Introduction
Bay Area injury attorneys Christopher Burneikis and J.B. Burneikis built their Oakland firm on a straightforward premise: clients who call an insurance adjuster before calling an attorney are already at a disadvantage. Burneikis Law, located at 66 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607, advises clients to contact an attorney within 24 hours of an accident, before speaking with any insurance company. The firm handles bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car crashes, motorcycle injuries, pedestrian cases, semi-truck collisions, and wrongful death claims throughout the Bay Area. Reach the firm at (510) 328-3238.
Free case evaluations and contingency-based representation lower the financial barrier to seeking counsel, which means the 24-hour window the firm recommends is achievable for clients across income levels.
Practice Areas
Bicycle accident representation addresses the growing danger cyclists face on California roadways. Burneikis Law points to Federal Highway Administration data showing bicycle fatalities trending upward, a pattern driven in part by driver inattention and cell phone use. The firm pursues comprehensive claims for injured cyclists, accounting for the full scope of injuries and economic losses that follow serious bicycle crashes.
Bus accident representation covers public transit and private bus accidents throughout the Bay Area. Bus accidents involve human and mechanical error and can affect multiple passengers simultaneously. The firm has years of experience representing clients injured in bus accidents in Oakland, San Francisco, and surrounding areas.
Car accident representation is handled on a contingency basis with free initial case evaluations. Burneikis Law advises clients that both the opposing driver’s insurer and the client’s own insurer are motivated to minimize settlements. The firm handles all categories of car accident injuries from pedestrian involvement to rear-end collisions, and represents clients in settlement negotiations and litigation when insurers fail to offer appropriate compensation.
Motorcycle accident representation serves injured riders who are among the most physically vulnerable road users. Motorcyclists sustain more serious injuries than vehicle occupants in accidents, and Burneikis Law helps injured riders pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering while managing insurance paperwork and communications with insurers.
Pedestrian accident representation addresses the double vulnerability pedestrians face: physical exposure during collisions and an inherent disadvantage when dealing with insurance companies afterward. Thousands of pedestrian accidents occur annually in the Bay Area, and the firm focuses on holding negligent drivers accountable for the serious harm pedestrian crashes cause.
Semi-truck and commercial vehicle accident representation covers crashes involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and cement mixers. These vehicles produce catastrophic injuries when accidents occur: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, friction burns, and broken bones. Burneikis Law handles cases involving negligent commercial drivers who exceed load limits, skip inspection requirements, or violate hours-of-service rules.
Wrongful death representation assists families who have lost loved ones due to negligence or misconduct. These cases arise from car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, and premises liability incidents. The firm helps families pursue financial support and emotional damages while understanding the profound personal loss that underlies each case.
Attorney Profiles
Christopher Burneikis represents clients in the full range of personal injury matters the firm handles, with particular emphasis on bicycle accident cases and the evidentiary and causation issues that follow serious crashes on California roadways.
J.B. Burneikis focuses on pedestrian accident cases and the intersection of injury law with the complex insurance landscape that pedestrian victims face. With thousands of pedestrian accidents occurring annually in the Bay Area, J.B. Burneikis has developed substantial experience with this category of cases.
The firm operates on contingency, meaning attorneys are compensated from the recovery and clients pay no attorney fees if the case does not succeed.
Location and Service Area
Burneikis Law operates from 66 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607. From this location, the firm represents clients throughout Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
Phone: (510) 328-3238
Client Focus
The firm serves Bay Area residents and others injured in vehicle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian crashes, bus incidents, and commercial vehicle collisions. The free case evaluation and contingency fee structure makes the firm accessible to clients regardless of their financial situation at the time they seek legal help.
A core part of the firm’s client guidance is the recommendation to contact an attorney within 24 hours of an accident, before making statements to insurance companies. This advice protects clients from inadvertently damaging their own claims through early insurance company contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I contact an attorney within 24 hours of an accident?
Insurance representatives, including those from your own insurer, are motivated to minimize settlements. Speaking with them before consulting an attorney can result in statements that harm your claim. Burneikis Law recommends attorney contact first.
Does Burneikis Law handle cases on contingency?
Yes. The firm offers contingency-based representation with free initial case evaluations. Clients pay no attorney fees unless the case results in a recovery.
What commercial vehicle types does the firm handle cases for?
18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and cement mixers.
Where is Burneikis Law located?
66 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607. Phone: (510) 328-3238.
Closing
Burneikis Law at 66 Franklin Street in Oakland handles Bay Area injury cases across seven practice areas, from bicycle accidents to wrongful death. The firm’s advice to contact an attorney before insurance companies reflects its commitment to protecting clients from the earliest moments after an accident.
Call (510) 328-3238 or visit burneikislaw.com/ to speak with the firm.