Full-Service Law Firm in Sunnyvale, California

Scher & Bassett

465 S. Mathilda Ave., Suite 210 Sunnyvale, California 94086 USA

 (408) 469-4855 or (866) 724-3045

www.scherandbassett.com
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Scher & Bassett Law Firm has been serving Sunnyvale, California and surrounding Silicon Valley communities for the last half century. In that time, we have built a reputation for providing compassionate legal representation and achieving exceptional results. However, we do not rest on our laurels. We strive to earn our reputation with each new client.

We are passionate advocates for our clients. Our goal, in every case we handle, is to go beyond their expectations. We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and premises liability and we take all our personal injury cases, social security, and workers’ compensation cases on a contingency basis. Therefore, in the unlikely circumstance that we do no successfully resolve your case, our legal services cost you nothing.

We offer each of our potential clients a free half hour consultation. During this time we listen to the circumstances of their case, give them a fair assessment of their legal situation, set realistic expectations regarding monetary awards, and what it will take to proceed with the case. All our personal injury, automobile accident, pedestrian and bicycle accident, premises liability, social security, and workers’ compensation cases are handled on a contingency basis.

Our law firm offers client a comfortable and friendly atmosphere and our Sunnyvale attorneys are available to meet with our clients when they want to talk. We do not have layers of paralegals and junior associates passing your cases around. We believe the comfort of our clients has a direct effect on our ability to provide quality representation.

Regardless of the legal matter, our Sunnyvale, California lawyers prepare every case as if it were going to trial. The truth is a majority of cases settle prior to going to court. However, by preparing for court, we can have the best chance for maximizing a settlement offer. Insurance companies strive to limit their liability. Often on the eve of a trial they make a significant settlement offer in an effort to avoid the uncertainty of a jury verdict.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Supplemental Security Income & Social Security Disability Insurance Claims; Uninsured & Underinsured Motorists; Workers' Compensation Death Benefits; Social Security Survivors' Benefits; Divorce Modifications & Enforcement Actions; Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy

Practice Areas Description

Scher & Bassett Law Firm provides the following legal services:

- Personal Injury

At Scher & Bassett, we are committed to helping people who have suffered personal injuries recover compensation. Our Sunnyvale, California personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout the South Bay including Santa Clara, San Jose, and San Mateo. Personal injury covers but is not limited to the following areas:

* Construction Accidents

Whether you are working on a construction site, or you are an innocent pedestrian, construction sites can be dangerous places. Our Sunnyvale personal injury lawyers have significant experience helping people who have been injured on construction sites.

* Wrongful Death Cases

The tragedy of a family member’s death is painful. That trauma is magnified when the death was sudden, avoidable, and due to negligence. Our Sunnyvale wrongful death attorneys understand that no amount of money can heal the emotional pain of a wrongful death. However, we can help mitigate the financial pains that can be brought about by a wrongful death. Our attorneys will treat you with the respect and compassion you need to help you through this crisis.

* Auto Accident Cases

Automobile accidents are the leading cause of personal injuries in the Bay Area. With the increased use of cell phones and increased crowding on South Bay highways, our auto accident lawyers are seeing a significant increase in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. At Scher & Bassett, we have helped people recover compensation for injuries suffered in South Bay car accidents for almost fifty years.

* Workers' Compensation

US employers and their employees rely on our dependable workers' compensation system to resolve disputes about vocational injuries and disease and to provide for related worker needs. Workers' compensation benefits are commonly awarded for work-related injury, illness and death, helping to meet the needs of injured workers and their families even when faced with overwhelming situations. If you or your family member is injured or becomes sick in the course of employment, an experienced and skilled workers' compensation lawyer from our firm can assess your potential workers' compensation claim.

* Social Security Disability

If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits, or if you are in the midst of appealing a denial of benefits, it is important to understand the Social Security Administration's approval process. In addition to meeting the definition of "disabled" and fulfilling the earnings requirements that the Social Security Administration dictates, you must present a convincing and organized application. An experienced Social Security Disability attorney can offer insight and guidance in your pursuit of benefits.

* Slip and Fall Accidents

A slip and fall accident generally refers to a situation in which a person slips and falls or trips and falls due to a dangerous condition on someone else's property and is injured as a result. These cases fall under the broader category of cases known as "premises liability" cases, which refer to situations when an individual is injured on property or premises owned or maintained by someone else and the owner or possessor of the property is held liable for the injury. Slip and fall accidents can happen in a wide variety of places and involve various dangerous conditions. Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can happen in a variety of different locations and be caused by numerous dangerous conditions.

* Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Our Sunnyvale pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyers have helped hundreds of people recover compensation for their injuries. Whether these accidents involve a car or a truck, the bicyclist or pedestrian always loses. Some of the common injuries associated with bicycle and pedestrian accidents include: Neck, Back, Multiple fractures, Brain injuries, Paralysis, Broken bones, Nerve damage, Spinal cord injuries, and Wrongful death claims.

* Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents cause the loss of time, property, health and even life. Such accidents occur because of elements including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle. Speaking with a lawyer can help you sort out your rights, your options and your future.

- Criminal Defense

Our criminal-justice system can be overwhelming and frightening. The United States' incarceration rate is much higher than that of other industrialized countries. Prison sentences are getting longer and more frequent.

* Drunk Driving

Each US state has its own set of drunk-driving laws, but there are certain concepts and features common to most states' drunk-driving jurisprudence. Basically, as we all know, it is illegal and a crime for a person to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs to a degree that impairs his or her safe driving ability and judgment. Both criminal and civil penalties for drunk driving can be harsh and often include: Loss or suspension of license, large fines, Substance-abuse treatment, Jail or prison time, Community service, Restitution, and Criminal record.

The criminal offense of drunk driving goes by a variety of names among the states, including: Driving under the influence (DUI), Driving while intoxicated (DWI), Operating under the influence (OUI), Operating while intoxicated (OWI), Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), and Driving while under the influence (DWUI).

* Felonies

The most serious crimes are felonies, which are typically either particularly heinous, involve dangerous weapons or threaten relatively high amounts of financial damage or harm to property. Traditionally, felonies are punishable by either confinement for a year or longer, usually in a penitentiary or similarly secure facility, or by the death penalty. Examples of felonies are: Murder, Treason, Rape, Arson, Burglary, and Kidnapping.

* Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors are crimes that are usually less violent or involve lower levels of harm than felonies do. The legal procedure is usually simpler than for felonies, the penalties less severe and the long-term consequences less harsh. Penalties typically include: Fines, Property forfeitures, and Jail time.

* Minor Charges

The least severe infractions are minor traffic offenses and the like. The terminology varies by state, but common terms for these offenses include petty offenses, infractions or violations of local law. Often the only penalty is a fine and sometimes the infraction may not even be considered a crime.

- Bankruptcy

Our Sunnyvale bankruptcy attorneys have handled a number of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Our bankruptcy lawyers will review your finances and assess your options, file the necessary paperwork, guide you through the process. To serve you best, we use state-of-the-art technology and stay abreast of changes in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We handle cases involving:

Chapter 7 bankruptcy: In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, most unsecured debts (i.e. credit cards, medical and utility bills) are eliminated. However, student loans, taxes, child support, and credit card debt incurred up to 90 days before filing the bankruptcy are not dischargeable.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy: In a Chapter 13 wage earner plan, all debts are combined and restructured to enable the debtor to make an affordable monthly payment to the bankruptcy Trustee.

Attorneys

Mr. William Harry Bassett Partner Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury

Mr. Gerald H. Scher Partner Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death

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