Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Callaway & Wolf are drunk driving injury lawyers in San Francisco and have an excellent, proven track record of obtaining substantial compensation directly from individuals at fault in accidents, above and beyond what the responsible party’s insurance pays. In addition to the enhanced damages that are possible in a drunk driver injury case, the intoxication of the driver at fault makes it much more difficult for that driver to try to blame all or part of the fault for the accident on the injured victim, as often happens in car accident cases.
• Wrongful Death
  Unless the person making the claim witnessed the accident that caused the death, California law does not allow compensation for the emotional distress of learning of a loved one’s death. Specifically, wrongful death claims in California can include compensation for...
• Traffic Violations
  The Bay Area is notorious for its dangerous traffic, and although drivers in the state have a legal duty to drive responsibly, many auto accidents are the result of reckless driving. According to a traffic information sheet published by the
• Sex Crimes
  An injury caused as a result of negligent security can be physical but it can also be emotional. For example, a person who has experienced sexual assault can face emotional trauma from the violent act, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma can present psychological difficulties that can affect a victim of assault for a lifetime.
• Assault
• Hit and Run
  Many California pedestrian injury cases involve hit-and-run drivers. In hit-and-run cases, the first objective is to get a description or license plate and track down the driver. If the hit-and-run driver cannot be found, a claim may be made under the victim’s uninsured motorist coverage in his or her own car insurance policy.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  These are what lawyers call premises liability claims. The negligence which forms the basis for the claim is a defect in premises, resulting in harm from a slip and fall accidents. California premises liability laws set the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property to keep areas safe from potential hazards. If you or a family member was seriously injured due to a slip & fall or other injury on another’s property, contact Callaway & Wolf to schedule a free consultation regarding potential compensation
• Property Damage
  Every motorcycle accident will be different, and establishing liability will therefore be different in every case. Nonetheless, when the accident was caused as a result of another’s negligence, the victim has the right to seek monetary compensation from the liable party. Again, depending on the specific facts of the case, a victim will be able to recover damages that can range from past medical expenses, property damage, loss of income, and even loss of quality of life.  Many drivers in California have the minimum liability insurance for injuries: $15,000 per person.  So it is important for cyclists to have their own uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Our reputation as plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys in San Francisco precedes us. Insurance companies in particular know that we are great lawyers who work hard for our clients, skillfully negotiating settlements when possible, but willing to take matters to trial to ensure our clients receive a fair outcome. Judges know that we only take cases with clients who have real, significant injuries. Therefore, when possible, defendants represented by insurance defense attorneys are willing to settle cases with us.
• Medical Malpractice
  Surgeries carry inherent risks to patients; however, every surgery should be performed free of preventable errors. Unfortunately, thousands of patients are injured every year as a result of surgical errors. Due to the degree of risk involved in surgery, a deviation from an established medical standard of care—medical malpractice–can lead to severe injuries or death. If you, or someone you love, were injured due to a surgical error or surgery performed on the wrong part of your body, you may have a strong claim to receive compensation in a medical malpractice claim.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Many of our animal injury cases have been dog bites, but there are many ways of being hurt by an animal that can lead to a financial recovery. We have handled cases where a dog jumped up and knocked a person down, for example. In another successful case, our client was bitten by his own cat. In that case, the vet’s insurance paid the claim, as it was careless for the vet’s assistant to encourage the client to help hold the cat during a procedure. If you need a dog bite attorney in San Francisco, or have been the victim of an animal attack in the Bay Area contact Callaway & Wolf today for a free consultation.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  With 161,374 yearly slip and fall injuries and 34,573 related fatalities in the U.S., according to a recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) report, slip and fall injuries are common. Too often, many injuries are serious and life-altering, and some end in fatalities. Increased awareness about these injuries and understanding of how avoidable they are has resulted in lots of improvements we all can see, but there is still a long way to go.