Injury Lawyers in Sacramento, CA

At Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson, in collaboration with Peacock Law Firm, we are committed to providing top-notch legal services to individuals who have suffered personal injuries. Our combined expertise ensures that our clients receive comprehensive representation and support to pursue their personal injury claims effectively.

Comprehensive Case Evaluation: Our team, including counsel from Peacock, will conduct a thorough evaluation of your case. This includes assessing the extent of your injuries, determining liability, and analyzing the potential value of your claim.

Legal Strategy Development: Based on our evaluation, we will develop a tailored legal strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. This strategy may involve negotiation, mediation, or litigation, depending on the specifics of your situation.

Gathering Evidence: We will gather evidence to support your claim, including medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert testimony if necessary. This evidence is crucial for building a strong case and maximizing your chances of success.

Negotiation with Insurance Companies: Our skilled negotiators will handle all communications with insurance companies on your behalf. We will work to reach a fair settlement that adequately compensates you for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Litigation Support: If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to court. We will provide aggressive representation in the courtroom, fighting tirelessly to protect your rights and interests.

Client Communication and Support: Throughout the legal process, we will keep you informed and involved every step of the way. We understand the stress and uncertainty that can accompany a personal injury claim, and we are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need.

Contingency Fee Basis: We understand that pursuing a personal injury claim can be financially burdensome, especially when you’re dealing with medical bills and lost income. That’s why we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay any legal fees unless we win your case.

If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another party, don’t hesitate to contact Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson for experienced and dedicated legal representation. Let us help you pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses.

Areas Of Practice

Every year, more than 2.5 million people suffer from a brain injury, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sadly, 155 people a day will lose their lives after suffering a serious and traumatic brain injury. Brain injury survivors may find themselves facing a long, uphill battle just to put their lives back together again. They may even suffer long-term disability and impairment, as well as a lifetime of pain and suffering.

California public safety officials are at an increased risk for suffering these types of severe injuries due to the nature of their jobs. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, first responders and other public safety officials who suffer serious brain injuries may suddenly find that their whole world is turned upside down. They may be unable to provide for their families, perform their own daily care, or even go back to their jobs. When this happens, they need someone on their side who is willing to fight for them and their families.

For over 20 years, the brain injury attorneys at Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson have offered legal guidance and assistance to injured California public safety officials and their families. We know that injured police officers, firefighters and first responders may receive workers’ compensation benefits after an accident. However, we also know that these payments do not even come close to covering the expenses you may have. When this happens, we can help injured brain injury survivors file claims against the person or entity responsible for their injuries. We are an aggressive and experienced law firm with the resources needed to tackle these tough and complex claims.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

California public safety officials can suffer injuries in numerous ways. Some of the most common ways include:

  • Falls. Every year, falls cause 47 percent of traumatic brain injuries.
  • Struck by. When an object strikes the head, it can cause a serious traumatic brain injury. These types of accidents account for 15 percent of all traumatic brain injuries.
  • Car accidents. Car crashes and motorcycle accidents account for 14 percent of all brain injuries.
  • Assault. Assaults cause nine percent of all brain injuries and are the leading cause of death in small children.

California public safety officials are at an increased risk for suffering brain injuries in car and motorcycle accidents, assaults, and falls.

Brain Injury Compensation

When you or someone you love suffers a brain injury in an accident, it is important to speak to an experienced brain injury lawyer at Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson Our lawyers understand how complex brain injury cases can be. We also know that injured survivors and their families need extraordinary compensation to help them pay their medical expenses, long-term care, and lost wages. In fact, according to the CDC, brain injury survivors may need up to $3 million to help cover the costs over the course of their lives.

Our CA brain injury lawyers have the experience and resources needed to tackle these complex and medically challenging cases. We know that any award or settlement needs to cover your medical expenses now, as well as future complications you may endure. In Sacramento, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego, brain injury survivors can recover both economic and non-economic damages, including:

  • Medical costs
  • Long-term care expenses
  • Rehabilitation
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • PTSD
  • Loss of consortium

When seeking compensation for you, we work quickly to build a solid case. This often involves investigating the accident closely, working with your medical team, interviewing eyewitnesses and employing accident reconstruction experts.

Did You Suffer a Brain Injury in an Accident?

If you suffered a brain injury in an accident, we can help. At Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson, we represent public safety members after they have suffered a serious brain injury in the line of duty, in an accident or otherwise. We know that traumatic brain injuries can result in significant impairment and a lifetime of disabilities. That is why we work tirelessly from the start for our injured clients and their families.

California public safety officials are at an increased risk for suffering dog bite injuries because of the nature of their jobs. When responding to emergencies and incidents, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, first responders and other public safety officials may encounter dogs on the property. These dogs may attack the officers out of fear or aggression. As a result, they can suffer serious and sometimes disfiguring injuries. When this happens, who can they turn to for help? Who will be on their side fighting for them?

For over 20 years, the dog bite injury attorneys at Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson have been staunch legal advocates for injured California public safety officials and their families. We know that injured police officers, firefighters and first responders need an aggressive law firm on their side after they suffer a serious and life-changing injury. We help them file necessary claims against the dog owner or property owner responsible. We have an extensive knowledge of California dog bite laws and premises liability. We use this knowledge to help injured California public safety officials obtain the money they need to put their lives back together again after a serious dog bite.

California’s Dog Bite Laws

California residents file the most dog bite claims in the country, according to a report from the Insurance Information Institute. In 2018, 2,166 dog bite claims were filed averaging $45,543. Dog bite liability claims account for more than a third of all homeowner’s insurance claims.

According to California law, dog owners are liable for injuries and damages suffered by any person who is bitten by their dog. This includes their own homes, as well as public properties. They are liable for their dog’s actions, even if their dog never bit anyone before. This liability is strict, as long as the person in question was not trespassing or provoking the dog.

When a public safety official responds to an emergency call or a distressed 911 call, they are an “invited” guest on that property. Any injury they suffer from a dog attack would be covered under California’s dog bite laws. While these injured officials may find that they are eligible for workers’ compensation, these benefits do not typically cover all expenses and damages. As such, injured Orange County officers need a law firm on their side who can help them file the necessary claims to obtain the money they need to rebuild their lives and recover.

Dog Bite Injuries & Medical Expenses

Some dog bite injuries result in serious disfigurement and permanent scarring. Accident survivors may find that they must undergo multiple hospitalizations, painful skin grafts and reconstructive surgeries in order to recover. Even when they do recover, their lives may never be the same. They may suffer from limited range of motion, scarring, contractures and muscle damage. When this occurs, they may find that they are unable to return to work or continue in their chosen profession.

Dog bite injury survivors need someone on their side who can fight for their right to full and complete compensation. This includes present medical expenses, future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings and pain and suffering.

At Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson, our attorneys will go to work for you quickly to build your case. We will investigate your incident and work with your medical team to uncover how your injuries may affect your future. We then use this knowledge to negotiate a better settlement for you. If necessary, our dog bite lawyers will take your case to court to help you obtain the money you deserve.

Did You Suffer a Dog Bite Injury?

If you suffered a dog bite injury in Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County or anywhere throughout California, do you know where you can turn for help? It may seem like no one is on your side after you suffer a dog bite injury, but that is untrue. The law is on your side – and so are we.

At Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson, we represent public safety members after they have suffered a serious dog bite injury. No matter how your injury occurred, we are here to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. We know that workers’ compensation claims are never enough. That is why we work around-the-clock to help injured California public safety officials and their families file claims against negligent dog owners.

Spinal cord injuries are some of the most horrific and life-changing injuries a person can suffer after an accident. These injuries may cause permanent disabilities and a lifetime of pain and suffering. Every year an estimated 17,700 people in the United States suffer a spinal cord injury. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, 300,000 people are currently living with a spinal cord injury. Sadly, many of these victims are police officers, firefighters and first responders who put their own lives on the line to protect the public. When they suffer an injury, they may be unable to return to work and provide for themselves and their families.

For over 20 years, the injury attorneys at Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson have helped injured spinal cord injury survivors all over California seek the compensation they need. Most notably, we help first responders, police officers, firefighters and California public safety officials and their families. Our attorneys can file claims against the negligent parties to ensure that injured public safety officials get the money they need to rebuild their life after suffering a devastating spinal cord injury.

Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury is any injury that damages the delicate spinal cord located in the spine. The signs and symptoms you may suffer depend largely on the location of the injury, as well as the severity of the injury. Incomplete spinal cord injuries are injuries that result in partial or temporary injury and impairment. Complete spinal cord injuries results in permanent impairment and the complete loss of motor and sensory function below the injury.

In general, spinal cord injury survivors will suffer a variety of symptoms below the injury site, including:

  • Numbness and tingling
  • Difficulty with balance
  • Loss of sensation
  • Loss of movement
  • Loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Spasms
  • Nerve pain
  • Difficulty breathing, swallowing and coughing
  • Weakness in extremities or trunk

Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

California public safety officials can suffer from spinal cord injuries in a number of ways. Some of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:

  • Falls. Police officers can fall down stairs or off of scaffolding or balconies. Firefighters can fall off of ladders or out of windows. Falls account for 31 percent of all spinal cord injuries.
  • Motor vehicle accidents. First responders, EMTs, police officers and firefighters are just some of the public safety officials that can suffer injury in car crashes, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents. Motor vehicle accidents account for 50 percent of all spinal cord injuries.
  • Violence and assault. California public safety officials can suffer serious and life-threatening spinal cord injuries when they are assaulted or if they are gunshot victims. Assaults and acts of violence cause 13 percent of all spinal cord injuries.

Filing a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit

Filing a lawsuit after a spinal cord injury is never easy. You need an experienced law firm on your side that can investigate your accident and injuries closely in order to establish liability. From the start, the injury lawyers at Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson will investigate your accident and work with medical experts to determine the full extent of your injuries.

We know that you may be receiving workers’ compensation during this time. However, we know that this is never enough after a serious spinal cord injury. As such, it is our goal to help you recover the money you deserve. Spinal cord injury victims may be entitled to millions to help pay for medical expenses, long-term care, rehabilitation and lost wages. We won’t rest until you get the compensation you need to face the future.

Did You Suffer a Spinal Cord Injury?

If you suffered a spinal cord injury because of another person’s negligence, we can help. At Goyette, Ruano, & Thompson, our Orange County spinal cord injury lawyers understand the long-term issues spinal cord injury survivors face. We also know that you need extraordinary compensation to help put your life back together after suffering a spinal cord injury. That is why we work tirelessly for our injured police officers, firefighters, first responders and their families in Sacramento, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County and throughout the state of California.

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Personal Injury Attorneys

If you need a Personal Injury attorney contact our office to schedule your case evaluation. Call us today at 916 851 1900 or fill out the form below.

Victoria Gutierrez
Victoria Gutierrez

Attorney at Law

Mark Peacock

Attorney – Of Counsel

Derek Ulmer, Civil Litigation Attorney
Derek Ulmer

Partner