The San Jose personal injury lawyers at Needham Kepner & Fish LLP help accident victims and elder abuse victims who were injured because of someone else’s negligence. We understand the emotional, physical and financial damage that an accident can cause. Our attorneys are dedicated to winning you the compensation you need and deserve to recover. Our record of large judgments and settlements is evidence of that commitment. Mediation provides an alternative solution to your legal dispute. Instead of spending time and money to go to court, you and the other party may be able to reach an amicable resolution that benefits you both.
Everyone knows drunk driving is illegal and dangerous. Yet too many drivers get behind the wheel after they’ve had too much to drink. If a drunk driver has injured you, the lawyers at Needham Kepner & Fish LLP zealously pursue compensation for you.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death case arises when a person dies because of somebody else’s negligence. The San Jose wrongful death lawyers of Needham Kepner & Fish LLP help families who have lost loved ones collect compensation from those responsible for the death.
Traffic Violations
To reduce the number of serious accidents in construction zones, motorists need to slow down. But transportation officials report a nationwide indifference to work zone speed limits. They have been stymied in their efforts to change that. Brightly colored signs and electronic warnings have had little or no effect. Even the threat of doubled speeding fines hasn’t brought the numbers down.
Sex Crimes
Physical abuse - any type of physical assault inflicted upon a senior, including battery, sexual assault, or use of a physical or chemical restraint for punishment. Signs of physical abuse can include bruises, cuts or behaviors which indicate internal injuries.
Fraud
Elder neglect is considered abuse under the California Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. Financial elder abuse is also considered a form of elder abuse. Abuse can be as simple as a hospital staff member stealing toiletries from residents or as complicated as investment fraud.
Assault
Hit and Run
If you are in an accident with an underinsured or uninsured driver or are the victim of a hit-and-run, you could still be entitled to receive compensation. When you buy auto insurance in California, you can obtain uninsured motorist (UM) coverage unless you specifically refuse it in writing.
Needham Kepner & Fish is a law firm in the Bay Area that provides effective mediation services. Attorney Craig Needham has more than 40 years of legal experience. He serves as a mediator in wrongful death, medical malpractice, and business disputes. Attorney Anne J. Kepner has over 25 years litigating cases both for the defense and plaintiffs. She is now utilizing her experience and skills to help parties resolve cases through mediation. Let our firm’s highly rated mediation attorneys assist you with your dispute.
Under California law, construction workers who are injured on the job are entitled to workers compensation. The downside of the workers comp law is that it generally bars the injured worker from filing suit against the employer. If, however, someone other than your employer caused your injuries, you can file suit against that third party.
€œPremises liability†means who is responsible for injuries caused by a dangerous condition on somebody’s property. At Needham Kepner & Fish LLP, our San Jose premises liability attorneys help people who have suffered broken bones, hip replacements, spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries after slipping and falling because of an unsafe condition in a store, office, home or other property.
Property Damage
Mmediately after a truck accident, check yourself for injuries. Then, call the police if you can. An officer can contact additional emergency services if needed and block off the scene. An officer will also create an official police report. This report will detail the accident and contain important information you may need later. Then, if you are able, start gathering your own information from the scene. You will want to gather all pertinent information. This will include the truck driver’s name, the trucking company name, and the insurance information. Getting contact information from both the driver and their company may help your claim later. You will also want to document the scene of the accident through pictures. Pictures can show injuries, property damage and other details from the scene. Identifying and gathering the information of any witnesses is also ideal.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Us To Discuss Your Case Schedule a free, confidential consultation with our San Jose personal injury lawyers. We understand the devastating impact an accident and its resulting injuries can have on you and your family. We are dedicated to helping our clients recover compensation. We represent clients throughout the Bay Area, and we are available for weekend and evening meetings as needed. Fill out the contact form below or call us at (408) 716-1668 for immediate assistance.
Medical Malpractice
Cases involving general negligence, the standard of care is the degree of care which a reasonable person would have applied under the same or similar circumstances. In medical malpractice lawsuits, doctors or health care professionals may be liable for damages or injuries if they fail to use the level of skill, knowledge and care in diagnosis and treatment that other reasonably careful medical practitioners would use in the same or similar circumstances.
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall Injury
After you suffer a slip and fall injury, gathering evidence quickly can be critical to the success of a premises liability case. Unless you move swiftly, it can be difficult to establish how long some hazards, like spills, were present.