town on the north end of Humboldt Bay, where many students and residents get around on foot or by bicycle. U.S. Route 101 and State Route 299 meet at the edge of town, bringing fast highway traffic close to those walkers and riders.
Major roads in and around Arcata
Collisions can happen anywhere, but these are some of the busiest roads in and around Arcata:
- U.S. Route 101
- State Route 299
- State Route 255 (Samoa Boulevard)
- G Street
- H Street
Cases we handle for Arcata clients
Where a Arcata case is handled
Civil cases that arise here are generally heard at the Humboldt County Superior Court in Eureka.
Medical care near Arcata
Mad River Community Hospital is located in Arcata, and Providence St. Joseph Hospital is a short drive south in Eureka.
If you do not know where to turn for treatment, we can help connect you with doctors and specialists, and clients can be seen with no upfront cost.
How we work with clients in Arcata
We are based in San Diego and do not keep a walk-in office in Arcata. We come to you instead. We can meet at your home or in the hospital, or talk by video or phone, whichever is easiest. You work directly with your attorney from the first call to the final check.
Common questions
Do you have an office in Arcata?
No. We are based in San Diego and represent clients throughout California. For Arcata clients, we come to your home or the hospital, or we meet by video or phone. You do not need to travel to us.
How long do I have to file a claim after an injury in Arcata?
In most California personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. If a city, county, or state agency may be responsible, a written claim usually must be presented within six months. Deadlines depend on the facts, so call us as soon as you can.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means we are paid only if we recover money for you.
This page provides general information about California law, not legal advice. Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.