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Accidents in Fontana CA

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Someone’s negligence or reckless driving is often the cause of accidents in Fontana, California.

Negligence could be anything from texting to an under-inflated tire to unsafe loading of a big rig’s load. Reckless driving could be anything from an impaired motorist to speeding through stop signs to street racing. Regardless, accidents often result in injuries and most accident victims seek help from a car accident attorney, especially if a serious injury or traumatic injury has occurred.

Types of auto accidents in Fontana (2011)

  • Fatal accident count: 13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 24
  • Fatal accidents involving drunken persons: 5
  • Fatalities: 15
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 5

Roadways in Fontana where accidents may occur

  • I-10
  • Foothill Blvd
  • Highway 210
  • Highway 66

Truck Accidents in  Fontana

Many things may cause truck accidents: negligence, fatigue, blown-out tires, faulty maintenance, weather or drug and alcohol abuse. The injuries are likely to be much worse given the size and weight of big rigs. If a tractor trailer or other commercial vehicle in Fontana has injured you, we can help. Most injuries from trucks happen on the San Bernadino Freeway.

This was a tragic and fatal truck accident in the area:

Fatal Big Rig Crash Shuts Down Freeway / Fontana RAW FOOTAGE

Bus Accidents In Fontana

Bus accidents can be particularly dangerous because buses are designed to carry lots of people and not all have seat belts. Additionally, since buses carry so many people, minimal weight is a critical design element. And since they are large, bulky vehicles with large blind spots, accidents can unfortunately occur. As is the case with all vehicles, negligence may unfortunately play a role.

Types of bus accidents:

  • School bus crashes
  • Bus/pedestrian accidents
  • Car/truck collisions with a bus.

Bus services in Fontana include but are not limited to:

  • Greyhound
  • El Corre Caminos
  • Magic Bus limo
  • Bus West

Bike Accidents In Fontana

In Fontana, adolescents 15-24 and adults over 45 are most likely to be killed on a bike. Men are much more at risk then are women and most deaths occur in places other than intersections.

What to do if you’ve been in an accident in Fontana

  • The most immediate concern is your safety and well-being. Were you injured? Do you need medical assistance? Does anyone else?
  • Call 911 for any urgent medical needs and to report the accident
  • Exchange insurance information if both parties are able

After you have done these things and spoken to the dispatched officers, you may wish to call our offices to discuss your accident.

 

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