Tried and True. Over 60 Years of Experience Serving Northern California bringing justice to victims, because no one should suffer in silence.

Our Settlements & Verdicts

Results That Speak For Themselves

"Our successful case results are a true reflection of the values and virtues we believe in and uphold at Cartwright Law Firm. Nothing stops us from pursuing justice on behalf of those who most need it." - Robert E. Cartwright Jr. (Founder and Managing Partner)

  • $4,800,000,000 $4.8 Billion | Vioxx Litigation Heart Attack and Stroke

    The Cartwright Law Firm (TCLF) helped broker the biggest settlement in the history of drug litigation for as many as 20,000 plaintiffs nationwide that were injured or killed after ingesting Vioxx, an anti-inflammatory medication that was made and marketed by Merck.

  • $12,000,000 $12 Million | Deck Collapse

    Plaintiff fractured her femur when a deck upon which she was standing collapsed injuring her, as well as numerous other persons and killing one person. Combined judgment for all plaintiffs was in excess of $12 million.

  • $9,000,000 $9 Million | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Multiple flight attendants sued multiple manufacturers in connection with hand, wrist and arm injuries, primarily carpal tunnel syndrome, related to these food and beverage carts manufactured by a German manufacturer.

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys

When you have suffered a personal injury, you need someone to turn to who is tough, experienced, and aggressive. Nationally recognized trial attorney Robert E. Cartwright, Jr., and his team of attorneys have the tenacity, expertise, and ingenuity to fight to get you proper compensation for your injuries.

Injuries can happen in many different ways, and some cases can be considerably more complicated than others from medical and legal points of view. Our firm knows that different types of accidents will result in varying legal questions and issues in the claims that follow and is prepared to handle even the most complicated injury cases.

Our experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyers have been powerful advocates for injury victims for more than 60 years. You deserve compensation, and we can help you get it.

Some cases the firm regularly handles involve the following:

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Our Satisfied Clients

Get The Justice You Deserve
    “Absolute best decision I made after my accident was hiring the Cartwright law firm.”
    - Jeff Z.
    “Robert Cartwright, Andrew Ratto and the entire Cartwright team went above and beyond to make sure they left no stone unturned.”
    - Julie Z.
    “They are incredibly compassionate, always focused listening and treating their clients with respect.”
    - Sanjit M.
    “We worked with Andrew on a case and he was so helpful and efficient.”
    - Alex R.
    “From the initial consultation to the successful resolution, Andrew’s expertise and strategic approach were evident every step of the way.”
    - Mandeep B.
    “I highly recommend that you consider the Cartwright Law Firm for their consideration of your personal case and claims!”
    - John H.
    “We wholeheartedly recommend The Cartwright Law Firm to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation that goes above and beyond.”
    - Lakhbir S.
    “Both Dave Yen and Robert Cartwright were a huge help to me when I was injured inside a Berkeley business and needed to get my medical bills compensated.”
    - Christy C.

How the Right Attorney Can Help Your Case

After an accident, it is important that you focus on getting the medical care you need as soon as possible. However, once you are stable enough, you should discuss your rights and options with a lawyer. 

The right lawyer can help with the following and more:

Identifying Liable Parties 

In order to seek compensation for your losses, you must identify who should be held responsible for your injuries. Sometimes, it is an individual, such as another driver. However, companies can also be liable for personal injuries, including manufacturers, stores, trucking companies, construction companies, nursing homes, employers of negligent employees, and others. Determining the right parties to file claims against can be a difficult process.

Calculating Damages

Many injury victims add up their medical bills and assume that is the value of their claim. With legal assistance, you may learn that your claim is worth significantly more. A skilled personal injury attorney can accurately calculate your damages, which may include payment for past and future medical expenses, past and future lost earnings, pain and suffering, permanent disabilities of disfigurement, mental trauma, or wrongful death.

Insurance Claims

The personal injury process generally begins with insurance claims against the insurers of the parties liable for your accident. Insurance companies are notoriously difficult to deal with, however, and they often work to challenge valid injury claims. You should never accept a settlement offer from an insurance company without first discussing the claim with an attorney, as these settlement offers are usually far less than you deserve. A lawyer can handle the entire process and negotiate the payment you deserve for all your past and future losses.

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Cases we handle

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Our Team

When an accident and injury happens, you may not know where to turn for help you can trust. If you are in the Bay Area, look no further than The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. For decades, the legal team has been achieving results that speak for themselves, and they will advise you whether you have a possible case.
OUr Experienced San Francisco Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help

When an accident and injury happens, you may not know where to turn for help you can trust. If you are in the Bay Area, look no further than The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. For decades, the legal team has been achieving results that speak for themselves, and they will advise you whether you have a possible case. The firm has offices conveniently located in San Francisco, Vacaville, Discovery Bay, and Santa Rosa. Someone is available to respond to clients 24/7, so please call or contact the office online to learn more about how they can assist you.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

The Cartwright Law Firm has been representing clients for more than 60 years and is dedicated to fighting for the justice each and every client deserves. Our lawyers are nationally recognized for their legal authority in both personal injury and wrongful death matters. They are skilled negotiators and litigators who will do what it takes to obtain what each client deserves. When you call, you will receive personalized attention from the start, including a straightforward assessment of your legal options. 

We have offices conveniently located in San Francisco, Vacaville, Discovery Bay, and Santa Rosa. Call us at (415) 851-6486 or contact our firm online to learn more about how we can help you.

Have Questions?

  • How do I know if I have a case?
    If you, or someone close to you has suffered a personal injury, loss of life, or financial loss due to the negligent, reckless or wrongful conduct of another, OR if your rights were violated in a place of employment, then you may have a case. It is important that you seek out the representation of a qualified, experienced law firm with a track record of success in the type of case you are presenting. (See “Cases We Handle” above.)
  • When should I file my personal injury claim?

    Various time limits, called "statute of limitations" apply in different types of cases. Failure to file your claim within these time limits is fatal to a case. This means, that if a claim is not filed in time, the person with the claim is forever barred from being able to get compensation for their injuries. It also releases the person responsible for the injury from any liability. The statute of limitation in most personal injury cases is two years. In cases where the defendant is a public entity (e.g. city, county, or state), the time limit is six months. In many other cases the limit is only one year. It is therefore very important that you contact a qualified, experienced attorney immediately to represent you in filing your claim in a timely manner.

  • How do I deal with an insurance company?

    Your insurance company: Be cooperative and provide them the information they request in a timely manner. They should be on your side and should assist you in your claim for medical expenses and property damage.
     

    Opposing party’s insurance company: You take a serious risk in speaking to the other party’s insurance company on your own behalf. They will document everything you say and then use it against you later. It is very important to have a qualified, experienced attorney on your side to be your spokesperson in negotiations with the other party’s insurance company. They are trained and skilled at manipulating you in order to minimize the value of your claim, or defeat it all together.

  • How much does it cost to retain an attorney?

    Most personal injury firms, including ours, provide a free evaluation of your case and work on what is known as a contingent fee basis. This means that unless the law firm wins your case, through settlement or at trial, you pay nothing for their services or their out-of-pocket expenses. Payment to the law firm is therefore “contingent” upon the outcome of the case. Virtually all personal injury firms charge a percentage of the amount recovered ranging from 25% to 50% depending on the firm. It is therefore very important that you hire a law firm that can get you the largest settlement possible. It is through our experience and long history in the personal injury field of law, that we are by far the most qualified firm you can hire to represent you.

  • How much is my case worth?

    Many law firms will give you a quick opinion on the value of your case to get you in the door. This can be misleading as there are many legal and factual questions that need to be resolved before an accurate valuation can be made. It is possible to give an approximate range of value after some initial investigation of the case. However, an accurate estimation of value considers several important factors. For instance, who is at fault, type and severity of injuries, causation and collectability to name a few. It often takes significant investigation and work up of the case to be able to put together the value estimation of a case. Schedule a consultation with the Cartwright Law Firm today to get a better assessment on the potential value of your claim.

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