Practice Areas | Law Offices of Jim W. Yu

Main Office (925) 472-6633

South Bay Office (408) 850-7120

Sacramento Office (916) 563-7100

Recent Successes*

$1,500,000 - Confidential

$1,000,000+ - amusement park accident

$1,100,000 - car versus bicyclist

$850,000 - falling tree branch

$510,000 - SUV hit senior citizen

$500,000 - senior hit in crosswalk

$489,000 - rear-end collision

$450,000 - jogger struck by car

$405,000 - sidewalk trip and fall

$341,000 - delivery truck hit pedestrian

$320,000 - falling furniture

$300,000 - DUI rollover

$270,000 - dog knockdown

$257,500 - freeway rollover

$250,000 - head-on collision

$250,000 - freeway sideswipe

$250,000 - shopping center trip and fall

$250,000 - T-bone crash

$250,000 - jaywalker hit by car

$225,000 - bicyclist hit by car

$225,000 - auto versus left turning auto

$200,000 - left turner hit motorcycle

$150,000 - pedestrian hit by minivan

Pedestrian accidents

Walnut Creek Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Cars hit pedestrians in the Bay Area every day. Some pedestrians are hit while using the crosswalk. Other pedestrians are hit while jaywalking outside of a marked crosswalk. The injuries are often catastrophic.

Pedestrian accidents are especially common in cities with a lot of foot traffic, such as Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

Each pedestrian accident case is different and it takes an experienced and seasoned personal injury attorney to carefully analyze the facts and the law to make the personal injury claim as strong as possible.

Bicycle collisions

East Bay Bicycle Accident Lawyer

In the Bay Area, many drivers refuse to share the road with bicyclists. This bad behavior happens on the crowded city streets of Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco as well as the rural roads of Marin County, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County.

Common bicycle accidents include dooring-- when a parked car opens a door. Another common type of bicycle crash happens when the driver does not see the bicycle and turns in front of it.

Bicycle accident victims often suffer brain injuries, broken bones, and permanent scarring from road rash.

Uninsured/underinsured motorists

Bay Area Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claim Attorney

In California, the chances are high that the driver who hit you has no insurance. That is where UM/UIM coverage from your own insurance comes in.

Making a claim with your own insurance company is different than making a claim against the other driver's insurance company. Your insurance company has a duty to deal with you in good faith.

You need to work with a lawyer who understands these differences to your advantage.

Car crashes (rear-enders, t-bones, rollovers)

A driver’s inattention for just a brief moment can cause serious injuries. Whether it is distracted driving (texting, talking on the phone, fiddling with the radio or GPS), fatigue, or drunk driving, we will help you hold the at-fault driver responsible.

We have experience handling car crashes from simple rear enders to disputed liability t-bone crashes at intersections. Oftentimes, it becomes a he-said-she-said situation and the police investigation may not be complete or accurate. Experience and resources are necessary to prove fault and maximize your compensation.

Motorcycle accidents

Drivers rarely look out for motorcyclists. Cars cut them off while changing lanes and while turning at intersections. Injured motorcyclists often suffer organ injuries and orthopedic injuries that require multiple surgeries. To make matters worse, there is an inherent bias and assumption by the public and the police that the motorcyclist was at fault. We are familiar with the arguments the other side uses and we can effectively counter them on your behalf.

Dog bites and dog attacks

Attacks can happen indoors and outside when the dog is unleashed. We have handled dog bites that have left scars on the face, arms, and legs. We have also worked on cases in which unleashed dogs have knocked down people, causing bad fractures requiring surgery.

Wrongful death

Losing a loved one is overwhelming. It is doubly so when it is someone else’s fault and could have been prevented. Spouses and dependents are entitled to compensation for their loss.

Burn injuries

Burn injuries have a number of causes— cooking accidents, flammable clothing, improperly set water heaters, etc. Experts often need to be consulted to build a strong case. They include not only experts who can testify on industry standards, but plastic surgery as well to discuss the prognosis and treatment for the scarring.

Dangerous condition of public properties (broken sidewalk, falling tree branches, etc.)

Suing a city or county for personal injuries is very different than suing a private citizen or company. First, a claim has to be made with the city or county within six months of the injury. In addition, public entities are entitled to a number of immunities that others do not have. The lawyer you hire needs to have a track record of success in claims and lawsuits against public entities.

Construction site accidents

As the economy recovers, residential and commercial construction projects in the Bay Area have skyrocketed. Unfortunately, that also means more workers are getting hurt or killed due to unsafe working conditions. OSHA investigations, parallel worker’s compensation claims, and general and subcontractors pointing the finger at each other all have to be sorted out in construction site injury lawsuits.

Big rig crashes

Because of the inherent danger of a 40-ton truck, a number of federal and state rules regulate the industry. Crashes involving big rigs are often catastrophic. You will need someone who has had experience successfully fighting trucking companies.

Dangerous and defective products

You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries if they were caused by a product’s design defect or manufacturing defect.

Professional negligence (attorney and accountant malpractice)

Attorneys are held to a high standard in their dealings with clients. A valid claim may arise when you have suffered a monetary loss as a direct result of bad advice from your lawyer or your lawyer’s failure to timely make a claim on your behalf in court.

Likewise, CPAs and Enrolled Agents are held to high standards. Bad advice or errors in filling out tax returns can result in financial loss.

Testimonials

I have been meaning to send a note to thank you for the amazing work you did for my mother last year. I have worked with a lot of lawyers in various capacities, and you stand out as someone who truly cares about your clients and your work. Thank you for being so diligent, professional, and kind. I make sure to recommend you anytime someone needs a Bay Area lawyer.

Law Professor Daughter of Client

Thank you for truly making the world a better place!

Bar Association Executive Director H.

We found Jim to be caring, compassionate, and kind. He was trustworthy and thoroughly helped us through the legal process. He was very patient with us and very aggressive for us. He was considerate, well-mannered, and thorough.

S.A.

Thank you so much for all your help. It was a physically and mentally stressful time, so I am so grateful for your guidance and answering all my many questions! Of course I hope to not be injured another time but if history repeats itself, I would hope to work with you again.

L.C.

Frankly, I wasn't so sure we'd be able to settle with [insurance company]. Thank you for your patience and professionalism throughout the mediation. I was impressed with your poise and calm demeanor and could tell that [client] appreciated your fine representation of her.

Mediator T.

We will definitely be referring you to our friends and family members. You are an outstanding attorney and an overall awesome person. Thanks for your patience and having our backs throughout the process.

V.M.

We know who you are, and we know you are good.

Major Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster at Large Insurance Company

I want to thank you for your consummate professionalism and advocacy in our case against [large multinational corporation].... Again, many thanks for all your hard work. We will certainly be recommending you in the future.

M.P.

I admire your professionalism, quick responses, and fantastic communication skills. I will recommend you. Thank you very much for everything that you have done for me.

J.P.

You persevered with me, and you kept me updated each step of the way. I felt completely safe in your capable hands and consequently, never sweated the details.

C.D.

Thank you for all your patience, compassion, tenacity and skill throughout this journey. [My child] was very fortunate to have you.

Client's Parent

Thank you for handling my case. It was a good experience doing business with you and I very much appreciate it. I pray to God that I will never need you again for the rest of my life for myself and my family. But I would love to recommend you to anybody else I know when an accident happens and a lawyer is needed.

J.Z.

I would recommend Jim as the “go-to” person for anyone who has personal injury or professional malpractice issues. Anyone who has felt uncomfortable talking with attorneys can know that Jim is friendly and approachable. As a fellow attorney, I always find Jim’s thoughts and analyses on complex legal problems to be highly insightful.

J.S.

Thank you again for your time and effort for [my disabled son]. We truly appreciate your care and concern for [my son] and others like him. You are a reminder there are good people in the world. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

C.N.

Thank you again for all your hard work with my case and being in good communication with me throughout this process. You are a great lawyer! THANK YOU!!

M.M.

The pleasure of working with you was all mine. Your experience and kind personality were a huge help in getting me through this incident with peace of mind. I will definitely refer you to anyone I know who needs a personal injury lawyer.

Y.X.

Jim was great he helped me navigate a very complex claim that involved both personal injury and workman’s comp. Jim was very patient and took his time building the case against those at fault and kept me in the loop every step of the way. He turned a very unfortunate incident and made it into a good one for me.

J.F.

Hi Jim, Thanks again for mediating the disagreement this week. You did a fantastic job helping both sides gain something from this miserable experience. I am so happy that we live in a country where services like yours exist to put situations where they belong, behind!

A.C.

Wow, Jim! Thank you! We are very excited and happy with the outcome. Thank you very much for your work. I am still kind of in shock, and don't know what to say, but thank you!

K.S.

You will not find an attorney with more integrity.

B.C.

Thank you very much Jim. It's been a very positive experience having you as our advocate. We will happily direct others to you whenever possible. Thank you!

L.E.

I really appreciate you helping [Client D] through it. I couldn't feel more lucky to have referred her to you.

D.J.

Thank you so much for fighting for me, Jim.... I appreciate it and all your honesty along the way.

D.G.

Thank you. You really are going above and beyond. I would refer you to anyone I encounter.

M.L.

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