Mercado Kramer LLP serves the Bay Area and Central California with offices at 450 Lincoln Ave. Ste. 102, Salinas, CA 93901 and 2033 Gateway Place, 5th Floor, San Jose, California 95110, reachable at 888-311-4050 available 24/7 with fax 831-604-5558. The firm features attorneys Marcela Mercado and Amanda Gladin-Kramer, offering services in both English and Spanish (Hablamos Español). They operate on a no win, no fee basis with free consultations and outstanding results.

Mercado Kramer LLP specializes in personal injury cases including traffic accidents, catastrophic injuries, dangerous property, and more, fighting for justice as warriors for the little guy against big corporations. Their philosophy is to work hard, fight tough cases, and always put clients and their wellbeing at the center of everything, not letting insurance companies treat cases like just another number among millions they handle yearly. The firm maintains offices in Salinas and San Jose but works throughout California, arranging to meet clients at or near their homes for convenience throughout Central California and the Bay Area. They are experienced in handling all types of cases where insurance companies are involved, understanding that these large companies have almost limitless funds and would rather spend those funds fighting cases instead of paying what’s fair, requiring powerful, creative advocates to level the playing field with deep knowledge of the law and dedication to being lifelong learners and innovators.

www.mercadokramer.com/

Focil Law Firm maintains offices in Oxnard at 200 S A St #200A, Oxnard, CA 93030, Santa Maria at 1010 S. Broadway, Suite G, Santa Maria, CA 93454, and Northern California at 1188 Padre Drive, Ste. 111, Salinas, CA 93901, reachable at 805-888-4444 for Southern and Central California or 831-888-8000 for Northern California. Led by Abogado Augusto Focil, Jr., a native Spanish speaker who serves clients in Spanish or English, the firm specializes in personal injury cases with a focus on ensuring clients receive the best medical care necessary for successful recovery while attaining maximum compensation. Augusto Focil’s passion and dedication has landed him among the Top 100 Settlements in California, working directly with each client every step of the way.

The firm’s practice areas include car accidents, workers compensation, dog bites, auto versus pedestrian accidents, product liability, dangerous chemicals, catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death. Notable case results include $2.7 million in products liability, $2.25 million in premises liability, $1.5 million in chemical exposure workers compensation, and $1.4 million in auto versus auto cases. Focil Law works with experts in medicine, accident reconstruction, and biomechanical engineering to gather the strongest evidence, operating on a contingency basis. The firm can be contacted via email at [email protected] or fax at 805-832-4189, with working hours from 9am to 6pm.

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JRG Attorneys at Law is a full-service law firm with offices in Salinas at 318 Cayuga Street, Salinas, CA 93901, phone 831-754-2444, Hollister at 530 San Benito Street Suite 202, Hollister, CA 95023, phone 831-630-9444, and Monterey at 400 Camino Aquajito Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940, phone 831-754-2444, serving clients throughout the Central Coast and beyond including Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. The firm has been deeply rooted in Central Coast communities since its establishment, providing legal services statewide with comprehensive practice areas including complex litigation for personal injury, business and civil litigation and arbitration, estate planning, business law, family law, employment law, real estate cases, agriculture, food safety, hemp and cannabis law, intellectual property law, labor and employment, land use, personal injury, public agency representation, and maritime law. The firm is dedicated to personal injury law, fighting for victims who have suffered due to negligence, and committed to fighting for justice and securing fair compensation for clients whether they have been in motor vehicle accidents or experienced wrongful death.

The personal injury practice areas include car accidents, rideshare accidents, birth injury, catastrophic injury, burn injuries, brain injuries, dog bites, insurance claims, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, product liability, truck accidents, workplace injury, wrongful death, auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, elder abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, student injury and negligent supervision, birth injury cases, work injury, workers compensation, construction accidents, maritime and Jones Act cases, and scaffolding accidents. The firm takes great pride in giving back to the community and operates with six Spanish-speaking members to serve the diverse community. With over 38 years in business and over 1,000 cases won, JRG Attorneys provides personalized legal service, understanding that clients deserve ongoing, dedicated attention rather than having cases passed off to paralegals or legal assistants, ensuring direct communication with attorneys at all times while fighting for maximum compensation and justice for injured clients throughout California.

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Law Office of Bruce Julian Kitchin is a law firm located at 344 Salinas Street, Salinas, California 93901, reachable at 831-273-2368 or 831-424-0777. Founded by Bruce J. Kitchin who has been serving Salinas since 1975, the firm handles personal injury, business law, and real estate law matters throughout Salinas, Monterey County, and California. The practice specializes in auto accidents, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, trucking accidents, business litigation, landlord-tenant law for property owners, and real estate litigation, with satellite offices in Wareham and Brockton.

The firm provides comprehensive legal services including pursuing restraining orders to protect clients from threats of pain or injury, helping business owners resolve disputes with clients or contractors through alternative dispute resolution and litigation, representing landlords and property managers in tenant-related problems, and handling real estate disputes with extensive knowledge of California property laws. Bruce J. Kitchin advocates for personal injury victims who have suffered injuries due to another’s negligence, helping them obtain benefits and compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The firm offers free 30-minute consultations, serves clients throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties including cities such as Seaside, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel, Marina, King City, Soledad, Gonzales, and Greenfield, with attorneys and staff described as experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable in their areas of practice.

www.brucekitchinlaw.com/

The Law Office of Goldberg & Ibarra has served the Central Valley with expert legal services for over 35 years, with offices located at 925 N Street, Ste. 130, Fresno, CA 93721 reachable at 559-264-4878 or toll-free 800-988-HURT, and 306 Capitol Street, Ste. 102, Salinas, CA 93901 reachable at 831-444-2848. Led by attorney David Ibarra and his dedicated team, the firm positions itself as “The Champions For Injured Workers” in Central California, working to protect the rights of the disadvantaged, seriously injured and disabled to get them the compensation and benefits they deserve. The firm was originally founded by Goldberg and Ibarra, creating a people-first approach that has made them a law firm the valley can trust, with clients feeling comfortable and taken care of because they value the people of their community.

The Law Office of Goldberg & Ibarra specializes in three main practice areas: workers’ compensation, personal injury, and social security disability. Their workers’ compensation practice advocates for injured workers to ensure they receive proper care and full benefits they’re entitled to, understanding that workplace injuries can have life-long effects. The personal injury practice fights insurance companies on behalf of clients, recognizing that insurance companies try to provide the smallest compensation possible, using their experience and expertise to maximize recovery. Their social security practice helps individuals apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), providing the knowledge needed to obtain entitled benefits. The firm offers 24-hour availability to clients, free consultations, and operates on a contingency basis where clients don’t pay if they don’t win their case. With their motto “Don’t get short changed. Don’t settle for less. It’s your compensation. Get it now!” the firm treats everyone with respect and understanding from the free consultation through trial, serving as Central California’s champion for injured workers throughout Fresno, Salinas, and the broader Central Valley region.

www.goldbergibarra.com/

The Law Firm of Gilbert E. Fisher is a workers compensation law firm with offices in Fresno at 758 E Bullard Ave, Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93710 and Salinas at 9 E Gabilan St, Salinas, CA 93901, both reachable at (559) 447-1210 and operating 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Attorney Gilbert E. Fisher has practiced law since 2000, dedicating his entire career to work injuries and workers compensation law, and was once a workers comp attorney for insurance companies but now prefers representing injured workers in and around Fresno and Salinas. Gilbert E. Fisher is passionate about serving clients because he lost his father to a work-related injury, understanding how devastating the fallout from personal injury can be. As a relatively small Fresno-based firm, they exclusively take on workers compensation cases, offering individualized service and compassionate focus unavailable at larger law offices.

The Law Firm of Gilbert E. Fisher operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients do not pay legal fees unless the firm secures a favorable settlement or verdict in their workers compensation claim. Gilbert E. Fisher provides personal attention with clients expecting to meet with him face-to-face, have phone calls returned quickly, and receive regular updates from a knowledgeable professional. The firm handles workers compensation cases for all industries including first responders, agricultural workers, office workers, factory workers, medical professionals and caregivers, and construction workers, covering injuries from office accidents, factory accidents, farming accidents, trucking and loading dock accidents, chemical exposure, gas explosions, slip-and-fall accidents at work, and agricultural and heavy industrial injuries. Gilbert E. Fisher graduated cum laude from University of Minnesota Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000, having successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients with over 20 years of workers compensation law experience in California.

www.fileworkcomp.com/

Thelander Law is operated by attorney Gary Thelander with over 28 years of robust experience serving California with offices in Salinas at 325 Cayuga Street, Salinas, CA 93901 and Aptos at 9057 Soquel Drive, Building B Suite C, Aptos, CA 95003, reachable at 831-215-3366 with 24/7 availability Monday through Sunday. As a former prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney, Gary Thelander brings unique perspective to criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury law, offering free consultations with flat fee pricing and contingency fees for personal injury cases while providing personalized and efficient legal assistance backed by a proven track record of success.

Thelander Law focuses on criminal defense defending clients and loved ones from unjust allegations including assault, battery, domestic violence, drug crimes, murder, sex crimes, weapon charges, and white collar crimes; DUI/DUID defense defending clients against charges of driving under the influence; and personal injury fighting for justice deserved including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death. For over 28 years, Mr. Thelander has cultivated a reputation for providing individualized attention to each case with tailored client services distinguishing the firm from others through personalized approach to legal services. Practicing in Salinas, California and proudly serving the entire state of California, the firm understands that each case and every client is unique, offering personalized approaches addressing specific needs and goals of clients, firmly believing in fostering close attorney-client relationships vital for achieving desired legal outcomes with 24/7 phone availability, flat fee pricing for most cases, former prosecutor on clients’ side, and award winning attorney status.

www.thelanderlawfirm.com/

Lavorato & Scott is a law firm located in Salinas, California at 310 Capitol Street, Suite A, Salinas, CA 93901, reachable at 888-315-0588. Led by attorney R. Christian Scott with over a decade of combined experience, the firm handles personal injury, family law, and criminal defense matters throughout California. The practice specializes in personal injury cases including auto accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, slip and fall, and elder abuse. In family law, the firm handles divorce, spousal support, child support, child custody, grandparents’ rights, and same-sex marriage matters. For criminal defense, the practice represents clients in DUI cases, felonies, misdemeanors, drug crimes including possession, distribution and manufacturing, sex crimes including rape and child pornography, domestic violence, and expungements or dismissal of records serving Salinas and surrounding areas.

The firm provides experienced legal counsel based on clients’ unique and specific needs, taking time to listen to needs, align with objectives, and create plans of action to achieve goals in the most time-sensitive and cost-effective manner possible. Attorney Scott offers high-quality customized solutions with proven results and countless satisfied clients, drawing on experience in multiple legal areas providing comprehensive understanding of the law and access to a wider network of resources. The practice offers comprehensive advice and service with ability to provide full representation on issues, thoroughly prepares cases for trial gathering evidence needed for successful resolution, and stands by clients’ sides every step of the way. Lavorato & Scott operates on a thoughtful and compassionate approach to legal representation with free consultations serving clients throughout California.

www.lavoratoandscott.com/

Alpers Law Group is a personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm serving Salinas and Watsonville, California, with offices at 950 E Blanco Road #103, Salinas, CA 93901 and 444 Airport Boulevard #102, Watsonville, CA 95076, reachable at 831-240-0490. Led by Principal Attorney Richard C. Alpers, Esq., a local Spanish-speaking attorney, the firm has recovered over $30 million in the last 5 years. Operating 8:15am to 5:15pm in Salinas and 8:00am to 5:00pm in Watsonville, the practice honors the attorney-client relationship offering compassion and dignity in every case handled.

The firm’s practice areas include workers’ compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses when employers deny benefits or fail to pay medical bills and lost wages, with California law entitling injured workers to medical care, temporary disability, wage loss payment, and permanent loss of function payment. Personal injury services cover motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, liability cases, and various personal injuries with years of successful experience handling complex cases. Employment law services help employees navigate workplace issues including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, overtime pay violations, minimum wage violations, and immigrant status retaliation. Alpers Law Group provides free consultations with no money out of pocket, relationships with medical providers who treat without expecting payment until case resolution, and experienced attorneys dealing with wide-ranging issues successfully advocating for best possible compensation claims, understanding how work injuries can upend lives and permanently affect ability to work.

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Workers Compensation Attorney Group Salinas is a workers compensation law firm located at 1418 South Main Street, Suite 201, Salinas, California 93908, reachable at 831-296-4224. The firm offers same-day free initial consultations and operates on a contingency fee basis with no fees unless they win cases. The attorneys have over 80 combined years of experience and have recovered hundreds of millions in benefits for injured workers. The practice accepts delayed and denied cases, provides immediate medical treatment assistance, handles psychological and stress cases, offers mileage reimbursement for appointments, and works to establish maximum settlement values for cases.

The firm handles various work injuries including back and neck injuries such as slipped discs and strains, head injuries including concussions and traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, chemical exposure injuries, emotional stress injuries from abuse or harassment, shoulder and elbow injuries including torn rotator cuffs and tennis elbow, and knee, ankle, and foot injuries. They assist with filing DWC1 workers compensation claim forms, investigating accidents to gather evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, filing lawsuits when necessary, representing clients in court, and handling appeals for denied claims. The attorneys work with injured workers from various occupations to secure benefits for medical care, travel expenses related to care, temporary or permanent disability, and job displacement. The firm emphasizes personalized attention where clients won’t be treated like numbers, immediately gathering key evidence upon being hired to support benefit requests.

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