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Filing Recreational Liability Claims

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys

With a reputation for providing high-quality legal representation to injured victims, Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP has also made a name for itself by tackling challenging legal matters, such as recreational liability cases.  Our attorneys have been handling recreational liability matters since 1982, when Walter Walker undertook representation of the families of victims of the Alpine Meadows Ski Resort avalanche that resulted in the deaths of seven people and resulted in a trial that lasted four and a half months.

The nature of these cases has changed somewhat over the past years due to the widespread use and acceptance of release forms and the evolving concept of assumption of risk. However, our firm actively seeks out such cases and continues to take them whenever we feel it is right to do so. Relying on our more than 100 years of combined experience, our firm can approach these cases with the tenacity and attention to detail they merit.

Ready to file a recreational liability claim? Contact our firm today!

Even if you signed a release form before engaging in a recreational activity that resulted in an injury, you still have legal options. Our legal team can carefully review the details of your case to determine culpability and recommend a viable course of action. Our clients are our top priority, so you can be sure that we will work tirelessly to protect your rights.

Why should you choose to entrust your recreational liability case to our firm? Consider the following reasons:

  • We were named the “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News in 2014.
  • We have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.
  • We are relentless and compassionate when pursuing injury claims.

For the passionate and reliable legal representation you need for your recreational liability case, turn to Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP. Have more questions on how we can assist you? Schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience!

CASES WE SOLVED

Results

$10,000,000

Settlement for Police Shooting

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Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000. View Details
$3,400,000

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

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Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $3,400,000. View Details
$6,500,000

Settlement for Motorcyclist

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Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million. View Details
$450,000

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

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Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California. View Details

Settlement for Police Shooting

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000.
View Details

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $3,400,000.
View Details

Settlement for Motorcyclist

Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million.
View Details

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California.
View Details

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