Offering Caring Assistance In Wrongful Death Cases

Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most traumatic experiences any of us will have to endure. When that person dies in an accident that was caused due to the negligence of another party, it only compounds the pain and tragedy of the loss. While your thoughts might not turn immediately to the legal implications of your loved one's death, it is important to seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney.

There are a number of time-sensitive issues that survivors must address in wrongful death matters. Having the right representation can help to ensure that your family's interests are protected. At the Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto in Santa Rosa, we help clients throughout Northern California understand their options for filing wrongful death claims.

Strong Representation During A Difficult Time

Wrongful death claims can be extremely complex and emotional matters. Our founding attorney, Julia Parranto, has extensive experience helping clients who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident. She knows the law, and she works diligently to obtain the compensation you need. We consult with economists and other experts to help us build a compelling case on your behalf.

Surviving family members may be eligible for various damages, including:

• Medical and funeral expenses
• Loss of income, including lost value of retirement accounts
• Loss of household services provided by your loved one
• Loss of love, companionship, society and moral support
• Loss of guidance and care

Call Us For Compassionate Assistance Today

Contact our office today to discuss your wrongful death case with a lawyer. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment at other times. You can reach us by phone at (707) 573-8868 or via email.

Helping Victims Of Truck Accidents In Northern California

U.S. Highway 101 is one of California's three main north-south routes. Unfortunately, this makes the freeway a dangerous magnet for tractor-trailer traffic.

Tractor-trailers, whether they are called semis or 18-wheelers, cause a disproportionate share of accidents resulting in fatal and serious injuries. If you have been injured, or if a loved one has been killed, in an accident involving a heavy truck in Northern California, we at the Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto are ready and able to explain how to protect your rights.

Our law office is located in Santa Rosa, California, and we handle truck accident cases throughout the Bay Area.

Was The Truck Driver At Fault?

Prompt investigation is needed to determine who was at fault in an accident involving a semi truck. Without an experienced lawyer to protect your interests, key evidence such as the truck driver logbook, the truck's service history and safety checks can be lost.

Semi-truck accidents can involve multiple defendants, as the truck may have been loaded by one company and driven by a truck driver from another company. Many truck accidents are caused by overloading (which makes the truck unwieldy and difficult to stop) or by improperly secured loads.

Wrongful Death Cases Involving Heavy Trucks

Sadly, many accidents involving heavy trucks end up being wrongful death cases. In one case, our client was in the process of divorcing her husband when he was killed in a truck accident. Attorney Julia Parranto represented both the spouse and the child of the man who was killed. We successfully argued that since California law presumes that a divorcing couple will reconcile, the pending divorce was irrelevant. We obtained a settlement of $750,000 during a two-day mediation on the eve of trial.

See more verdicts and settlements we have obtained for our clients.

Protect Your Rights Today

Protect your rights if you have been injured or a loved one was killed in an accident. Call (707) 573-8868 or fill out the contact form on this website to arrange a consultation with attorney Julia Parranto. Our law office is located in Santa Rosa in the heart of the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine region of Northern California.

What If The Other Driver Is Uninsured Or Underinsured?

California auto insurance law allows for comparatively low liability coverage. Drivers are only required to carry $15,000 in liability coverage to pay for the bodily injuries of the people they hit in an accident. During our difficult economic times, an increasing number of people drive with no insurance at all.

At the Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto in Santa Rosa, California, we can explain your options if you have been injured in an accident in which the other driver was either uninsured or did not carry enough insurance to pay for your injuries. For many people, uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can help make up the difference.

What Is UM/UIM Insurance?

UM/UIM insurance is insurance you buy to protect yourself and your family if you are injured in an accident in which the other driver was uninsured or underinsured.

Will My Insurance Rates Go Up If I File A UM/UIM Claim?

No, contrary to what many people believe, your insurance rates by law cannot go up unless you were at fault for the accident.

Do I Need A Lawyer To File A UM/UIM Claim?

While you can file an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim on your own, a study by Allstate Insurance showed that accident victims who hire lawyers receive more money than people who represent themselves, even after paying attorney fees.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims are resolved by settlement or by arbitration, not by juries.

How Much UM/UIM Insurance Should I Have?

While it may be too late for an accident you have just been involved in, you should carry at least as much coverage for uninsured and underinsured drivers as you carry liability coverage for other people you injure. Otherwise, you are insuring the rest of the world more than your own family.

Contact Us Today

Protect your rights if you have been injured. Call (707) 573-8868 or fill out the contact form on this website to arrange a consultation with attorney Julia Parranto about uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Our law office is located in Santa Rosa in the heart of the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine region of Northern California.

Helping Those Injured In Slip-And-Fall Accidents

If you have been injured due to the negligence of a property owner, you are entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other types of damages. This area of law is known as premises liability.

At the Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto in Santa Rosa, California, we represent people who have suffered serious injuries in all types of premises liability cases, including:

Slip-and-fall accidents in grocery stores, shopping malls and other public places
Trip-and-fall accidents in stairways of apartment buildings, caused by missing or inadequate handrails, uneven steps or rotten wood
Injuries in parking lots and sidewalks caused by broken concrete, potholes and other lack of repair

What Should I Do If I Was Injured On Someone Else's Property?

To protect your rights to compensation, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Here are some examples of things that need to be done right away:

• Report the accident to the store manager, property manager or owner right away.
• Obtain medical care for your injuries. This is needed not only for your physical recovery, but also to prove your damages in court.
• Take pictures or videos. A property owner make take quick action to repair the conditions that caused your accident. Without evidence of the dangerous property conditions, we may have difficulty proving your case.
• Take names, addresses and telephone numbers of witnesses.

Case Results: Attorney Julia Parranto obtained a verdict of $185,000 for a client after a gurney collapsed in a hospital, injuring the client. Read more about our verdicts and settlements.

Call A Lawyer Today

Protect your rights if you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident. Call (707) 573-8868 or fill out the contact form on this website to arrange a consultation with attorney Julia Parranto. Our law office is located in Santa Rosa in the heart of the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine region of Northern California.