Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Those who cause car accidents while under the influence of drugs or alcohol may face any number of penalties, including DUI jail time, and punitive damages can be assessed against that person and additional monies can be awarded to the heirs of someone killed in an accident by an intoxicated driver, or someone demonstrating road rage or intentional acts of violence.
• Wrongful Death
  We have established a well earned reputation of being aggressive with insurance companies that are responsible for injuries caused by someone else's negligence, carelessness or other wrongful conduct. The partners have combined litigation experience of over 40 years in handling anything from catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases to motor vehicle and slip and fall incidents. We take pride in our prompt and courteous communication with clients and are readily available to answer any questions you may have about a case. We keep our clients fully informed of case progress and work diligently to maximize our client's recovery.
• Traffic Violations
  If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or bus accident, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the driver responsible for the accident. Under California personal injury law, accident victims are eligible to recover compensation if they can prove the accident was caused by the carelessness, negligence, or irresponsible driving of another. This may include driving under the influence, speeding, running a red light, reckless driving, failing to stop at a stop sign, or failing to yield. An experienced automobile accident attorney at the Law Offices of Davis & VanWagenen can help you prepare your claim, and make sure your rights are aggressively protected throughout out all stages of the legal process.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  When insurance companies try to deny or delay workers' compensation benefits, we are ready to help. We are formidable legal advocates who know how to counter the tactics of employers and insurance companies. On top of your health and workplace concerns, you will likely have questions about your rights and obligations regarding your injury claim. We help clients with all aspects of benefit claims, appeals and litigation. We offer every client exceptional legal representation as well as personal service and attention. Workplace injuries in California are processed through an increasingly complex benefit delivery system. When faced with a work injury that affects your ability to make a living, you want an attorney who will provide personalized representation.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  The legal theory of "premises liability" holds owners and occupiers of property legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on that property. The kinds of incidents that give rise to premises liability claims can range from a slip and fall on a public sidewalk to an injury suffered on an amusement park ride.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  By definition, catastrophic injuries are life-changing injuries that usually occur suddenly and without warning. They have long-term implications, which may not be apparent until years later after the accident occurred. Victims of catastrophic injury and their families who wish to pursue legal action should work with an attorney experienced in complex injury litigation. For victims who are unable to return to work, as is most often the case with catastrophic injuries, an award from a personal injury claim may be the victim’s only source of future income. This makes choosing the right attorney a very important decision.
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Most American states make dog owners liable for all dog bites when a person is bitten, based simply on owning the dog that did the biting. A minority requires the victim to prove that the dog was vicious or that the dog owner or another party caused the incident through negligence or by violating an animal control law (like a leash law). Fortunately the victim's legal damages are covered by most homeowners and renters insurance policies purchased by dog owners, and by general liability policies that insure businesses and public entities.