Pedestrian Fatality: Hit-and-Run Collision in Pinon Hills Claims Life at Highway 138 Intersection
A fatal hit-and-run incident in San Bernardino County left one pedestrian dead in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The fatal collision occurred at the intersection... Read More
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Fatal Vehicle Collision in Union City: Woman Killed in Tragic Double Accident
A fatal vehicle collision in Union City has left a community in mourning after a pedestrian was killed in a tragic series of collisions. This devastating event highlights the... Read More
Two Injured in Rosemont Area Crash: Woman and Child Hospitalized
A two-vehicle collision in Sacramento County’s Rosemont area resulted in injuries to a woman and a child on Monday morning, April 7, 2025. The accident occurred at the Bradshaw... Read More
Head-on Collision in Marysville on Highway 20 at Plantz Road Results in Major Injuries
A severe head-on collision between two pickup trucks occurred Tuesday morning on State Route 20 at Plantz Road in Marysville, resulting in major injuries. The incident, which occurred on... Read More
Woman Injured in Two-Car Collision on 38th Avenue in East Oakland
A woman was injured following a two-car collision in East Oakland this past weekend. The collision occurred on Saturday evening along the 2600 block of 38th Avenue. As investigations... Read More
Two-Vehicle Collision on Eastbound SR-12 in Santa Rosa
On Monday, April 7, 2025, a two-vehicle collision occurred on State Route 12 (Highway 12) just east of Oakmont Drive in Santa Rosa. The accident, which took place at... Read More
Deadly Hit-and-Run on Marks Avenue Claims Pedestrian’s Life in Fresno County
A tragic hit-and-run accident has claimed the life of a male pedestrian on Marks Avenue near Highway 180 in Fresno County. The incident, which occurred in the early morning... Read More
Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected Fatal DUI Collision in Rancho Cordova
A fatal DUI collision in Rancho Cordova has claimed the life of a motorcyclist and left another person injured in what authorities believe may have been an alcohol or... Read More
Dump Truck Driver Suffers Major Injuries in I-680 Crash Involving Tesla
A serious collision on Interstate 680 in Sunol has left a dump truck driver with major injuries after their vehicle overturned while attempting to avoid a Tesla. The accident,... Read More
They Did What? Opposing Defendants’ Demurrer to the Judicial Council’s Form Complaint
Opinions differ on preparing a complaint in a personal injury case from a motor vehicle collision. Some attorneys prefer to draft the entire complaint, often from an internal office... Read More
Tragic Workplace Accident in Windsor: Forklift Operator Killed by Falling Wine Pallet
A workplace accident at a Windsor wine storage facility has claimed the life of a 40-year-old forklift operator, highlighting the dangers that can exist in industrial settings. The incident... Read More
Head-On Collision in Fresno County Highlights Dangers of Illegal Passing
A head-on collision on Old Millerton Road in Fresno County sent two drivers to the hospital with minor injuries on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. According to the California Highway... Read More
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Elkhorn: 55-Year-Old San Jose Man Killed in Early Morning Collision
A 55-year-old pedestrian lost his life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after a fatal pedestrian accident and was struck by a minivan in Elkhorn,... Read More
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Central Fresno: Family of Three Struck by Vehicle
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, a family of three pedestrians was struck by a Dodge Charger in Central Fresno. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at... Read More
Fatal High-Speed Collision on I-5 in Anderson Claims Life of Sacramento Man
A devastating high-speed collision on northbound Interstate 5 near Balls Ferry Road in Anderson has resulted in the death of a 25-year-old Sacramento man and injuries to two passengers.... Read More
Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Stockton: Understanding Pedestrian Safety for Seniors
A tragic accident occurred in Stockton on Monday, March 31, 2025, when an 84-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle. The incident took place near the intersection of... Read More
Pedestrian Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Highway 1 Collision in Santa Cruz
A serious collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred at the busy intersection of Highway 1 and River Street in Santa Cruz on Monday evening, leaving the pedestrian... Read More
Fatal Collision Following Marin County Sheriff’s Deputy Pursuit Under Investigation
A fatal collision in the early morning hours of Friday, a high-speed pursuit in San Rafael ended in tragedy when a vehicle crashed into a tree, resulting in the... Read More
Fatal Crash on Interstate 580 in Oakland: Woman Killed, Driver and Child Injured
On Sunday afternoon, tragedy struck Interstate 580 in Oakland when a vehicle crashed into a tree, resulting in the death of a female passenger. According to the California Highway... Read More
Pedestrian Killed in Rancho Cordova Collision: Understanding the Tragedy and Its Aftermath
A tragic pedestrian accident occurred in Rancho Cordova on Thursday, March 27, 2025, when a person was fatally struck by a vehicle during early morning hours. This unfortunate event... Read More
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision in Crockett: What We Know
A tragic multi-vehicle collision on Interstate Highway 80 near the Carquinez Bridge claimed one life early Thursday morning. The March 27, 2025, crash in Crockett, Contra Costa County, involved... Read More
Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Tractor Near Davis on County Road 29
A fatal bicycle-tractor collision resulted in a fatality near Davis, California, on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. The incident has raised concerns about agricultural vehicle safety and cycling infrastructure... Read More
Two Pedestrians Critically Injured in San Jose Cory Car Collision
A serious two-pedestrian accident occurred in San Jose’s Cory Neighborhood on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, leaving two female pedestrians with life-threatening injuries. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about... Read More
Pedestrian Fatality Homeless Man in Fowler Struck and Killed by Vehicle
A tragic pedestrian fatality occurred in Fowler on Tuesday night, March 25, 2025, when a man believed to be homeless was fatally struck by a vehicle. The collision, which... Read More
Tragic Fatal Collision on Main Street in Red Bluff Claims One Life
A tragic fatal collision on Main Street near Highway 36 in Red Bluff has resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to another driver. The incident on Tuesday morning,... Read More
Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento
Early Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025, a tragic incident occurred on Northgate Boulevard near the Arden Garden Connector in Sacramento when a male pedestrian was struck and killed by... Read More
Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision on Bayshore Boulevard: Legal Implications and Victim Rights
In a tragic incident on Monday, March 24, 2025, a deadly hit-and-run collision occurred on Bayshore Boulevard in Brisbane, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The early morning... Read More
Four Injured After Vehicle Crashed into Downtown Sacramento Building
In a concerning incident that highlights the importance of urban traffic safety, four people sustained minor injuries after a vehicle crashed into a commercial building in downtown Sacramento on... Read More
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Fresno: Collision Near Cedar and Cornell Avenues Claims Life
A fatal motorcycle accident in Fresno resulted in the death of a motorcyclist following a multi-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon. The incident, near the intersection of Cedar and Cornell... Read More
Five Injured in Dramatic San Francisco Rollover Crash Accident
A serious rollover crash accident in San Francisco left five people injured shortly after midnight on Sunday. The incident on Chestnut Street near Hyde Street resulted in a vehicle... Read More
Fatal Police Chase in Pittsburg Results in One Death and Two Injuries
A high-speed police pursuit in Pittsburg, California, ended in tragedy early Sunday morning when a suspect in a stolen vehicle crashed into another car, resulting in one fatality and... Read More
Fatal Truck Collision in Fresno County Claims Life of Elderly Man
A fatal truck collision between a pickup and a commercial big rig claimed the life of an elderly man in Fresno County on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on... Read More
Woman Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Collision in Sacramento’s Curtis Park
A woman was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision in Sacramento’s Curtis Park neighborhood early Friday morning. The 21st Street and Broadway intersection crash prompted an emergency response and is... Read More
Multiple Injuries in Two-Vehicle Crash at Briggsmore Avenue and Carver Road in Modesto
Multiple injuries occurred at the intersection of Briggsmore Avenue and Carver Road in Modesto on Thursday, March 20, 2025, resulting in multiple injuries. The two vehicles’ accident prompted a... Read More
Dump Truck Collision in Rancho Cordova Leads to Minor Injuries and Fuel Spill
A dump truck collision involving another vehicle in Rancho Cordova on Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, resulted in minor injuries and a hazardous materials response. The incident, which occurred... Read More
DUI Crash on Caulfield Lane Overpass in Petaluma Leads to Injury and Arrest
A DUI crash on the Caulfield Lane overpass in Petaluma has resulted in injuries to one person and the arrest of another on multiple charges, including driving under the... Read More
Tragic Head-On Collision on Manning Avenue in Fresno County
A tragic head-on collision occurred on Manning Avenue in Fresno County on Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 2025, resulting in one fatality and minor injuries to another person. This devastating... Read More
Pedestrian Suffers Major Injuries in Redding Crosswalk Accident
A male pedestrian in his 30s sustained major injuries after being struck by a compact SUV while using a crosswalk at the intersection of Churn Creek and Industrial in... Read More
Major Injury Crash on I-580 in Pleasanton: Juvenile Ejected from Vehicle
A major injury crash accident on Interstate 580 in Pleasanton has left a juvenile with major injuries after being ejected from an overturned vehicle. The incident on Tuesday afternoon... Read More
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in El Mirage Desert: Understanding the Incident and Safety
In a fatal pedestrian accident on Monday evening, March 17, 2025, a 64-year-old woman lost her life while walking through the open desert area of El Mirage in San... Read More
Fatal Crash in Highway 12 in San Joaquin County: Three Dead, Two Injured
A fatal crash on Highway 12 in San Joaquin County has resulted in three fatalities and multiple injuries, highlighting critical road safety concerns and the potentially deadly consequences of... Read More
$500,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death of Oakland Bicyclist
On July 27, 2022, a bicycle accident in Pleasanton/Dublin resulted in the wrongful death of an Oakland bicyclist. The victim, a father and husband, was struck by a car... Read More
$300,000 Settlement for Veteran Motorcyclist Cut Off in San Francisco
On August 15, 2022, at 5 PM, a motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Stanyan and Geary Blvd in San Francisco. Our client’s Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle collided with... Read More
$500,000 Settlement for HVAC Technician’s Severe Concussion
On January 19, 2022, a 32-year-old HVAC technician employed by Bay Air Systems suffered a severe concussion while working in Contra Costa County. A 50-pound hatch fell and struck... Read More
$195,000 Settlement for “Doored” Bicyclist
GJEL Accident Attorneys, known for our expertise in bicycle accident cases, received this case as a referral from another attorney. Our client was riding his bicycle on a busy... Read More
Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Soledad: Understanding the Aftermath
A fatal three-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Soledad has left one person dead and multiple others injured. This devastating incident highlights the ongoing dangers facing motorists on California’s... Read More
Fatal Three-Vehicle Collision on Highway 101 Near Soledad Claims One Life
A devastating three-vehicle collision on Highway 101 north of Soledad, California, resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries on Sunday evening, March 16, 2025. The California Highway Patrol (CHP)... Read More
Justice Achieved for Sun-Blinded Collision Victim
On the evening of Saturday, August 20, 2022, at approximately 7:15 PM, our client was struck by a speeding car while crossing a two-lane highway in a marked crosswalk... Read More
$11.7 Million Jury Award for Wrongful Death Case in Contra Costa County Road Accident
A Contra Costa County jury awarded $11.7 million to the family of William Tindall, who died on Marsh Creek Road in 2008 while assisting an injured motorist. The accident... Read More
$225,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Accident in Richmond, CA
On October 13, 2013, at 9:37 pm, our client was struck by a 2004 Toyota Camry while walking in a marked crosswalk on Barrett Avenue at its intersection with... Read More
$1 Million Settlement for Minor Client in I-5 Collision
GJEL Accident Attorneys secured a $1 million settlement for a minor client who was a passenger in a van involved in a devastating rear-end collision with a large semi-truck... Read More