California
Personal Injury Services

Ryan serves clients throughout California and has extensive experience litigating in the superior courts in the Bay Area. His goal is for his clients to focus on their recoveries and allow him to oversee claims from client intake to final resolution, including trial. This includes monitoring medical expenses, communicating with insurance adjusters, preparing and presenting the claims, negotiating any debts that can arise during the process, and leading the litigation.

Below are the types cases handled at the firm. Please call with any questions you may have about your case or the scope of services offered.

Please note that the information below is for general purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal or medical advice. Please consult an attorney about your specific case.

Car & Truck Accidents

Auto accidents are a common occurrence throughout the state. They arise frequently out of drivers’ inattention, distraction, speeding, and substance abuse. For victims, auto accidents can lead to costly medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Accidents also create tremendous inconveniences and frustration for victims and their families. After accidents, many victims face the prospect of dozens of medical appointments, paperwork, interfacing with insurance companies, and litigation. An accident attorney can take these burdens off a victim’s shoulders and give the victim the best chance to recover fair compensation.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death cases can be difficult for families to navigate both emotionally and legally. The loss of a loved one is devastating, and the thought of navigating a lawsuit can seem overwhelming. An experienced personal injury attorney can provide the support and guidance grieving families need. Wrongful death cases arise from a wide variety of factual scenarios, including but not limited to, auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, animal attacks. Accordingly, survivors can pursue a wrongful death case based on a variety of legal theories, including negligence, strict liability, gross negligence, recklessness, or an intentional wrongful act.

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Dog attacks are frightening. They often leave people with serious injuries, including scarring or disfigurement, soft tissue damage (muscles, tendons, ligaments), broken bones, scars, and mental harm.

Fortunately, California supports dog bite victims. Under Civil Code section 3342, the owner of any dog is liable for the damages sustained by anyone bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place. In other words, the owner of a dog that bites a victim faces liability in a civil suit, even if the dog has not bitten anyone before and the owner had no reason to believe the dog was dangerous. In some situations, a non-owner could be liable as well. For instance, someone caring for the dog could be liable if he or she knew the dog was vicious or dangerous. Alternatively, a non-owner (e.g., dog sitter, trainer, veterinarian, etc.) could be liable for negligence if he or she failed to use reasonable care to control the dog that caused injuries.

Bike Accidents

Bike accidents in California can be caused by careless drivers, perilous road conditions, or negligent pedestrians. After accidents, many victims face the prospect of dozens of medical appointments, paperwork, interfacing with insurance companies, and litigation. An accident attorney can take these burdens off a victim’s shoulders and give the victim the best chance to recover fair compensation.

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian vs. motorist accidents occur frequently in California. In 2019, California experienced 14,126 such cases. Pedestrian accidents can be caused by drivers who are careless, speeding, under the influence, or distracted. Pedestrians may face serious injuries and financial losses as a result of being hit by a vehicle, even when following traffic rules and using crosswalks at the time of the accident. An accident attorney can take these burdens off a victim’s shoulders and give the victim the best chance to recover fair compensation.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur in a variety of personal injury cases. A TBI is a serious condition that can result from a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Symptoms of a TBI can range from mild to severe. They may include headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory loss, and more. Unfortunately, TBIs can result in long-term brain issues, depending on the severity of the injury and the location of the brain that was affected. Some common long-term brain issues associated with TBIs include cognitive impairments (e.g., difficulty with memory, attention, or concentration), communication difficulties, behavioral and emotional changes, physical changes (e.g., weakness and motor problems), seizures, or comas. These long-term brain issues can have a significant impact on a victim’s quality of life, and may require ongoing medical care, therapy, and support. TBIs can be caused by a number of different accidents, such as car accidents, trucking accidents, or slip and falls. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney.

Hit & Runs

Hit and run accidents happen frequently in California. California’s highway patrol documented that in 2019, more than 25,000 victims were injured in hit and run accidents. For victims, auto accidents can cause severe injuries necessitating costly medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Accidents also create tremendous inconveniences and frustration for victims and their families. After accidents, many victims face the prospects of dozens of medical appointments, paperwork, interfacing with insurance companies, and possibly litigation. An personal injury attorney can take these burdens off a victim’s shoulders and give the victim the best chance to recover just compensation.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence throughout California. In fact, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, California saw more than 12,000 motorcycle accidents in 2019 alone. They frequently arise because of drivers’ inattention, distraction, speeding, and substance abuse. For victims, motorcycle accidents can lead to costly medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Accidents also create tremendous inconveniences and frustration for victims and their families. After accidents, many victims face the prospects of dozens of medical appointments, paperwork, interfacing with insurance companies, and possibly litigation. An accident attorney can take these burdens off a victim’s shoulders and give the victim the best chance to recover the just compensation.

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