- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathAt Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC, we understand the unique challenges motorcycle accident victims face. We know how to fight for maximum compensation for all of your damages, including extensive medical treatment for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death compensation for the surviving family members of victims of fatal motorcycle crashes. Our Modesto motorcycle accident lawyers are ready to put 30+ years of legal experience on your side.
- Traffic ViolationsA: Yes. California follows a rule known as "pure comparative fault" which allows auto accident victims to recover damages even if they are found to be 99% at fault for the collision that caused their injuries, though their potential recovery will be reduced. For example, say you were injured in a crash and suffered $100,000 worth of damages. At trial, the jury finds you to be 15% at fault for the collision because you were speeding. In this scenario, you would only be able to recover up to $85,000 in compensation (or $100,000 less 15%).
- MisdemeanorsUnder California Labor Code 132a, employers are prohibited from discriminating against any employee who is injured at work and who seeks or intends to seek workers’ compensation benefits. In fact, if an employer fires or threatens to fire you for filing a workers’ compensation claim, the employer can be charged with a misdemeanor. Additionally, an employer’s workers’ compensation insurance provider cannot advise your employer to discriminate or retaliate against you for seeking benefits, nor can an employer threaten or take action against another employee who testifies in your case.
- Workers CompensationLet our experienced workers' compensation attorneys guide you through the process of filing a claim, so you can focus on your recovery.
- Wrongful TerminationIf you are the victim of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, or employer retaliation for seeking workers’ compensation or due to an existing disability, contact Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC right away for a free and confidential consultation. We proudly represent clients throughout the Central Valley.
- Employment DiscriminationThough you are entitled to take action against your employer for employment discrimination, actually doing so can be intimidating. That’s where we come in. At Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC, we are ready to put our 30+ years of experience on your side. Our Modesto employment discrimination attorneys understand how the process works; we know the system and we know how to fight for you and your rights.
- Property DamageA: If you have been involved in a car accident, your first priority is to stop and render aid. Call 911 and request medical help if you or anyone else is seriously hurt, then call the police. The responding officer will help you to get control of the scene, facilitate in the exchange of insurance and contact information, and create a report of the incident. Tell the police your version of what happened, but avoid speculative statements. Most importantly, do not admit fault. Next, if you are able to do so, gather as much photographic or video evidence as you can at the scene. This includes the damage to all involved vehicles and their positioning relative to each other, tire tracks and skid marks, weather conditions, traffic patterns, property damage, and your injuries before they are treated. If there were any witnesses to the crash, be sure to get their contact information. Next, if you were not already rushed to the hospital, seek a full medical evaluation and follow your doctor's treatment instructions exactly. Keep records of your medical care and all expenses you incur. Once you have been treated, call your insurance company and tell them you were involved in a crash. Finally, contact an attorney to discuss your legal options in detail.
- Personal InjuryAt Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC, we believe that no one should have to simply put up with the consequences of someone else’s negligence. If you were injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident, a Modesto car accident lawyer from our firm can help you seek fair and just compensation by bringing a personal injury claim.
- Medical MalpracticeA: No. California generally does not put a cap on the amount of damages you can recover in a personal injury case, with one exception. Plaintiffs are limited to a maximum of $250,000 in non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. In all other cases, there is no cap on the amount of potential award as long as the plaintiff can present sufficient evidence of pain and suffering.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityA: Benefits provided through workers’ comp aren’t permanent. Regardless of your injury’s severity, benefits will end after 104 weeks or 5 years, whichever occurs first. You don’t need to receive workers’ compensation benefits week after week, which is why it could take up to 5 years to receive 104 weeks’ worth of benefits. If you are still affected by your injury after your workers’ comp benefits expire, then you will need to consider filing for long-term disability (LTD) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
- Disability DiscriminationIn a work setting, disability discrimination can take many forms. Essentially, discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently due to his or her actual or supposed disability.