At Schneiderman Trial Attorneys, our mission extends beyond accident representation. We provide comprehensive legal support for all types of personal injuries that impact California residents. Our attorneys combine knowledge with compassionate advocacy to ensure every client receives justice and fair compensation for their suffering.
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California’s dog bite statute (Civil Code Section 3342) establishes strict liability for dog owners, making them responsible for injuries their dogs cause regardless of the animal’s previous behavior or the owner’s knowledge of any dangerous tendencies. This creates a strong legal foundation for victims seeking compensation, but effective representation remains essential to secure full and fair recovery.
Our dog bite attorneys handle cases involving:
California’s dog bite laws differ significantly from the “one-bite rule” found in many other states. Under California law, even if the dog has never shown aggressive tendencies before, the owner remains liable for damages. Our attorneys leverage this strict liability standard while thoroughly investigating all potential sources of recovery, including homeowner’s insurance, renter’s insurance, and business liability policies.
We understand the complex medical considerations in dog bite cases, including the high risk of infection, nerve damage, and psychological trauma. Our team works with medical experts who specialize in animal attack injuries to document both the immediate and long-term impacts of these traumatic events.
For child victims, we develop damage assessments that account for potential future surgeries as they grow, psychological treatment needs, and the impact of scarring and disfigurement during formative social development years.
In California, slip and fall accidents fall under premises liability law, which requires property owners and occupiers to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. These cases can be challenging as they require establishing notice—proving the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition.
Our slip and fall expertise includes comprehensive handling of:
Schneiderman Trial Attorneys has developed protocols for rapid response to slip and fall incidents. Our investigation team works quickly to document conditions, secure surveillance footage, photograph the scene, and identify witnesses before evidence disappears. We utilize slip resistance testing equipment to scientifically establish the dangerousness of flooring surfaces.
Our firm maintains relationships with safety engineering experts, building code specialists, and human factors experts who can testify about industry standards and how they were violated in your case. We understand California’s comparative negligence standards and proactively address any allegations that you contributed to your own injury.
We also analyze past incident reports at the location to establish patterns of negligence, which can be powerful evidence that the property owner had notice of recurring hazardous conditions. Our thorough approach builds compelling cases that prompt fair settlements while being fully prepared for trial when necessary.
Trip and fall accidents often involve hazards like uneven surfaces, unexpected elevation changes, and obstacles in walkways. California premises liability law requires property owners to maintain safe conditions and warn of known hazards, but proving these cases demands legal knowledge and technical expertise.
Our trip and fall attorneys provide comprehensive representation for cases involving:
Our approach goes beyond basic evidence gathering. We conduct detailed site inspections with architectural experts and safety engineers who can identify code violations and industry standard deviations. We analyze municipal records for prior complaints about the hazard and use public records requests to identify similar incidents at the same location.
For injuries occurring on public property, we understand California’s Government Code Section 835, which establishes specific requirements for claims against government entities, including tight filing deadlines that can be as short as six months. Our team is well-versed in these procedural requirements and ensures all deadlines are met.
We document the full impact of trip and fall injuries, which often include wrist and arm fractures from attempting to break the fall, knee and hip injuries, and sometimes traumatic brain injuries from head impacts. Our medical experts develop comprehensive treatment plans and future care projections to ensure your compensation covers all long-term needs.
Burn injuries are among the most painful and psychologically devastating injuries a person can sustain. These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, multiple surgeries, and lengthy rehabilitation. Our burn injury practice provides dedicated representation for victims throughout California.
We handle comprehensive burn injury cases resulting from:
Our attorneys work closely with the renowned California burn centers and consult with leading plastic surgeons to document the extent of burn scarring and project the number and cost of future reconstructive procedures.
We understand the unique psychological impact of burn injuries, particularly when they result in visible scarring. Our damage assessments include comprehensive psychological treatment plans addressing body image issues, PTSD, and social reintegration challenges.
For burn survivors, we work with life care planners to develop projections for your needs including custom pressure garments, scar management therapies, ongoing pain management, adaptive equipment, and home modifications. Our goal is comprehensive compensation that truly addresses the lifetime impact of these devastating injuries.
Spine injuries can permanently transform lives, resulting in chronic pain, mobility limitations, or paralysis. California law recognizes the catastrophic nature of these injuries by allowing substantial compensation for both economic and non-economic impacts. Our spine injury practice focuses on securing compensation that truly reflects the lifelong consequences of these injuries.
Our spine injury representation provides expertise for:
Schneiderman Trial Attorneys understands the sophisticated medical evidence required to prove spinal injuries. We work with neuroradiologists to interpret MRI, CT, and other diagnostic imaging and explain findings to insurance adjusters, judges, and juries. Our attorneys stay current on developments in spine treatment protocols and collaborate with specialists in pain management, neurosurgery, and physical rehabilitation.
For catastrophic spinal cord injuries, we develop comprehensive life care plans addressing mobility equipment needs, home and vehicle modifications, assistive technology, personal care assistance, and medical treatments. We understand California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program and how personal injury settlements must be structured to preserve access to essential benefits.
Our firm utilizes advanced demonstrative evidence to visually communicate the nature and impact of spinal injuries in mediation and trial settings. This visual approach helps non-medical people understand the true nature of these often invisible but devastating injuries.
California’s busy commercial and general aviation sectors create unique contexts for aviation-related injuries. These cases involve complex federal regulations, international treaties in some instances, and technical knowledge about aircraft operations and safety standards.
Our aviation injury practice provides sophisticated handling of:
Aviation cases require understanding the intersection of state personal injury laws and federal aviation regulations. Our attorneys are well-versed in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation procedures, and how findings from these investigations can support civil claims.
We retain qualified aviation experts including former commercial pilots, flight instructors, aviation safety consultants, maintenance specialists, and aeronautical engineers to analyze accident causes and establish liability. For commercial aviation incidents, we understand the implications of the Montreal Convention and Warsaw Convention on international flights.
Our firm maintains relationships with specialized accident reconstruction experts who can create sophisticated computer models of aviation incidents based on flight data recorder information, radar data, and witness accounts. These visual presentations are powerful tools for explaining complex aviation accidents to insurance adjusters, mediators, and juries.
For airport premises cases, we understand the unique issues of government immunity when airports are municipally owned and operated, and we navigate the specific claim requirements for each California airport authority.
There are no upfront costs. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is completely free.
Each case is unique, but most personal injury cases resolve within 8-18 months. Simple cases may settle in months, while complex cases involving catastrophic injuries may take longer, especially if they go to trial. Of course, every case is unique, and we keep you informed of timeline expectations throughout the process.
California law allows recovery for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. We work to identify and document all applicable damages in your specific case.
We strongly recommend speaking with an attorney before giving any statements to insurance companies. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and statements you make can be used against you later. Let us handle all insurance communications to protect your rights.
We can help connect you with medical providers who will treat you on a lien basis, meaning they agree to be paid from your eventual settlement. We also explore all possible insurance coverage and interim financial options while your case is pending.
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