California Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorneys
Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen
2 Theatre SquareSuite 230
Orinda, California 94563
USA
(925) 253-5800
or(866) 218-3776
(925) 253-5858
www.gjel.com
Contact Mr. Ben Buchwalter
Law Firm Overview
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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.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 a free consultation 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
Languages: English
Areas of Law
- Accident
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Animal Bites
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Automotive
- Aviation Accidents
- Aviation Law
- Back & Neck Injury
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Bicycle Accident
- Birth Injury
- Boating Accident
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injuries
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accident
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Construction Injuries
- Defamation, Libel & Slander
- Defective Drugs
- Defective Products
- Domestic Violence
- DUI
- DWI
- Failure to Diagnose
- FELA Railroad Injuries
- Health Care
- Health Care & Social
- Industrial Injuries
- Insurance
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Fraud
- Juvenile Law
- Litigation
- Mass Tort
- Mediation
- Medical Insurance
- Medical Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Medication Errors
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Motor Vehicles
- Motorcycle Accident
- Negligence
- Pedestrian Accident
- Personal Injury
- Pharmaceutical Law
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Railroad Accidents
- Rollover Accident
- Slip & Fall
- Social Security
- Social Security Disability
- Social Services Law
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Traffic Ticket
- Transportation
- Truck Accident
- Workplace Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Additional Areas of Law: Seat Belt Defects; Hit-And-Run Accidents; Air Bag Defects; Tire Defects; Uninsured Motorists; Underinsured Motorists; Defective Seatbelts; Defective Child Car Seats; Hazardous Roadways.
Areas of Law Description
Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen represents clients in the following areas of practice:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. If you have been seriously injured in an SUV accident, we invite you to immediately discuss your legal options with us.
- 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.
- 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.
Attorneys
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Mr. Luke Ellis
Attorney Accident, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries |
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Mr. Andrew R. Gillin
Attorney Accident, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries |
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Mr. Ralph L. Jacobson
Attorney Accident, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries |
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Mr. Jim Larsen
Attorney Accident, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries |
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Ms. Kristin M. Lucey
Attorney Accident, Back and Neck Injury, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Burn Injuries |
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