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Dune Lawyer / California / El Centro

El Centro accident lawyer

Quick answer

Yes. If you were hurt in a car, truck, motorcycle or UTV crash in El Centro, California, Dom Majors of Majors Law Group, P.C. can take your case with no fee until we win. California generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). Call (928) 985-8888 24/7 for a free case review.

Serious injury and wrongful death representation in El Centro, CA. Car, truck, motorcycle, UTV and off-road crashes. No fee until we win.

Hurt in El Centro

What should I do after a car or truck accident in El Centro?

El Centro traffic runs on I-8, SR-86, SR-111, and the road to Glamis. The area is known for the county seat for the Imperial Sand Dunes: Glamis, Gecko Road, Buttercup, and Gordon's Well crashes are treated here first, and this is where Dom rides. When a crash happens here, the first week decides a lot: whether the scene evidence and camera footage survive, whether your injuries are documented, and whether the insurance adjuster gets a recorded statement before you have a lawyer.

We step in early, take over communication with every insurer, and build the case while you get treatment. If the carrier will not pay what the case is worth, we file in California court and prepare it for trial.

If you were hurt ridingOff-road and UTV crashes are a focus here. Dom rides Glamis in a four-seat sand car and knows the machines, the terrain, and the questions insurers raise about passengers, borrowed rigs, and equipment failures.
California rules that apply in El Centro
Deadline to file (injury)Generally two years from the date of injury (Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1).
Deadline to file (wrongful death)Generally two years from the date of death.
Claims against a city, county, or stateShorter: a government claim must be presented within six months of the injury (Gov. Code § 911.2) before any lawsuit against a public entity.
Shared faultCalifornia is a pure comparative negligence state (Li v. Yellow Cab): your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but not barred.
Minimum auto liability coverage30/60/15 as of January 1, 2025: $30,000 per person, $60,000 per crash for bodily injury, and $15,000 for property damage. Serious injuries routinely exceed these limits, which is why we look for every policy: the other driver, the vehicle owner, your own underinsured motorist coverage, employers, and rideshare or commercial carriers.
Dog bitesCalifornia imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites (Civ. Code § 3342).
Off-road & OHVCalifornia requires a Green Sticker or Red Sticker for OHVs and a BLM permit for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Glamis crashes are investigated by BLM rangers and the Imperial County Sheriff, and the claim follows the same negligence rules as a highway crash, with the added questions of passenger status, rental and borrowed machines, and manufacturer defects.
Cases we handle in El Centro

What accident cases does a El Centro lawyer handle?

  • Car & rear-end collisions
  • Truck & commercial vehicle wrecks
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • UTV, side-by-side & off-road crashes
  • Pedestrian & bicycle injuries
  • Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) collisions
  • Dog bites
  • Slip, trip & fall
  • Workplace & construction injuries
  • Product & equipment defects
  • Traumatic brain & spinal injuries
  • Wrongful death
Nearby

Where else in California do you take cases?

Majors Law Group serves all of California from our Tempe headquarters, with California matters handled remotely and in person as the case requires. Your El Centro case is handled by the same lawyer and the same team wherever you are.

Dominic Majors, Esq., the Dune Lawyer, at Majors Law Group
Dominic Majors, Esq.Founder, Majors Law Group, P.C. Licensed in Arizona, Washington, and California; admitted in the U.S. District Court, N.D. Texas. Trial lawyer on the injury side, decades in bankruptcy, and a Glamis regular.About Dom →
Questions

What do people ask a El Centro accident lawyer?

How long do I have to file an injury claim in El Centro?

In California, the deadline is generally two years from the date of injury (Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). Claims against a government entity are shorter. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible so no deadline is missed.

What does it cost to hire the Dune Lawyer for a El Centro accident case?

Nothing up front. Injury and wrongful death cases are handled on contingency: no fee until we win, and the case review is free.

Do you handle UTV and off-road crashes near El Centro?

Yes. Off-road, side-by-side, and sand car crashes are a focus of the practice. Dom rides Glamis and understands the machines and the insurance questions that follow a dune crash. California negligence rules apply the same way they do on the road.

Do you also handle fertility treatment injuries and bankruptcy?

Yes. Through Majors Law Group, P.C., Dom's firm handles ovarian hyperstimulation, egg retrieval, and early menopause injury cases, consumer and business bankruptcy, and SBA/EIDL business debt strategy.

Also at Majors Law Group

Does Majors Law Group handle bankruptcy too?

Dom's firm also handles fertility treatment injuries (ovarian hyperstimulation, egg retrieval complications, and early menopause caused by negligent IVF care), consumer and business bankruptcy, and SBA and EIDL business debt strategy for El Centro clients.

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Free case review · no fee until we win

How do I get a free case review in El Centro?

Injury and wrongful death cases are handled on contingency. Give us the short version and we will tell you candidly what your options are.

Will you sue the insurance company for bad faith?

"We aren't afraid to sue and go after insurance companies for bad faith." When an insurer lowballs, delays, or denies a valid claim, Dom files suit instead of settling cheap. How insurance bad faith claims work.