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
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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
$200,000 Settlement Secured for Estate in Medical Transport Accident
GJEL Accident Attorneys represented the estate of an elderly plaintiff who was injured when the vehicle of her medical transport service was involved in a car accident in Oakland,... Read More
Motorcyclist Receives $200,000 Settlement in Head-On Collision in Marin County
GJEL motorcycle accident attorneys represented a United States Forestry Worker who sustained a severe foot injury in a head-on collision. The accident occurred on a two-lane road when a... Read More
$400,000 Settlement for Motorcyclist with Severe Knee Injuries
Our client, a motorcyclist, was traveling eastbound and approaching an intersection when a car traveling northbound made a left turn directly in front of him. This resulted in a... Read More
$205,000 Settlement for Pregnant Woman in Rear-End Collision
GJEL Accident Attorneys represented a pregnant woman who was rear-ended in a car accident in Contra Costa County. She was stopped at a red light, and as traffic began... Read More
$100,000 Settlement Achieved for Client in Car Accident
GJEL Accident Attorneys successfully secured a $100,000 settlement for a client involved in a car accident. The settlement was obtained from CSAA, the insurance provider for the driver of... Read More
Pedestrian Crushed by Vehicle in Driveway, Secures Maximum Recovery
Our client was assembling furniture in the driveway of his shared garage at his condo complex when a neighbor, after a brief conversation, ran him over with his Toyota... Read More
$250,000 Settlement for Plumber Injured in Caltrans Collision
Our 63-year-old client, a self-employed plumber and part-time musician, sustained serious injuries and significant financial losses due to the negligence of a Caltrans highway worker who lacked proper supervision... Read More
Settlement Achieved for RN with Neck Injuries from Two Rear-End Collisions
Our client, an RN, was traveling from the hospital to their home with her husband, who was also an RN. While northbound on Highway 101 near the Vermont Street... Read More
Maximum Settlement Achieved for Couple in I-80 Collision
In the early morning, our client was driving her Dodge Charger westbound on I-80 at the El Portal undercrossing in Richmond, Contra Costa County, taking her husband to work.... Read More
$420,000 Settlement for Family in Fatal Monterey County Collision
A tragic head-on collision on US Highway 101 in Monterey County resulted in the deaths of three individuals and severe injuries to others. Our client’s wife and mother were... Read More
$425,000 Settlement Secured for Motorcyclist with TBI and Spinal Fracture
Our client, a supervisor at the VA hospital and graduate student at SF State University, was riding his BMW R1200 GSA motorcycle on Skyline Boulevard in San Francisco. As... Read More
Wheelchair Pedestrian Receives $475,000 Settlement After Oakland Collision
On February 27, 2016, at 11:47 a.m., our client was walking southbound on the east sidewalk of Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland, California. While proceeding in her motorized wheelchair, she... Read More
Motorcyclist Receives $250,000 Settlement After I-580 Collision
On August 11, 2015, at 4:40 p.m., our client rode his 2007 Yamaha R6 motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 580, approximately 0.6 miles west of Hacienda Drive. While adhering to... Read More
Cyclist Receives $212,500 Settlement After Napa County Collision
On June 8, 2013, at 9:07 a.m., our client rode his bicycle in unincorporated Napa County on Trancas Street at its southbound CA Highway 29 intersection. While adhering to... Read More
$100K Oakley Rear-End Settlement | GJEL Attorneys
A rear-end collision in Oakley left our client with serious injuries and mounting medical bills. GJEL Accident Attorneys fought for his rights and secured a $100,000 settlement. Read on... Read More
Cyclist Receives $100,000 Settlement After Santa Clara Collision
On October 24, 2014, at 12:24 p.m., our client was riding his bicycle eastbound on Scott Boulevard at its intersection with San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara, California. While... Read More
Cyclist Awarded $737,500 Settlement After Contra Costa Collision
In Contra Costa County, a cyclist’s peaceful ride turned into a nightmare when a negligent driver made a sudden left turn, crossing her path. The collision, which occurred under... Read More
Pedestrian Receives $100,000 Settlement After I-5 Collision
On July 30, 2016, at 3:10 p.m., our client was pushing his father’s disabled vehicle along the off-ramp of Interstate 5 southbound, approximately 1.2 miles south of the San... Read More
Cyclist Receives $100,000 Accident Settlement After Union City Collision
On October 17, 2015, at 1:50 p.m., our client was riding his Cannondale 800 bicycle southbound on Union City Boulevard at its intersection with Alvarado Boulevard in Union City,... Read More
$830,000 Settlement Secured for Severely Injured Motorcyclist in Santa Clara Collision
On August 5, 2017, at 11:36 a.m., our client traveled westbound on First Street in Santa Clara. He was operating his motorcycle in compliance with all traffic laws when... Read More
Client Secures $100,000 Settlement After I-580 Motorcycle Collision
On the evening of October 8, 2018, at 7:35 p.m., our client was riding his 2013 Honda Motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 580, approximately 0.62 miles west of Grant Line... Read More
Client Secures $100,000 Settlement After Brentwood Scooter Accident
On September 10, 2010, at 6:45 p.m., our client was riding her scooter within a marked crosswalk on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, California. Tragically, she was struck by... Read More
Bicycle Accident in Brentwood: Securing Compensation After a Serious Collision
On July 20, 2013, at 11:52 a.m., our client was involved in a serious bicycle accident on Balfour Road, 168 feet west of Logan Way in Brentwood, California. He... Read More
Client Secures $195,000 Settlement After Pleasanton Car Accident
On September 7, 2012, at 4:10 p.m., our client drove eastbound on Interstate 580, approximately 400 feet west of Foothill Road in Pleasanton, California. While operating his 2002 Hyundai... Read More
Client Receives $300,000 Settlement After Oakland Car Accident
On April 28, 2016, at 6:22 p.m., our client drove eastbound on Highway 24 towards State Route 13 southbound, approximately 3,300 feet east of Broadway in Oakland, California. Another... Read More
Passenger Receives $875,000 Settlement After Severe Single-Vehicle Crash
On July 23, 2017, our client was a passenger in a friend’s 2013 Honda Accord traveling on Overhill Road in Orinda, CA. The vehicle’s driver lost control, veering off... Read More
Client Awarded $1.35 Million After Severe Motorcycle Collision in Santa Clara County
On April 7, 2019, at 4:50 p.m., our client met a motorcycle accident while riding his 2004 Harley Fatboy motorcycle southbound on State Route 152 at its intersection with... Read More
Client Secures $275,000 Settlement After Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-680
On September 29, 2020, at 6:34 p.m., our client drove southbound on Interstate 680, approximately 740 feet south of Vargas Road (latitude 37.55301, longitude 121.91717). While operating his 2010... Read More
Justice Served: GJEL Secures $2.25 Million Settlement in Dublin Pedestrian Fatality
The devastating consequences of wrongful death in pedestrian accidents due to driver negligence are immeasurable, leaving families shattered and grappling with profound loss. Understanding the severe impact of pedestrian... Read More
Devastating Collision on Silverado Trail: GJEL Secures $200,000 Settlement for Injured Motorcyclist and Wife
On a sunny afternoon, October 29, 2021, a serene ride along Napa County’s Silverado Trail became a nightmare for our clients. At 2:27 p.m., while driving his Harley Davidson... Read More
Castro Valley Cyclist Secures $100,000 Settlement After Negligent Driver Collision
Castro Valley, CA – On the morning of October 27, 2022, a cyclist’s routine ride on SR-185 near 166th Avenue became a harrowing ordeal. At 8:03 a.m., while diligently... Read More