Call our team now. We provide free consultations, and we charge no upfront fees. If you, or a loved one, have sustained injuries due to the fault of another person or party, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our lawyers have over 100 combined years of experience. In fact, we’ve won well over $500 million dollars for our clients. We’d love to be able to help you obtain the financial justice you deserve, but you need to call us first. Click here or call us now to learn more about your legal rights after suffering an injury.
We’ve been helping people throughout San Jose protect their financial interests after an accident injury. Most of our clients have lots of questions about getting paid, how the injury process works from a legal standpoint, and how much their claim is worth. We provide free consultations, which we believe allows you to ask all of the questions you have. We can even provide free, virtual consultations via ZOOM. So, if you prefer to stay at home we can still meet “face to face” over a video call.
Our goal is to help injury victims. From assisting with submitting and managing your injury claim to even coordinating a loan while you wait for a settlement offer, our hardworking attorneys are here to help you when you need it most. Get in touch with us today to learn how a San Jose personal injury lawyer can help you.
Types of Injury Cases we Represent
If you’re visiting our website, chances are, you’ve been injured in an accident. And, if you’re taking the time to browse through our site’s pages, you may be looking for a specific type of injury lawyer. Some injury firms focus solely on vehicle related injuries, others take on complex cases such as wrongful death. We believe that one thing that sets us apart from other injury firms is that we represent all types of injury claims.
So, if you’ve been hurt in a trucking accident, car crash, motorcycle wreck, or other type of accident we can help. In turn, if you’ve slipped and hit your head or if you were hit by a car while jogging or walking, we also have your back. In addition, we also handle complex injury cases such as wrongful death and injuries that cause permanent disabilities.
Car Accidents
Car accidents can leave drivers and their passengers with serious injuries, unexpected medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. To collect financial compensation covering such losses, a car accident lawyer can investigate the crash scene, collect evidence, and locate witnesses. A successful car accident claim will require a strong theory of liability along with the claim for economic and non-economic damages.
If, and when, you get into a wreck, you may need an attorney on your side. We can help. Our San Jose personal injury attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience. In addition, we’ve won over $500 million dollars for our clients.
Premises Liability
Premises liability claims are based on the theory that property owners should keep their property safe for visitors, shoppers, and other guests. Common premises liability accidents can involve defective walkways and stairways, unattended spills, loose equipment and wiring, unfilled potholes, scattered debris, and other hazards to people on the property.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents on San Jose’s roadways can have devastating consequences for riders. Since motorcycles lack the protections that cars and trucks have, riders are especially vulnerable when an accident happens. Motorcycle crashes are often due to the negligence of another vehicle driver – whether it is due to impaired driving, carelessness, cornering mistakes, speeding, or other causes. A serious motorcycle crash can lead to long-term physical and emotional trauma. Experienced motorcycle accident attorneys will know how to seek compensation that is fair to the injured rider.
Our team also handles pedestrian accidents, bicycle wrecks, dog bites, and a variety of other personal injuries. Do not hesitate to reach out for guidance.
Truck Accidents
California sees a high volume of trucking accidents every year. We supply the rest of the nation with produce, and we have shipping plants all throughout our great state. That means our freeways and highways are packed full of semi-trucks, tractor trailers, and large commercial trucks. We know how to fight insurance and big trucking companies. Let our hardworking attorneys fight to get you paid what you deserve after suffering a truck accident-related injury in San Jose.
Steps to Take After an Accident
After an accident, an injured person should take several key steps:
- Documenting the accident scene: If able to, accident victims should take note of details from the accident scene. Taking photos and video, talking to eyewitnesses, and giving information to law enforcement can help make sure information about the accident is correct. This will prove useful during any potential personal injury claim.
- Getting medical help: The most important thing to do after an accident is seeking medical attention for any injuries (or potential injuries). Not all injuries are apparent right away, but can still be serious or even life-threatening. Do not hesitate to get medical help.
- Contact a lawyer: The time after a sudden accident is traumatic and confusing. An experienced personal injury lawyer in San Jose can help you understand your options, and explain the next steps in your claim.
Hiring a seasoned local lawyer can give you a legal ally. Put someone on your side, someone who is out for your best interests. Best of all, our firm charges no money upfront. Our San Jose injury attorneys provide free consultations, charge no money whatsoever upfront, and we only get paid if you get paid first.
What Damages Can I Seek for My Injuries?
Compensation in a personal injury claim can include economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are the financial costs of an accident, such as medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental distress, and other losses that are harder to quantify for some.
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims in San Jose are based on the legal theory of negligence. This means that before collecting damages, the injured person needs to prove negligence. Generally speaking, there are four key elements in a negligence claim:
- Duty: The defendant must have owed some duty of care to the plaintiff. This can refer to a duty to maintain clean and safe premises, drive with caution for other drivers, or avoid reckless behavior out in public.
- Breach of Duty: When someone doesn’t use the care and caution they’re expected to in a situation, they could have breached their duty to others.
- Causation: The defendant’s breach of duty must have caused the accident in some clear way, leading to the plaintiff’s injuries.
- Damages: The plaintiff must have suffered actual damages due to the defendant’s actions (or failure to act). Damages can include the financial effects of the accident, along with the victim’s pain and suffering and other non-economic damages.
Trust a knowledgeable San Jose injury attorney to evaluate your case and build a strong legal strategy.
Common Insurance Company Tactics
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may want to jump on submitting a claim. However, prior to filing a personal injury claim, we suggest talking to an attorney. See, insurance companies love to paint a picture that when we need their help, they will embrace us with open arms. They claim to be “like a good neighbor” and they love to tell us that “we are in good hands.” Sadly, this is far from the truth.
Insurance companies make billions of dollars by collecting monthly policy payments. They take that money and reinvest it into different financial vehicles. All in an effort to turn a profit. However, when an insurance company pays out on a big injury claim they lose money. So, what does this mean and why do we believe you should consult with an injury lawyer prior to accepting a settlement offer? Keep reading to learn more about injury claims and why retaining a San Jose accident injury law firm may be your best bet. Especially if you want to obtain the type of financial compensation you want.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a San Jose Personal Injury Attorney
If you, or a loved one, have been injured due to the negligent acts of another person, we can help. We’ve done so for over 100 combined years. Our law firm knows how to fight, and we know how to win. In fact, we’ve won well over $500 million dollars for our clients and counting.
Our firm is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our entire staff is bilingual, and we are fluent in English and Spanish. Don’t delay, don’t take on an insurance company all on your own. Call our San Jose personal injury lawyers today. We offer a free injury consultation. Contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our interactive website. We look forward to assisting you.
