San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of car accident cases do you handle?
  

  At Mitchell & Danoff, we represent clients in a wide range of car accident cases, from low-speed collisions to high-impact crashes involving commercial or rideshare vehicles. Our experienced team, including Jesse Danoff, brings over 30 years of dedication to securing full compensation for clients in San Jose and across California. Whether you’re dealing with a minor injury or life-altering harm like traumatic brain injuries or paralysis, we investigate fault, work with expert witnesses, and negotiate aggressively with insurers to recover everything you’re owed. We leverage our proven track record, such as multi‑million‑dollar settlements in rollover and incapacitating injury cases, to maximize results for clients.

• How do you handle truck accidents and catastrophic injury cases?

  Our firm has particular strength in truck accident litigation, especially when injuries are catastrophic. Our record includes settlements exceeding $7.6 million in commercial trucking cases involving catastrophic brain injuries and $5.6 million in a rollover crash that caused quadriplegia. These cases often involve complex liability issues, such as driver fatigue, poor truck maintenance, or company negligence, and catastrophic trauma like spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and permanent disability. We combine meticulous investigation, medical experts, and smart negotiation to pursue justice on behalf of victims and their families.

• What counts as a personal injury and how can we help?
  

  Personal injury is a broad term that encompasses harm caused by another’s negligence, whether in a car crash, truck wreck, slip‑and‑fall, or even an injury at an Airbnb property. At Mitchell & Danoff, we help clients recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, pain & suffering, and in some cases punitive damages. Our team guides clients from the initial consultation (free of charge!), through investigation, claim filing, negotiation, and if necessary, trial. And because we work on contingency, our clients pay nothing unless we recover, so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal process.

• Can I bring a claim for an injury that happened in an Airbnb or short‑term rental?
  

  Yes. Our firm represents clients who have been injured at Airbnb or other short‑term rentals due to negligence, such as unsafe property conditions, inadequate maintenance, or failure to warn of hazards. Keeping hosts and rental platforms accountable is essential. We’ll investigate the property owner’s responsibilities, look into any applicable premises liability laws, and pursue full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Many clients are unaware that these types of injuries are actionable personal injury claims.

• What distinguishes our team in catastrophic injury and personal injury cases?
  

  For over three decades, Jesse Danoff and the legacy of Tab Mitchell have led a client‑focused personal injury firm devoted to fixing that which is broken, one client at a time. We’ve recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including high‑value catastrophic injury cases such as brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and permanent disability. Our approach is thorough and personal: we investigate aggressively, build compelling legal strategies, and provide compassionate guidance. We serve clients across the Bay Area, with complimentary evaluations, contingency‑based fees, and a clear commitment to restoring your life after serious injury.