San Jose Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm
Experience, Courage, Creativity, Respect
Serious personal injury and death occur in all kinds of ways, whether by a car accident or truck accident, an accident at work, a construction accident, slip and fall or trip and fall, explosion, defective product, burn ...the list is endless. The injured person or the family of the deceased should not be the only ones to have to bear the consequences. Justice and common sense demand that those who cause harm should be held accountable for the harm they cause.
At Bohn & Bohn, our personal injury and wrongful death areas of practice include but are not limited to:
When faced with catastrophic injury (such as quadriplegia, paraplegia, brain injury, burn injury, amputation, complex regional pain syndrome, blindness, etc.) or the wrongful death of a loved one caused by someone else, lack of knowledge or experience in these areas, compounded by stress, makes seeking legal advice early a wise decision. You will need an experienced, courageous, creative and respected lawyer to help you through the legal maze.
Special knowledge of physics, medicine, engineering and economics are all a part of the arsenal of a good civil justice lawyer. The lawyers at Bohn & Bohn know how to find and talk to experts in various fields and how to interpret their records, reports, and opinions. They also know how to effectively attack the experts typically hired by the defense.
Lawyers sometimes miss claims which might not be so obvious at first blush or which might take some research, creativity or substantial funds to investigate or pursue. We at Bohn & Bohn look at all avenues for recovery. For instance, while on-the-job injuries are usually covered by workers compensation, if someone other than a co-employee or your employer contributes to the cause of the injury, then a lawsuit against that "third party" for additional recovery might be appropriate. In many cases, there might be multiple parties responsible for causing a serious injury or death. For example, while a driver of another car might have contributed to the cause of the accident, other contributing factors might be a poorly designed or maintained roadway or a defect in one of the vehicles involved. In a defective product injury or death case, experts are typically necessary to evaluate the product, whether it be a tire, seatbelt, car seat, vehicle, tool, pedicure chair, medical device, drug or other product. In automobile accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident cases, if the party who caused the injury or death does not have enough insurance coverage, you may have an additional claim under your own automobile "uninsured" or "underinsured" motorists coverage. An open minded and creative attorney, like those at Bohn & Bohn, will find the best methods and sources of recovery for you.
Every case has three major parts - liability (proving the defendant's fault), causation (proving the link between the defendant's conduct and your damages) and damages (proving the fair and reasonable value of your losses). A good and reputable trial lawyer can make a sizable difference not only in being able to win your case, but as well in maximizing the type and amount of damages recovered in any given case.
Please see our "Resources" page for information on how to obtain accident reports, government agencies to report to, medical information and insurance and consumer information.
Timing
Timing is a critical factor in any case. Early assistance and preparation are the keys to obtaining successful results. Critical evidence must be preserved. Witnesses must be located and contacted as soon as possible. Doctors in appropriate specialties must be consulted. Evaluation by experts in such fields as medicine, engineering, medicine, product design, automotive, etc. might be critical to the eventual outcome of your case. Furthermore, once you are represented by an attorney, your opponent's insurance company can no longer contact you directly to obtain a statement which they will attempt to use against you in your case.
Questions naturally arise about how, when and where claims must be filed. Failure to timely file certain claims with the proper agencies or courts may result in complete forfeiture of your claims. For example, in California, a lawsuit against a private person or entity must be filed within two years of the accident or the claim will be barred by the statute of limitations. Claims against public entities, such as cities, counties, the state or a public agency, must be filed within six months of the accident. If the claim falls under federal law, different rules may apply. These and other details of pursuing your right to recovery are reasons why attorneys at Bohn & Bohn can be a great help to you.
Please see our Resources page for information on how to file claims against government entities.
Affordable
Everyone knows that lawyers can be prohibitively expensive. Unlike large corporations or independently wealthy individuals, most people do not have the money to realistically pay for a good lawyer out of their own pockets. We realize that many of the people we represent have lost or are losing income due to their injuries and may also have large medical bills to pay. This makes it only harder for someone to afford an attorney. As a result, we charge nothing for an initial consultation and, if you hire us, we work on a "contingent fee". If we successfully obtain a recovery for you, then we are paid a portion of that recovery. On the other hand, if we do not obtain a recovery for you, we receive no fee. Moreover, we typically finance the case for you and are paid back from recovery - like an interest-free loan. That's right - we bear the substantial financial risk in your case and only get paid if we win.
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Defective Products
In America, we have certain protections as consumers, including protection from serious injuries caused by defective or unsafe products. Unfortunately, as we have seen time and time again, our government agencies alone cannot adequately protect us from dangerous products. Where our government fails us, our civil justice system comes into play.
Find out more about defective products liability cases. If you have been injured by a defective product, contact the personal injury attorneys of Bohn & Bohn in San Jose, California.
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Traffic Accidents
Accidents do happen. Most of the time, they are entirely avoidable. In the aftermath of a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, bus accident or bicycle accident, people are often left not only in pain but saddled with expenses which can sometimes seem overwhelming. The attorneys at Bohn & Bohn can help relieve your stress and get you back on the road to recovery.
Find out more about traffic accident injury litigation. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important that you contact a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
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Accidents on the Job
"Time is money." The full meaning and impact of this term is ever apparent in accidents on the job. On-the-job accidents are covered by workers' compensation, but only to a certain extent. Workers' compensation pays the medical bills and a reduced amount for disability, but never fully covers the employee's lost income. Unfortunately, recent reforms in this area of the law has substantially decreased recoveries under the worker's compensation system.
Get more information about workplace accident claims. If you have been hurt on the job, you might not know what your options are. Contact the experienced workplace injury attorneys at Bohn & Bohn to discuss your case.
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Dog Bite Injuries
Contrary to what some might think, dogs do not get a "free first bite." Nor do their owners. Dog owners are strictly liable if their dog bites a person. This means that to be held responsible for the bite, the dog's owner does not have to be acting unreasonably - he only has to own the dog. A dog does not have to be provoked to attack in order to hold the owner liable. The law is designed to protect humans from dogs. Regardless of how much someone may love his dog, and the absence of prior bites, any dog is capable of biting a person.
Learn more about dog bite injuries. Don't let a dangerous dog attack another person. Contact the personal injury attorneys of Bohn & Bohn to find out what your options are.
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Nail Salon Infection Injuries
Thousands of women have reported infections following pedicures. Some infections are caused by harmful bacteria that can accumulate in whirlpool foot baths due to improper cleaning and maintenance. These harmful bacteria can cause a infection and lead to death.
The lawyers at Bohn & Bohn take every injury seriously. Even the most minor injury can cause an infection, illness, scarring, or even death. In places like salons and spas, it is crucial to your health and your survival that they are well maintained and follow strict health guidelines.
Many people don't know to what degree a salon is responsible if you have been injured. Find out more about nail salon injuries, how to spot an unlicensed technician, and what you can do if you have been injured, scarred, or contracted an infection due to an improperly performed pedicure or manicure.
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Please see our Resources page for information on how to obtain and make accident reports, medical information and insurance and consumer information.
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