San Jose Personal
Injury Attorney

Determining whether another driver negligently operated a vehicle can be a challenge. Our car accident lawyers can establish liability, whether an accident was caused by a driver, defect in the vehicle, or problem with the roadway. Car accident injuries can be catastrophic and expensive. If excessive speed, failure to signal, an illegal turn, or inattention contributed to a crash, we’ll find out, and follow California’s comparative liability laws to ensure you recover maximum compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident.

Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to accidents on San Jose’s congested roads, where aggressive drivers, construction, potholes, and other hazards are abundant. A lack of protection leaves victims susceptible to spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, loss of limbs, and road rash. The carelessness of other drivers puts motorcyclists at risk; left hand turns, lane changing, and failure of drivers to see a motorcycle approaching are factors a San Jose motorcycle accident attorney can look at in determining the cause of your accident.

A semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and is typically about 72 feet long, or many times the size of an average car. The size, weight, and momentum of a truck means a collision is likely to be severe and deadly. To make matters worse, there are persistent problems with overloaded trucks, DUIs, defective products, insufficient training, and driver fatigue. Rear-end collisions, rollovers, and jackknifed tractor trailers put motorists at serious risk. A lack of maintenance and mechanical failures contribute to truck accidents as well.

Throughout California and the nation, rideshare accidents are on the rise. If Uber or Lyft are responsible for your accident, our personal injury law firm in San Jose can get you compensated, whether you were hurt as a passenger or pedestrian. These rideshare companies hold their drivers to high standards, but complex policies can make it hard to file a claim. Both have a $1 million policy to cover passengers. However, insurance coverage is divided up into time periods; it only applies when a driver is logged into the ridesharing app during the accident; otherwise, the driver’s personal auto insurer must handle an accident claim.

Even a low speed impact with a car can seriously injure a bicyclist. About half of bicycle accidents with cars happen at intersections. A police report is the best piece of evidence to show you are not liable for the accident. Bicyclists don’t always have the right of way, which can affect your case if there’s a discrepancy in the evidence. According to California bicycle law, whoever arrives first at an intersection (car or bicycle) has the right of way, and city ordinances differ as to when bicyclists can use sidewalks. A personal injury attorney can help determine if an automobile driver is liable for your injuries.

Severe burns are life-changing; they can affect skin appearance, elasticity, hydration, and body temperature regulation. In the process, hair follicles and sweat glands are destroyed. While cooking accidents and electrical hazards are major causes of burns, automotive accidents involving fires can burn victims trapped in confined spaces with no escape route. A fire may be caused by a ruptured fuel tank, improper tank placement, or part defect. Similarly, defective products with flammable materials may cause injury if a manufacturing, design, or labeling issue is to blame.

A wrongful death case can be filed if an at-fault party’s actions or negligence directly contributed to a loved one’s demise. Whether death occurred immediately or sometime after the accident, our San Jose personal injury lawyer can gather the facts, file a lawsuit, and ensure you are compensated for your loss. A wrongful death claim is civil in nature, and separate from any potential criminal proceedings. Many such claims arise out of negligence associated with motor vehicle accidents or medical malpractice.