California Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorneys

Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen

95 South Market Street
Suite 300
San Jose, California 95113
USA

(408) 955-9000

www.gjel.com

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At Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen, our attorneys help clients get back on their feet and get their lives back. People go through a lot when they sustain an injury, both emotionally and physically, and the number of medical specialists our clients see is often overwhelming. Our clients also need help figuring out their property damage issues with their cars or motorcycles; they need help getting investigative reports and medical records, and oftentimes securing a rental vehicle. In general, our clients need help getting back on their feet and returning their lives to normal.

With over 99% success rate, we have recovered over $600 million for our clients from insurance companies and corporate defendants. Our firm is ranked among the top law firms nationwide by our peers; respected and seen as a formidable opponent by insurance companies. Our firm is known for helping our clients with their medical, vehicle repair and replacement, rental car and other bills from day one.

Our attorneys attended Stanford, the University of California, the University of Chicago, and other major universities. We are also experts in accident reconstruction. We offer free consultations whenever and wherever is most convenient for our clients. Our firm works on a contingency basis which means we are paid only upon the successful resolution of our clients’ cases - no up-front fees.

Year this Office was Established: 1972

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Seat Belt Defects; Hit-And-Run Accidents; Air Bag Defects; Tire Defects; Uninsured Motorists; Underinsured Motorists; Defective Seatbelts; Defective Child Car Seats; Hazardous Roadways.

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Car and Auto Accidents

Our experience in California auto accident litigation is extensive. We are adept at assessing the physical principles of the accident, the medical evidence used to evaluate injuries, and the economic and accounting principles required to evaluate losses. We provide the strongest possible representation. We handle: injuries; seat belt defects; hit-and-run accidents; air bag defects; tire defects; uninsured motorists; underinsured motorists; defective seatbelts; defective child car seats; hazardous roadways; and injured passengers.

- Truck Accidents

Truck accidents make up a small portion of California personal injury and wrongful death claims, and they cannot be considered routine. Each accident must be investigated individually to establish case specifics. Our experience in California truck accident litigation is extensive. The trucking accident lawyers of GJEL are adept at assessing the physical principles of the accident, the medical evidence used to evaluate injuries, and the economic and accounting principles required to evaluate losses. We provide the strongest possible representation.

- Motorcycle Accidents

If you’re on a motorcycle and are hit by a car, you’re three times more likely to be seriously injured, and fourteen times more likely to be killed, than a person injured in an accident involving two cars. Our Accident Attorneys will aggressively pursue your case to get the compensation you deserve. Do not count on the insurance company to look out for your best interests. It’s rare that an accident victim will “come out ahead” in an injury settlement without consulting a lawyer. If we handle your case, there will be no advance fees or other advance payments required. If you recover nothing, you owe us nothing.

- Claims against Insurance Companies

Most of the funds recovered in California car accident and other personal injury cases come from insurance companies representing the individuals involved in the accident. If you have been seriously injured, it is important to consult with an attorney (even if you don’t end up hiring one) before talking to the insurance company of the person who caused the injury. An insurance dispute lawyer at GJEL will help you determine whether or not it is in your best interest to deal directly with the insurance company. There are certainly times when it is in your best interest to speak directly with the company’s insurance adjuster, but without professional legal advice, it is difficult to know if doing so may help your case or hurt it.

- Bicycle Accidents

Our firm has successfully handled hundreds of bicycle accident cases with a success rate of over 99%. Our attorneys can help you determine your best course of action during a free, no-obligation consultation. We have over 30 years of experience in bicycle accident cases, and we can help you make an informed decision about whether to pursue your case on your own or with our help.

- Pedestrian Accidents

For over 25 years, we have successfully represented injured pedestrians and have obtained over $25 million for these clients. We’ve won hundreds of pedestrian accident cases–including success a rate of over 99%. If you have been hit in a pedestrian accident, it is a good idea to consult an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer, even if you do not end up hiring one. While pedestrian accident cases may seem straightforward, the complexity of each situation varies, and you may be able to net a greater recovery with the help of a lawyer-particularly one who knows California law well.

- Boating Accidents

You are at risk for serious boating injuries, whether you are enjoying time on a privately owned boat, riding a personal watercraft such as a jet ski, or taking a ferry to work. Although boat operators and owners have a duty to exercise the highest degree of care in order to prevent injuries to others, injuries still frequently occur as the result of negligence or carelessness. If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, we invite you to a free consultation to get the experienced counsel you need in order to fight for the compensation you deserve.

- Plane Crashes

In 1958 the Federal Aviation Act and Regulations was enacted to establish essential safety standards for airplanes, which included the manufacturing of the airplane, flight operation, and the behavior of pilots. In most cases airlines are allowed to place a tariff on airline passengers which limits the amount that they may sue for in the event of an accident or injury for up to $75,000. With the representation of an experienced lawyer who has knowledge of Federal Aviation Law, and if it can be proved that the airline was intentionally negligent, you may be able to recover more than $75,000 in damages.

- Bus Accidents

Our Northern California bus and school bus accident attorneys have successfully recovered monetary damages for bus accident victims that have paid for medical expenses and equipment, property damage, therapy, pain and suffering, wrongful deaths, and loss of employment. If you or a loved one has been involved in a bus or school bus accident (private or public), contact the law firm of Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen. An experienced Northern California bus/school bus accident lawyer will speak with you free of charge and will educate you about your rights.

- Train Accidents

There are many serious physical injuries which may result from a train accident and these injuries may have long term negative effects on your life. Depending upon the type and severity of your injuries you may be unable to work, properly care for yourself or your family, or participate in the activities that you enjoy. With the representation of aggressive legal representation you may be able to hold the negligent party responsible for the injuries that their negligence or inaction caused, as well as recover monetary compensation for your injuries and other train accident related costs.

- Rollover Accidents

Unlike passenger cars, SUV’s have a high center of gravity which puts the driver and passengers at a high risk for rollover accidents and rollover accident injuries. Even the most careful driver must sometimes use emergency maneuvering to avoid an accident, but in an SUV, emergency steering may result in a vehicle rollover. If you have been seriously injured in an SUV accident, we invite you to immediately discuss your legal options with us. We may be able to recover for you monetary compensation for your SUV rollover injuries and accident related expenses. We will use our extensive knowledge of auto accident and product liability laws to hold the negligent manufacturer responsible.

- Wrongful Death Cases

The best results in wrongful death cases are obtained by experienced litigators — attorneys who are capable of preparing the matter for trial and presenting the case convincingly to a judge or jury. The wrongful death attorneys at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen have spent more than 30 years in courtrooms throughout the state of California; we’ve developed a strong reputation amongst judges and other lawyers. We have particular experience in cases involving: Car Accidents; Pedestrian Accidents; Bike Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Truck Accidents; Fires; and Automobile Defects. Our goal is to help the survivors and beneficiaries of wrongful death victims get the settlements they deserve.

- Serious Injury Cases

Our team of seasoned serious injury attorneys are committed to obtaining maximum compensation for individuals who have suffered serious injuries such as:

. Paralysis - paraplegia, quadriplegia, and triplegia;
. Severe Back Injuries;
. Spinal cord injuries - herniated discs and protruding discs;
. Brain Damage;
. Burns;
. Broken Bones;
. Amputations;
. Blindness;
. Catastrophic Injuries;
. Birth Injuries;
. Construction Accidents.

We provide free consultation, and we’re paid only when we win your claim. You’ll pay no fees if we don’t obtain a verdict or settlement for you.