If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Fremont, the first weeks decide a lot: which agency wrote the report, whether a public agency shares the blame, and which deadlines are already running. This page explains how those pieces work in Fremont specifically, and how our San Francisco personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Fremont personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Fremont car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Fremont collision report
For crashes inside city limits, the Fremont Police Department Records Unit releases copies of police and traffic reports:
- Request a report in person at the Fremont Police Department, 2000 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, or by mail to Fremont Police Department, Attn: Records Unit/Request for Police Report, 2000 Stevenson Blvd., PO Box 5007, Fremont, CA 94537-5007.
- Mail requests need a completed Application for Release of Information Form, a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID and payment. Attorneys and insurance companies also include their client’s authorization letter.
- The fee for a police report is $16. In person, pay by cash or credit card. By mail, send a check, money order or cashier’s check payable to “City of Fremont.”
- It may take up to 10 calendar days for the department to decide what can be released. Call (510) 790-6860 before visiting, or email re*****@*****nt.gov.
Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol. The CHP Hayward Area office, at 2434 Whipple Road in Hayward, covers the southwest portion of Alameda County, including I-880, State Route 84 and State Route 262. The CHP Dublin Area office, at 4999 Gleason Drive in Dublin, patrols I-580 and I-680 in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Major roads in Fremont
According to the city’s General Plan Mobility Element, Interstate 880 runs along the western side of Fremont, Interstate 680 flanks the city on the southeast, and State Routes 84, 262 and 238 pass through it. The plan names Mowry Avenue, Fremont Boulevard and Peralta Boulevard as primary arterials, and notes that large volumes of commute traffic use Mission Boulevard and Auto Mall Parkway to connect I-680 and I-880.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent crash rankings (2023 data) counted 518 people killed or injured in Fremont crashes that year, including 36 pedestrians, 55 bicyclists and 38 motorcyclists, with 35 victims in alcohol-involved crashes. Among 62 California cities with populations of 100,001 to 250,000, Fremont ranked 61st for total victims, where 1st is worst. OTS weights its rankings by population and miles driven, so a rank is not a simple head count. (OTS crash rankings)
When the City of Fremont or another public agency may be responsible
- City streets and sidewalks: according to the City Attorney’s Office, claims against the City of Fremont are handled by its Risk Management Division, reachable at (510) 284-4050. The Risk Management Office is at 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A, Fremont, CA 94538.
- Buses: the city’s General Plan notes that AC Transit runs bus service in Fremont. Claims against AC Transit go on its Claim for Damages form to the AC Transit District Secretary, 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612, by mail or in person. AC Transit does not accept claims by fax or email.
Whichever agency is involved, the six-month claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Fremont
Alameda County Superior Court’s Fremont Hall of Justice lists criminal and traffic cases, not civil. The court hears civil cases at the Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, and in Oakland at the René C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Fremont
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Fremont in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Fremont injury claim can cover
California law sorts personal injury damages into a few categories:
- Economic damages: objectively verifiable money losses, such as medical expenses, lost earnings and the cost of repairing or replacing property (Civil Code section 1431.2).
- Non-economic damages: subjective losses such as pain, suffering, emotional distress and loss of companionship (same section).
- Punitive damages: available only in limited cases, when it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with oppression, fraud or malice (Civil Code section 3294).
What a particular claim is worth depends on the injuries, the evidence and the insurance available, so we review each case individually and never promise a result.
How a Fremont personal injury case usually moves
- Free consultation. You tell us what happened and we explain your options. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
- Investigation. We gather the collision or incident report described above, photos, witness information and your medical records.
- Claim and negotiation. We present the claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Government claim if needed. If the City of Fremont or another public agency may share responsibility, we prepare the written claim before the six-month deadline.
- Lawsuit if needed. If the case does not settle, we file a lawsuit in the proper California Superior Court and keep pushing toward trial.
Deadlines and fault rules that apply to every California injury claim
- Two years to file a lawsuit. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.
- Six months for claims against a public agency. If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, for example because of a dangerous road condition or a government vehicle, a written claim generally must be presented within six months after the claim accrues under Government Code section 911.2. Missing that deadline can end the claim.
- Partly at fault does not mean no recovery. California uses pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Fremont personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Fremont?
B&D Law Group, APLC handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Fremont?
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). If a city, county or state agency may be responsible, a written claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
What if I was partly at fault for the Fremont accident?
California follows pure comparative fault (Li v. Yellow Cab Co.). If you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share rather than barred.
Can I make a claim against the City of Fremont?
Yes, but California requires a written claim to the public agency before a lawsuit can be filed (Government Code section 945.4), and the claim generally must be presented within six months. The section above on public agency claims explains where Fremont claims go.
Where do I get my Fremont accident report?
The “Getting your Fremont collision report” section above lists the agency that handles crashes inside city limits and how to request a copy. Freeway crashes are generally handled by the California Highway Patrol.
Nearby cities we serve
We also represent injured people in communities near Fremont:
- Hayward personal injury attorneys
- Sunnyvale personal injury attorneys
- Santa Clara personal injury attorneys
- San Jose personal injury attorneys
- San Mateo personal injury attorneys
- Oakland personal injury attorneys
- Our San Francisco office
- Bay Area personal injury attorneys
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Fremont and across the East Bay. Our nearest office is the San Francisco office at 50 California St, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111. The consultation is free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call (888) 977-2238 or send us your case details.
Attorney advertising. This page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Agency procedures, fees and data on this page were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.