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PRACTICE Stockton Auto Accident Injury Lawyer California Law Firm When you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another regardless of whether fault has been established, you should consult with an attorney. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Frederick J. Sette had been practicing civil litigation focusing exclusively on personal injury law since 1994. He has experience in handling injury cases stemming from accidents involving motorcycles, autos, slip and falls defective products, medical malpractice, and a variety of other circumstances wherein injury occurs. Your case will be aggressively argued and will receive the personal attention that it deserves. Our Practice Areas Automobile Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Trucking/Big Rig Accidents Boating/Personal Water Craft Accidents Bicycle Accidents/ Pedestrian Accidents Dog Bites/Animal Attacks Malfunctioning Equipment, Medical Devices, or Consumer Goods, Product Liability Work Related Accidents & Injuries Insurance Bad Faith Disputes Uninsured/Under-insured Claims Accidents or Injuries as a Result of Unsafe Premises Brain & Head Injury Cases Auto accidents involving a drunk driver Construction Accidents Wrongful Death, including death caused by automobile, train, boat, planes, tobacco, chemicals, construction accidents, medical negligence, etc. Automobile Accidents / Car Accidents Every year millions of people in the United States are injured in automobile or car accidents, and tens of thousands have suffered fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident or car accident in California due to the negligence of another driver, it is important to consult an attorney to represent your legal rights. You have the right to recover monetary compensation for your pain and suffering from injuries, lost wages, and other injury related expenses. We handle cases involving: Car collisions Motorcycle accidents Truck and big rig accidents Boating accidents Pedestrian accidents Bicycle accidents Uninsured and underinsured motorists Alcohol related crashes/ accidents involving drunk driver Hit and run accidents Unsafe Premises Motorcycle Accidents Many motorcycle accident victims with serious injuries undergo serious life changes and disabilities, and in most cases a motorcycle accident is not the fault of the motorcyclist but the driver of the car or other vehicle. Being involved in a motorcycle accident can result in shock and injuries that may not be immediately apparent. Therefore, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney who can help you recover costs for injury, distress, loss of wages, medical expenses, and other damages caused as a result of the motorcycle accident. A skilled and experienced lawyer will be able to gather the necessary information to maximize your chances of getting the compensation you deserve. Truck Accidents The trucking industry is heavily regulated to limit accidents that could result in fatal injuries. However, truck collisions do occur because of the following reasons: Speeding due to tight delivery deadline Long driving hours with little rest Difficulties in seeing blind spots when backing up, changing lanes, and making turns Mechanical or brake failure Overloading cargo or unsafe loads Disobeying safety rules Injuries from truck accidents involve back, neck, spinal cord, disfigurement, and even brain injuries. Truck accidents have also been responsible for many deaths. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, you could be eligible for compensation. You could be the driver of the truck and was injured when it’s not your fault, such as faulty servicing, unsafe roads or obstructions on the road, etc. It is advisable to seek legal assistance from an attorney to determine whether you can make a claim and discuss your legal rights. Boating Accidents Boating accidents can result in serious injuries or deaths. Most often boating accidents occurs because people underestimate the dangers of boating versus driving. Different types of boating accidents could happen on private boats during recreational activities or on cruise ships and navy vessels. We help injured maritime workers, fishermen, harbor workers, passengers and pleasure boaters seek compensation for their injuries. In the event of a death, a wrongful death case can be brought against the responsible party. Boating accident injuries can result in high medical bills, lost wages, and lost of ability to work. Often times injured victims underestimate the seriousness of an injury, which can cause later pain and financial burdens. It is advisable to seek the consultation from an attorney. Pedestrian and Bicycle Claims According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), every year more than 78,000 pedestrians were hit by a car or truck and suffered injuries, and nearly 5000 pedestrian accidents resulted in death. Pedestrian injuries can also be caused by unsafe premises, such as sidewalk or parking lot defects, construction debris, or poor property maintenance. If you are injured due to the negligence of others, you can make claims against the parties responsible for your injury. Our experienced lawyers can determine the viability of your case and give you advice about the different options available to help you make an informed decision. Dangerous or Defective Products/ Products Liability A dangerous or defective product is one that causes a physical or mental injury/illness to a person due to a defect in the product or its labeling. Products that could be dangerous include household products, toys, office products, medical devices, automobiles, prescription drugs, etc. The types of defects include: Manufacturing defect. A product was built/manufactured with a defect, such as a chair with a lose joint, which breaks and causes injuries to the person using it. Design defect. A product that was built or manufactured perfectly but has a defect in the design, such as a bench saw without proper protection device. Failure to warn, or "inadequate warning". A product known to be dangerous but does not at have adequate or easily visible warning(s). The parties involved in the chain of commerce, including the designer, manufacturer, or distributors of the products can be liable for injuries caused by defective products. If you or a loved one has been injured by what you believe is a defective product, pharmaceutical drug, malfunctioning equipment, etc., please contact our law office for advice and free consultation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys have successfully handled many product liability/ defective product case in Sacramento, Stockton, and surrounding cities. Dog Bites/ Animal Attacks While dog bite statutes vary widely between American states, liability in a dog bite case can be determined by the following principles: The dog owner ordered or made the dog attach the victim The dog has previously bit a person The dog has previously acted in a way that alerted the owner about its tendency to bite someone in the future. The owner of the dog has violated a public health and safety law such as a leash law. In most cases, the basis of liability lies where there is negligence. Many dog owners fail to take the necessary steps to supervise their dogs and prevent dog bite incidences. Liability can be imposed upon the person having custody of the dog or the dog’s owner, and the victims are eligible to recovery monetary compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other injury related expenses. However, dog bites are not always the fault of the dog owner. Sometimes the dog was provoked, or the person was trespassing, etc. It is advisable to seek the help of an attorney to determine whether your dog bite injury claim is viable. Work Related Accident & Injuries If you have been injured at work, you are eligible to claim Worker’s Compensation from your employer or your employer’s Worker’s Compensation insurance company, regardless of fault. An injured worker is paid a percentage of his/her salary to cover partial disability, temporary disability, or permanent disability from work related injuries or illnesses. Worker’s Compensation shields employers from being sued by their workers. However, the payments from Worker’s Compensation are often too low to help cover the cost of medical bills, and expenses relating to injuries. In addition, injured workers or family members cannot recover compensations for pain and suffering or loss of family member through Worker’s Compensation. It is advisable for injured workers to look into third-party lawsuits for more adequate compensations. A third-party lawsuit allows for claims relating to pain and suffering, future damages, and enjoyment of life, etc. In a third party lawsuit, another party, other than the employer, is held responsible for the injury. Examples of a third party include the manufacturer of an equipment or tool that has caused injuries to the worker, another contractor, or the owner of an unsafe premise where the injured person worked, etc. Collecting evidence for a third-party lawsuits require experience and knowledge from an attorney. If you or a loved one has a work-related injury or illness, please contact our law offices in Sacramento, Stockton and surrounding cities. Our attorneys have the experience required to handle your case and recover the compensation adequate to cover your injury. Premises Liability Premises liability law focuses on the condition of the property, the activities of the owner and visitor, and whether the visitor was legally on the property. The owner or operator of the premise is generally required to keep the premise in reasonably safe condition or warn the visitors of a dangerous condition that is known on the premise. If the property owner(s) fail to maintain their property, visitors who suffer injuries on the premise can claim compensation for their injuries. Premise liability cases include personal injury, slip and fall, brain injury, animal attack or dog bite, and wrongful death. Places the property owner can be liable for injury include residential and commercial places, such as shopping center, parking facilities, hotel, casino, residential buildings, etc. Overall, the basis for premise liability cases lies in the negligence of the owner or operator of the premise. If you or a loved one has been injured on an unsafe premise, please contact us. Our premise liability lawyers are experienced and can help you recover compensations. Construction Site Accidents Every year thousands of people in California suffer injuries from construction site accidents because of the many hazards and risks surrounding the construction sites. Despite heavy regulations and laws to protect the safety of workers and visitors on the sites, construction site accidents do occur and take the lead in the United States in terms of occupational fatalities. Accidents on a construction site can happen for the following reasons: Negligence of the Employer - Workers were not supplied the necessary safety gear or were not informed of dangerous conditions at the work place. Employee’s fault - Employee does not wear or purposely remove safety gear. Unsafe Tools or Equipment – The tools or equipment used is defective or has a flaw in its design Another contractor’s fault – another contractor or employees of another contractor has caused the accident In any case, the injured construction worker is eligible to claim Worker’s Compensation to help cover the cost of the injury. Worker’s Compensation shields the employer from being sued by the injured employee for damages, but the payments from Worker’s Compensation are often too low. The injured employee cannot sue for pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life, etc. In order to get more adequate compensation, it is advisable to seek compensations from a third-party who is not your employer and is responsible for your injury. If you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site, please contact our office for a free consultation. Our construction site injury lawyers have the experience to find out who is responsible, who can pay for your injury, and negotiate with insurance companies to obtain maximum coverage for you or your loved one. Wrongful Death “Wrongful death” refers to a death of a person as a result of the negligence or reckless act of another person or group. Common causes of wrongful death include truck accidents, car accident, motorcycle accidents, boat accidents, drunk driver accidents, pedestrian accidents, pool accidents, work-related accidents, elderly person died in a nursing home because of abuse an neglect, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, defective products, etc. Recognizing that the stressful and emotional time for the survivors of the wrongful death victim can be overwhelming, our wrongful death attorneys are sensitive to your need and give you the personal attention you deserve. We have more than 20 years of experience in gathering evidence to prove negligence from the responsible party. We also work with accountants and doctors to prove your monetary loss and emotional distress. The compensations for wrongful death cases includes: Pain and suffering Loss of companionship and love Present and future financial expenses, including medical expenses Loss of earnings from the deceased The compensation amount depends on the income, age, and health of the deceased and survivors, the life expectancy of the decease and survivors, financial loss, emotional loss, insurance coverage, and whether the survivors depends on the decease for support, etc. Our wrongful death attorneys’ goal is to make sure that the survivors are properly compensated for their loss. It is important that you contact us as soon as possible because there is a time limit to how long you can take legal actions after the death of the victim, and it could be difficult to gather evidence after a certain period of time. Brain Injury / Head Injury Traumatic brain Injuries are injuries to the head that often result in severe and permanent disabilities. Victims affected by brain injuries could undergo significant physical, social and vocational changes, and recovery is often a lifelong process. In some cases, extensive long term care and medical treatment are required, which could add emotional and financial distress to the families of the victims. Brain injury victims who are injured because of the negligence of another are eligible for compensations, but obtaining an adequate compensation to cover expenses for the injury requires the skill and experience of a brain injury attorney. Our brain injury attorneys have more than 20 years of successful experience in handling serious brain injury cases. We know to assess the present and future expenses of a brain injury, the loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, financial loss and emotional distress that the victim and his/her family endure. Our attorneys look out for our clients’ interest and give the personal attention that our clients deserve, and we work with expert witnesses to prove our clients’ financial and emotional distress and obtain maximum compensation for our clients’ injuries.   1-888-516-6262 What's My Case Worth? Obtain a free case analysis about your auto accident by filling out our case evaluation form. Click Here >> Sacramento Office (916) 442-0000 Stockton Office (209) 464-7700 Comments *Required Field   IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT IT IS IMPORTANTTO PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE CALL USTOLL- FREE AT1-888-516-6262 OR CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CONFIDENTIAL CASE EVALUATION

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