Personal Injury Lawyer in San Jose

Bostwick & Janoff

111 West Saint John Street Suite 1040 San Jose, California 95113 USA

 (408) 286-2300 or (888) 811-9656
 (408) 286-2303

www.bostwickandjanoff.com/
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Our San Jose personal injury law firm has almost three decades of experience protecting the rights of our clients in virtually any type of injury situation. We will always personally answer or promptly return your phone call, and will never charge you a fee if we do not obtain a recovery on your behalf. Bostwick & Janoff is dedicated exclusively to the representation of victims of serious injuries and workplace discrimination in San Jose and throughout Silicon Valley, California. If you have been harmed due to the negligence or intentional acts of another party, we have the skills and expertise to help you recover the damages to which you are entitled.

Attorney Jeffrey D. Janoff has nearly thirty years of experience handling a variety of personal injury and accident cases, including automobile accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, wrongful death, bad faith insurance claims, and defective products matters. Attorney Robert Burns Bostwick retired from the firm in 2001. He knows how insurance companies think, how defense attorneys plan their tactics, and how area judges operate their courtrooms. With Bostwick & Janoff on your side, you don't need to feel intimidated when going up against large corporations or insurance companies. We will diligently pursue your case, drawing on knowledge and skills gained from decades in the courtroom fighting for clients like you.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Warranties; False Advertising, Deceptive/Fixed Pricing; Harassment from Debt Collectors; Predatory Lending; Credit Reporting; HMO Liability; Consumer Rights; Unfair Business Practices.

Practice Areas Description

Our areas of expertise include:

- Personal Injury

If you have suffered an injury due to another's intentional actions, negligence, or breach of duty of care, you may be eligible to recover for a variety of damages. For instance, in premises liability or slip and fall claims, property owners owe a general duty of care to anyone coming onto their property. Owners must warn against unsafe conditions or make them safe, and may be required to inspect for dangerous conditions. Failure to do so may make the property owner liable for any injuries sustained while on their property. The precise nature of premises liability depends upon several factors, including the relationship of the injured person to the property owner, and the activities or negligence of the owner which contributed to the accident.

- Automobile Accidents

The San Jose law firm of Bostwick & Janoff represents people who have been seriously injured or killed in automobile accidents in the Silicon Valley area. Whether you are seeking a claim against your own insurance company or that of the other driver, the insurance company is driven to undervalue your claim. Even if you are not contemplating a lawsuit, an experienced personal injury lawyer can level the playing field with the insurance company. An attorney can evaluate your claim, advise you as to its worth, and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an automobile accident, the Bostwick & Janoff Law Offices can help.

- Medical Malpractice

Our firm represents victims of medical malpractice throughout Silicon Valley. Malpractice is a special subset of negligence law in which a doctor or other medical professional fails to meet the expected standard of care, skills, and learning. Common examples of medical malpractice include: Surgical mistakes; Medication errors/incorrect prescriptions; Medical instruments, sponges, or other foreign objects left inside the patient following surgery; Performing the wrong surgery; Failing to diagnosis an ailment or treat a condition; Performing below the accepted treatment standard or performing the treatment incorrectly; Continuing a treatment that has been shown to be ineffective; Failing to inform a patient of treatment options or to obtain informed consent before treating.

- Wrongful Death

When a death results from the negligence of another party, the surviving family members may bring a lawsuit to compensate for their loss. The San Jose wrongful death law firm of Bostwick & Janoff has extensive experience helping survivors pursue the compensation they deserve—and the compassion needed to guide them through the often-complex legal process without undue emotional duress. Attorney Jeffrey D. Janoff has the experience needed to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit even when the responsible party also faces criminal charges. As a skilled wrongful death lawyer, he helps surviving loved ones in San Jose achieve the best possible results—even if the liable party is released from criminal charges.

- Injuries from Defective Products

Individuals injured by products which are defectively designed or manufactured can sue under products liability law. Defendants could include the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. Failure to adequately warn of dangers associated with use of the product can also be the basis of a products liability lawsuit.

- On the Job Injuries

Generally speaking, workers' compensation is the exclusive recourse for workers injured on the job and does not allow for private lawsuits against their employer unless the injury was caused by the employer's intentional or willful act. However, California's workers' compensation laws only preclude lawsuits against employers; suits against third parties are generally allowed. For example, an employee who is injured on the job when a defective ladder collapses would have a potential third-party claim against the manufacturer of the ladder.

- Bad Faith Insurance and HMO Liability

It is an unfair practice for an insurance company to unlawfully or unreasonably withhold payment of insurance benefits, fail to investigate a claim properly, unduly delay processing a claim, or refuse to defend or settle a claim brought against an insured. When an insurance company acts deliberately in this manner, a claim of bad faith may arise. Similarly, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) can be liable for refusing to pay for necessary tests or treatment, when that refusal results in harm to the patient. This misconduct is considered a form of medical malpractice.

- Consumer Rights

Bostwick & Janoff protects consumers, whose rights have been violated in any number of schemes, including: Automotive fraud, warranties, and lemon laws; Unfair business practices; False advertising, deceptive/fixed pricing; Credit card fraud/unauthorized transactions; Harassment from debt collectors; Predatory lending; and Credit reporting.

- Civil Rights, Employment Law, and Sexual Harassment

State and Federal laws protect individuals from discrimination based on their race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, and other factors. Discrimination by government officials regarding benefits or programs is illegal, as is discrimination by private individuals or entities in areas such as public accommodations, transportation, and employment. Employment discrimination covers decisions in hiring, transfers, assignments, and promotions, and termination. Sexual harassment is a type of employment discrimination. It is illegal to base job treatment on the return of sexual favors, including dating.

Attorneys

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