- Criminal DefenseAn unexpected death creates financial hardships and a great void in lives of the survivors. Where some criminal defense firms are content with a quick settlement from a wrongful death case, the legal team at the law firm of Guenard & Bozarth works to hold the wrongful parties fully accountable. We seek compensation for medical bills and funeral expenses, loss of the person’s projected income and household contributions, as well as mental anguish damages under California law for loss of love, companionship, counsel and consortium. The estate can also seek damages for the person’s conscious pain and suffering prior to death.
- Wrongful DeathMotor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in the US, and accidents involving large commercial vehicles are particularly devastating. While the average passenger car weighs around 2,000 pounds, a semi truck or tractor-trailer with full cargo loads can reach 40 times that weight. The immense size, length, and heft of these vehicles make them extremely difficult to navigate, particularly in poor road conditions or extreme weather. Not only are collisions more likely to occur, but the impact of these collisions, even at low speeds, subjects your body to intense forces capable of causing severe, widespread damage. If the truck is carrying a load of hazardous materials, the risk of injury or wrongful death is exponentially higher for other motorists involved in the collision.
- Traffic ViolationsAutomobile drivers often say that the motorcycle was speeding or weaving or appeared out of nowhere. In reality, that driver was likely careless or distracted, but the narrative of the reckless biker often finds its way into witness accounts and police reports.
- Sex Crimes
- Assault
- ArsonIf you filed a fire loss claim under your homeowners insurance or a separate fire insurance policy, the insurance company has an obligation to investigate and pay in a timely manner. Some insurers presume arson and deny or delay fire loss claims without any valid basis.
- Hit and RunWe have handled hit-and-run cases, uninsured motorist cases and other factors that make it more difficult to collect damages. Where other law firms may refuse the case, drop the case or settle for a low amount, we stand by our clients to demand full value.
- Sexual HarassmentMr. Bozarth is a current partner and co–founder of Guenard & Bozarth, LLP. He has dedicated his practice exclusively to representing plaintiffs in personal injury claims and claims against insurance companies for the wrongful denial of insurance benefits. Mr. Bozarth specializes in personal injury claims including automobile accidents, dog bite injuries, motorcycle accidents, premises liability claims, construction injuries, sexual harassment, insurance bad faith claims, trip and fall injuries, motor vehicle versus pedestrian or bicycle accidents, boating accidents and many other types of personal injury claims.
- Premises LiabilityPremises liability claims are not always successful. Several elements must be proven such as significant injury, a dangerous condition, and whether the owner had notice or knowledge.
- Construction LitigationSlip-and-fall accidents are a leading cause of injuries and accidental death. Ordinary settings can often become dangerous places. In the winter, sidewalks and stairs covered with snow and ice lead to serious injuries. Food and foreign substances on the floor create dangers in restaurants and supermarkets. Badly aligned walkways and sidewalks, and falls in dangerous stairwells, lead to broken bones or worse. Construction defects or obstructions and debris create tripping hazards.
- Property DamageOur attorneys have litigated auto accident bad faith lawsuits for all types of car insurance policies — denial of no-fault benefits (wage loss and medical treatment), lowballed property damage claims, denial of liability claims for disabling or fatal injuries, and refusal to honor uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
- Personal InjuryGuenard & Bozarth, LLP, is the premier personal injury law firm serving the people of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, Lodi, Stockton and surrounding communities of Northern California. As a firm of trial lawyers, we devote significant resources to each and every case as if it will end up before a judge or jury. We do in fact take many cases to trial when defendant entities and their insurance companies will not negotiate for a fair and good faith settlement.
- Medical MalpracticeIn addition to fatal car accidents, we can analyze wrongful death actions arising from animal attacks, dangerous premises, construction hazards, assaults, medical malpractice, and other preventable and unforgivable circumstances.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesHomeowners are usually covered for dog bites under their home insurance. It can be uncomfortable to bring a claim against a neighbor or relative, but it is handled as an insurance matter and not a negligence lawsuit against the individual. Renters often are not insured, in which case the best hope may be proving that the landlord knowingly harbored a dangerous dog.
- Slip and Fall InjuryThe types of accidents that occur are as varied as the merchandise the big-box stores sell. Common accidents include slip-and-fall injuries from leaking coolant sources, slippery entryways and walkways, parking lot hazards, falling merchandise and debris left in aisles.