San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in a San Jose accident? M&Y has recovered over $1 billion for clients across California — with no fee unless we win.
Injured in a San Jose accident? M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers has a physical San Jose office and serves clients across California. Free consultation, no fee unless we win.
Were you injured in an accident in San Jose, California? You may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other losses tied to the injury. The San Jose personal injury attorneys at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers review the facts, identify the responsible parties, and build the claim around what the evidence supports.
Our attorneys represent injury clients throughout California, with a physical office in San Jose serving Santa Clara County and the surrounding Bay Area.
Contact our San Jose office at 408-521-1701 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll evaluate your case and discuss your legal options for compensation. Our compassionate legal team is available 24/7, so call now to get started. We also serve clients in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Fresno, Long Beach, Van Nuys, Riverside, San Bernardino, and more.
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Last Updated: May 2026
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How We Help
How M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You After an Accident in San Jose, CA
No matter what type of accident you’ve suffered, you likely feel overwhelmed and scared. What should you do next? How will you pay your bills while you’re out of work recovering?
Fortunately, you don’t have to deal with this alone. Our San Jose personal injury lawyers are here to help you alleviate your stress and navigate the complicated legal process.
We review the facts, evaluate disputed fault, and handle communications with the insurers involved in your claim.
When you hire M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers to represent you, we’ll:
- Investigate your accident to gather evidence and determine who is at fault
- Work with qualified professionals to evaluate and build your case
- Handle your claim from start to finish, including communicating and negotiating with the insurance company and other parties
- Evaluate disputed fault and respond to allegations that shift responsibility to you
- Keep you updated at every step of your case so that you know where you stand
- Prepare the case for litigation in the appropriate court if a fair resolution is not reached through the insurance process
We pursue fair compensation based on your documented injuries and losses. We work on a contingency-fee basis, so no attorney fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to see how we can help.
San Jose-area trauma care includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, the only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center in the City of San Jose. Regional Medical Center joined Santa Clara Valley Healthcare on April 1, 2025, and reopened its Level II trauma services that same day. Stanford Health Care also serves the broader Silicon Valley community.
Local Statistics
How Common Are Accidents in San Jose, California?
Whether it’s a car accident, workplace accident, or dog bite, accidents are unfortunately common in California. As Silicon Valley’s largest city and a major Bay Area hub, San Jose sees significant traffic on freeways like US-101, I-280, I-880, and SR-87 every day.
The City of San Jose reported 41 traffic fatalities in 2025, down from a peak of 65 in 2022. The City’s Vision Zero program identifies speeding, unsafe turns, and red-light running as the leading known violations associated with fatal and severe-injury crashes. San Jose’s Priority Safety Corridors represent about 6% of city streets but account for 46% of crashes involving people killed or severely injured.
If you’ve been hurt in any type of accident in San Jose, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you pursue compensation for documented injuries and losses.
Find Us
Visit Our San Jose Personal Injury Law Office
The Law Offices of M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers is conveniently located at 84 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 723, San Jose, CA 95113. Call us at 408-521-1701 to schedule your free case review. Our personal injury attorneys are here to help you pursue compensation for your injuries and losses.
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers — San Jose
Address
84 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 723, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone
408-521-1701
Hours
Open 24/7 for new client calls
Practice Areas
Our San Jose Personal Injury Practice Areas
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers represents clients in all types of personal injury cases, including those involving:
Car Accidents
San Jose's busy freeways including I-880, I-280, US-101, and SR-87 see significant traffic and accidents. If you've been hurt in a car crash in San Jose, our attorneys help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the at-fault party.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents on San Jose's freeways can cause devastating injuries. These cases can involve multiple parties, including the trucking company, driver, or manufacturer, and may require detailed investigation. Our truck accident attorneys know how to handle the complexity.
Motorcycle Accidents
Northern California is a popular place to ride, and San Jose sees its share of motorcycle accidents. Fault disputes can arise when drivers and motorcyclists give different accounts of a crash. Our attorneys review the evidence and pursue compensation based on the facts.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely used throughout San Jose and Silicon Valley. Accidents involving rideshare vehicles can lead to complicated insurance and liability questions. Our attorneys understand California's rideshare insurance laws.
Bicycle Accidents
San Jose has bike-friendly infrastructure, but cyclists still face risks from cars and trucks. We help injured cyclists pursue fair compensation for their losses.
Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can affect memory, cognition, behavior, and daily function, sometimes in ways that are not immediately visible. Our San Jose brain injury lawyers document the medical, functional, and financial effects of the injury and pursue fair compensation for the resulting losses.
Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can cause long-term or permanent disability and may require extensive ongoing care. These claims require careful documentation of both current losses and medically supported future needs.
Product Liability
When defective products cause injury, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held liable. Our San Jose product liability attorneys handle cases involving dangerous consumer goods, defective vehicles, faulty medical devices, and more.
Slip & Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents in San Jose can occur anywhere — retail centers, restaurants, hotels, office buildings. California premises liability law requires property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe. We fight for compensation when they don't.
Wrongful Death
The wrongful death of a loved one is devastating. While no claim can bring back your family member, it can provide financial recovery for funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. Our team handles these sensitive cases with care.
Premises Liability
Property owners must keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If you were injured due to a hazard on someone's property, such as inadequate security, broken stairs, or another unsafe condition, you may have a premises liability claim.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a tragic reality. Whether it's physical abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or emotional abuse, our attorneys help families hold negligent facilities accountable for harming their loved ones.
Dog Bites
California is one of the leading states for dog bite claims. Under California law, dog owners are strictly liable when their dog bites someone. We help dog bite victims recover compensation for medical bills, scarring, and emotional trauma.
Child Injuries
When a child is injured due to another's negligence at school, daycare, on a playground, or because of a defective product, the family may have a personal injury claim. Our team handles these sensitive cases with care.
No matter what type of accident you’ve been in, our San Jose personal injury attorneys are ready to help you seek compensation for your injuries and losses. Call us today to discuss your accident and see how we can help you.
Track Record
Recent M&Y Personal Injury Case Results
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Case Value
What is My San Jose Personal Injury Case Worth?
All personal injury cases are different, but the value of your case will depend on several factors, including:
- The type and severity of your injuries
- How your injuries affect your ability to work and participate in daily activities
- Whether insurance covers the accident
- The parties involved
- Whether fault for the accident is at issue
- The cost of your medical and out-of-pocket expenses
- The emotional impact of the accident and your injuries
The value of any claim depends on these case-specific factors rather than general assumptions about injury severity. Contact our San Jose office at 408-521-1701 for a free consultation to discuss your situation.
Compensation
What Damages Can I Seek After an Accident in San Jose, California?
After an accident, a personal injury claim may address both economic and non-economic losses tied to the injury.
Your economic damages represent the financial losses you sustained due to the accident and your injuries, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Loss of earnings
- Diminished earning capacity
- Other out-of-pocket costs, such as hiring a home health nurse
Economic Damages
- Lost wages
- Decreased earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Rehabilitation
- Medical bills
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Decreased enjoyment of life
- Anxiety, PTSD, depression
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
Your non-economic damages cover your personal losses that are more difficult to value, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Inconvenience
- Loss of companionship
In rare cases where the defendant acted maliciously, you may be able to recover punitive damages. These damages are awarded to punish the defendant and deter others from engaging in similar conduct.
Fault Allocation
What Happens if I'm Blamed for My San Jose Accident?
When another party argues that you share responsibility for the accident, it affects how the claim is evaluated. That does not necessarily end the claim.
California’s pure comparative negligence law allows plaintiffs to recover damages even if they were partially to blame for the accident. However, their award will be reduced by their percentage of fault.
For example, if the plaintiff is allocated 60% of the blame, their awarded damages will be reduced by 60%. So long as the plaintiff isn’t 100% at fault, they can recover compensation under California law.
Our attorneys review the available evidence to evaluate fault and respond to allegations that attempt to shift more responsibility than the facts support.
Important Deadline
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California?
California’s statute of limitations generally gives injured victims two years after their accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you lost a loved one due to another party’s negligent or intentional acts, you’ll have two years from their date of death to file a wrongful death claim.
There are exceptions, such as if the victim is a child or the defendant is a government entity.
Missing the applicable deadline may prevent the claim from proceeding. Contact M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers today to discuss your case and preserve your legal rights.
Proving Your Case
How Do I Prove My San Jose Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence. The plaintiff must prove that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances, causing their injury.
Four elements must be met to prove negligence:
- The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care;
- The defendant breached that duty;
- The breach of duty directly caused the plaintiff’s injuries; and
- The plaintiff suffered damages as a result.
The duty of care is a legal responsibility arising from the circumstances and relationship between the parties. For example, drivers must use reasonable care toward others sharing the road and follow traffic safety laws. When a driver runs a red light or speeds, that conduct may support a negligence claim if it causes a crash and injury.
Our San Jose personal injury lawyers gather evidence that may support each element of negligence, such as medical records, police reports, photos, videos, and witness testimony. We may also consult qualified professionals when technical issues require additional analysis. Contact us today to get started.
Our Fees
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in San Jose, CA?
The attorneys at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. When we enter into an attorney-client relationship, we’ll agree upon a percentage that will be taken from your settlement or verdict award.
No attorney fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. This allows you to pursue a claim without paying attorney fees upfront.
Contact us today to set up a free consultation. We’ll go over our contingency fee structure and what you can expect.
Next Step
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our San Jose Personal Injury Lawyers
If you were injured in a San Jose accident and have questions about your legal options, a consultation is a practical first step. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers can help you pursue a claim while you focus on your recovery.
Our attorneys have a San Jose office and represent injury clients throughout California. Call 408-521-1701 or contact us online to get started.
We are available 24/7 for free, no-obligation consultations.
FAQ
Common Questions About San Jose Personal Injury Cases
Where Are Civil Personal Injury Cases Filed in Santa Clara County?
Civil personal injury lawsuits in Santa Clara County are filed at the Downtown Superior Court at 191 North First Street in San Jose. Santa Clara County’s current local rules require all limited and unlimited civil cases to be filed at that location.
Does It Matter Whether SJPD or CHP Investigated a Vehicle Crash?
Yes, because the investigating agency determines where the collision report comes from. The San Jose Police Department handles reports for crashes it investigated. When CHP investigated the collision, the report must be requested through the CHP Crash Portal rather than SJPD.
What Does It Mean if My Accident Happened on a San Jose Priority Safety Corridor?
San Jose’s Priority Safety Corridors are roads where the City focuses traffic-safety improvements because serious crashes are concentrated there. The designation identifies a safety pattern on the roadway. It does not determine fault in any individual crash.
Does Receiving Treatment at a Particular San Jose Hospital Determine Where a Lawsuit Is Filed?
No. Where someone receives medical treatment does not by itself decide where a personal injury lawsuit belongs. Venue depends on California’s procedural rules, including factors such as where the injury occurred and where the defendant lives.
Can M&Y Handle a Personal Injury Claim From Elsewhere in Santa Clara County?
Yes. Our San Jose office serves clients throughout Santa Clara County and the surrounding Bay Area. Whether we accept a particular case depends on the facts and type of claim, not the client’s specific city within the county.