On January 29, 2009, Salvador Montoya, 29, of Porterville, California was found unconscious in the roadway by a Fresno Police Officer.

Apparently, last wednesday night, Mr. Montoya was crossing the street in Fresno, California when he was struck by a car.  It is presently unclear whethre the driver of the car or the pedestrian may have been contributorily negligent in causing the accident.  The car accident in Fresno county occurred at Morton Avenue west of Belmont Street in Porterville, California.  The pedestrian was not crossing in a cross-walk at the time he was hit.  The car driver stayed at the scene of the pedestrian-car accident, so this was not a hit-and-run accident.

As a result of the car striking this pedestrian, resulting in a car-pedestrian accident, an ambulance transported Mr. Montoya to an emergency helicoptor heli-pad where the injured pedestrian was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California.  As a result of this car-pedestrian accident, the pedestrian was rated to be in serious condition upon arrival at the hospital.  These serious injuries included severe leg injuries and head injuries, such as brain trauma and brain and spinal cord injuries - as well as blunt force trauma.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in which the injured party was struck by a bicycle, car, motorcycle, truck, big rig, or any other motor vehicle in Fresno, contact one of our experienced Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attorneys immediately for a free consultation.

While attempting to board a school bus on the morning of March 10, 2009, an SUV hit four (4) school children.  The car / pedestrian accident occurred on Princeton Street near Marks Street. 

According to the Fresno Police Department, the Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) hit the students while they were attempting to cross the street.  At the time of the accident, the street was poorly lit resulting in the street being very dark.

The Fresno Police Officers at the scene furthe reported that the driver of the SUV motor vehicle stated that he had an obstructed view of the children crossing the street, but the Fresno Police have yet to determine what could have caused the driver of the motor vehicle to have an obstructed view.

All of the seriously injured children were transported to the local Fresno hospital to be treated for their injuries.  All of the children are expected to recover.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while a pedestrian where you were struck or hit by an oncoming car, truck, SUV or motor vehicle, please contact our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attorneys for a free consultation to discuss your case at 800-785-9924.

In late February, a fatal bicycle accident on Blackstone Avenue caused the Fresno Police Department to close a segment of the road.  The intersection of the bicycle accident occurred at Blackstone and McKinley around 9:00 p.m.

The bicycle rider was attempting to cross Blackstone Avenue, which is a busy road.  The investigation reported that the driver of a motor vehicle was traveling in a northernly direction when the bicyclist was struck. 

The bicyclist was reported dead at the scene of the bicyle accident / car accident.  At the time this accident was reported, the police investigators did not belive that eithe speed or alcohol were factors in the bicycle / pedestrian accident.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident as a result of the negligence of a motor vehicle driver in Fresno, California, please contact one of our Fresno Bicycle Accident Attorneys or Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation today at 800-785-9924.

On February 17 at around 8:00 p.m., a pedestrian was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident involving a car.  This Fresno pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Howard Ave. and California Ave, east of Kerman.

The pedestrian victim who was killed was wearing dark clothing and was not crossing in a cross-walk.  California Highway Patrol Investigators believe that the pedestrian victim may have been in the middle of the road when he was fatally killed by the car driver.  Initially, the California Highway Patrol believed that it was a hit-and-run accident, but initial reports indicate that the driver had a "good reason" for leaving the fatal pedestrian accident scene.  Additionally, the CHP doesn't believe that either alcohol or excessive speed were factors in this pedestrian fatal accident in Fresno.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident in Fresno, please contact our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation.  We are here to help.

On January 16, 2009, a seventy-nine year-old-man was struck by a car.  Apparently, while attempting to cross the street around 2800 David Avenue in Fresno, California, the man was struck by a car and involved in an auto accident near the Country Club Gate Shopping Center.

There is little to no information as to how quickly the driver was traveling or the lighting conditions that may have contributed to the car accident.  The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, so this was not a hit-and-run accident.  The driver also fully cooperated with the police as the driver remained at the scene of this Fresno car accident. 

The 79 year old man was quickly attended to by a fire and ambulance crew shortly after the car accident.  The 79 year old pedestrian who was struck by the car was conscious and breathing and only suffered head injuries with possible brain injury and brain damage.

This gentleman should contact an auto accident attorney immediately to seek recovery for his damages and medical expenses which resulted, or will result, directly from the negligence of the driver in the car accident.

Similarly, if you were a pedestrian who was struck by a car in Fresno, please contact our experienced auto accident lawyers by visiting our Fresno Lawyers Website.

Wisconsin truck company forced to pay $2,000,000.00 for the wrongful death of Cathie Dolter which occured at a Pontoon Beach, Illinois truck stop.

A Wisconsin trucking company recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit for the death of Cathie Dolter, 61, who on January 21, 2008 was driver over by an eighteen wheeler.  Despite her suffering severe injuries for more than two hours, she eventually died at St. Louis University Hospital in Illinois.

Following the truck accident, it was discovered that the truck driver's windows were caked with dirt and debris.  The Pontoon Beach police department also failed to identify or report prescription medications which were located on the floor of the cab or truck.

Forensic evidence presented that the truck driving company may have destroyed key evidence by replacing one or more of the tires.  Eyewitnesses to the truck driving accident were also a vital part of this case.

As only one witness was listed on the Ilinois police report, the 911 tapes were subpoened which identified two other witnesses which further identified two other witnesses which ultimately assisted in finding both the truck company and truck driver responsible for the death which occured during the semi-tractor-trailer truck accident.

In Ilinois punitive damage awards may not be awarded in wrongful death suits, so the truck company was able to limit its exposure.  This is very unfortunate because if Mrs. Dolter had survived, a jury would most likely have punished the truck driving company by awarding more than the statutory limit of $2 million dollars for the truck driving accident.

The utilization of an attorney is vital to the resolution of a truck driving accident.  In this particular case the medical bills totaled $30,000.00 with lost wages calculated to be approximately $200,000.00.  The truck driving company offered a low settlement of $1,000,000.00 but was ultimately required to pay $2,000,000.00 with the assistance of an attorney.

If you or a family member has been injured by a truck driver who was at fault in causing your injuries, you should contact one of our truck accident injury attorneys so you may recover any lost wages or costs associated with any medical bills that may have resulted.  Additionally, please visit our website if there is a wrongful death.

On February 4, 2009, a fifteen-year-old girl pedestrian was involved in a pedestrian accident with a car in which she was hit by a car.  The young girl was within the crosswalk on Blackstone Avenue at Weldon Avenue when he was involved in the pedestrian-car-auto-accident where the car failed to stop and give her the right-of-way.

The young girl suffered moderate injuries including cuts to her head as well as injuries to her right hand.  Because of the injuries to her head, she may have either struck her head on the car or on the pavement.  Any time anyone hits their head, no matter how easily or softly, brain injuries, blunt force trauma, and brain trauma can occur which may impact that person's life, for which they should be compensated.  Brain injuries can result in the person being unable to ever smell again or it may limit motor skills, such as lifting one's head, rolling over, sitting up, balancing, crawling, and walking.  There are also may other forms and types of motor skill dysfunction which could result from a pedestrian accident.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attorneys for a free confidential initial consultation.

Two pedestrians walking west along Pershing Avenue attempted to cross Visalia Street and were hit by a car around 7:00 p.m. on February 3, 2009.  The two pedestrian men were hit by a Dodge Stratus car which ultimately resulted in a pedestrian-car-accident.  Both of the pedestrian accident victims were outside of the crosswalk at the time of the car-pedestrian-accident.

One of the pedestrians was knocked to the pavement near the initial car-pedestrian-accident.  The other man was thrown up onto the hood of the Dodge Stratus and cracked and smashed the Dodge Stratus's windshield.  The pedestrian accident victim on the hood remained on the car for about 70 feet before being thrown off and subsequently landing on the hard pavement sustaining further injuries.

Upon the arrival of the ambulances and emergency crews, both of the pedestrian accident victims were unconscious having each suffered brain trauma and brain injuries as a result of the Fresno pedestrian accident.  The man who was thrown up onto the hood of the car suffered from major head injuries and a broken leg -  and he was transported by ambulance to Visalia Municipal Airport where an emergency helicopter flew the pedestrian accident victim to Valley Regional Medical Center in Fresno.  The other pedestrian accident victim had head-injuries and a broken leg.  The case is still under investigation as to negligence and liability.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident involving a car, motorcycle, big-rig, semi-tractor-trailer truck, or any motor-vehicle in Fresno, immediatley contact one of our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the events leading up to your pedestrian accident, and how to best treat your medical injuries.

On January 31, 2009, shortly before 7:00 a.m., along Palmdale Road, east of Petaluma Road, a woman, 50, walked into the path of a pickup truck.

According to the San Bernardino Sherrif and Coroner's Officials, the woman attempted to walk across a roadway, directly in the path of the pick up truck.  The driver stayed at the scene after the accident, and gave the report that he saw the woman step in front of his pick-up truck, and tried to stop to prevent from hitting her.  He further stated that there wasn't enough time and not enough space between his truck and the woman to avoid hitting her.

Anyone with information may contact the San Bernardino Sherriffs Department.

If you or a loved one has been struck by a pedestrian by a truck, car, motorcycle, big-rig, 18-wheeler or any type of motor-vehicle as a pedestrian in Fresno, contact one of our Fresno Pedestrian Accident Attoneys for a free confidential initial consultation so you may begin receiving the compensation your deserve for your severe injuries.