Personal Injury

With decades of experience in civil litigation throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, the attorneys at Aaron & Wilson, LLP are equipped to handle any type of personal injury claim, from automobile accidents to slip and falls or other incidents involving negligence, including everything from relatively minor injuries to severe and catastrophic cases of traumatic brain injury, paralysis, or wrongful death.

Our lawyers possess a wealth of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases. Bob Aaron defended claims as in-house counsel to insurance giant USF&G, while Sam Rosenberg served for years on one of the biggest plaintiff-oriented law firms in San Francisco. Having tried numerous cases as plaintiff and defense counsel gives our firm a unique perspective and the ability to approach any case with the knowledge of how to assess the value of the case, identify various claims and defenses, and develop an appropriate strategy armed with the knowledge of how the other side thinks.

Motor Vehicle Accidents and Contributory Negligence

In automobile and trucking accidents in California, the question of contributory negligence nearly always comes into play. Both parties can be found to share in the fault for causing the accident, and any verdict awarded to the plaintiff can be reduced by the amount of the plaintiff's own negligence. Whether prosecuting or defending a motor vehicle accident personal injury claim, the party must be prepared to prove the fault of the other party and also defend itself against claims of negligence.

Premises Liability - Duties, Timing and Third Parties

Premises liability cases can be difficult to prove, especially in public establishments such as supermarkets or restaurants where a slip and fall of one customer may have been caused by a food or drink spill by another customer. While the property owner has a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition, liability often rests on whether the property owner knew or should have known of the unsafe condition. When a slip and fall occurs because of a temporary condition, such as a spill, the question of liability may turn upon how soon after the spill the accident occurred. This question may or may not be easy to determine. Expert testimony may be required as to the standards and customs in the particular industry for making routine inspections and dealing with the potential for spills. Moreover, the actual fault may not lie with the property owner but with an independent contractor or third party who acted negligently or recklessly on the property owner's premises.

Seek Experienced Legal Representation

From "minor" injuries to cases involving spinal cord injury or wrongful death, trust the resolution of your case to attorneys who have litigated matters similar to yours and obtained excellent results on behalf of their clients. Contact Aaron & Wilson, LLP to schedule a consultation.