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 and subsequently dragged a significant distance by the vehicle. The police report included statements from all three passengers of the involved vehicle. However, despite the presence […]
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 street when he was “doored” by a driver who opened his car door directly into the bicyclist’s path. This incident is unfortunately common in urban areas, […]
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) is investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident on the southbound lanes north of Front Street. Crash Details and Timeline According to CHP reports, emergency services […]
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 in San Jose, California. The adverse driver claimed the setting sun impaired their vision, preventing them from seeing the pedestrian. As the victim was more than […]
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 occurred on a stretch of road undergoing “chip seal” resurfacing, a process that leaves gravel debris. Details of the Fatal Incident William Tindall stopped to assist […]
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 41st Street in Richmond, CA, Contra Costa County. The walk sign was green, and she had looked both ways before entering the crosswalk. The impact knocked […]
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, California. The plaintiff, who relied on the medical transport service for essential transportation, was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the collision. The […]
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 to move, she was struck from behind by a flatbed truck. Car accidents can have devastating effects on individuals and families, especially when they involve pregnant […]
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 the Lexus SUV that collided with our client. This case is an important reminder of the value of seeking legal representation in the aftermath of an […]
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 and training. Details of the Caltrans Accident On September 20, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., our client was driving westbound on I-580 north of Castro Valley in […]
