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Fresno County Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were hurt in a car crash, truck crash, fall, or other accident in Fresno County, Geller Legal can help you pursue a claim against the person, company, or public agency responsible. Unlimited civil cases, including injury cases, are heard at the B.F. Sisk Courthouse in downtown Fresno. A claim against the County itself must be filed within six months. Call 213-770-4870 for a free, confidential consultation.
Which Fresno County Superior Court courthouse hears personal injury cases?
The B.F. Sisk Courthouse. The Fresno County Superior Court hears unlimited civil cases there.
| Case type | Courthouse |
|---|---|
| Unlimited civil, including personal injury | B.F. Sisk Courthouse, 1130 O Street, Fresno. |
The Civil Unlimited clerk can be reached at (559) 457-1900. Source: Fresno Superior Court: Civil Unlimited
Who takes crash reports in Fresno County?
It depends on where the crash happened. The CHP covers freeways, state highways, and unincorporated roads. City police departments, such as the Fresno Police Department, cover their own city streets, and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office takes reports for incidents it handles.
Fresno County Sheriff
Records requests for reports the Sheriff’s Office took, in person or through its public records portal. Source: FCSO: Records
City police
Crashes on city streets in cities with their own police department, such as Fresno and Clovis are reported to that department. Request the report from the department that responded. Source:
CHP Area offices serving Fresno County
Fresno County is served by the CHP Fresno Area and, on the west side along I-5, the Coalinga Area, both in Central Division. Report requests go to the Area office that handled the crash. If you are not sure which office that is, use the CHP Find an Office page.
| CHP Area | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 1380 E. Fortune Ave, Fresno | (559) 705-2200 |
| Coalinga | 125 South Sixth Street, Coalinga | (559) 935-2093 |
Source: CHP Fresno Area; CHP Coalinga Area; CHP: Request a Crash Report
How do I file a claim against Fresno County?
File the County of Fresno Claim for Damages with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Hall of Records, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301, Fresno, by mail or in person, within six months of the injury. Claims are not accepted by email or fax.
- Form: Claim for Damages (PDF). Attach medical bills and expenses.
- Questions: County Risk Management at (559) 600-1850.
- Deadline: 6 months for death or injury to a person or personal property, and 1 year for other claims (Gov. Code §911.2).
- After filing: the County generally has 45 days to act on the claim (Gov. Code §912.4). After a written denial, you generally have six months to sue (Gov. Code §945.6).
A claim against the City of Fresno, another city, a school district, or FAX goes to that agency, not the County. The Fresno Accident Guide lists City of Fresno claim steps. A claim against Caltrans for $12,500 or less is filed with Caltrans; larger claims against Caltrans and claims against most other State agencies go to the Department of General Services Government Claims Program. Source: County of Fresno: Claims for Damages
Major routes in Fresno County
These routes in Fresno County are named on the CHP Area office pages for the county. Crashes on freeways and state highways are usually handled by the CHP Area office for that stretch of road.
- I-5
Cities we serve in Fresno County
Geller Legal represents people hurt anywhere in Fresno County, including incorporated cities and unincorporated communities. For practical steps after a crash in a specific city, see our city accident guide.
Fresno Accident Guide
Fresno police, Sheriff, and CHP reports, plus City of Fresno and County claims.
More guides are on the Accident Guides page.
Injury cases we handle in Fresno County
Car Accidents
Crashes on surface streets and freeways, including uninsured and hit-and-run drivers.
Truck Accidents
Collisions with big rigs, delivery trucks, and commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle Accidents
Riders hurt by drivers who turn, merge, or change lanes into them.
Pedestrian Accidents
People hit in crosswalks, parking lots, and driveways.
Bicycle Accidents
Bike and e-bike riders hit by cars or hurt by road hazards.
Rideshare Accidents
Passengers, drivers, and others hurt in Uber and Lyft crashes.
Slip and Fall
Falls caused by unsafe conditions on someone else’s property.
Dog Bites
Bites and attacks, under California’s strict liability dog bite law.
Catastrophic Injuries
Brain, spinal cord, and other life-changing injuries.
See all personal injury practice areas.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a personal injury lawsuit in Fresno County?
At the B.F. Sisk Courthouse, 1130 O Street, Fresno, where the Fresno County Superior Court hears unlimited civil cases.
How long do I have to file a claim against Fresno County?
Six months for death or injury to a person under Government Code section 911.2. File the claim with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301, Fresno. You generally must file that claim, and have it denied, before you can sue the County.
Who do I get my crash report from in Fresno County?
From the agency that took the report. City police handle their own city streets, the Sheriff’s Office handles incidents it responds to, and the CHP handles freeways, state highways, and unincorporated roads.
How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in California?
For most injury claims against a private person or company, two years from the injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Claims against a public entity follow the shorter government claim rules, starting with the six-month claim.
How much does it cost to hire Geller Legal?
Nothing up front. Geller Legal handles injury cases on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we recover. The first consultation is free and confidential.
Talk with Geller Legal about your options in a free, confidential consultation. Call 213-770-4870. No fee unless we recover.*
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