Vehicle Accidents (cars, motorcycles, trucks)

San Francisco Car Accident Attorneys

Choose the Experience of Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP

You have many options when choosing a law firm to represent you after a car accident. However, few firms have the experience in vehicle accident litigation that we have at Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP. We have earned a reputation as tough opponents who will not stop until we get results for our clients.

Two of our attorneys have experience as insurance defense lawyers. Today, as plaintiffs’ lawyers representing injury victims, we use this experience to anticipate and counteract the defense counsel’s strategy. You can rely on our skill as negotiators and trial lawyers who are prepared to fight aggressively to protect your rights. Please call our office or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a San Francisco car accident lawyer.

Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Pedestrian Accidents

All car accidents have the potential to cause serious injury and wrongful death. Even a fender bender can cause a concussion or a more severe brain injury. It is important that you seek immediate medical attention and contact an attorney after any car accident injury.

We have experience with all types of car accidents, including head-on collisions, rollovers, rear-end collisions, accidents caused by drunk and distracted drivers, and accidents caused by defective automobiles. In addition to car accidents, we can assist you with:

Pedestrian accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Rideshare accidents
Bicycle accidents
Uninsured/underinsured motorist accidents

Whether we negotiate a settlement or take your case to trial, we will fight for the maximum compensation you are allowed. The firm’s partners are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization dedicated to protecting Americans’ right to civil jury trials. We are passionate about trial law and will go to court when it is in our clients’ best interests.

Motorcycle Accidents

Injuries from motorcycle accidents tend to be catastrophic and may cause scarring, disfigurement, and temporary or permanent disability. In the most severe accidents, the injuries may be fatal. After a serious accident, it is critical that you receive adequate compensation to cover medical costs and other expenses.

Motorcycle accident victims may suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, burn injuries, back and neck injuries, or spinal cord injuries. The severity of these types of injuries means that long-term care may be necessary. This can include multiple surgeries and cosmetic procedures, physical rehabilitation, psychotherapy, occupational rehabilitation and pain management.

Truck Accidents

Accidents that involve large commercial trucks often lead to catastrophic injuries or death. With the weight and size of large trucks in relation to passenger cars, the impact is often very severe.

Truck accidents can be caused by a wide range of issues, including:

Truck drivers who are under the influence of drugs / alcohol
Failure to brake correctly
Driving too fast for conditions
Truck driver fatigue
Refusal to allow other vehicles to merge
Turning too wide when making turns

Truck drivers often work illegally long shifts and are given unrealistic schedules that they must meet, which can result in severe accidents and catastrophic injuries. Although truck drivers are often the liable party in trucking accidents, accidents can also be caused by the trucking company through failure to provide adequate training, improper maintenance, failure to properly inspect tires, and use of defective or poorly maintained big rigs.

Anyone involved in a serious truck accident should not delay in obtaining medical attention and legal representation. We can use a variety of experts to help you build your case and develop a powerful injury claim. Our firm is committed to achieving the optimal result for each of our clients, especially as they suffer physical and emotional pain caused by the accident. Fighting against commercial trucking insurance companies is no easy task, which is why we can help you through the process.