Fontana Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
If another driver’s careless actions caused your motorcycle crash in Fontana, whether near the I-10 at Cherry Avenue, on Foothill Boulevard, or anywhere in between, California law gives you the right to seek compensation. That right is real, but acting fast matters.
Fontana roads pose real and consistent risks to riders. Understanding how local road conditions connect to your legal claim is the first step toward protecting what you are owed.
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Who Can File A Motorcycle Accident Claim In Fontana?
Several people may have the right to pursue damages after a Fontana motorcycle crash. Your eligibility to file a personal injury claim depends on how the collision affected you and your family.
- The Injured Rider: The motorcyclist is the primary claimant. If another party’s negligence (failure to use reasonable care) caused your injuries on Foothill Boulevard, the I-10, or any other Fontana road, you may have standing to file a claim.
- Passengers: An injured passenger on the motorcycle can have a separate claim. That claim may run against the at-fault driver, the motorcycle operator, or both. The passenger’s relationship to the rider does not bar the claim.
- Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Occupants of Other Vehicles: Anyone injured in the same crash may have a claim arising from that incident. This includes a pedestrian crossing Valley Boulevard, a bicyclist on a Fontana bike lane, or an occupant of another vehicle struck in the collision.
- Spouses and Domestic Partners: California law permits an uninjured spouse or registered domestic partner to file a loss of consortium claim. This covers the loss of companionship, affection, and support resulting from the other person’s injuries, including losses suffered by spouses of riders injured in crashes.
- Surviving Family Members: If the crash was fatal, spouses, children, and certain dependents may file a wrongful death lawsuit under California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 377.60. These lawsuits address the financial and personal losses survivors carry because of the death.
- The Deceased’s Estate: Under CCP § 377.30, the estate may bring a survival action covering economic losses the person incurred before death, including medical expenses and lost earnings, arising from the crash.
If more than one person was harmed, each may have a separate legal path. An attorney can identify which type of claim fits your situation and whether claims can proceed simultaneously.
Why Motorcycle Accident Claims In Fontana Are Built Differently
The 2023 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) rankings placed Fontana 27th out of 62 comparable cities for motorcycle collision victims, with 43 victims killed and injured in this crash category that year. Fontana’s road network, its position as an Inland Empire logistics hub, and the split between city and freeway law enforcement create a set of claim-building challenges that do not exist elsewhere in San Bernardino County at quite the same scale:
The I-10 And Fontana’s Warehouse Corridors
Within Fontana, I-10 intersects with Cherry, Citrus, and Sierra Avenues. Meanwhile, I-15 runs through or along the northern part of the city. For riders on both freeway corridors who regularly travel alongside heavy commercial traffic, the margin for error can be small. High-speed merging and lane changes can create serious collision risks. For example, large commercial trucks require substantially more stopping distance than passenger vehicles and have large blind spots that can make it difficult for drivers to see motorcycles.
High-Volume Arterials Inside Fontana City Limits
Several high-volume arterials within Fontana are consistent sources of motorcycle crash risk. In particular, Fontana’s 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) identifies the following roadway segments and intersections for safety analysis and potential countermeasures:
- Foothill Boulevard: A major east-west arterial through Fontana with speed limits reaching 50 mph in some sections. High traffic volumes, signalized intersections, and documented concerns, such as a history of unsafe speed and turning-related collisions along this route, can create serious hazards for riders.
- Valley Boulevard: A busy arterial serving commercial and industrial areas in southern Fontana. The city’s LRSP identified Valley Boulevard as one of the most dangerous roads, with improper turning and unsafe speed among the leading collision factors.
- Sierra Avenue: Fontana’s primary north-south corridor. It connects residential, commercial, and industrial areas and provides access to I-10. The LRSP ranked the Sierra Avenue and Valley Boulevard intersection as among the most dangerous in the city.
- Citrus Avenue: A busy north-south corridor where posted speeds vary by segment. The city’s safety study documented substantial traffic volumes and identified unsafe speed as the leading collision factor on the studied portion of Citrus Avenue.
- Arrow Boulevard: An east-west commercial corridor where broadside, right-of-way, and turning-related collisions occur at some intersections, creating potential hazards for motorcyclists.
Who Investigates Fontana Motorcycle Crashes: Agency Jurisdiction Varies By Location
The agency that holds crash evidence depends on exactly where the collision occurred. CHP investigates many crashes on I-10 and I-15 and maintains the resulting CHP collision reports. For city street crashes, you can obtain reports through the Fontana Police Department (FPD) Records Unit at 17005 Upland Avenue. This jurisdictional split affects which agency holds the initial collision report and which agencies your attorney must contact for records and other evidence.
Other evidence, such as signal-timing records, roadway-maintenance records, or available video, may be held by the agency responsible for the specific road or intersection. Promptly identifying and requesting that evidence from the correct agency can be important because reaching out to the wrong one can take up the limited time you have to take legal action for a motorcycle crash.
Where Fontana Motorcycle Cases Are Filed: San Bernardino Justice Center, Not Fontana District
For a personal injury lawsuit properly filed in San Bernardino County based on a Fontana crash, limited and unlimited civil cases are handled by the Civil Division of the San Bernardino District at the San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 West 3rd St., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210.
The Fontana District courthouse at 17780 Arrow Blvd handles several other types of matters, including small claims and traffic cases. It does not accept limited or unlimited civil cases. Filing in the correct court from the beginning helps avoid unnecessary procedural delays.
Common Injuries Fontana Motorcycle Riders Suffer: Why They Matter For Your Claim
Motorcyclists absorb the full force of a collision. On Fontana’s I-10 corridor, where freeway speeds and warehouse truck traffic combine, and on surface streets like Foothill Boulevard with speeds reaching 50 mph, there is no steel frame, no airbag, and no protection from the road surface when a rider goes down.
The injuries that follow are typically far more severe than those sustained in car crashes. Their severity directly determines what your claim is worth. Each injury type below carries a different set of medical costs, lost-wage impacts, and long-term care needs, all of which your claim must document:
Muscle strains, ligament tears, and whiplash are common in low-speed collisions, such as those at signal-controlled intersections on Sierra Avenue or Citrus Avenue. Here, vehicles make abrupt stops or make turns. A chiropractor or physiatrist may manage these injuries effectively, but they still require documentation to support a claim for pain and suffering.
Many victims develop anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Returning to work or living independently may become difficult or impossible.
Medical records, imaging studies, therapy notes, work restriction documentation, and future care recommendations together document the full impact of your injuries across all of these categories, not just the most visible one. A claim built on complete documentation is harder for an insurer to minimize.
What Damages Can You Recover From A Motorcycle Accident In Fontana?
When a Fontana motorcycle crash occurs in warehouse district corridors or along I-10, documented losses typically span both economic and non-economic categories. “Damages” means the money awarded to compensate for your losses.
Economic damages are financial losses you can calculate and document. They include:
- Medical Expenses: Emergency room care, surgeries, hospital stays, diagnostic imaging, and ambulance transport.
- Future Medical Care: Physical therapy, follow-up procedures, specialist visits, and any long-term treatment your injuries will require as you continue to recover.
- Lost Wages: Pay you for the wages you lost while unable to work because of your injuries.
- Loss of Earning Capacity: If your injuries reduce your ability to work at the same level or in the same field going forward, the resulting income gap is a compensable loss.
- Property Damage: The cost to repair or replace your motorcycle, helmet, gear, and any other personal property damaged in the crash.
Non-economic damages cover harm to your quality of life that cannot be fully calculated on a spreadsheet. They include:
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain and the emotional distress tied to your injuries and recovery.
- Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, and trauma directly caused by the accident and its aftermath.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: The inability to engage in the hobbies, activities, and relationships you valued before the crash.
- Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement: Visible scarring from road rash or surgical procedures carries its own non-economic value.
California Proposition 213, established by Civil Code (CIV) § 3333.4, may limit non-economic damages for uninsured riders. An injured motorcycle owner or operator who lacked the financial responsibility required by California law may generally be barred from recovering non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, even if another driver caused the crash. However, there are exceptions in certain circumstances, such as if an uninsured vehicle owner is injured by a driver convicted of driving under the influence.
Wrongful death damages are available to surviving family members when a Fontana motorcycle crash is fatal. Under CCP § 377.61, damages may include funeral and burial costs, lost financial support the deceased would have provided, and loss of companionship and guidance.
Punitive damages are not designed to compensate you. They are designed to punish conduct that goes beyond ordinary negligence. Under CIV § 3294, a court may award them when the at-fault party acted with malice, oppression, or fraud. A severe drunk-driving crash in which the driver had a high blood-alcohol level and prior DUI convictions is the type of conduct courts have found sufficient. Punitive damages are rare and typically reserved for extreme cases.
No settlement amount is typical or guaranteed. Case outcomes depend on the specific facts, available insurance, and the strength of the evidence.
How Insurance Coverage Works After A Fontana Motorcycle Accident
Fontana’s I-10 corridor and industrial areas experience substantial commercial truck traffic. That can complicate insurance coverage after a motorcycle crash. Depending on who caused the collision, coverage may come from a private driver’s policy, a commercial motor carrier, an employer, a rideshare company, or the rider’s own insurance. Identifying all potentially applicable policies early can help determine the available sources of compensation.
The following types of coverage may apply to motorcycle crash claims in Fontana:
- At-Fault Driver’s Liability Policy: This type of insurance is typically the first source of compensation when another driver causes the crash. California’s minimum bodily injury liability limits are $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025. Serious motorcycle injuries can easily result in losses that exceed these minimum limits.
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage: Your own UM coverage may apply when the at-fault driver has no applicable insurance. It may apply to qualifying hit-and-run cases, subject to California’s specific requirements and the policy’s terms. Meanwhile, UIM coverage may cover your losses when the at-fault driver’s bodily injury liability limits are lower than your UIM limits. California generally requires the applicable liability limits to be exhausted before UIM benefits become available, and any recovery is subject to your policy limits and statutory offsets.
- Medical Payments (MedPay) Coverage: MedPay is optional coverage from your own policy. It may help pay covered medical expenses after a crash, regardless of who was at fault, subject to your policy’s limits and terms.
- Commercial and Trucking Policies: If a commercial driver caused your crash, additional commercial coverage may apply. Federal financial responsibility requirements vary based on factors such as the type of carrier, vehicle, cargo, and operation. For example, certain interstate for-hire property carriers are subject to higher minimum financial-responsibility requirements than ordinary private drivers. Our Fontana truck accident lawyers can investigate which policies and requirements apply.
- Rideshare and Employer Policies: If the at-fault driver was working for a rideshare company, a delivery service, or another employer at the time of the crash, additional insurance may apply. Available coverage depends on the driver’s work status and the circumstances of the collision.
- Umbrella and Excess Policies: In cases involving catastrophic injuries, an umbrella or excess liability policy may provide additional coverage above an applicable primary policy.
Common Insurer Tactics: How Fontana Riders Get Hurt
Insurers may use several tactics to reduce the value of a motorcycle accident claim:
- Quick Settlement Offers: An adjuster may offer money before you know the full extent of your injuries or future medical needs. Accepting a settlement generally ends your claim.
- Shifting Blame to the Rider: Insurers may argue that you were speeding, lane-splitting unsafely, or acting in another manner that contributed to the crash. Under California’s comparative fault rule, any percentage of fault assigned to you can reduce your recovery. Evidence such as video, witness statements, crash reports, and vehicle data can help challenge these arguments.
- Questioning Your Injuries: Insurers may argue that your injuries are less serious than claimed or unrelated to the crash. Medical records, imaging, treatment history, and expert opinions can help document the true extent of their condition.
An attorney can handle insurer communications, preserve important evidence, and challenge attempts to undervalue your injuries or place excessive blame on you.
What Happens Before, During, And After You File A Fontana Motorcycle Accident Claim
A motorcycle accident claim in Fontana usually involves investigating the crash, documenting your injuries, negotiating with the insurer, and filing a lawsuit if necessary. The exact timeline depends on the evidence, the severity of the injuries, and whether liability is disputed:
- Evidence Preservation and Investigation: Your attorney may request the traffic collision report from the FPD or CHP, depending on which agency investigated the crash. Other evidence may include witness statements, available video footage, signal timing records, vehicle data, and roadway records. If a commercial carrier is involved, your attorney may also send a preservation notice for ELD records, hours-of-service records, and other trucking evidence. Federal rules generally require covered carriers to retain required driver records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months.
- Medical Treatment and Documentation: Your medical records help document your injuries, treatment, recovery, and any future care you may need. Wage records can also help establish income lost because of the crash.
- Demand and Negotiation: Once the claim is sufficiently documented, your attorney may send a demand package to the responsible insurer. It can include medical records, bills, evidence of wage loss, and information about how the crash occurred. The length of negotiations varies from case to case.
- Litigation if Necessary: If the claim cannot be resolved through negotiation, a lawsuit may be filed. The Civil Division of the San Bernardino District will typically handle a Fontana personal injury case. The case may proceed through discovery, depositions, motions, settlement negotiations, and, if necessary, trial.
Proving Fault In A Fontana Motorcycle Accident
Proving fault after a Fontana motorcycle crash often requires gathering evidence before it disappears. You will need it to establish your negligence claim by generally showing that another party failed to use reasonable care and that this conduct caused you harm.
The Four Elements Of Negligence: Grounded In Fontana’s Roads
CIV § 1714 establishes a general duty to exercise ordinary care. In a motorcycle accident claim, negligence generally involves four elements:
- Duty: Drivers owe a duty to use reasonable care to avoid harming others, including motorcyclists.
- Breach: A driver may breach that duty by speeding, running a red light, making an unsafe lane change, or failing to yield.
- Causation: The driver’s negligence must have been a substantial factor in causing your injuries. For example, California Vehicle Code (CVC) § 21801 requires a driver turning left to yield to oncoming vehicles that are close enough to create a hazard during the turn. A violation that contributes to a collision may help establish negligence and causation.
- Damages: You must have suffered actual harm or losses, such as physical injuries, medical expenses, lost income, property damage, or pain and suffering.
Who Can Be Held Liable
More than one party may share responsibility for a Fontana motorcycle crash. Attorneys review the full picture:
- Negligent Drivers: A driver who was distracted, speeding, impaired, or failed to yield may be fully or partially liable.
- Employers of At-Fault Drivers: If the at-fault driver was performing work duties when the crash occurred, delivering freight from a Fontana warehouse, for example, their employer may share liability under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which holds employers responsible for employees’ on-the-job conduct. Fontana car accident attorneys also handle employer liability cases that arise outside the commercial trucking context.
- Product Manufacturers: If a defective component, such as a brake, tire, or throttle, contributed to the crash, the manufacturer may face liability under California product liability law.
Government Agencies: A public entity may be liable when a dangerous condition of public property causes a crash. Under California Government Code (GOV) § 835, a claimant generally must show that the property was in a dangerous condition, that the condition caused the injury and created a reasonably foreseeable risk, and that the public entity either created the condition or had sufficient notice of it to take protective measures.
The responsible agency depends on who owns or maintains the road. The City of Fontana maintains city-controlled streets and traffic signals, while Caltrans maintains I-10 and I-15 and other state-controlled highway facilities. Relevant evidence may include maintenance records, signal timing records, roadway plans, work orders, prior complaints, and other records concerning the alleged dangerous condition. Claim routing also depends on the responsible entity:
- City of Fontana: Claims against the City are submitted to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Caltrans: For death, personal injury, or personal property claims of $12,500 or less, current Caltrans procedures allow submission directly to Caltrans. Claims exceeding $12,500 must be submitted through California’s Government Claims Program.
California’s Pure Comparative Fault Rule
California follows a pure comparative fault rule established in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal. 3d 804. A Fontana rider who shares responsibility for a crash may still recover damages, but the rider’s percentage of fault reduces the recovery. For example, a rider found 20% at fault may generally recover 80% of their proven damages.
When multiple defendants are responsible, CIV § 1431.2 separately provides that each defendant is liable for non-economic damages only in proportion to that defendant’s percentage of fault.
Insurers may argue that a motorcyclist was speeding, lane-splitting unsafely, or otherwise contributed to the collision. Evidence such as available video, witness statements, crash reconstruction, vehicle data, and relevant commercial carrier records can help determine how fault should be allocated.
Lane-Splitting Defense
CVC § 21658.1 defines lane splitting as riding a motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles. Lane splitting is legal in California, but riders must still exercise reasonable care under the circumstances.
If you were lane-splitting on I-10 or between stopped traffic on Foothill Boulevard when a crash occurred, an insurer may argue that your speed, position, or other riding behavior contributed to the collision. CHP’s lane-splitting safety guidance may provide useful context, but fault ultimately depends on the specific facts and evidence of the crash.
Filing Deadlines For Fontana Motorcycle Accident Cases
Motorcycle accident cases in Fontana have three separate filing deadlines depending on who caused the crash. These deadlines usually start on the date your claim arose, which is typically the day of the crash:
- Two-Year Personal Injury Deadline Under CCP § 335.1: You have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit against a private party. This deadline applies to most motorcycle crash claims.
- Three-Year Property Damage Deadline Under CCP § 338: You have three years to sue for property damage, including your motorcycle and gear. Note that insurance policies may impose earlier notice or reporting requirements separate from this lawsuit deadline.
- Six-Month Government Claim Deadline Under GOV § 911.2: If a public entity may share fault, a written government claim generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues or arises. The claim must generally be presented and acted upon, or deemed rejected, before a lawsuit for damages can proceed against the public entity. Missing the six-month claim deadline can jeopardize your right to sue. GOV § 911.4 provides a procedure for seeking permission to present a late claim in certain circumstances.
After a government claim is presented, a separate deadline applies if the claim is rejected. If the public entity provides written notice of rejection that complies with GOV § 913, a lawsuit generally must be filed within six months after the notice is personally delivered or mailed. If no compliant written notice is given, GOV § 945.6 generally allows two years from the date the claim accrued.
Why Acting Quickly In Fontana Matters Beyond The Deadlines
Important evidence can change or disappear long before a legal filing deadline expires. Available video may not be retained indefinitely, witnesses can become harder to locate, and road defects may be repaired before they are fully documented. Commercial motor carriers subject to federal recordkeeping rules must retain required driver records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months. Still, those records may not be kept indefinitely. Acting early can help preserve evidence needed to establish how the crash occurred and who was responsible.
Case Results Arash Law Has Achieved For California Clients
Motorcycle crashes cause severe, life-altering injuries. The results below illustrate the outcomes Arash Law has achieved in serious California injury matters and demonstrate our experience handling claims.Â
The case initially appeared difficult for our seriously injured client to pursue. Our client was alleged to have been speeding and riding under the influence. The police report placed initial fault on him after the crash. He was also uninsured, so California Proposition 213 barred him from seeking non-economic damages. However, our attorneys uncovered evidence that the truck driver had failed to follow both his training and company safety procedures, resulting in a dangerous turn that ultimately led to the crash.
Although the police report initially blamed our client for the motorcycle-versus-truck collision, our investigation revealed a different account of the events. By carefully examining the evidence, our team established that the truck driver was responsible for causing the crash. We ultimately secured the full available policy limits for our client.
Past results are illustrative of prior outcomes and do not guarantee future results. Every case depends on its unique facts and circumstances. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
Talk To Arash Law About Your Fontana Motorcycle Claim: No Fee Unless We Win
If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a Fontana motorcycle crash, call Arash Law now for a free case review.
Local Fontana / Inland Empire line: (909) 302-0755
24-hour statewide line: (888) 488-1391
Arash Law handles motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You owe attorney’s fees only if your case settles or wins at trial. No recovery means no legal fees. This structure is available to every client, regardless of their current financial situation. Its specific terms are outlined in a written contingency fee agreement that is consistent with California Business & Professions Code § 6147.
Why Fontana Motorcycle Riders Choose Arash Law
When you are hurt in a motorcycle crash, the at-fault driver’s insurer may begin building a defense before you have left the hospital. Arash Law’s attorneys can start building yours just as fast.
Here is what our team does for Fontana riders specifically:
- Evidence Preservation: We act quickly to preserve available video, records, and other evidence that may help prove what happened.
- FPD and CHP Reports: We request the collision report from the appropriate agency.
- Rider Bias: If an insurer tries to portray you as a reckless rider, we use the evidence and facts of the crash to challenge that argument.
- Lane-Splitting Claims: If lane splitting is an issue, we review your speed, position, traffic conditions, and other evidence to determine how fault should be assigned.
- Comparative Fault: If an insurer argues that you share responsibility for the crash, we examine the evidence and challenge unsupported fault allegations.
- Commercial Truck Investigation: When a commercial vehicle is involved, we may seek ELD data, hours-of-service records, maintenance records, and other relevant trucking evidence.
- Insurance Coverage Review: We look for all potentially available coverage, including liability, UM/UIM, MedPay, employer, commercial, and umbrella policies.
- San Bernardino Court Experience: If your case is filed in the San Bernardino District, our attorneys are familiar with the court’s civil procedures and requirements.
Arash Law has recovered over $1 billion for clients across California. Our Fontana injury law firm covers a full range of practice areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accidents In Fontana
Fontana riders ask some of these questions after a crash because local road conditions, California’s insurance rules, and San Bernardino County’s court system all affect what comes next. The answers below are specific to this city and this practice area.
What If I Wasn't Wearing A Helmet During My Motorcycle Accident In Fontana?
You may still have a claim. CVC § 27803 requires motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a compliant safety helmet, but failure to do so does not automatically bar recovery.
However, an insurer may argue that the lack of a helmet contributed to head or brain injuries. Under California’s comparative fault rules, that could reduce damages tied to those injuries if the insurer can prove a connection. It does not automatically eliminate your claim against the driver who caused the crash.
What Are The Most Dangerous Roads For Motorcyclists In Fontana?
Fontana does not publish an official motorcycle-only ranking of its most dangerous roads. However, the city’s LRSP identifies collision concerns along Foothill Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, and Citrus Avenue, as well as at several intersections on Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard. Heavy traffic, higher speeds, and turning conflicts on these corridors can create added risks for motorcyclists.
What If The Driver Who Hit Me In Fontana Was Uninsured Or Fled The Scene?
Your own UM coverage may apply if the driver had no insurance or fled and could not be identified. For an unidentified hit-and-run claim, California generally requires qualifying physical contact, a police report within 24 hours, and a sworn statement to the insurer within 30 days thereafter.
You must also generally file suit against the uninsured motorist, reach an agreement with the insurer, or formally begin UM arbitration within two years of the accident.
What Happens If The Driver Who Hit Me Was Driving Under The Influence?
You may pursue a civil claim separately from any DUI criminal case. The criminal case does not compensate you for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, or other losses.
Punitive damages may also be available in some DUI cases when the driver’s conduct shows the level of conscious disregard required under California law.
Do I Have To Live In Fontana To Hire Arash Law, Or Can You Help If My Crash Happened Nearby?
No. You do not have to live in Fontana to hire Arash Law. Our attorneys also handle motorcycle accident claims involving crashes in surrounding Inland Empire communities.
Do Lawyers Only Get Paid If They Win?
Yes, if they work on a contingency fee basis. Under this agreement, you only generally owe the attorney’s fees if there is a recovery. Otherwise, you do not have to pay your motorcycle accident lawyer up front. The written contingency fee agreement explains the exact fee, costs, and other terms.Â
What Is The Difference Between Filing Against A Private Driver And A Government Agency?
A personal injury lawsuit against a private party generally has a two-year filing deadline in California. In contrast, claims against government agencies have additional requirements and shorter deadlines.Â
If a public entity may be responsible, a written government claim generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues. The claim must usually be acted upon or deemed rejected before a lawsuit can proceed, and a written rejection may trigger a separate six-month deadline to sue.
Ready To Talk? Contact Our Fontana Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Today
After a motorcycle crash in Fontana, each day is important for your recovery and for the evidence that supports your claim. Arash Law’s attorneys are ready to evaluate your case at no charge and with no obligation to hire us afterward.
Our team serves Fontana and the broader Inland Empire. If a commercial truck was involved, we investigate the carrier, its driver, and all available insurance coverage. If a car driver caused the crash, we handle those claims as well.
Call us today to learn where you stand. No legal fees unless we win.
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