+ Car Crash Cases

Our community roadways are one of the most dangerous areas in our daily lives. The CHP reports that over 254,000 people are injured on California roads every year. That’s nearly 700 people every day.

Drivers have a responsibility to pay attention, drive at a safe speed, and not drive intoxicated. When driver’s break these “rules of the road”, people get hurt. Navigating insurance claims after a collision is confusing. The insurance company is doing everything it can, from the very beginning, to minimize and deny your claim.

+ Premises liability

Premises Liability cases are where somebody’s property is dangerous and hurts somebody. Property owners - especially business that make profit off of their customers - have a responsibility to keep their property safe and clear of hazards. Often the injury is because of a fall. California’s Dept. of Industrial Relations released a report in 2017 that revealed over 20% of workplace injuries occurred due to trips, slips, and fall.

Here at the Clendenin Firm, we do a “root cause analysis” to investigate why your injury occurred. Often, the reason is that a business has been careless, ignores past injuries, and puts profits above people. We hold wrongdoers accountable. By enforcing Premises Liability cases, we make our community a safer place.

+ DOG BITE CASES

50% of all dog bite victims are children. Dog bite cases, especially with children require special expertise, including plastic surgery evaluation for bite scars, psychological evaluation for anxiety and PTSD, and dog behavioral experts.

There is no such thing as “one free bite.” In California, when a dog hurts somebody the dog owner is responsible - even if the dog never had past incidents of biting somebody.

Many people don’t realize that dog bites cases can be covered by homeowners insurance policy - even if the homeowner is a landlord, and not the dog owner. Dog bite cases require an experienced personal injury lawyer to identify all potential insurance policies and protect your right to recovery compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain. If you have questions about a dog attack, don’t wait, call now.

+ WRONGFUL DEATH

Wrongful death cases are unique. Unlike other personal injury cases the victim isn’t alive to hire an attorney. This sad responsibility falls upon grieving family members and loved ones.
However, ensuring that heirs, family, and dependent children are financially taken care of following a tragic loss is extremely important. We can get you through it. We’re here to help and answer any questions you may have. Call now.

+ MOTORCYCLE INJURIES

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported in 2017 that while only 13 out of every 100,000 cars in involved in a fatal crash, for motorcycle the statistic jumps to 72 out of every 100,000 - that’s seven times fr likely!

Matthew Clendenin is a motorcycle rider himself. His last motorcycle was a Triumph Speed Triple. As a motorcyclist, you are more vulnerable that driver whole are surrounded by a metal cage. Insurance companies love to deny motorcycle injury cases - by blaming the victim - using stereotypes that all motorcycle rider are crazy and drive two-wheel death machines. Only by focusing on the safety rules that the Defendant broke - endangering everybody on the roadway - can we be success with motorcycle cases.

+ BICYCLE INJURIES

According to a 2019 federal report by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, California has the 4th highest bicycle injury per capita in the US. The California Dept. of Public health reports that 89% of bicycle injuries involve cars.

Especially in San Diego, we love the outdoors. We love biking in Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, and biking to work. Matthew Clendenin himself is an avid cyclist and a member of the San Diego Bicycle Club, San Diego’s oldest and largest cycling club. However, as bicyclists we have to understand we are more vulnerable.

Unfortunately, like motorcycles, the stereotype is always against a bicyclist and in favor of cars. Insurance companies know this, and will often deny bicycle injury cases. Hire the right lawyer to help with your bicycle case. Call now.