--- title: "Top Berkeley Personal Injury Attorneys | Call Jacob" canonical: "https://www.calljacob.com/areas-we-serve/berkeley-personal-injury-attorney/" description: "Following a Berkeley bicycle crash or unsafe-property fall, Call Jacob to review evidence, identify liable parties, and explain available compensation." --- # Top Berkeley Personal Injury Attorneys Alameda County ![Top Berkeley Personal Injury Attorneys](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,format=auto,fit=scale-down,quality=72/images/blog/en/berkeley-personal-injury-attorney-hero.webp) ## The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani: Trusted Injury Lawyers Serving California for Over 25 Years [The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani](/) has gotten clients throughout California compensated for personal injury claims. Our firm fights for your rights and uses all available resources to prove your claim and take on insurance companies. We’re the leading auto accident attorney in Berkeley, a city of 122,000 on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Berkeley is home to the University of California, Berkeley, the oldest campus in the state university system, and the Graduate Theological Union, one of the world’s largest religious studies institutions. Also in Berkeley are the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a research center for the U.S. Department of Energy; the Lawrence Hall of Science; and notable neighborhoods such as the Claremont District, West Berkeley, Westbrae, Cragmont, and La Loma Park. La Peña Cultural Center is part of the Chilean-American community while the Berkeley Repertory Theater houses a school and two stages for off-Broadway productions. ## Berkeley Accident Statistics In 2016, the last year accident data are available from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), there were 843 automotive collisions resulting in injuries or deaths. Of these, 55 involved motorcycles and 131 involved pedestrians. There were also 133 injuries/fatalities involving bicyclists. Additionally, there were 201 speed-related collisions. About 83 nighttime collisions caused personal injuries, while 78 hit and run incidents occurred. In California overall, traffic fatalities increased by 7% from 2015 to 2016. ## Claims we can assist with An injury lawyer can assist clients who’ve experienced the following types of accidents: Bus Accidents **[Bus Accidents](/personal-injury/bus-accident/)** In February 2018, a driver of a Honda was killed in a collision with an AC Transit bus, according to [ABC7](https://abc7news.com/driver-identified-in-fatal-crash-with-ac-transit-bus-in-berkeley/3052366/). The bus driver underwent routine drug and alcohol screening and whether the car ran a stop sign was being investigated. Bus accidents often lead to severe injuries and fatalities among motor vehicle drivers, since buses are so large and bus passengers are often not secured with seat belts, leaving them vulnerable to injuries. Car Accidents [**Car Accidents**](/personal-injury/car-accidents/) Are often caused by impairment, texting, speeding, or lack of attention. Although drivers and passengers are protected by seat belts, air bags, and other safety systems, injuries range from cuts and lacerations to broken bones, organ damage, and soft tissue injuries, to life-altering spinal cord and brain injuries. Whiplash is a common auto accident injury that causes chronic pain and other problems. Our Berkeley car accident lawyers can help get you compensated for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Motorcycle Accidents [**Motorcycle Accidents**](/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/) Motorcyclists are much less protected than other motor vehicle occupants, so are susceptible to more severe injuries. Traumatic brain injuries, bone fractures, and limb trauma are common. In California, motorcycle fatalities increased 11% from 2015 to 2016, according to the OTS, while deaths caused by motorcyclists not wearing a helmet increased 9%. Bicycle Accidents [**Bicycle Accidents**](/personal-injury/bicycle-accidents/) In 2016, 133 bicyclists were injured or killed in Berkeley, which was down from 173 in 2015. Bicyclists may suffer injuries ranging from cuts and scrapes to devastating head injuries, even if wearing a helmet. Many are thrown from their bicycle during an impact or collision. Causes range from inattentiveness (drivers/bicyclists), speeding, sidewalk riding, or riding too close to traffic. Pedestrian Accidents [**Pedestrian Accidents**](/personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/) Have been on the rise in Berkeley, especially among individuals over the age of 65. Like other types of accidents, these range in severity and can include severe emotional trauma. Pedestrians wearing dark clothes are at risk, while alcohol use puts both pedestrians and drivers at increased risk. Unmarked crosswalks, left-hand turns, and improper lane use contribute to incidents too. DUI Accidents **DUI Accidents** The OTS reported 208 DUI arrests in Berkeley (2016), compared to 171 the prior year. Alcohol and drugs (illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter) can slow reaction time and/or cause drowsiness, putting drivers, passengers, and others on the road at risk. Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities have been increasing; 15% of all drivers killed in automobile accidents (in California) tested positive for legal/illegal drugs. Rideshare Accidents [**Rideshare Accidents**](/personal-injury/rideshare-accidents/) Passengers of [Uber](/personal-injury/uber-accident-attorney/) or [Lyft](/personal-injury/lyft-accident-attorney/) vehicles, other motorists, and pedestrians injured due to at-fault rideshare drivers often face legal challenges. Rideshare companies hire powerful law firms and have notoriously difficult insurance companies and policies, so reaching a fair settlement is often challenging. Allow our accident attorney to fight to get you duly compensated. ## Injured? We Can Fight For You If you were injured and have suffered a serious injury, we can help you fight for your medical compensation. We have helped clients across Berkeley fight for a range of injuries, including: - [Back Pain & Injuries](/personal-injury/back-injury-attorney/) - [Neck Pain & Injuries](/personal-injury/neck-injury-attorney/) - [Spinal Cord Injuries](/personal-injury/spinal-cord-injury-attorney/) - [Broken Bones Injuries](/personal-injury/broken-bone-injury-attorney/) - [Head Injuries](/personal-injury/head-and-brain-injury-attorney/) - [TBI](/personal-injury/head-and-brain-injury-attorney/) - [Wrongful Death](/personal-injury/wrongful-death-attorney/) - [Loss of Limbs](/personal-injury/loss-of-limbs-amputation-injury-attorney/) - Paralysis - Internal Bleeding - Road Rash - Scars - Whiplash ## What to Do After an Accident Immediately after an accident, you should: - Determine if you or anyone else is injured and call 911. - Seek medical attention; records of treatment can help later. - Get the other driver’s insurance and contact information. - Document/photograph the accident scene. - Call your insurance company and attorney. ## Why Choose The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani A highly rated law firm, we have over 25 years of experience helping clients achieve multi-million-dollar verdicts in auto accident and other [personal injury cases](/personal-injury/). Our Berkeley personal injury attorney works on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay anything unless your case wins. [Serving all of California,](/areas-we-serve/) we can meet in your home or office. Our legal team is familiar with personal injury law and the legal process, which allows us to act swiftly before any statute of limitations ends. ## Resources - [Accidents — FAQs](/resources-and-faqs/) - [Berkeley – Office of Emergency Services](https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Ready/) - [Berkeley News](https://www.berkeleyside.com/) The Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at Law Offices of Jacob Emrani offers clients supportive legal assistance throughout the life of an injury claim. We fully understand what is on the line and what it takes to win. Speak with our firm to discuss your case and how we can recover the damages you need. ## Call the firm today to set up your no-cost consultation! ## [(888) 952-2952](tel:+18889522952) ## Find Out How Much Your Case Is Worth Complete the form for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. ## What Our Clients Say ![Google](/images/optimized/google-logo.png) "Jacob and Ronnie were very good to me. My contact person Wendy , rebecca and lori was like my personal Representative.. Every time I would call, she pick up, if not, she said she'd call me back Always ready to answer my questions and I am very, very happy with My Settlement thank you, Jacob and Ronnie and your staff for all that you have done for me. Thank you." ![Google](/images/optimized/google-logo.png) "I got rear ended by a car coming off the freeway and I decided to finally call that billboard I always see everywhere to see if it was a real thing or to even see if Jacob was a real person lol. I was helped by my case manager Lily Aydinyan and she was very helpful and communicative during the whole process. I got to meet Jacob and he was a nice guy. The people in the front were really nice and friendly as well. My second time coming I got to pick up my check and I was assigned to the Lakers room. Really awesome place." ![Yelp](/images/optimized/yelp-59c58f.webp) "The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani has been amazing. My mom was leaving a military base and someone did a u-turn on the one way street and unfortunately hit my mom because they did an illegal u-turn. Jacob was referred to one of my family members. We spoke with an attorney at the law offices of Jacob emrani. I love this office because they speak Spanish to clients which was so helpful in communicating with my mom. They stayed in contact in terms of treatments. My mom was injured really badly and got the help she needed." [See All 556+ Reviews →](/reviews/) ## Injured? Talk to Jacob 24/7 [Get Your Free Consultation](/contact-us/) ## Explore Our Practice Areas [ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-02-simple-black-outline-drawing-of-a-bicycle-on-a-light-gray-ba.webp) ### Bicycle Accidents ](/personal-injury/bicycle-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-03-simple-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-a-bus-shown-from-the-.webp) ### Bus Accidents ](/personal-injury/bus-accident/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-04-line-drawing-of-a-truck-and-a-car-colliding-head-on-with-imp.webp) ### Car Accidents ](/personal-injury/car-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-05-line-drawing-of-a-laptop-with-a-cracked-screen-showing-jagge.webp) ### Defective Products ](/personal-injury/defective-products/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-06-a-stick-figure-person-possibly-a-personal-injury-attorney-st.webp) ### Dog Bites ](/personal-injury/animal-attacks/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-07-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-an-electric-scooter-with-a-l.webp) ### Electric Scooter ](/personal-injury/electric-scooter-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/icons/lemon-law-vehicle-icon.svg) ### Lemon Law ](/practice-areas/lemon-law/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-08-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-a-sport-motorcycle-shown-fro.webp) ### Motorcycle Accidents ](/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-09-line-drawing-of-a-person-standing-next-to-a-traffic-light-wi.webp) ### Pedestrian Accidents ](/personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-10-line-drawing-of-a-person-with-closed-eyes-and-multiple-spots.webp) ### Premises Liability ](/personal-injury/premises-liability/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-11-line-drawing-of-a-smartphone-displaying-an-image-of-a-car-on.webp) ### Rideshare Accidents ](/personal-injury/rideshare-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-12-black-and-white-line-drawing-of-a-semi-truck-with-a-large-re.webp) ### Truck Accidents ](/personal-injury/truck-accidents/)[ ![](/images/practice-areas/en/slip-fall-13-black-and-white-icon-of-an-envelope-with-a-dollar-bill-insid.webp) ### Workers Compensation ](/personal-injury/workers-compensation/) ## We get results for our clients ### $6,000,000 #### Auto Accident An auto accident is a collision between two or more vehicles on the road, which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. ### $4,000,000 #### Truck Accident A truck accident refers to an incident involving a large commercial truck or 18-wheeler, which can result in significant damage and serious injuries. ### $2,000,000 #### Pedestrian Accident A pedestrian accident is an incident where a person walking on foot is hit by a vehicle, which can result in serious injuries or death. ### $1,500,000 #### Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice refers to a failure by a medical professional to follow accepted standards of care, which can result in harm to a patient.