Like all well-populated cities, Oakland has its share of accidents. If you’ve been injured in any type of accident that was somebody else’s fault, you need an Oakland personal injury lawyer to help you get compensation for medical bills, emotional trauma, and more.
At J&Y Law, we have been successfully representing clients for many years, always with competence, compassion, and commitment.
We are vigorous advocates for all of our clients, whether their cases are large or small. We use our skill and knowledge of the law to fight to win the highest possible compensation.
How an Oakland Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help You
At J & Y Law, we want to provide you with the peace of mind you require to heal properly, both physically and emotionally, from your recent trauma.
By entrusting your legal case to us, you are relieved of the complexities of paperwork and legwork necessary to prove that you are deserving of compensation.
Here are some of the many ways we help our clients.
Help You Receive Medical Care
Did you know some doctors will work on a lien basis and get paid from your settlement rather than asking for payment upfront? If you don’t have health insurance, we can still help you get the medical care you deserve.
Not only does getting proper medical care help you heal as well as possible, but the medical records help us prove that you were injured and deserve a fair settlement for your pain and suffering.
Collect Evidence
Whether or not you were able to take pictures or videos of the accident scene right after you were injured, our legal staff knows where to get evidence to support your case.
Some of the evidence we’ll seek out includes:
- Video from bystanders, traffic cameras, or surveillance footage
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Witness statements
- Evidence that the other party is responsible for the accident and your injuries
Prove the At-Fault Party’s Negligence
The other party’s insurance will try to show that you were somehow responsible for the accident. Still, we know how to prove that the other party’s negligence directly caused the incident and your resulting injuries.
You may have many reasons to sue another driver after a car crash in California, but the bottom line is that you must be able to prove that the other driver was negligent, and we know how to do just that.
Negotiate With Insurance Companies
You should be focused on recuperating from your injuries rather than negotiating with an insurance adjuster who wants to pay you as little as possible.
Let us handle the negotiations with the insurance carriers and show them that you’re serious about getting a fair settlement since you’ve hired a personal injury lawyer to help you.
Get You Maximum Financial Compensation
Whether we’re able to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company or whether we have to take your case to trial, we will do everything possible to get you maximum compensation.
Since we work on contingency fees, we don’t get paid unless you get paid, so you can count on us to get you the most money we can.
These video reviews from some of our previous clients give you a glimpse into everything we do to help our clients get the money they need after life-changing accidents.
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Oakland, call (877) 735-7035
Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle
In Oakland, our services cover a wide range of personal injury cases, so we can help if you’re looking for an:
- Oakland Car Accident Lawyer: Did a careless or reckless driver crash into your vehicle and permanently change your life? A car accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.
- Oakland Truck Accident Lawyer: With their immense size, trucks tend to cause catastrophic injuries when they crash into smaller cars. If you have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other severe injuries after a truck crash, contact us today.
- Oakland Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer: Whether they were delivering packages, groceries, or other goods, delivery trucks can cause massive damage when they get into wrecks with other vehicles. We can help you get money for your injuries.
- Oakland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: If a careless driver hit your motorcycle and caused life-altering injuries, contact us to get the funds you need for medical bills, pain, and suffering.
- Oakland Rideshare Accident Lawyer: Did your Uber or Lyft crash and injure you? While rideshare accidents are more complicated than other car accidents, we have the experience necessary to get you the money you need.
- Oakland DUI Accident Lawyer: When somebody makes the terrible decision to drink and drive, their insurance company should pay you for your injuries. We can help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.
- Oakland Pedestrian Accident Lawyer: Hit by a car while crossing the street? Our pedestrian accident lawyers can help you get medical care–even if you don’t have insurance–and get financial compensation.
- Oakland Construction Accident Lawyer: If you were injured in a construction accident, we may be able to help you recover the funds you need to cover your medical care, lost wages, and more.
- Oakland Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer: Businesses and other property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises. If you slipped or tripped and fell and injured yourself, you may be entitled to compensation.
- Oakland Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer: Your parent or elderly relative should be safe in a nursing home, but if they were subjected to neglect or abuse, we might be able to help them get money for what they endured.
- Oakland Elder Abuse Lawyer: Have you recently discovered that your elderly relative has been emotionally, physically, or financially abused? Our elder abuse lawyers may be able to help them recover funds for medical bills and more.
- Oakland Wrongful Death Lawyer: If your child, spouse, or parent was killed in an accident that wasn’t their fault, contact an experienced wrongful death attorney who may be able to get you compensation.
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We Accept Wrongful Death Cases
Did your loved one lose their life in an incident that wasn’t their fault?
As mentioned above, we may be able to help you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party and get you financial compensation for the loss of your spouse, child, or parent.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today for a comprehensive case evaluation.
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Types of Damages You Might Be Able to Recover
In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be eligible for various types of economic and non–economic damages. An experienced personal injury lawyer can tell you what types of damages you may be eligible for.
Past and Future Medical Bills
You should be able to get money for all medical bills related to injuries you sustained in the accident. If you have a new lifelong condition, that includes money for recurring care you’ll need in the future.
While you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident, we might recommend that you wait to accept a settlement until you’ve reached maximum medical improvement so we can get a better idea of your future medical bills.
According to the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs in their Chapter 0-0500 Definitions, “Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is when the covered illness is stabilized and is unlikely to improve with or without additional medical treatment.”
Lost Wages
If you couldn’t work while you recovered from your injuries, you should get money for your lost wages. Additionally, if you’re now permanently disabled and unable to earn the same income as before, you should be able to get compensated for lost future earnings, as well.
Pain and Suffering
While it may seem strange to put a dollar amount on the pain and suffering you experienced, it may be the largest portion of your settlement.
Loss of Consortium
If your spouse left you or you can no longer spend time socializing with your friends due to your injuries, you may get money for loss of consortium.
Lost Enjoyment of Life
If you’re no longer able to participate in hobbies you enjoyed before your accident due to the injuries you suffered, you may be owed money for a lost enjoyment of life.
Disfigurement
Do you now have permanent scars, an amputated limb, or another disfigurement that will plague the rest of your life? We may be able to get you money for your disfigurement.
Property Damage
Whether it’s your vehicle or something else, you should get money to repair or replace any personal property that was damaged in the accident.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, where the other party was especially reckless, the judge may award you punitive damages as a way to punish the liable party.
You can’t ask for punitive damages, though, so think of them as a potential bonus rather than a deserved part of your settlement.
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How Much Time do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California, meaning the deadline to sue someone, would be two years after the date of the accident.
That said, we recommend that you contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at J&Y Law as soon as possible after you get injured. We need time to gather and protect evidence, and you deserve to get money sooner rather than later.
Besides, the more time passes, the more video footage gets deleted, the fuzzier witness statements get, and the harder it gets to prove that you were damaged in the accident rather than somewhere else.
How Much does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
Now isn’t the time for a lawyer to be draining even more of your money while you’re dealing with medical bills and lost work. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis, where we take a percentage of the money we get for you.
We don’t charge a retainer before accepting your case or bill you for the hours we work. We only get paid after you do, so you have one less thing to worry about while you’re healing from your injuries.
Plus, if we don’t get you any money, you don’t owe us anything.
Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Case
During our free consultations, we provide you with a comprehensive case evaluation to determine the value of your case. We’ll even tell you if it doesn’t make sense to hire us.
Since you only pay us if we get you money, there’s no risk or cost associated with your initial consultation, so schedule it today.
Contact Our Experienced Oakland Personal Injury Lawyers
When you need a compassionate Oakland personal injury lawyer, choose the experienced team at J&Y Law to be by your side.
When you choose us, you’re selecting a team that relentlessly pursues the maximum compensation you rightfully deserve. Our proven results show our unwavering dedication to our clients’ well-being.
If you need an Oakland personal injury lawyer, don’t wait to contact us. Schedule a free consultation now so we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Call or text (877) 735-7035 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form