Imagine driving along Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord, minding your own business, when suddenly, disaster strikes. Our client found herself in this very situation. She was traveling in the left lane, when an enormous big-rig truck from the right lane veered into her path. Panic set in as she realized the truck was drifting dangerously close.

In a desperate attempt to avoid the impending collision, she hit the gas pedal, but it was too late. The left front end of the massive truck collided with the right rear end of her car in a violent crash. The impact was so forceful that a child’s car seat from the back of her vehicle rocketed forward, striking her in the face and head.

A view from a car looking at a truck driving by

The Legal Battle

The aftermath of this harrowing accident left our client with mounting medical bills and a loss of income due to her injuries. The Concord Personal Injury Attorneys at GJEL were called upon to provide the help she desperately needed. The defendants in this case were not just one party, but three – the trucking company, the company from which they leased the truck, and the truck’s driver.

Our diligent legal team uncovered crucial information from a passenger in the big rig, revealing that the driver had been involved in a heated argument for thirty minutes prior to the accident. This confrontation had caused the driver to run two red lights, making it clear that negligence played a significant role in the collision.

Our Solution

At GJEL, we take pride in being not just legal advocates but also caring partners in our clients’ journeys to justice. We collaborated closely with the client’s treating physicians to build a solid case on her behalf. Through unwavering dedication and meticulous attention to detail, we fought tirelessly to secure the compensation she deserved.

The result was a triumph of justice. We successfully recovered a staggering $992,969.40 for our client. This substantial settlement not only alleviated her financial burden but also brought her the peace of mind she so rightfully deserved.

Working with GJEL

What sets GJEL Accident Attorneys apart is not just our legal prowess, but our unwavering commitment to our clients. We understand the pain, confusion, and frustration that can accompany such traumatic incidents, and we strive to make the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Our clients find us easy to work with, friendly, and compassionate. We’re not just lawyers; we’re dedicated advocates who genuinely care about the well-being of those we represent.

In this case, we didn’t just save the day; we helped rebuild a life. At GJEL Accident Attorneys, we are proud to have made a profound difference in our client’s life, turning a distressing chapter into a story of triumph and recovery.

Case Overview

GJEL Accident Attorneys’ client was traveling in the left lane along Ygnacio Valley Road in Concord when a big-rig truck from the right lane drifted into her lane. She noticed the truck drifting while she was driving next to it, and began to accelerate to get out of the way, but the truck was drifting too quickly, and the left front end of the truck impacted the right rear end of the client’s car. The truck accident was violent, and a child’s car seat from the back of the client’s car flew through the vehicle and collided with the client’s face and head.

The defendants in this case were the trucking company, the company from which they leased the truck, and the driver of the truck.

The attorneys at GJEL found out from the passenger in the big rig that she and the driver had been arguing for thirty minutes, causing the driver to run two red lights. Further eyewitness accounts confirmed that the truck was the vehicle that had crossed the center line. GJEL worked closely with the client’s treating physicians to recover $992,969.40 for the client in this case.

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Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He is the managing partner of GJEL Accident Attorneys and has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations. Andy is a highly recognized wrongful death lawyer in California.