A personal injury lawyer for Fontana, minutes away
Morales Law Firm is on Bonita Avenue in San Dimas, about twenty-five minutes east of our San Dimas office on the 10 or the 210. We represent injured people across the East San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire, and Fontana is a city we know: the intersections where crashes happen, the officers who write the reports, the hospitals where our clients are treated, and the courthouse where the cases are filed. That familiarity shortens the case and strengthens it.
Francisco Morales handles every case personally. When you call, you talk to the attorney, not a call center, and that does not change after you sign.
Injury cases we handle in Fontana
- Car accidents in Fontana, handled from the first call through settlement or trial.
- Truck accidents in Fontana, handled from the first call through settlement or trial.
- Motorcycle accidents in Fontana, handled from the first call through settlement or trial.
- Pedestrian accidents in Fontana, handled from the first call through settlement or trial.
- Uber and Lyft accidents in Fontana, handled from the first call through settlement or trial.
- Slip and fall in Fontana, handled from the first call through settlement or trial.
- Dog bites, wrongful death, and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.
Why a local firm matters for a Fontana claim
The insurance company will value your claim on the record: the police report, the medical records, the photographs, the witnesses. A firm that is minutes away can build that record fast. We pull reports from the Fontana Police Department for city streets and the CHP Rancho Cucamonga office for the 10, 15, and 210, send preservation letters to the businesses near the crash before their video is overwritten, and coordinate care with providers at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center on Sierra Avenue, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton for trauma, and San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, with follow-up care at clinics along Sierra Avenue and Foothill Boulevard who treat on a lien so you pay nothing up front. When a case needs to be filed, it goes to San Bernardino Superior Court, with civil cases heard at the San Bernardino Justice Center on West Third Street and some matters in the Rancho Cucamonga District, where we appear regularly.
What your Fontana injury claim may be worth
California lets an injured person recover every loss the accident caused: medical bills, past and future; lost income and earning capacity; property damage and out-of-pocket costs; and pain and suffering, which is not capped. Comparative negligence means a claim survives even when the adjuster assigns you a share of fault, and that share is negotiable. Because California’s minimum auto policy is only $30,000 per person, we look immediately at the at-fault driver’s full coverage and at your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage when injuries are serious.
The deadline to file is two years under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and six months for a government claim under Government Code section 911.2 if the City of Fontana, the County, Caltrans, or a public bus was involved. The evidence disappears far sooner.
In our practice, Fontana clients who call in the first week recover more than those who call in month three, for a simple reason: the video still exists, the witnesses still answer their phones, and the treatment record has no gaps. The consultation is free. Call before the adjuster calls again.
Accidents in Fontana: where they happen and who responds
Fontana’s main corridors are the 10, 15, and 210 freeways, Sierra Avenue, Foothill Boulevard (Route 66), Valley Boulevard, Cherry Avenue, Citrus Avenue, and Baseline Avenue. Fontana sits at the crossroads of the Inland Empire’s warehouse economy, and the 10 and 15 through the city carry more heavy trucks than almost any stretch in Southern California. Truck collisions on the 10 near Sierra Avenue and Cherry Avenue, rear-end crashes on the 210 at Citrus Avenue, and high-speed left-turn collisions along Sierra Avenue and Foothill Boulevard are the cases we see most. Valley Boulevard and the streets around the Auto Club Speedway and the logistics centers bring constant commercial traffic into residential neighborhoods. Crashes are investigated by the Fontana Police Department for city streets and the CHP Rancho Cucamonga office for the 10, 15, and 210, injured people are treated at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center on Sierra Avenue, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton for trauma, and San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, with follow-up care at clinics along Sierra Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, and cases are filed in San Bernardino Superior Court, with civil cases heard at the San Bernardino Justice Center on West Third Street and some matters in the Rancho Cucamonga District.
What to do after an accident in Fontana
- Call 911 and get a report from the Fontana Police Department.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries before anything is moved.
- Get witness names and note nearby businesses that may have cameras.
- See a doctor within 24 to 72 hours, even if you feel okay.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer.
- Call Morales Law Firm before you accept any offer.
Before you talk to any adjuster, read our guide on why the first settlement offer is low.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle cases in Fontana or only in San Dimas?
Both, and everywhere in between. Our office is about twenty-five minutes east of our San Dimas office on the 10 or the 210, we handle Fontana cases every week, and we accept cases anywhere in California. We meet clients at the office, at home, or at the hospital.
How much does a Fontana personal injury lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, paid only as a percentage of the recovery when the case settles or wins. If there is no recovery, there is no fee, and the consultation is free.
Which court handles Fontana injury cases?
Most are filed in San Bernardino Superior Court, with civil cases heard at the San Bernardino Justice Center on West Third Street and some matters in the Rancho Cucamonga District. We appear there regularly and know the judges, the mediators, and the timelines.
Where should I get treated after a crash in Fontana?
Go to the nearest emergency room, typically Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center on Sierra Avenue. For follow-up care, we coordinate treatment with specialists who treat on a lien, so cost never decides whether you see the right doctor.
What if the other driver was uninsured?
Roughly one in six California drivers is uninsured. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, we make the claim against your own policy, and your rates cannot be raised for it. See our uninsured motorist page for the details.
How long will my case take?
Cases that settle without a lawsuit typically take six months to a year, mostly depending on treatment. Cases that go into litigation usually take one to two years. Our guide on how long a personal injury case takes walks through each stage.
