Car Accident in Fresno
Car Accident legal information specific to Fresno — California law, local courts, and filing procedures.
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This page provides general legal information about pedestrian accident accidents in Fresno, California. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance specific to your case.
Pedestrian Accident in Fresno
Fresno pedestrian accidents are concentrated on the Blackstone Avenue corridor, Shaw Avenue, and other high-speed surface arterials where pedestrian infrastructure is limited. Fresno's Vision Zero program has identified these corridors as priorities for infrastructure improvements, but accident rates remain elevated. City sidewalk and crosswalk defect claims require six-month government tort claims against the City of Fresno.
California Law That Applies
Veh. Code § 21950 requires drivers to yield in all marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pure comparative fault allows proportional recovery even for jaywalking pedestrians. Six-month city tort claim for City of Fresno infrastructure defects. Two-year SOL for driver-only claims. Caltrans road defect claims on state highways require a separate state-level six-month tort claim.
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
Courts and Procedures in Fresno
B.F. Sisk Courthouse, Fresno. Fresno's wide arterials with high vehicle speeds create particularly severe pedestrian injury outcomes — the combination of high speed and pedestrian vulnerability drives larger-than-average medical expense components in Fresno pedestrian accident cases.
Primary Courthouse
Fresno County Superior Court — B.F. Sisk Courthouse
1130 O St, Fresno, CA 93721 · Unlimited Civil Division
FAQs — Pedestrian Accident in Fresno
Who is at fault when a pedestrian is hit by a car in Fresno?
Fault depends on the crossing circumstances. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in all marked and unmarked crosswalks under Vehicle Code section 21950. California's pure comparative fault system allows recovery for jaywalking pedestrians proportionally — a pedestrian assigned 40% fault in a $100,000 case recovers $60,000 from the driver.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Fresno?
The statute of limitations is two years from the accident date under CCP section 335.1. Claims against the City of Fresno, Fresno Area Express (FAX), or Fresno County require a government tort claim within six months. Minors generally have until their 20th birthday to file, though acting early preserves critical camera and physical evidence.
What damages are available in a Fresno pedestrian accident case?
A Fresno pedestrian accident victim can recover all economic damages (medical expenses, future care, lost wages) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement). California does not cap non-economic damages in pedestrian accident cases. Pedestrian accidents frequently produce catastrophic injuries generating substantial lifetime damages.
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