Personal Injury Practice Areas
We focus exclusively on serious injury and wrongful death cases in Contra Costa County and throughout Northern California. With over 50 years of combined experience and more than $1 billion recovered, our team has the resources to take on the toughest cases.
Our Primary Practice Areas
These are the case types we handle most frequently — and where we've secured our largest results for clients across Northern California.
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Car Accidents
From rear-end collisions to multi-vehicle highway pileups. We handle insurance disputes, uninsured motorist claims, and complex liability cases across Contra Costa County.
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Truck Accidents
18-wheelers, big rigs, and semi-trucks carry $1M–$10M insurance policies. We have the experience to negotiate against major trucking companies and their legal teams.
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Motorcycle Accidents
We protect riders against bias. Lane-splitting collisions, left-turn crashes, and catastrophic injuries — California riders deserve an attorney who understands their rights.
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Wrongful Death
Compassionate, aggressive representation for families who lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. These cases often produce the largest settlements and verdicts.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability
Holding negligent property owners accountable for dangerous conditions — including hotels, stadiums, swimming pools, apartment complexes, and retail stores.
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Dog Bites
California's strict liability law means the owner is responsible — period. We handle dog bite injury claims including scarring, nerve damage, and child injuries.
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Complex Transportation Claims
Beyond standard car accidents, we handle the full spectrum of vehicle and transportation injury cases across Northern California.
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Uber & Lyft Accidents
Insurance claims involving corporate policies up to $1M and passenger injury cases when a ride is active.
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Commercial Fleets
Amazon vans, FedEx trucks, and construction vehicle collisions carrying $1M–$10M insurance policies.
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Bus & Public Transit
Claims against transit agencies involving government liability and strict 6-month filing deadlines.
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BART & Train Collisions
Litigation involving rail systems and municipal transportation across Northern California.
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E-Scooter Accidents
Bird and Lime scooter defects or negligent motorist claims causing serious rider injuries.
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Pedestrian Strikes
Justice for victims struck in crosswalks, intersections, and on city streets across Contra Costa County.
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Bicycle Collisions
Dooring incidents, right-hook crashes, and road hazard claims for cyclists across Northern California.
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Boating & Maritime
Accidents on California waterways including the Delta, involving operator negligence and equipment failure.
We Handle Life-Altering Injuries
When injuries are permanent, the stakes are highest. These cases often reach seven figures and require attorneys who understand lifetime care costs, future earning capacity, and the full scope of damages.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Internal Organ Damage
- Spinal Cord & Paralysis
- Nerve Damage
- Amputation Injuries
- Herniated Discs
- Burn Injuries
- PTSD & Emotional Trauma
- Broken Bones & Fractures
- Whiplash & Soft Tissue
Premises Liability & Negligent Property
When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, we hold them accountable — whether it's a store, apartment complex, hotel, or stadium.
Slip & Fall Accidents
Wet floors, broken stairs, uneven surfaces, and poor lighting in stores, restaurants, and public spaces.
Negligent Security
Assaults and crimes caused by inadequate lighting, broken locks, or missing security at apartments and parking lots.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Drowning, near-drowning, and diving injuries due to missing fences, broken drains, or lack of supervision.
Hotel & Resort Injuries
Injuries at hotels, motels, and resorts caused by unsafe conditions, broken equipment, or negligent maintenance.
Stadium & Venue Accidents
Injuries at concerts, sporting events, and public venues from crowd control failures, structural defects, or unsafe conditions.
Construction Site Injuries
Third-party liability claims against contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners beyond workers' comp.
Why Scranton Law Firm for Your Personal Injury Case?
Not every personal injury firm is equipped to handle every type of case. At Scranton Law Firm, we've built our practice around serious injury and wrongful death claims because these are the cases where experienced representation makes the biggest difference in outcome.
Our team has recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients across Concord, Contra Costa County, and Northern California. Whether you were injured in a car accident on Highway 4, struck by a commercial vehicle on I-680, or hurt due to unsafe conditions at a property in Walnut Creek — we know how to build a case that gets results.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win. Every case starts with a free evaluation where we review your situation, explain your legal options, and give you an honest assessment of what your claim is worth. If we take your case, you get a team that has the resources to go up against the largest insurance companies — and the track record to prove it.
If you don't see your specific case type listed above, call us anyway. We handle a wide range of serious injury claims across Northern California and can quickly evaluate whether we're the right fit for your situation.
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