Law Students: Shrinking Economy, Shrinking Firms, Fewer Jobs
The economy is shrinking and law firms are shrinking right along with it, meaning fewer jobs for new law school grads. So what's a 3L to do? Read More
Instant Accident Reporting for BlackBerry and iPhone Users
Instant reporting of auto accidents is the new big thing--there's applications for BlackBerry phones, iPhones, and now insurance companies are developing their own applications. Who will become the market... Read More
Introducing: Weekly Features
In order to have some continuity and keep our readers from being confused and overwhelmed, I'm creating some basic weekly features that can be a great resource for a... Read More
Welcome to the New and Improved GJEL Blog
Welcome to GJEL Accident Attorneys’ new and improved blog. I’m Kaitlin Janusz, your humble blogger, and today’s post (my first one!) will give you some background about me, and... Read More
Meet the GJEL Staff: Legal Assistant Amy M.
DM: Amy, thanks for agreeing to do this interview. You’re the first point of contact for so many of our clients that I thought we could give people the... Read More
Motorcycle vs. Truck Accident
$750,000 for a client injured in a motorcycle accident involving a pickup truck and a blind driveway. Read More
Alameda Pedestrian Injury
$730,000 for a pedestrian vs. auto accident in Alameda. Read More
Rear-End Auto Accident & Back Surgery
$700,000 for a rear-end auto accident that resulted in two cervical spine surgeries. Read More
Marin County Motorcycle Accident Settlement for $200,000
$700,000 for a motorcycle vs. auto accident in Marin County. Read More
High-Speed Auto Accident in Berkeley
$690,000 for the victim of an auto accident in Berkeley. Read More
Oakland Pedestrian Accident
$625,000 for the victim of a pedestrian vs. truck accident in Oakland. Read More
Bay Bridge Drunk Driving Accident Victim
$600,000 for a client injured by a drunk driver in a car accident on the Bay Bridge. Read More
Elderly Woman Injured in San Francisco Accident
$575,000 for an elderly woman injured in a construction accident in San Francisco. Read More
Back Injuries Suffered in Big-Rig Accident
$475,000 for a man who required surgery after being injured in a big rig accident. Read More
Pedestrian vs. Bus Accident in Concord
$420,000 for a pedestrian vs. bus accident in Concord, CA. Read More
Car Accident on I-80 in Berkeley
$417,500 for the victim of a rear-end collision on Interstate 80 in Berkeley, CA. Read More
San Leandro Personal Injury Case
$340,000 for a San Leandro woman who suffered leg injuries when a radiator broke. Read More
Passenger in Youth Group Van Accident
$338,000 for a passenger in an auto vs. SUV accident. Read More
$325,000 Settlement Elderly Woman Injured in Medical Transport Van
$325,000 for an elderly woman injured in a medical transport van accident. Read More
Bus vs. Pedestrian Accident in Berkeley
$325,000 for a pedestrian injured in a Berkeley bus accident. Read More
Man Injured in Contra Costa Construction Accident
$300,000 for a man injured in a construction accident. Read More
Accidental Gunshot Lawyer: $300,000 Recovery
$300,000 for a minor wounded by a gunshot in Richmond, CA. Read More
Victim of Auto Accident at Oakland Intersection
$300,000 for the victim of an auto accident in Oakland. Read More
Golden Gate Park Pedestrian Accident
$285,000 for a pedestrian vs. auto accident in Golden Gate Park. Read More
$265,000 Settlement for Elderly Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident
$265,000 for an elderly man injured in a pedestrian accident. Read More
$250,000 Injury Settlement from a Moderate-Impact Car Accident
$250,000 for a client injured in a moderate-impact auto accident. Read More
Man Injured While Putting Out a Fire
$248,000 for a man injured while trying to put out a fire in Contra Costa County. Read More
$235,000 Settlement for Elderly Couple Injured in Oakland Car Accident
$235,000 for auto accident victims in Oakland, California. Read More
Broken Arm for Car Accident Victim
$225,000 for a woman who suffered a broken arm in a car accident. Read More
Concussion Victim in San Ramon, CA
$205,000 for a young man who suffered a concussion in San Ramon, CA. Read More
Elderly Oakland Car Accident Victim Settlement
$200,000 for an Oakland auto accident victim. Read More
Motorcycle vs. Car Accident in Napa County
$200,000 for a motorcycle vs. auto accident on the Silverado Trail in Napa County. Read More
Passenger Injured in Head-On Collision
$200,000 for a passenger injured in a head-on collision. Read More
CalTrans Employee Injured in Truck Accident
$197,500 for the victim of a truck accident on Interstate 80. Read More
Closed Head Injury Victim in Freeway Accident
$190,000 for a man with a closed head injury following a freeway accident. Read More
Accident Victim Suffering from Back Injuries
$175,000 for a woman with back injuries following a car accident. Read More
Settlement for Passenger Injured in Car Accident
$150,000 for a passenger injured by an accident in a friend's car. Read More
Head Injury Resulting from Auto Accident
$130,000 for a client with a head injury sustained during a car accident. Read More
Motorcyclist with Broken Leg
$125,000 for a motorcyclist who suffered a broken leg from a tractor-trailer accident. Read More
Berkeley Pedestrian Injured in Accident
$120,000 for car vs. pedestrian accident in Berkeley. Read More
Man Injured in East Bay Motorcycle Accident
$120,000 for a man injured in an East Bay motorcycle accident. Read More
Settlement for Car Accident with Internal Injuries
$1.5 Million for a Bay Area man with internal injuries following a car accident. Read More
Pipeline Explosion
$10.65 million for the family of foreman killed in a Walnut Creek gas pipeline explosion. Read More
Defective Sulzer Hip Implant Lawsuit
$9.2 million for victims of defective Sulzer hips. Read More
Construction Accident Fall
$6.975 million for a billboard worker permanently injured from a fall due to faulty decking. Read More
Vehicle Roll Over Injuries on Dangerous Road
$6.5 million to a teenager seriously injured in a solo car rollover on a dangerous road. Read More
Truck vs. Auto Accident
$5 million against construction companies for a truck/auto accident. Read More
Case Against Former Plaintiffs’ Attorneys
$3.3 million recovered for a California family in a case involving their former attorneys. Read More
California Child Burn Injury Lawyer: 3.2 Million Recovered
$3.25 million for two children burned when a smoke detector failed. Read More
Tractor Rollover Accident Settlement
$2.55 million for a mason injured in a tractor roll-over accident. Read More
Pedestrian vs. Auto, San Francisco Settlement
$1.9 million for a pedestrian vs. auto accident in San Francisco. Read More
Wrongful Death/Defective Tire Case
$1.9 million for the wrongful death of a husband in a defective tire/rollover case. Read More
Car Accident on Interstate 80
$1.75 million for the family of a woman killed in an accident on Interstate 80. Read More
Walnut Creek Motorcycle Accident Settlement
$1.2 million for a motorcyclist injured in a car accident. Read More
$1.1 Million Auto Accident Settlement
$1.1 million for a teenager who injured her shoulder in a low-impact auto accident. Read More
Wrongful Death DUI
$1.1 million in a wrongful death case where a driver lost control of his car coming from a Christmas party. Read More
Wood Chipper Personal Injury Lawsuit [Accident Injury]
$1 million settlement for client who severely injured her hand when it became caught in the teeth of a gasoline-powered wood chipper. Read More
Passenger Injured in Big Rig Accident
$1 million for a a passenger in a van which rear-ended a big rig on I-5. Read More
Lawsuit Against Newark Employer
$780,000 recovered for five plaintiffs in a lawsuit against their Newark, California employer. Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits against AAA California Insurance
We Have Recovered Over $50 Million Dollars From AAA Insurance Below are just a few examples of personal injury lawsuits against AAA / CSAA Insurance we successfully resolved on... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits & Settlements against Allstate Insurance
If you’ve been involved in a car accident or suffered a personal injury, you may be wondering how to file a claim against the responsible party’s insurance company. If... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits against Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance is one of the largest and most well-known insurance providers in the United States. As a policyholder or someone involved in an accident with a driver insured... Read More
Lawsuits against Travelers Insurance
GJEL Has Recovered Over $15 Million from Lawsuits Against Travelers Insurance in Personal Injury Settlements A quick online search on Travelers insurance will explain some of the more common... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits against Fireman’s Fund Insurance
Below are just a few examples of personal injury lawsuits against Fireman’s Fund Insurance we successfully resolved on behalf of our clients since 2003. $1,000,000 In a 2005 case,... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits & Settlements against Mercury Insurance
If you’ve been injured in an accident and you’re considering filing a personal injury lawsuit against Mercury Insurance, you’re not alone. Mercury Insurance is one of the largest insurance... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits & Settlements Against GEICO Insurance
GJEL Has Recovered Over $18 Million Against Geico Insurance for Personal Injury Settlements Below are just a few examples of personal injury lawsuits against GEICO Insurance we successfully resolved... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits against Safeco Insurance
Below are just a few examples of personal injury lawsuits and settlements against Safeco Insurance we successfully resolved on behalf of our clients since 2003. $750,000 Our client in... Read More
Personal Injury Lawsuits against California Insurance Companies
Below are just a few examples of personal injury lawsuits against California insurance companies we successfully resolved on behalf of our clients since 2003. $690,000 – 21st Century Insurance... Read More
Largest Wrongful Death Verdict in Contra Costa County
$11.7 million for the family of man killed in Contra Costa County - largest wrongful death verdict in county history Read More
GJEL Voted “Northern California Super Lawyers”
The publishers of Law & Politics Magazine, in conjunction with San Francisco Magazine, announced today that Andrew R. Gillin, Ralph L. Jacobson, and Luke Ellis have been selected as Super Lawyers for... Read More