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Fresno sits in the middle of Highway 99 and the broader Central Valley freight corridor, and that geography shows up in our caseload: big-rig crashes, farm-equipment collisions on rural county roads, high-speed rear-end wrecks, and agricultural worksite injuries. California's pure comparative fault rule applies in Fresno just as it does in Los Angeles or San Francisco. An injured person can recover even if they are partly at fault, with damages reduced by their percentage of blame. That single rule is one of the most plaintiff-friendly in the country, and it drives how Central Valley insurers value a case.

California generally applies a two-year statute of limitations to personal injury claims, with shorter windows for government tort claims and different rules for medical malpractice and wrongful death. In Fresno, many of the most valuable cases involve public entities (the City of Fresno, Fresno County, Caltrans, or a local transit district), and those claims require a formal notice filed long before a traditional lawsuit would be contemplated. Missing that deadline has ended more Central Valley cases than I care to count.

Goldberg & Loren handles Fresno injury cases across the full range of practice areas: auto and truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful death. George Goldberg founded the firm after starting his career defending airlines and insurers in 1994 and switching to the plaintiff side in 1996. In Fresno, where trucking companies, agricultural operators, and large carriers are represented by experienced defense firms, that background is directly useful. We know the arguments the other side is going to make because we used to make them.

On this page you will find our Fresno-focused articles on the most common injury claims in the area, plus FAQs covering the questions our Central Valley clients ask most often.

If you were hurt in Fresno or anywhere in the Central Valley, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Call us 24/7 at 1-888-352-9243.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to bring an injury claim in Fresno?
Most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Claims against a public entity such as the City of Fresno, Fresno County, or Caltrans require a written government claim filed within a much shorter window before a lawsuit can be brought. Medical malpractice and wrongful death follow their own rules, so call us to confirm the deadline that applies to your situation.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
California follows pure comparative fault, which means you can still recover even if you were mostly to blame. Your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. A jury finding you 30 percent at fault still lets you recover 70 percent of your damages. This rule is one reason experienced plaintiff lawyers push back hard on adjusters' early fault allegations.
Big-rig hit me on Highway 99. Is a truck case different from a regular car crash?
Yes, in several important ways. Commercial trucks are governed by federal safety regulations, carriers are required to carry substantial liability coverage, and electronic logging, maintenance records, and driver history become critical evidence. These cases demand immediate investigation, because trucking companies dispatch their own rapid-response teams to the scene within hours.
Can I still have a case if the other driver was uninsured?
Yes, if you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage on your California auto policy. UM/UIM pays for your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough, and it is one of the most underappreciated coverages on any policy. These claims still require proof of fault and damages and are typically contested by the insurer.
Do I have to meet you in Fresno to hire Goldberg & Loren?
No. We can handle the consultation, sign-up, and most of the case remotely (phone, email, e-signature) and come to you if an in-person meeting is needed. If you are in the hospital or cannot travel because of your injuries, we will meet you where you are.
What does a Fresno personal injury lawyer charge?
We work on contingency, which means no fee unless we recover money for you. The fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, not out of your pocket. The consultation is free, we advance the costs of building your case, and if we do not win, you owe us nothing.

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