California Personal Injury, Serious Accident & Fatal Car Accident Law Firm

Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel

2007 West Hedding Street, Suite 100
San Jose, California 95128
USA

(408) 217-0356 or (877) 295-4814

(408) 246-1051

www.hinklelaw.com

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For more than 30 years, personal injury attorneys at the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California have helped accident victims and the victims of abuse obtain the financial compensation they are entitled to. We have a team of civil litigation lawyers who focus on helping people who have been injured and need fair and just compensation.

Our law firm's success is built on thorough investigations, effective use of experts, extensive courtroom experience, and, most of all, on our determination to make sure our clients receive fair treatment. When you call our law firm at 408-217-0356, you will speak directly with a lawyer who cares about you and your situation.

There are important deadlines for filing injury claims. Speak to an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible following a serious injury. All of our fees for personal injury cases are contingency-based, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. To speak directly with an attorney at no charge, contact our California personal injury law firm today. Call 408-217-0356.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Product Liability

Thousands of people in California are injured every year as a result of using dangerous and defective products. The responsible parties can and should be held accountable for injuries that result from defective products. In products liability cases, this can include retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers, and any other party involved in the production or distribution of the product.

- Bar Injury

Bars, like any other business establishments, are responsible for the safety of their patrons. However, when a drunk person picks a fight or a bouncer is overly aggressive and someone gets seriously hurt, determining who is responsible can be challenging. It is important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible following a bar injury.

- Wrongful Death

It is never easy to deal with the death of a family member. When that death is the result of someone else's negligence, our attorneys cannot change the facts. We can, however, help you and your family obtain compensation for your loved one's pain and suffering and your emotional and financial losses. The wrongful death lawyers at the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California, are ready to help.

- Child Injury

While scrapes and bruises are typically part of an average child's life, serious injuries are another story. No child deserves to suffer from trauma, surgeries and life-altering injuries.

- Assault & Battery

Injuries from violent crimes can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. Whether you were assaulted by someone you know or a stranger, if you sustained serious injuries, consult a personal injury attorney.

- Sexual Abuse

Sex abuse is devastating to the victims and their families. At the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California, we know that this is difficult to discuss with a lawyer or anyone else. But we also know that sexual abusers need to be held accountable for the damage they have done to vulnerable people. At our firm, we have special compassion and concern for those who have suffered sexual abuse.

- Swimming Pool Injury

Every year hundreds of people in our state are hurt in recreational accidents. The most common accidents occur in water — swimming pool accidents resulting in drowning or near drowning, hot tub scalding or drowning, and diving accidents resulting in spinal cord injury. These can occur in private pools, apartment or condo complex pools, or government-operated municipal pools.

- Car Accident

If your loved one died in a fatal car accident, we will help you hold the guilty party accountable. We represent families in wrongful death claims seeking compensation for the financial challenges your family will face because of the loss of your loved one. Damages can include medical and funeral expenses, lost income, the loss of services and loss of companionship.

- Drunk Driver Accident

Drunk drivers not only break the law, they also put the lives of others at risk when they get behind the wheel. At Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, we hold drunk drivers accountable for the devastation, pain and suffering resulting from drunk driving accidents in California. If you have lost a loved one due to the carelessness of a drunk driver, we want to help you. Our attorneys are here act as your advocates, legal advisors and friends. Contact us to discuss bringing a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a drunk driver.

- Rollover Accident

Vehicles are not designed to withstand rollovers. When a car, truck or van does rolls over, it is likely that serious injuries or even death will result. At Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, we thoroughly investigate rollover accidents in California. Work with reconstruction experts and other professionals, we will determine who was at fault for your injury or your loved one's death.

- Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclists know how to drive defensively, but a sudden cut-off by an unaware car or truck driver or an equipment failure can mean serious or catastrophic injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, talk to the personal injury lawyers at the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California.

- Pedestrian Accident

Most pedestrian injuries occur in crosswalks and on sidewalks. Crosswalk accidents are usually the fault of an inattentive driver. Sidewalk accidents, such as slip-and-fall accidents, often result from property owner negligence.

- Mass Transit Accident

If you have been injured in a mass transit accident—light rail, bus, commuter train, shuttle bus—you have the right to file a personal injury claim. There are strict regulations about how soon you need to file. Talk to a mass transit accident attorney at the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California. We will explain your rights.

- Truck Accident

When a heavy truck — a big rig, 18-wheeler, semi or tractor trailer — gets into an accident, injuries are extremely serious or fatal. The victims of truck accidents face an overwhelming array of financial, medical and legal challenges. There are medical bills, lost wages and long-term disability, or the challenge of coping with the death of a loved one.

- Bicycle Accident

If you are a bicyclist who has been injured in an accident, you have come to the right law firm. Attorney Albie Jachimowicz, a partner at our firm, is an avid cyclist. He understands the dangers bicycle riders face. However you were injured—by a car or truck, because of road conditions, because of a mechanical failure, or for other reasons—talk to Albie or another experienced bicycle accident lawyer at the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California. Whether your injury involves helmet failure, drivers who think they own the road, or other issues, we can help.

- Brain Injury

When a loved one has suffered a brain injury in an accident, personal injury compensation cannot begin to compensate a life completely changed by a single injury. A personal injury settlement or judgment can, however, help the brain injured victim deal with the future. The Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel law firm in San Jose, California, has extensive experience helping brain injury victims.

- Spinal Cord Injury

It can begin with a car crash or a construction site fall or a bicycle accident, but it never ends. A spinal cord injury usually means a lifetime of paralysis—quadriplegia or paraplegia. You should have a personal injury lawyer who understands the lifelong needs of a spinal cord injury victim. Contact the attorneys at the Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel in San Jose, California.

- Paralysis

The ability to use your arms and legs is invaluable. When a sudden, catastrophic accident takes away those abilities, the victim is left dealing with the consequences for the rest of his or her life. At the California law firm of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, we are dedicated to helping victims of serious accidents receive the compensation they are entitled to after devastating accidents resulting in paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia.

- Burn Injury

Burn injuries are some of the most painful injuries imaginable, and they typically leave victims scarred for life. From chemical burns to building fires to electrical accidents on construction sites, burn injuries are the result of many different dangerous situations, which should have been prevented.

- Animal Attack

Certain breeds of dogs, such as German shepherds, pit bulls and rottweilers, are known for their ferocious natures. However, past abuse, fear or stress can cause almost any dog to bite so it's the responsibility of all pet owners to keep their dogs secure. Dog owners whose dogs bite other people can and should be held accountable for the damage their dog has caused.

- Nursing Home Injury

At Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel we hold negligent California nursing homes accountable for the lives they damage. Sadly, reports of nursing home abuse and injuries are becoming increasingly common. If your parent or another elderly loved one was injured in a nursing home or another long-term care facility, it is important to take legal action to prevent further injuries and to help your loved one heal.

- Nursing Home Injury

If you have been treated badly by an insurance company, please know that you are not the only one. Thousands of people every year are cheated out of the money they are owed because of insurance company tactics of denial and delay.

- Slip-and-Fall Accident

When a dangerous property causes someone to fall and sustain a serious injury, you may have a claim against the property owner. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident, contact our law firm to begin an immediate investigation to determine liability. At Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, we have been helping injured people seek compensation from negligent companies and individuals in the San Jose, California, area for more than 30 years.

- Construction Site Accident

A construction site is a dangerous place to work. It requires careful planning to manage all the different crews on the site and constant attention to safety for everyone. Defective equipment or unsafe work practices can be fatal.

- Legal Malpractice

When you hire an attorney to represent you during important legal proceedings, you trust that your case will be handled with a high degree of attention and care. Unfortunately, lawyers can make mistakes that have serious consequences for their clients.

Partners

	Gerald A. Gerald Attorney Construction Accidents, Discrimination, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Whistleblower		John H. Hinkle Attorney Assault, Battery, Burglary, Child Abuse, Child Pornography
	Albie B. Jachimowicz Attorney Animal Bites, Boating Accident, Catastrophic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicles		Richard P. Pointer Attorney Assault, Battery, Child Abuse, Child Pornography, Domestic Violence