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From 2019 to 2023, more than 280 people walking were killed or severely injured on Fresno's streets, the City's Vision Zero plan found. If a driver hit you, talk to us early, and we'll take it from there.

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We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

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Insurance companies have a team.You should have one too.

Insurers bring adjusters, investigators and lawyers to every serious claim, and they value claims to control cost, not to make you whole. After an accident on Blackstone Avenue, Belmont Avenue or Kings Canyon Road, an adjuster may call within days, and what you say can shape the rest of your claim.

Before you sign anything, ask yourself:

  1. Did the driver fail to yield, turn without looking or drive too fast?
  2. Did a broken sidewalk, a missing crosswalk or a dark crossing play a part?
  3. Will the settlement cover your treatment and lost income months from now, not just today?

From one of our car accident cases

The insurer's best offer$410,000

What we won for our client$4.4M

A car accident that left our client with a neck injury. Most people would have taken the offer. We won more than ten times as much.

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Our office in Fresno

Local pedestrian accident lawyers,right here in Fresno.

Not every firm that advertises in Fresno has an office here. We do.

Our office is downtown on Fulton Street, a short walk from City Hall, where claims against the City are filed, and under a mile from Community Regional Medical Center. Come in, or we'll come to you anywhere in Fresno and Madera Counties.

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Why choose Valero Law Group?

We champion every case,big and small.

Whether your case is worth $5,000 or $5 million, we bring the same skill, attention and determination to every client we represent.

So don't let the size of your case keep you from seeking justice: every injury deserves serious representation. Let us fight for the compensation you're owed while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.

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What you can recover aftera pedestrian accident in California.

Whoever caused your injuries, whether a driver or a public agency whose crossing or sidewalk was in a dangerous condition, can be held responsible for what it cost you.

Economic damages

The costs you can add up

  • Emergency care, surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Getting to medical appointments while you recover

Non-economic damages

The harm that has no receipt

  • Pain and physical suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • 36%Of Fresno's fatal and severe collisions involve a pedestrianFrom 2019 to 2023, a vehicle hitting a pedestrian made up 36% of the collisions that killed or severely injured someone on Fresno's streets, the largest share of any type, according to the City's Vision Zero Action Plan.
  • 80%What you keep if you were 20% at faultDrivers must use care for the safety of any pedestrian in the road (Vehicle Code §21954), and California's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of the blame instead of erasing it.
  • 6 monthsTo file a claim against the CityIf a broken sidewalk or a dangerous crossing played a part, a written claim to the City of Fresno is usually due within six months, before any lawsuit.

After a pedestrian accident in Fresno,what comes next.

The report, the crossing, your care, claims and deadlines, explained.

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  • Getting the police report
    On Fresno's streets, Fresno Police take the report. It's free at the Records lobby at police headquarters, where waits can be long, or online for a small fee. Have your report number ready. In Clovis, it's Clovis Police. On the freeway parts of Highways 41, 99, 168 and 180, and on county roads outside city limits, the CHP's Fresno office usually takes the report, and you can request it online.
  • Photograph the crossing soon
    Photos of the crosswalk, the signals, the street lighting and any broken sidewalk help show what happened. Take them soon: the City puts down temporary patches on raised sidewalk to keep it from becoming a tripping hazard. Ask nearby businesses early for any camera video, too.
  • Get checked, and keep your records
    Concussions and neck and back injuries don't always show up right away, so it's worth getting checked even if you felt fine at the scene. Whether you were taken to Community Regional, a Level I trauma center downtown, or treated elsewhere, you have a right to copies of your medical and billing records, even with a bill unpaid.
  • If the crossing or sidewalk played a part
    A city can be responsible for an injury caused by a dangerous condition of its property, such as a broken sidewalk or a hazardous crossing, if it created the condition or knew of it in time to fix it. Claims against the City of Fresno go to its Risk Management Division, 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, in duplicate, in person or by mail. Questions: (559) 621-6900.
  • The driver's insurer has deadlines
    The driver's insurance company must acknowledge your claim within 15 days, then accept or deny it within 40 days of receiving proof, or explain in writing why it needs more time (California claim rules). About one in five California drivers had no insurance in 2023 (Insurance Research Council); if the driver had none, your own insurance may help, and we'll check your policy.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. If a FAX bus, a City or County vehicle, or a dangerous crossing or sidewalk was involved, a written claim to the City of Fresno, Fresno County or the state is usually due within six months.
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Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.

Common questionsafter a Fresno pedestrian accident.

How long do I have after a pedestrian accident in Fresno?
Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the accident. If a FAX bus, a City or County vehicle, or a dangerous crossing or sidewalk was involved, a written claim is usually due within six months, and if it's rejected, a lawsuit usually has to follow within six months of the notice. Call us early so no deadline slips by.
Do drivers have to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Yes. Drivers must yield to a pedestrian crossing in any marked crosswalk, or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, and must slow down or do whatever else is needed to keep that pedestrian safe (Vehicle Code §21950).
I wasn't in a crosswalk. Do I still have a case?
Possibly. Drivers must take care for the safety of any pedestrian in the road, not only in crosswalks (Vehicle Code §21954). If you share some of the blame, California's pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share instead of erasing it. The City's own Vision Zero plan notes that where marked crossings are far apart, people may cross mid-block, often near schools, transit stops and parks.
Is jaywalking legal in California now?
Not exactly. Since a 2023 change to state law (AB 2147), police may stop a pedestrian for crossing outside a crosswalk only when a reasonably careful person would see an immediate danger of being hit (Vehicle Code §21955). The rules about where to cross still exist, and drivers still owe pedestrians care wherever they are in the road.
I tripped on a broken sidewalk. Who is responsible?
It depends. In Fresno, the City's code makes the property owner in front responsible for maintaining the sidewalk, except where a City tree caused the damage. Who is responsible for an injury can still depend on the facts, so it's worth asking early: if the City may be responsible, a written claim is usually due within six months. For falls on private property, see our Fresno slip and fall page.
My child was hit by a car while walking. What should I do?
Get your child checked by a doctor, even if the injuries seem minor. In 2023, the Office of Traffic Safety ranked Fresno 2nd of California's 15 largest cities for children under 15 killed or injured while walking: 31 children. If a public agency may be responsible and six months have passed, call us anyway: when the injured person was a child for those whole six months, the agency generally must allow a late claim if you ask within a year of the injury.
Do you have an office in Fresno?
Yes. Our office is at 1401 Fulton St, Suite 905, Fresno, CA 93721, downtown. Come in if you like, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.
What does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.
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