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A track record of success in Personal Injury
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to the negligence of another, you have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover everything you have lost. But selecting the right law firm and the right attorney is imperative if you wish to recover monetary damages. That’s where “Super Lawyer” Richard Baskin comes in. He will personally represent you in your case. With more than three decades of experience in representing personal injury and wrongful death victims and their families, Richard Baskin will be by your side, every step of the way. Read more
30+ years in practice specializing in Personal Injury Law
Physical Injuries
Accidents
Other incidents
Product Liability Physical InjuriesNeck, Back, & Spinal Cord injuries
Vehicle crashes and falls are the leading cause of neck, back and spinal cord injuries. Each year they damage the lives of some 282,000 Americans. Victims commonly report broken bones, pain, muscle spasms, inability to move, headaches, irritability and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). While most symptoms appear shortly after an accident, often they do not manifest until days or weeks later. Symptoms may appear, then lessen, then reappear. Victims of Neck, Back, and Spinal Cord Injuries often require treatment over an extended period of time. This is always costly. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin have handled hundreds of Neck, Back, and Spinal Cord Injury cases. We have obtained full compensation for medical bills, lost work time, and emotional distress. Call our offices and tell us your story.
Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death for people under the age of 45. Five million Americans suffer from TBI disability. The leading causes of TBI are automobile accidents, falls, and sports injuries. When such accidents occur, the brain is vulnerable to traumatic damage, even if the skull is not fractured. The damage can occur when the head hits a hard object, causing the cerebral cortex to become bruised. Damage can also occur in a whiplash type of injury where the brain collides against the inside of the skull, injuring the brain’s deep white matter, an injury often referred to as a coup countercoup injury. As these examples show, Traumatic Brain Injury can occur from a vehicle accident or fall, even if the incident does not appear to be a catastrophic injury. If you show signs of TBI – a concussion, loss of consciousness, loss of memory, dizziness, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, frequent headaches, irritability, depression, or insomnia – consult a physician immediately. Then contact the Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin to address the consequences of this serious condition.
Wrongful Death
The law will never be able to compensate you fully for the loss of a loved one. However, resolving a Wrongful Death case may ease the financial burdens placed on your family by the negligent actions of another. In a Wrongful Death case, the law allows for compensation for loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, moral support, guidance and training. In a Wrongful Death case, we may also seek compensation for funeral costs, lifetime lost wages, loss of benefits, and other financial hardships. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin has extensive experience in helping families obtain a just result. Tell us your story, and we will review your options with you.
AccidentsAuto Accident | Bicycle Accident | Bus Accident | Car Accident | Distracted Driving Accident | Drunk Driving Accident | E-Scooter Accident | Motorcycle Accident | Pedestrian Accident | Teen Distracted Driving Car Accidents | Truck Accident | Uninsured Driver Accident | Wrongful Death
Californians love their cars and trucks – but we’re not the world’s best drivers. Recent government data report 490,168 car crashes in the Golden State; more than half, 278,585, involved injuries and 3,842 resulted in deaths. Those numbers, including injuries to pedestrians, are on the rise. If you, a family member, or a friend has been injured in a car accident, hire a good attorney to ensure you get fair compensation for your medical bills, time out of work, and emotional distress. If a death is involved, the law allows compensation for loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, attachment, moral support, guidance, and training. In a Wrongful Death case, we may also seek compensation for funeral costs, lifetime lost wages, loss of benefits, and other financial hardships. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin will vigorously pursue compensation. We will demonstrate compassionate concern for your losses. Contact our office for a free consultation and to review your legal options.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle drivers know they must be super-aware of the cars around them. Unfortunately, most automobile drivers are not so aware. They may have never ridden a motorcycle. With one sudden swerve of their vehicle, however, a motorcycle rider can suffer severe injuries, significant financial harm, and emotional trauma. Seriously injured victims of motorcycle accidents are entitled to compensation if the vehicle driver was negligent. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin specialize in motorcycle accident cases. We will advise you of your rights and the potential for compensation.
Bicycle Accidents
If motorcyclists are vulnerable, bicyclists are doubly so. When a bicycle accident occurs, a cyclist can sustain significant head injuries, fractures, and even death. Victims of bicycle accidents who have been seriously injured may be entitled to compensation if the driver was negligent. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin specialize in bicycle accidents and will make sure you are fairly compensated for negligence on the part of automobile and truck drivers.
Public Transportation Accidents
Hundreds of people are seriously injured each year by or on public transportation – including MUNI, BART, Uber, Lyft, taxi cabs, planes, elevators, and escalators.These forms of public transportation are referred to as Common Carriers and are required by law to use the highest degree of care and vigilance to ensure the safety of their passengers. They are also required to provide vehicles that are safe to transport passengers. If you are in an accident involving a common carrier, or while getting on or off a common carrier, you have the right to recover damages for your injuries. You should be aware that since many common carriers are government agencies, there are strict regulations that limit the amount of time for you to make a claim. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin can review your potential claim and let you know if you have a case. Contact us for a free evaluation. Remember, our work is on a contingency fee basis, and we receive no compensation until we win your case.
Other incidentsAmputations | Brain Injuries | Burn Injuries | Catastrophic Injuries | Construction Accidents | Defective Products | Dog Bites | Dog Attacks | Gas Explosions | Government Liability | Industrial Accidents | Insurance Bad Faith | Playground Accidents | Premises Liability | Sexual Assault | Slip & Fall Accidents | Spinal Cord Injuries | Soft Tissue Injuries | Swimming Pool Accidents | Tree Injuries
Someone spills oil in a supermarket aisle. Your daughter is using a playground swing and the chain snaps. You’re working in a manufacturing plant, and a ceiling riser collapses. The dog next door turns nasty and bites you on the ankle. Each of these examples is an accident that could have been prevented. You have the right to demand compensation for your injuries and other out of pocket costs due to the negligence of a supermarket, a dog owner, your local municipality or a company, its maintenance staff, or its defective products. The first step is good advice: contact the Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin for a free consultation. We will advise you on your case.
Product LiabilityDesign or Manufacturing Defects | Inadequate or Inaccurate Instructions
When you buy any product, you have a reasonable right to expect that you can use the product without harm. Unfortunately, some products have design or manufacturing defects or inadequate instructions that lead to serious personal injury or harm. Pursuing a product liability case takes specialized knowledge and expertise. The Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin will help you pursue compensation for defective products. We have handled numerous Product Liability cases. Contact us. We will help you pursue your case.
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Richard J. Baskin
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For more than thirty years, the Law Offices of Richard J. Baskin has successfully obtained outstanding settlements, judgments and verdicts on behalf of his clients.